Did you know that in 2020 there were nearly 850,000 podcasts active, which is equivalent to 30 million audios. When 64% of the shows in France are about entertainment and politics, here we will talk aboutentrepreneurship.
Whether you have a project idea in mind, a recently launched business or you are running a successful business, this article is for you. Indeed, today we are going to present you the 10 best entrepreneurial podcasts to listen to.
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Contents
- 1/ Lesmakers : the Makers community podcast
- 2/ Cash Out: the backstage of music exits
- 3/ Pauline Laigneau’s podcast
- 4/ Inside the head of a CEO by Yacine Sqalli
- 5/ Marketing Mania by Stan LeLoup
- 6/ The bullies of e-commerce presented by Théo Lion
- 7/ Generation XX the 100 episodes podcast
- 8/ New school, think outside the box
- 9/ How did you do it by Julien Hatton
- 10/ The podcasts of the intelligent rebels of Olivier Roland
- Conclusion
1/ Lesmakers : the Makers community podcast
Presentation
If you’re a member of our community or follow our news, you’ve probably read that we recently launched our first podcasts. Hosted by asyncr0ne, this show welcomes a web entrepreneur each week to tell us about his or her journey.
We had, for example, the pleasure to receive for this first podcast Kevin Jourdan theeditor of sites and the creator of DotMarket.
- Average length per episode: between 1 and 2 hours.
- Frequency of publication: every Monday morning at 7 am.
- Broadcasting platforms: in video on YouTube and Spotify. In audio on all podcast platforms.
Who is this podcast for?
If you’re a seasoned digital entrepreneur, a beginner, or want to start an online business soon, this podcast is for you.
You will have the opportunity to discover the journey of inspiring entrepreneurs. Whether it’s their success stories, their struggles and all their best advice, you’ll learn more about the different facets of an online business.
What we like most about this program
What we particularly like about this podcast is the honesty of our guests and also their great knowledge base. But above all we love their beautiful stories and the way they tell them.
2/ Cash Out: the backstage of music exits
Presentation
In this lively podcast with music, you will meet leaders who have decided to sell their business. And more particularly the startup world.
They retrace the different stages of choices, painful or liberating, that have changed their entrepreneurial and personal lives.
- Average length per episode: between 1 and 2 hours.
- Frequency of publication: every two weeks.
- Broadcasting platforms: on the various podcasting platforms.
Who is this podcast for?
This podcast is aimed at managers who want to sell their company in the near future. He can also address any other entrepreneur who wants to learn more about this often taboo subject.
What we like most about this program
In this program, we particularly like its originality. Indeed, business transfer is not a topic that one would think of first when listening to a podcast.
3/ Pauline Laigneau’s podcast
Presentation
As its name indicates, this podcast is presented and hosted by Pauline Laigneau, also co-founder of the Gemmyo brand. In her programs, she invites various people with entrepreneurial profiles.
Some of his guests are inspiring people with incredible backgrounds, such as Frederic Mazella the founder of BlaBlaCar for example.
In addition, in this entrepreneurial podcast, you can also find lessons on different topics. This can be advice on different marketing strategies, but also tips on how to develop your business on several channels.
- Average length per episode: about 1 hour in guest shows and about 30 minutes for lessons.
- Frequency of publication: 1 lesson and 1 guest per week
- Broadcasting platforms: Apple, Spotify, Soundcloud, YouTube, etc.
Who is this podcast for?
This podcast is aimed at various profiles of people. Whether it’s for experienced entrepreneurs who are simply looking to learn more about their peers. But also for men and women who want to assert themselves in this field.
What we like most about this program
In this program, we mainly like its source of motivation that it brings to us with each listening. Whether by Pauline Laigneau or her guests. Speaking of the latter, they are not chosen at random since they are people with exceptional backgrounds and that, we love!
4/ Inside the head of a CEO by Yacine Sqalli
Presentation
In this podcast, host Yacine Sqalli interviews French start-up executives. The goal of this program is to make us discover the different problems to which the bosses are linked.
This can include recruitment headaches, periods of strong growth or crisis. They also tell us more about the CEO job and what vision they have of it.
- Average length per episode: about 1 hour.
- Frequency of publication: every other Monday.
- Broadcasting platforms: the different podcast and audio streaming platforms.
Who is this podcast for?
If you’re looking to get into entrepreneurship, this show is perfect for you. It will give you the opportunity to learn more about the different facets of being a CEO.
On the other hand, if you’re already an experienced business owner, it will give you the opportunity to get sound advice from top business leaders.
What we like most about this program
We particularly appreciate the transparency of this program and its guests. They are not afraid to tell us their biggest failures, but also their biggest fears as a CEO.
5/ Marketing Mania by Stan LeLoup
Presentation
We know Stan Leloup thanks to his YouTube channel Marketing Mania with over 400,000 subscribers. But you should also know that he launched his own podcast with the same name. This allows him to invite some entrepreneurs to talk about many topics around marketing.
