Perhaps you've been thinking that the best way forward is to be your own boss. But starting a business is a huge step and there are many things to consider.
It usually means a steep learning curve, so it's best to equip yourself with as much knowledge as possible. There are plenty of great learning tools online, including in the world of podcasts. There are many available on how to establish, grow and successfully run a business.
Here's a selection of some popular ones.
Mixergy
Host Andrew Warner interviews entrepreneurs from various industries to find out how they built their businesses. His aim is to provide listeners with advice, tips and strategies on how to overcome the various challenges entrepreneurs face. There are thousands of episodes, among them interviews with the founders of globally successful companies such as Pixar, LinkedIn and Groupon.
But Warner also interviews people with smaller businesses and gets the real stories about how these startups made it. You'll hear about what it means to be an entrepreneur, when it makes sense to partner with big brands and how to understand your target market better, among other things.
- Episode length: 50-60 minutes.
Hack the Entrepreneur
This podcast promises no fluff and is "for people wanting to take charge of their lives and build a successful online business".
Whether you're looking to start a side hustle, create a passive income or build an online audience, you'll find practical advice here.Episodes include topics such as how to turn customers into fans, why bigger doesn't mean more successful and going from side hustle to full-time.
- Episode length: 35-45 minutes
Seth Godin's Startup School
Although these podcasts are a few years old, they cover topics that are important for anyone building a business.
The entrepreneur, speaker and best-selling author - his books include The Dip, Tribes and What to Do When It's Your Turn (and It's Always Your Turn) - talks about why trust is at the heart of all transactions, the rules you should follow when naming your company and some of the compromises you'll have to make to get what you want.
Episode titles include raising money; appealing to consumers, advertisers and competitors; and cash flow. Godin has another podcast called Akimbo, which is more about culture than about business.
- Episode length: 20-45 minutes.
Entrepreneur Motivation Podcast
Host Chris Bello gives practical tips you can apply daily irrespective of the stage you're at as an entrepreneur or the industry you're in.
The focus is on mindset, motivation and actionable steps in concise episodes that get right to the point.
Some episodes are interviews with entrepreneurs who have successfully established and grown their businesses - such as a teacher who became a software entrepreneur.
Others are strategies that are vital for success, such as how to navigate tough times and how to deal with self-doubt and fear.
- Episode length: 8-25 minutes.
Ambitious Entrepreneur Show
This award-winning business podcast is hosted by Annemarie Cross and aims to help young and struggling entrepreneurs on their journeys to building businesses that stand out.
Annemarie delves into business topics, such as how to build your credibility, developing a money mindset, online marketing and branding.
Episode titles include the importance of customer experience, getting over the fear of hiring and how to network and market yourself if you're an introvert.
- Episode length: 30-40 minutes.
