The 10 Best Entrepreneurship Podcasts in 2024

Here are the top entrepreneurship podcasts for those of you who want to learn how to grow and manage your business.

Author

Shamus Madan
January 29, 2024

Being an entrepreneur is f*cking hard. And nothing can truly prepare you for the journey of becoming one. But there are a few people who can help guide you along the journey. So, after hundreds of hours of listening to business podcasts, and building my own, these are the 10 best podcasts every entrepreneur should listen to in 2024.

1. My First Million

My First Million is hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri, two friends who made millions selling their own companies. Sam is known for founding The Hustle, which sold to Hubspot for an undisclosed amount. Shaan sold two companies, one of which was Bebo, which exited for $25 Million to Twitch. Now, as co-hosts, they discuss new business ideas for entrepreneurs and interview those who have untraditional paths to success in the field.

Summary:

  • Host(s): Sam Parr and Shaan Puri

  • Website: http://myfirstmillion.com

  • Release of new episodes: Every week

  • Average length of episodes: 60-90 minutes

  • Topics covered: Entrepreneurship, exit strategies, business ideas, marketing, and more

2. MBIT: Business Success Uncovered

MBIT: Business Success Uncovered is hosted by Shamus Madan, an 18-year-old who interviews the brightest minds in business, such as Mark Cuban, Tim Draper, Spencer Rascoff, etc. Shamus frequently asks deep, thought-provoking questions to understand step-by-step how the guest built their company or career. He will take you inside the minds of some of the brightest people on the planet for 30-60 minutes every week. If you're an entrepreneur, CEO, or business strategist, this show is for you.

Summary:

  • Host(s): Shamus Madan

  • Website: https://spoti.fi/3SBH5gs

  • Release of new episodes: Every week

  • Average length of episodes: 30-60 minutes

  • Topics covered: Entrepreneurship, exit strategies, marketing, and more

3. Invest Like The Best

Invest Like The Best is a weekly podcast hosted by Patrick O'Shaughnessy. Patrick currently serves as the CEO of O'Shaughnessy Asset Management and hosts conversations with the best investors and business leaders in the world. He explores their ideas, methods, and stories to help you better invest your time and money. Listen to the stock market and boardroom insights you can't find anywhere else.

Summary:

  • Host(s): Patrick O'Shaughnessy

  • Website: investlikethebest.com

  • Release of new episodes: Every week

  • Average length of episodes: 30-60 minutes

  • Topics covered: Entrepreneurship, exit strategies, marketing, and more

4. Founders by David Senra

Founders by David Senra hosts one of the most well-researched business podcasts on the planet. Every week, David Senra reads a biography of an entrepreneur or someone in history and finds parallels to how you can use their ideas in your work or business.

One of my favorite episodes - #298 I had lunch with Sam Zell

Summary:

  • Host(s): David Senra

  • Website: https://www.founderspodcast.com/

  • Release of new episodes: Every week

  • Average length of episodes: 60-90 minutes

  • Topics covered: History, business strategies, management, and more

5. How I Built This

How I Built This is hosted by Guy Raz, who sits down with the world’s best-known entrepreneurs to learn how they built their brands. The show is a masterclass on innovation, creativity, leadership, and how to navigate the most challenging obstacles when building a business.

One of my favorite episodes - Calendly: Tope Awotona (2020)

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6. The Game w/ Alex Hormozi

The Game w/ Alex Hormozi is one of the most concise business podcasts on the planet. The level of value Hormozi packs into a 15-20 minute episode is astronomical for founders. He often draws on his own experiences, sharing real-world examples of successes and failures, making the show relatable for entrepreneurs at a variety of stages of their journey.

One of my favorite episodes - 8 Lessons I Learned From My Hero

Summary:

  • Host(s): Alex Hormozi

  • Website: https://spoti.fi/47YKVVo

  • Release of new episodes: Daily

  • Average length of episodes: 15-30 minutes

  • Topics covered: Business strategy, sales, marketing

7. We Study Billionaires

We Study Billionaires is hosted by Stig Brodersen, Preston Pysh, William Green, Clay Finck, and Kyle Grieve. Three times per week, they share lessons from famous financial billionaires, including Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio, and Howard Marks, and teach you how to apply their investment strategies. This goes far beyond mere numbers on a balance sheet; it's a masterclass in decision-making, navigating uncertainties, and a primer on effective risk management.

One of my favorite episodes - Multi-billionaire Masterclass w/ Ray Dalio

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8. The Diary of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Diary of A CEO is hosted by Steven Bartlett. When Steven was 18, he was a broke college dropout. At 22, he founded Social Chain, a social media agency in the UK, and took the company public in 2010. Now he is Dragon on Dragon’s Den, Founder of Flight Story, and a host of this podcast. The show is a living diary documenting the experiences of entrepreneurs, athletes, marketers, doctors, and more to provide listeners with raw, unfiltered insights into their success.

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9. Business Wars

Business Wars is hosted by David Brown, who delves into the many battles in business over the years that, whether we realize it or not, have created the world we live in today. Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes when massive businesses are at war? Well, this podcast gives you a look behind the curtain.

“Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes, the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live.” - Business Wars

One of my favorite episodes - CVS vs. Walgreens | Powerful Medicine | 1

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10. a16z Podcast

The a16z Podcast is hosted by Steph Smith, who was the former Director of Marketing for Hubspot and now runs a16z’s podcast and marketing efforts. The show features industry experts, business leaders, and other deep thinkers to understand how the world of technology is evolving and what our future may look like.

One of my favorite episodes - AI Hardware, Explained. 

Summary:

  • Host(s): Steph Smith

  • Website: https://a16z.com/podcasts/a16z-podcast/

  • Release of new episodes: Biweekly

  • Average length of episodes: 30-40 minutes

  • Topics covered: Tech, culture, business news, trends, etc.

Podcasts can be one of the best ways to hear unfiltered conversations in business, enabling you to truly understand what goes on behind the scenes that can make a company a slam dunk or a flop.

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