Entrepreneurs: Here’s 15 Podcasts You Need To Hear Before Breakfast

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Hands up if you ever felt burned out, alone or uninspired, and you just wanted to walk away from your business. These small business podcasts can help you avoid burnout, help recharge and inspire you – anytime and anywhere. You can download and listen to them on any device.

The following 15 podcasts are by far the best ones for online business owners and entrepreneurs who need some extra encouragement.

These podcasts differ in focus, tone and content, but they all give you solid actionable advice that you as a small business owner or online entrepreneur can take something away from.

15 Best small business podcasts

Here below is the list of 15 podcasts for small businesses, online startups and entrepreneurs; listed in alphabetic order.

1. Authority Hacker Podcast

Gael Breton and Mark Webster are the creators of Authority Hacker. Their podcast is the place to learn about the practical side of running your online businesses.

These guys “walk the talk” so expect super actionable growth hacking techniques and practical advice from their ongoing learnings on the topic of building an authority website and online business.

2. Chris Ducker Podcast

Chris Ducker (@chrisducker) is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, blogger, author who knows what it takes to build a successful online business.

He is probably best known for finding innovative ways to outsource and make running a business easier, yet profitable. His podcast is jampacked with expertise on a wide range of subjects from outsourcing, finance to digital marketing.

3. Entrepreneur on Fire Podcast

High on energy, John Lee Dumas (@johnleedumas) Entrepreneur on Fire podcast takes you through online business success stories over a half hour.

You’ll meet figures like Seth Godin and Tim Ferris along the way, who will be sharing their personal stories to help inspire you. Nothing will revitalize your entrepreneurial spirit more.

4. Marketing Smarts Podcast

The Marketing Smarts podcast is an extension of the MarketingProfs website (@marketingprofs). You can get interviews and inspiration from the biggest figures in the online marketing and social media world.

Marketing Smarts delivers Weekly 30-minute podcast with actionable insights and real advice. The advice given is actionable and always stays close to the topic at hand. That’s not something you always find from these podcasts.

5. Metropolis Radio Podcast

Deborah Shane (@deborahshane) launched the Metropolis Radio Podcast back in 2009, and since then it has proven to be a popular podcast with over 700,000 downloads, and counting.

The podcast feature authors, entrepreneurs, business professionals, journalists, musicians, creatives who share the latest trends and resources on small business, careers, social media, branding and marketing.

6. Mixergy Podcast

Andrew Warner (@andrewwarner) is the founder of Mixergy, a place where founders help each other by telling their stories and teaching what they do best.

If you need some seeds planted in your mind, this is the podcast for you. Andrew Warner has conducted over 1,000 interviews, including business founders who know what it takes to get to where you want to be, and they’re ready to share it all with you.

7. Office Hours Podcast

Office Hours is a podcast you’ll only get once a month. Best-selling author Daniel Pink (@danielpink) interviews an entrepreneur and/or author every month.

The podcast’s goal is not to show you how to do business but how to handle the human side of being an entrepreneur and being part of a thriving business community.

8. Reboot Podcast

Jerry Colonna (@jerrycolonna) is the founder of the Reboot Podcast. He is a venture capitalist turned executive coach. He focuses on the psychological facet that business founders have to deal with.

These facets are often overlooked by entrepreneurs, which is a big problem. Colonna address them and teaches you how to take them head on twice a month on his popular podcast.

9. She Did It Her Way Podcast

Amanda Boleyn (@amandaboleyn) is the founder and voice behind the She Did It Her Way podcast. From a female entrepreneurial perspective She Did It Her Way hits all the right buttons. 

This podcast will talk to a female entrepreneur who has made it big every single week. There’s a diverse group of guests, so you’re bound to find someone who fits into your niche. It also beats the usual slew of entrepreneur-guru-based podcasts.

10. Side Hustle Nation Podcast

Nick Loper (@nloper) is the Chief Side Hustler at Side Hustle Nation. His inspirational podcast is aimed at budding online entrepreneurs looking to start a business as an extra source of income. All done in your spare time, while still holding down on a 9-5 job.

Each week he and his guests talk about new business ideas (both online and “offline” based), side hustle opportunities, and giving you actionable advice to help you earn more money on the side.

11. Small Business Unstuck Podcast

Small Businesses Unstuck is a podcast by Barry Moltz (@barrymoltz), who has enjoyed 15 years of success and failure, and now he’s introducing you to it.

This podcast will help you overcome many of the small business problems you’ve likely encountered yourself.

12. Smart Companies Radio Podcast

Smart Companies Radio actually started on a local radio station in Kansas. Kelly Scanlon (@ithinkbigger) then transitioned into making her own show.

It’s been running for thirteen years and is now a podcast. You’ll receive advice and little lessons that you can take away and easily apply to your business.

13. Smart Passive Income Podcast

Pat Flynn (@patflynn) is the guy behind Smart Passive Income, a place to learn and get inspiration on how to build an online passive income business.

His podcast is a top-ranking and award winning online business focused podcast that has been featured in both iTunes and The New York Times.

14. StartUp Podcast

Alex Blumberg (@abexlumberg) is the host of this startup podcast. What makes it so great is the guy actually starts his own startup with each season. He manages his own business and tells you about how he did it.

StartUp is a podcast about what it’s really like to get a business off the ground. Regardless of what stage you’re at you’ll find something useful here.

15. Zen Founder Podcast

Sherry Walling (@zenfounder) is the founder of Zen Founder, a podcast about startupes, but also covers personal health, life and family.

Entrepreneurs juggling home and work life will love this. The podcast is hosted by entrepreneurs and psychologists, you have the right mix of expertise and business here.

Wrap up

These fifteen small business podcasts will set you on your way for inspiring yourself in the business world. Take advantage of them today and experience a new perspective on doing business in the 21^st century.

Which of these small business podcasts will you listen to today?