Podcasts are a great way to consume information on the go. Unlike videos, your eyes are free to focus on the task at hand like driving or cooking. Unlike seminars or classes, you don’t have to have a set schedule or go at someone else’ pace. You can pause it anytime and pick it back right up like a book but without having to carry that paper sandwich that’s killing the environment. And there’s no one on the go like the modern business person, where being up to date with business trends and new information are essential. However, with so many other things to do and manage, any way to make it easier to do is a blessing. So here are our top picks for podcasts you should listen to as a modern business person.
HBR IdeaCast
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It’s an interview style podcast with Sarah Green giving us a glimpse into the lives and the best practices of major players in the business world like Melinda Gates or Andrew McAffee.
The GaryVee Audio Experience
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A big figure in media and advertising, Gary Vaynerchuck shares his time and experience through his cast in a variety of segments ranging from Q&A’s to his personal thoughts on current events.
Outside In
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Outside In sets its eyes on companies and businesses that focus on “customer first” strategies giving the listener keen insight on how its done right and how those businesses built their empires around customer needs.
The $100 MBA Show
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It’s no surprise that the “college dropout” success stories of industry legends like Bill Gates are so relatable for many would-be entrepreneurs hoping to make it big. In fact, many practicing businessmen have had no formal training at all, and this podcast helps you build that “street smart”-styled business ethic by giving you 20min or below short courses on great business advice and practices.
The Marketing Companion
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If you find it hard to focus but need the podcast-style consumption of your marketing needs, this is the cast for you. It mixes entertainment with education just like that fun professor everyone loved in your college days.
Lead to Win
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Michael Hyatt is a former CEO of Thomas Nelson and author of many books on leadership. His podcast aims to help develop your leadership skills to drive your business and your team to success.
Business Wars
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A rising star of business podcasts, it’s unique focus on the ongoing battles between big players in direct competition with each other and their outcomes offer a fascinating look at how competition can bring out the best and the worst in a company as well as unique outcomes and interesting effects stemming from said rivalries.
StartUp Podcast
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Are you breaking into the market with your own startup? This is the podcast for you as it offers opinions and advice, professional or otherwise, from similar startup companies and their stories. Be inspired and driven as their stories share what it’s like to start out with your own business, as well as learn from their mistakes and good ideas.
The Tim Ferriss Show
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This podcast is led by the man famous for his book, The 4-Hour Workweek. Learn how to delegate and work more efficiently with an eclectic mix of topics and celebrity guests from varied walks of life.