Level yourself up before the new year with these top 5 podcasts.
Whether you're a startup founder, a small business owner, or just someone interested in business, these are all great to download and listen to on your upcoming holiday travels. From stories of how big companies were built to tips on scaling your business, these are my top 5 picks.
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Guy Raz has weekly intimate interviews with entrepreneurs and innovators, where we get an inside look at how the biggest companies started. It’s a deep exploration of the journey, full of the challenges, setbacks, and victories.
My favorite episodes so far are:
Twilio with Jeff Lawson - loved the pivot from running a Surf Shop to building communication tech (and also learning about the invention of technology we use to power our company).
The two-parter on Paypal and Affirm with Max Levchin - fascinating to hear about the early days of Paypal and interactions with Peter Thiel, Musk, and the rest of the PayPal Mafia. Also, it was super interesting to hear about his evaluatory metrics: HVF, when building companies, the problem being solved should be hard, valuable, and fun.
Instacart with Apoorva Mehta - It's crazy to hear about the 15+ companies Apoorva started before Instacart and how he got into YC through a pack of beers delivered to Garry Tan.
2. The Tim Ferriss Show
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Tim Ferriss is the author of The 4-Hour Workweek and has an uncanny ability to parse the important life hacks that you can copy from the routines and habits of top performers across various fields. It's a mix of practical advice and deep dives into skills like productivity and decision-making that are helpful for any business owner.
My favorite episodes so far are:
#28 with Peter Thiel - Thiel's ideas on innovation, competition, and what makes the breakout companies great are thought-provoking and challenge conventional wisdom.
#136 with Naval Ravikant - a thoughtful approach to wealth creation, technology, philosophy and how these all intersect with each other
#361 with Jim Collins - great insights into leadership, company culture, and other essential business concepts
4. The $100 MBA Show
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Omar Zenhom delivers concise, practical business lessons daily. This is a crash course in entrepreneurship, offering digestible advice perfect for busy schedules.
My favorite episodes so far:
MBA858 Are You A Good Enough Leader? - Leadership is a learned behavior that most anyone can get good at with enough practice. Omar goes through the fundamental principles of good leadership and how to constantly improve.
MBA1229 How Paying Yourself First Puts Your Business First - Paying yourself when starting a business is often the last thing on your mind, but Omar explains the benefits of prioritizing taking care of your financial needs.
5. Marketing School with Neil Patel & Eric Siu
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Learn new marketing techniques and strategies from two of the most prominent experts in the field. Neil also has a free tool that you can use to analyze your business’s website and suggest improvements at neilpatel.com.
My favorite episodes so far:
Episode #916 – The Key to Marketing! - Emphasizes the importance of consistency for any marketing to start working.
Episode #863 – How to Do Internal Linking the Right Way - backlinks and internal linking can get quite confusing, this podcast helped me make sense of it all very quickly
What do you think of these recommendations? Should any other podcasts be on this list? Email me at anand@usetwine.com to ask any questions or continue the conversation!
Until next time,
Anand