Small business podcasts to listen to from your office, studio, or dining room table
If you’re in need of some inspiration on some new small business podcasts, this one’s for you…
One of the things I was wary of when I went from full-time employment to self-employment was the realisation that I was suddenly going to be alone. How would I cope going from a bustling office with loads of colleagues to me, myself and I, and sometimes some cute but ultimately unhelpful toddler coworkers? Quickly I realised the answer was: not very well, so I decided to investigate some ways to combat the loneliness, and one of my major discoveries was small business podcasts.
Whereas you might listen to lifestyle podcasts like Shagged, Married, Annoyed or Serial on drives or whilst you’re cooking, small business podcasts are a whole different ball game: no less enjoyable to listen to, but packed with tips and advice too.
I’ve collected 20 of my favourite small business podcasts below to give you some inspiration. Some have more of a listed advice structure, and some have a looser, chattier vibe. Some small business podcasts niche down on one area of being self-employed, and some deal with all aspects. Some small business podcasts speak specifically to one industry, and some are focussed more generally. I find all of them useful in different ways, so I’ve included a mix to help you find the perfect fit.
RE: The Podcast (AKA The Business Proposal Podcast):
Starting The Conversation by Alice Benham:
The Social Sunday podcast by Hannah Isted:
Lionhearted by Sophie Griffiths:
The Girls in Marketing Podcast with Jo Bird:
Small & Supercharged by Rhea freeman:
The Resilient Retail Game Plan with Catherine Erdly
It’s a Local Thing by Laura Bosworth:
Get Real About Marketing by Laura Bosworth:
No Rest For The Vivid by Claire Hill:
Bring Your Product Idea to Life with Melissa Mccall: (This one actually won best independent business podcast last year!)
Liz Moseley’s ‘building your brand:
Women’s Business with Nicky Elliot:
Yes SHE Can Project podcast by Michelle Leviars:
Digital (Gold) Dust by Sammy Phillips – a podcast for soulful business owners:
Just Start Now podcast by Vicky Shillings:
The time management podcast By Abigail Barnes:
The Business Mum Podcast:
Audience growth podcast with Niki Hutchison
PR in your pocket with Jenna Farmer
I hope that’s inspired you to search and subscribe to at least a few – if you do listen to any of these and love them, why not let the host know! SO much work goes into making a podtcast, give the ladies some love!
Also, if you have any small business podcasts that you’d recommend, please do tell us in the comments below – I’m always on the hunt for more!
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Thank you so much for sharing my podcast! So lovely of you and so pleased you find it helpful! x