Whether it’s their past careers, their current lives or what they envision for the future, you’ll know everything about these web entrepreneurs.
- Average duration per episode: between 1 and 2 hours.
- Frequency of publication: very varied.
- Broadcasting platforms: Deezer, Spotify, Apple, etc.
Who is this podcast for?
Marketing Mania is aimed at an audience that wants to learn more about marketing in general and entrepreneurship with each show. The various guest entrepreneurs give their tips for success so that you too can succeed on the web.
What we like most about this program
The must of this program is the way it is presented and the way it is carried out. You really feel likeyou’re in the middle of the conversation. The profile of the guests is also interesting since they are all different which allows to discover new facets in each episode.
6/ The bullies of e-commerce presented by Théo Lion
Presentation
Hosted by Théo Lion, this entrepreneurial podcast will present you with the best e-commerce strategies of French brands in these different episodes.
With this program, the creation and development of an e-commerce will have no more secrets for you. You will discover the different levers used that allowed these different brands to succeed.
- Average length per episode: between 45 minutes and 1 hour.
- Frequency of publication: Once a week.
- Broadcasting platforms: the various podcast platforms and YouTube.
Who is this podcast for?
If the idea of starting an internet business is on your mind, then this podcast is for you. You will receive all the motivation and the mindset from the speakers to carry out your projects.
What we like most about this program
The speakers in this program are experts in e-commerce from different backgrounds. Indeed, whether it is influencers, the tech sector or even beauty, there will be something for everyone.
7/ Generation XX the 100 episodes podcast
Presentation
This podcast contains over 100 episodes that aired between February 2017 and February 2021. Hosted by Siham Jibril, women will be honored here through the launch of various projects. Whether they are entrepreneurial, associative or cultural initiatives.
These women share with you the highlights of their career paths to inspire you in your own journey.
- Average length per episode: between 1 and 2 hours.
- Frequency of publication: the podcast is finished.
- Broadcasting platforms: streaming and podcasting platforms.
Who is this podcast for?
This podcast is particularly aimed at people who want to discover women with inspiring backgrounds. They are a source of motivation, because they tell of their success while explaining their difficulties and mistakes. An authentic and inspiring program!
What we like most about this program
Here we love the fact that it is women who are honored. But we also like the fact that they come from totally different backgrounds. This allows us to discover how they manage to succeed in their projects by braving every obstacle in front of them.
8/ New school, think outside the box
Presentation
In this podcast hosted by Antonin Archer, you will find French personalities with inspiring backgrounds.
The people invited to this program come from different backgrounds. From YouTuber to web entrepreneur, there is something for everyone.
- Average length per episode: about 1 hour.
- Frequency of publication: podcast completed in 2018
- Broadcasting platforms: Apple, Spotify and other podcasting platforms.
Who is this podcast for?
Do you want to be independent and go all out? So go and listen to this podcast! The people who take part in this program tell you why they chose to become independent and above all how they ended up succeeding in this field.
What we like most about this program
One of the reasons we listen to this program is because there are so many inspiring people on the show. Moreover, they are not only people who have started an online business. Indeed, we find YouTubers and other personalities with an atypical background.
9/ How did you do it by Julien Hatton
Presentation
If you want to hear from successful leaders and entrepreneurs, then this is the podcast for you.
Through these programs, you will be able to acquire all the experience of the guests. You will discover atypical, amazing and inspiring paths for your future.
- Average length per episode: about 1 hour.
- Frequency of publication: 1 time per week.
- Broadcasting platforms: on their website and podcasting platforms.
Who is this podcast for?
You like to discover the path of successful personalities? Whether it is by the creation of their project, but also for their state of mind? You need to watch this show. It will allow you to listen to people and understand how they managed to achieve what they wanted.
What we like most about this program
We like the fact that the guests are sometimes people who have little recognition on the internet. This allows us to discover very interesting profiles that are not well known to the general public.
10/ The podcasts of the intelligent rebels of Olivier Roland
Presentation
In this last podcast, you will be introduced once a month to a person who has achieved great things.
This can be a business creation, like an artistic creation, but also the creation of an adventure.
- Average length per episode: from 1 hour to 3h30.
- Publication frequency: monthly
- Delivery platforms: YouTube, Spotify, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Apple and Audible.
Who is this podcast for?
Here, this podcast is intended for anyone who wants to discover extraordinary experiences that make you want to succeed. These people think outside the box and show you that it’s not all about the company.
What we like most about this program
The background of the various guests is very inspiring and interesting. The questions asked are also in keeping with the program and show the interest of the presenter.
Conclusion
As you have understood, there are a lot of entrepreneurial podcasts. Here we have listed the best in our opinion. The ones we introduced to you follow more or less the same line of conduct. That is, to invite people, known or not, with inspiring and atypical backgrounds.
On the other hand, each host has his own way of presenting the show and choosing his guests. You’re bound to find something to suit your needs with these podcasts if you’re looking to start a business in the future.
If you’re interested, feel free to take a look at our favorite list of best marketing podcasts .
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