18+ of the Best Podcasts to Help You Get Ahead in 2019
You’re ambitious. I get it.
You want to grow and succeed – but how?
How can you start a successful business? How can you get more customers and scale it?
What can you do to learn more about yourself, other people, and society? How can you stop procrastinating and become more focused, balanced, and fulfilled?
These podcasts will help you develop your knowledge and skills while on the go.
In this article, I’ll give you a quick rundown of the best podcasts to listen to for self-improvement, business, marketing, ecommerce, education, and mindfulness.
And stick around until the end where I reveal my favorite podcast in each category covered.
But beware: Less is more.
Don’t let yourself become overwhelmed trying to listen to too many podcasts at once. Instead, pick a couple and then focus on what’s really important: applying what you learn.
Ready?
The Best Podcasts to Listen to for All-Around Self-Improvement
#1: The Marie Forleo Podcast
Marie Forleo was named by Oprah as a thought leader for the next generation, and her company is one of Inc.’s 500 fastest growing companies.
Forleo’s mission it to “help you become the person you’re meant to be and use your gifts to change the world.”
This podcast consistently shares actionable insights and strategies that you can use to improve your life.
The show covers everything from business, marketing, and career advice to dealing with failure and fear.
Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
#2. Optimal Living Daily
Optimal Living Daily is a daily podcast created by thought leader Justin Malik. Each day, Malik reads blog articles on personal development topics to help you optimize your life.
The show covers a wide range of topics, such as money, productivity, and minimalism.
Available on: iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
#3. The Tim Ferriss Show
No list of the best podcasts would be complete without mentioning The Tim Ferriss Show.
In his hugely successful podcast, Ferris deconstructs the tactics, tricks, and habits of world-class performers.
Regardless of their field, Ferriss digs into how these remarkable individuals achieved their success so that you can apply the lessons to your own life.
The show features in-depth interviews with everyone from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Foxx to Tony Robbins and Malcolm Gladwell.
Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
👉👉👉 Check out my full list of self-improvement podcast recommendations.
The Best Podcasts to Listen to for Business
#4. The Fizzle Show Podcast by Fizzle.co
The Fizzle Show is hosted by three friends: Corbett Barr, Chase Reeves, and Steph Crowder.
This entertaining business podcast features a mix of inspiration, practical business advice, and humor — perfect for new entrepreneurs looking to start a business.
Specifically, the show focuses on helping creative entrepreneurs who want to earn a living doing something they care about.
Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
#5. HBR Women at Work
HBR Women at Work sheds light on the gender discrimination that so many women face in the workplace.
In this business podcast, HBR editors Amy Bernstein, Sarah Green Carmichael, and Nicole Torres tease out issues like narrowing the wage gap, standing up to interrupting male colleagues, and other discriminatory issues in the business world.
They also interview experts on gender who share their own experiences and provide plenty of practical advice to help you succeed in spite of the obstacles.
Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
#6. How I Built This
On NPR’s How I Built This, Guy Raz dives into the stories behind some of the world’s top companies, and the people that made them so successful.
The business podcast features countless insightful and actionable takeaways that you can apply to your own business endeavors.
Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
👉👉👉 Check out my full list of business podcast recommendations.
The Best Podcasts to Listen to for Marketing
#7. Social Media Marketing Podcast
The Social Media Marketing Podcast is one of the best podcasts on the topic.
The show features success stories and interviews with leading social media marketing experts, so you can learn how the pros leverage the power of social media marketing.
Listen to learn new tactics and strategies to supercharge your social media marketing.
Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
#8. Copyblogger FM
Copyblogger is a podcast all about copywriting, content writing, and digital marketing. The show also covers lead generation and conversion optimization.
Host Sonia Simone will help you to improve these essential marketing skills that can make or break a new business.
Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
#9. Call to Action
Unbounce’s Call to Action is a show featuring remarkable marketing success stories. It breaks down how you can apply the lessons to your own business’ marketing efforts.
