Best Podcasts for Small Business Owners 2024

Your time as a small business owner or entrepreneur is limited and precious, so there's rarely time to sit down and work your way through the hundreds of business and leadership books out there. Luckily, nowadays there are plenty of podcasts which bring you life lessons and advice direct from the most influential business people, and you can listen on your walk to work or in the shower. We've brought together 7 of our favourite podcasts to inspire and educate on how best to run your business in 2024 (or what pitfalls to avoid):

Working Hard, Hardly Working (listen here)

Having transformed her million strong Instagram following into two million dollar businesses, Grace Beverley is well placed to give advice to new founders when it comes to optimising for growth and building a personal brand. The TALA and Shreddy founder interviews a diverse range of guests, taking a deep dive into the realities of running and growing a business.

The Marie Forleo Podcast (listen here)

Marie is a multipassionate entrepreneur and has authored multiple books, includuing 'Everything is Figureoutable'. Her podcast brings together a broad church of guests, from psychologists and actors to millionaire CEO's, and asks the big questions about success and motivation. Expect to hear stories that inspire you not only in your business journey, but in your personal life too.

My First Million (listen here)

Shaan Puri and Sam Parr chat about all things business, and discuss their best ideas for new businesses based on current events and trends. They often feature founders who are building new and exciting brands - worth a listen if you're stuck on ideas for your next venture.

How to Own the Room (listen here)

Being a confident leader and compelling speaker is key when you're building a business and trying to convince others to believe in your vision, but it doesn't always come naturally. Viv Groskop and guests from all walks of life tackle the roadblocks that may be preventing you from stepping into the limelight, and each episode is packed with valuable life lessons that can be applied way beyond work.

Start Ups for the Rest of Us (listen here)

Although this podcast focuses exclusively on SaaS (Software as a Service) businesses, there are some great lessons to be learned for anyone growing a bootstrapped company, no matter the industry. With over 600 episodes, they've covered every question you may have as a solo founder, including when's best to seek investment or sell up.

How I Built This (listen here)

Guy Raz interviews the founders behind some of the world's biggest businesses (including PayPal and Air BnB) to uncover the stories behind their success, with each episode taking us on the journey from an initial idea to a fully formed, profitible enterprise. Although many of the businesses featured are now household names, their stories are incredibly relatable for many small business owners and entrepreneurs.

The Goal Digger (listen here)

Productivity and social media expert Jenna shares her tips to help shift your perspective and find that all important work life balance. Covering topics beyond the scope of your typical business podcast (such as mental health, motherhood and being your authentic self), Goal Digger is a great listen if you want to reallign your priorities and focus on building a fulfilling, balanced life as a business owner.

Last updated 23/02/2024: Title and date change by MW