Entrepreneurship demands a unique combination of creativity, vision, and innovative thinking. In order to stay ahead in the constantly evolving business landscape, entrepreneurs need a constant source of inspiration and fresh perspectives. Fortunately, podcasts have become a readily available and invaluable source of knowledge and motivation for ambitious business minds.
To assist entrepreneurs in finding podcasts that will provide them with a creative boost, members of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) were queried and asked to suggest their go-to podcast when they need a creative boost. Their responses range from podcasts that offer motivation, real solutions, and resources to podcasts that feature diverse perspectives, provide thought-provoking content and ignite creative thinking.
Listed below are the top podcasts recommended by YEC members:
1. ‘Home Service Expert’
“One podcast I listen to when I need a creative boost is ‘Home Service Expert’ with Tommy Mello. This podcast is for anyone looking for motivation, real solutions and resources and incredible guest speakers.”
2. ‘Prickly and Blooming’
“I love the ‘Prickly and Blooming’ podcast. I find it helpful and relatable when it comes to exploring challenges and hearing the female perspective on growth and resilience.”
3. ‘Happy Productive’
“I listen to ‘Happy Productive’ by Jennifer Dawn. It covers various personal and professional growth topics, including time management, goal setting, vision boards, mindset and creative problem-solving. Additionally, hearing success stories from other entrepreneurs and business owners is motivating and encourages me to push through challenges and setbacks.”
4. ‘7-Figure Small’
“One podcast I prefer listening to is ‘7-Figure Small’ by Brian Clark. The podcast is for successful and aspiring entrepreneurs alike, as it covers topics like establishing a venture from the ground up and achieving success in business without having to rely on investors.”
5. ‘The Mel Robbins Podcast’
“I’ve been enjoying and getting value from ‘The Mel Robbins Podcast.’ Her approach is very pragmatic and actionable, giving you simple steps to be more productive, manage finances better, release stress and address other issues that apply to both business and personal life.”
6. ‘The GaryVee Audio Experience’
“‘The GaryVee Audio Experience’ is a great place to start. Through his podcast, Gary Vee provides practical advice for entrepreneurs, sharing his own experiences and insights gained from his successful career in the tech industry.”
7. ‘The Ed Mylett Show’
“‘The Ed Mylett Show’ features interviews with successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders, discussing their journeys and sharing insights on personal growth and business success. I find the content inspiring because it provides a diverse range of perspectives, encouraging listeners to think differently and challenge their limits.”
8. ‘My First Million’
“I recommend ‘My First Million’ by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri. They feature great guests and discussions on business ideas, strategies and inspiring entrepreneurial stories. The content is thought-provoking and does ignite entrepreneurial and creative thinking.”
9. ‘Creative Pep Talk’
“‘Creative Pep Talk’ has both encouragement and strategies that anyone can implement. It’s aimed at creative entrepreneurs, so it isn’t all numbers and tech, but includes ways to be innovative and stop burnout.”
10. ‘Think Fast, Talk Smart’
“Matt Abrahams’s ‘Think Fast, Talk Smart’ podcast, features subject matter experts who provide diverse perspectives to help listeners become better communicators.”
11. ‘SaaS Marketing Superstars’
“‘SaaS Marketing Superstars’ is chock-full of great B2B marketing strategies and is a must-follow for any SaaS product leader or business owner.”
12. ‘The Game’
“‘The Game’ by Alex Hormozi brings a wealth of experience in building and scaling different businesses.”
13. ‘Odd Lots’
“‘Odd Lots’ by Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway explores obscure yet interesting topics in finance and business. By delving into the unknown, it provides unique strategies and approaches that might create value in your own business.”
14. ‘Cardone Zone’
“‘Cardone Zone’ is a great sales and motivation podcast to give your approach a creative boost. It really helps you have the confidence to be persistent and go after your sales goals.”
15. ‘Creative Boost’
“‘Creative Boost’ talks about inspiring stories from entrepreneurs across industries. Their valuable tips can help you take your business to the next level.”
16. ‘Business Wars’
“‘Business Wars’ with David Brown helps humanize the successful and bridge that gap to the ‘more talented,’ allowing you to hear their stories, struggles and successes.”
17. ‘The Accidental Creative’
“‘The Accidental Creative’ by Todd Henry offers practical tips and strategies for cultivating creativity and staying productive in today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment.”
18. ‘How I Built This’
“‘How I Built This’ podcast helps humanize the successful and bridge that gap to the ‘more talented’ and allows you to hear their stories, struggles and successes.”
19. ‘The Side Hustle Show’
“‘The Side Hustle Show.’ with Nick Loper features interviews with successful entrepreneurs who have built profitable side hustles and provides insights into how you can do the same.”
Entrepreneurship is challenging, and sometimes it can be difficult to keep your drive and motivation up during a slump. Listening to podcasts can help reignite your creativity, provide you with diverse perspectives and insights, and give you the toolbox that you need to overcome obstacles and achieve success.
