The 5 Business Podcasts Entrepreneurs Need to Listen To

If you’ve been bored in your commute lately and sick of the mindless scroll through your news feed, we’ve put together a list we think will help.

These podcasts may be fantastic learning resources for entrepreneurs, but they’re also great entertainment. They may even get you looking forward to that commute you normally dread.

1. The Mentor with Mark Bouris

Each Friday, Mark brings you an interview with a successful entrepreneur, who explains their story and how they got where they are today. There really is something in the archives for every interest and industry, from activewear to pet food, gaming to men’s grooming. Mark brings in well-known giants and innovative newcomers that are shaking things up, and for 45 minutes to an hour each week he asks them questions you didn’t even know you wanted to know the answers to.

You’ll love it if:

You find yourself curious about successful people. What is their approach to work-life balance? How have they managed rapid growth and surfed the wave of success? Mark has a way of teasing out gems from guests that make you think in new ways and see things that weren’t there before.

2. Planet Money

Twice a week, an alternating group of 6 hosts brings you a 20 minute episode about the economy. This American podcast explains current economical events, issues, and happenings they think the average person should know, in a surprisingly lively discussion.

You’ll love it if:

You want to learn about the economy but don’t have the time or headspace to look through a textbook the size of your head. Whether your business is global or local, or in the finance sector, understanding the US and world economies in this accessible, entertaining format is an opportunity to take advantage of for any business owner.

3. Mindset Zone

Ana Melikian crafts these podcast episodes to help people in businesses realise their full potential. With a Ph.D. in Psychology, Ana interviews successful business owners and tries to understand the mindset behind their success.

You’ll love it if:

You’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, or self-employed professional. Ana directs her podcast towards these specific audiences, so all her guests and discussion topics have this in mind. At its heart, this podcast wants to help unlock anything in your mindset that could be inhibiting you from reaching your goals and potential.

4. The Barefoot Investor

If you read Scott Pape’s bestselling guidebook featured on our Best Business Books post, the title is probably enough to get you excited about this podcast. Scott takes you through his own personal finance tips and tricks he thinks you need to know about.

You’ll love it if:

You want to get budgeting tips applicable in your personal finances and business operations. In his last few episodes, Scott traveled to the US for a different perspective on the economy, and interviewed people struggling to make ends meet or get their business thriving. Scott also asks you to think about money in different way, and why money matters.

5. Perpetual Traffic by DigitalMarketer

This weekly podcast is a straightforward 20 minute digital marketing advice session. Keith, Ralph and Molly break digital marketing down to the basics and give you actual strategies to get your business targeting the right customers in the right way.

You’ll love it if:

You’re not where you want to be with your digital marketing know-how. If you have goals for your business’ online traffic that you aren’t reaching, this podcast is an accessible, enjoyable way to refresh or learn skills while you commute.

What are your favourites? Comment down below with the podcasts that make your commute fly by.