10 Noteworthy Podcasts For Entrepreneurs From 2014

Podcasts are and have always been one of the most effective marketing and learning tools for most entrepreneurs especially for all of us here at The Entrepreneurs Library. Since it is virtually impossible to meet with great people with even greater ideas in person or attend every single conference, it makes sense that busy entrepreneurs listen to some great podcasts to learn new ideas and to keep pace with the latest developments in the world of entrepreneurship.

The way I see it, podcasts bring fresh, innovative ideas to the table conveniently without leaving the comfort of the home or office. Podcasts are simple and convenient; all you have to do is to plug in your earphones or connect your smartphone with your car and there you go. Free golden nuggets of innovation, tips, and advice start pouring in.

Like any other year, 2014 saw some amazing growth with podcasts for entrepreneurs making rounds in the business space because of their ingenuity and remarkable ideas. Since there are thousands too many, it might take some extensive searching for you to narrow them down to a top 10 or 15. To help you out, not in any particular order, here are my personal top 10 podcasts for entrepreneurs from 2014:

1) Learning with Leslie by Leslie Samuel

This podcast is going to help those people who are still having teething problems while managing their start-ups. Hosted by Leslie Samuel, this podcast will take you through the personal journey of Leslie as an entrepreneur. Be it marketing or leadership issues, this podcast is going to help you out. You have to listen to this podcast if you want to get some really useful tips on how to make your first website go live.

2) Ambitious Entrepreneur Show by Annemarie Corss

Have you had the feeling that you are surrounded by too many competitors and there is no way you are going to standout or look different? Well, this happens with most entrepreneurs these days and therefore, you need to listen to Annemarie Cross’s podcast. She gives great tips that will help you standout tall amidst crowd.

3) This is Your Life by Michael Hyatt

Let’s accept the fact that some of us struggle while leading a business from the front because most of us lack some serious leadership skills. So, if you are one of those people who lack some serious leadership skills, you need to listen to this podcast by Michael Hyatt. “This is Your Life” teaches you basic leadership skills and also educates you how to enhance your public relation skills.

4) Smart Passive Income by Pat Flynn

This podcast is hosted by Pat Flynn and it teaches you how to use different marketing techniques like blogging, content marketing and other marketing schemes to increase profits of your organization. Overall Pat Flynn’s content is beyond expectations for anyone trying to make money on the side or simply wanting some motivation for becoming an audacious blogger, but my favorite part about Pat is how personal he makes each and every episode.

5) The Rise to the Top by David Garland

Those are in the media sector and want to make it big, should listen to this podcast by David Garland. David knows very well how difficult it is to get to the top in this sector and therefore, he offers practical and feasible solutions to the problems that media people often face.

6) Creative Living with Jamie by Jamie Ridler

This podcast is for those creative folks out there who don’t want to choose between professional life and their creative aspirations. In some episodes, you will get to listen to the advices of some well established creative professionals. You will get to learn how they have made it big in their respective professions.

7) Foundation by Kevin Rose

This podcast is hosted by legendary Kevin Rose, the founder of Digg. This podcast features stories of people who have made it big in the business circles by daring to walk on a different path. You will get to know their inspirations, the problems that they have faced and how they have overcome those problems. It is a truly inspirational series that you must listen.

8) Mixergy by Andrew Warner

This podcast is hosted by Andrew Warner and it features interviews of renowned entrepreneurs. By listening to this podcast, you will come to know about their struggles and also you will get pro tips to succeed in your endeavor. It is really helpful to listen to someone who has faced similar situations and overcome those issues successfully.

9) Help! My Business Sucks! by Andrew Lock

Bored with all those uninteresting interviews and serious talks? In that case, you are going to love this podcast. This podcast makes you believe that marketing is all fun. The host Andrew Lock makes the podcasts sound awesome by adding his wits and humor every now and then. Very practical information and actionable tactics come from every episode of Andrew’s show.

10) StartUp Nation by The Sloan Brothers

This podcast is hosted by the famous Sloan Brothers and they try to help small business owners thrive by offering practical solutions to seemingly complex problems. Since they have firsthand experience of entrepreneurship, Startup Nation podcast contains some amazing suggestions as to how to succeed in your endeavor.

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When it comes to learning new things whether it be developing new tactics, strengthening skill sets, or simply following a passion, us entrepreneurs have our own unique resources.

At The Entrepreneurs Library books are not our only “go-to” resource for new information and success stories. Like many other entrepreneurs, my team and I turn to other podcasts to fulfill our needs for tactics, advice, and even entertainment.

As a monthly resource for you, we have compiled a list of 5 unique podcasts for entrepreneurs in August 2014. There is no statistical reasoning behind our selection; we just found these shows to be very informative, interesting, and unique for all types of entrepreneurs.

1) Big Wig Nation with Darrin Bentley.

Are you an entrepreneur seeking a wealth of knowledge and insight from some of the greatest minds of today. Darrin Bentley speaks with Thought Leaders, Passion Based Entrepreneurs, Best-Selling Authors, Speakers, Artists, Musicians and so much more. If you have a knack for inspiration and motivation this podcast is perfect for you and will help transform you into a “big wig.”

Recommended Listen: Episode #3 – Garret J White

Subscribe to Big Wig Nation on iTunes today

2) Fitpro Inferno with Steve De La Torre

Are you an entrepreneur who is driven by a passion and mission to make the world a healthier place? Fitness professional and entrepreneur, Steve de la Torre hosts the perfect podcast for learning what mistakes to avoid, proactive steps to take, and how to simplify the path to success in life. By interviewing highly successful fitness professionals, Steve brings you the real-life stories of their struggles and their secrets to success.

Recommended Listen: Episode #28 – Robert Greene: NY Times Best Selling Author

Subscribe to FitPro Inferno in itunes today

3) Cars Yeah with Mark Greene

Are you an entrepreneur with burning passion for automobiles? Automotive enthusiast, Mark Greene takes you on an incredible ride through the lives of very successful automotive entrepreneurs who live and die by the wheel. Mark’s interviews are known to be very inspirational and give you an exclusive look “under the hood” of some unique business practices.

Recommended Listen: Episode #36 with Wayne Carini

Subscribe to Cars Yeah in iTunes today

4) A Congruent Life with Andy Gray

Are you an entrepreneur who is purely driven of incredible stories of success? A Congruent Life, hosted by Andy Gray, is a very unique podcast featuring the inspirational stories of ordinary entrepreneurs who do extraordinary things. Andy takes you on a journey into the lives of people who are discovering their passions while living average yet amazing lives.

Recommended Listen: Episode #50 with Heather Thorkelson

Subscribe to A Congruent Life on iTunes today

5) Podcast Junkies with Harry Duran

Are you an entrepreneur who has a secret passion for podcasts? Harry Duran’s show is the perfect place to learn how to create, grow, and market your very own podcast. Aside from his efforts in helping listeners relieve some of the headaches that come with podcasting, Harry interviews podcasters that share exclusive stories and secrets about the podcasting business.

Recommended Listen: Episode #7 with Elsie Escobar

Subscribe to Podcast Junkies in iTunes today

Do you have a podcast that you would like us to listen to and possibly share on The EL? Tell us about it in the comments.

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