The podcast covers topics such as conversion rate optimization, pay-per-click advertising, A/B testing, copywriting, social media marketing, and more.
Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
👉👉👉 Check out my full list of marketing podcast recommendations.
The Best Podcasts to Listen to for Ecommerce
#10. Shopify Masters Podcast
The Shopify Masters podcast is Shopify’s official podcast hosted by Felix Thea. With over five million downloads, this is the ecommerce podcast to help you improve your business.
The show provides the inspiration and knowledge you need to build and grow a profitable online store. Thea offers in-depth advice on how to launch a highly successful store, increase traffic, and boost sales.
Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
#11. The Unofficial Shopify Podcast
The Unofficial Shopify Podcast is hosted by Kurt Elster.
As a Shopify Plus partner and senior ecommerce consultant, Elster aims to show ecommerce entrepreneurs how to scale their Shopify stores.
You can expect frank discussions on the very best ecommerce growth strategies and tactics.
Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
#12. My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast
My Wife Quit Her Job is a podcast all about entrepreneurs who quit their jobs to start a business.
The show features personal interviews with entrepreneurs. Steve Chou analyzes and distills the strategies, tactics, and approaches that contributed to their success.
The best part? All of the entrepreneurs featured bootstrapped their business from the ground up.
Devoid of fluff, this podcast is extremely inspiring and offers actionable takeaways that you can apply to your business.
Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
👉👉👉 Check out my full list of ecommerce podcast recommendations.
The Best Podcasts to Listen to for Education
#13. Smart People Podcast
The Smart People Podcast gives listeners a window into the minds of some of the smartest people on earth.
The show features interviews with leading professionals from tons of different fields. You’ll learn from M.D.’s, athletes, buddhists, porn stars, and everyone in between!
Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
#14. TED Talks Daily
TED Talks Daily is simply the podcast version of the popular TED Talks – perfect for expanding your mind whenever you get a spare moment.
Listen to this podcast to hear thought-provoking ideas on topics that range from artificial intelligence to zoology, and from creativity to outer space.
Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
#15. Invisibilia
Latin for “invisible things,” Invisibilia is a podcast about the unseeable forces that shape and drive human behavior.
Listen for illuminating insights into how our brains work and why we make specific decisions or act in certain ways.
This podcast is a must for anyone interested in psychology, human interactions, or sales.
Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
👉👉👉 Check out my full list of educational podcast recommendations.
The Best Podcasts to Listen to for Meditation, Mindfulness, and Better Focus
#16. 10% Happier
10% Happier is a podcast from ABC News anchor and New York Times Bestselling author Dan Harris. The show is all about mindfulness, meditation, and finding more meaning in life.
Expect deep discussions and interviews about how mindfulness and meditation help to improve focus and clear-thinking.
Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
#17. Untangle
Untangle features experts and everyday people sharing stories about how mindfulness practices have changed their lives.
Hear from business leaders, psychologists, cancer survivors, neuroscientists, and more.
The show delves into why it’s so important to meditate and how self-compassion practices can have a profound effect on our lives.
Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
#18. Sleep With Me
Sleep With Me is a podcast dedicated to helping you get the rest that your body and mind need.
Simply hop into bed, close your eyes, forget your problems, and listen to a story that progressively gets more boring until you fall to sleep!
Available on iTunes, Stitcher, and more.
Summary & My Favorite Podcasts
Just like reading books, listening to podcasts is one of the best ways to develop your skills and knowledge.
To summarize, here are my top podcast recommendations in each category covered:
- General Self-Improvement: The Tim Ferriss Show
- Business: The Fizzle Show
- Marketing: Marketing School
- Ecommerce: Shopify Masters
- Education: Invisibilia
- Mindfulness: Untangle
👉👉👉 Check out my full list of meditation and mindfulness podcast recommendations.
Remember, it doesn’t matter how much you learn unless you apply your newfound knowledge. So don’t forget to press pause and get to work.
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This story was originally published on the Oberlo Blog.
