Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been recording the first batch of episodes for my new podcast, which will be launched in time for Christmas, entitled ‘The New Business Podcast”.
More about this next week… However, in the meantime, I wanted to bring to you a little listening pleasure in the meantime.
Podcasts are a great way to digest information and gain plenty of business tips and tactics. I’ve been a big fan for a long time, and regularly listen to them myself, obviously!
So, today I bring to you five of my personal favorite podcasts, and hope that you add a few more to the list, too, in the comment section below.
Let’s face it – this list could have been a LOT bigger than just five. And I am definitely gonna miss a handful of amazing podcasts that should totally be on EVERY list like this. But, the point here is to focus in on five very different shows, and what they bring to you as a business owner, across the board.
CopyBlogger Radio
Brain Clark and company produce one of the best internet marketing podcasts around. My only gripe is that there aren’t as many episodes as I’d like! What I love about this one, more than anything else is the fact that the focus is on content. Creation of content and marketing of content – all aimed towards developing a great online brand and business. Subscribe Here.
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Lifestyle Business Podcast
This weekly jaunt from Dan and Ian, two of the smartest lifestyle entrepreneurs I know, has been firmly planted in my ‘fave podcasts’ list for years. Not only are these guys the real deal when it comes to running and growing business, but they also happen to do it all from their laptops, whilst traveling the world – constantly. Tim Ferriss would be proud of these guys. Subscribe Here.
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Smart Passive Income
Pat Flynn has one of the most successful online brands around today. His podcast has just hit the 50th episode mark and is quickly closing in on 2,500,000 downloads. Simply amazing. Couple all this together with a transparent approach, lots of smart guests and Pat’s own solo performances and you’re off to the races! Here’s the episode where he interviewed me. Subscribe Here.
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Entrepreneur on Fire
John Dumas recently reached out to me, inviting me to come onto his new show, which boasts a new interview with a leading entrepreneur every DAY! Yes, you read right – daily. My episode with John won’t be out until the New Year, I believe, but there is plenty of great stuff in the archives already. Be sure to check out the chat’s with Chris Brogan and Seth Godin for starters! Subscribe Here.
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Social Triggers Insider
Derek Halpern mixes smart business know-how and principles, along with psychology and human behavior to bring to you his own blend of marketing, sales and general entrepreneurial wisdom. Still only in his second year online, there’s a reason why he’s become so popular! He’s blunt, brilliant, ballsy and above all, memorable. Simply put, his stuff works. Subscribe Here.
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What are some of the podcasts that YOU listen to? I’d love to know. Please post a link to iTunes, and feel free to pimp your own out, too – if you have one!
A serial entrepreneur, virtual staffing expert, blogger, podcaster and author, Chris helps other entrepreneurs catapult their businesses into the 21st century utilizing what he calls the 'New Business' style of marketing. 


Chris is a serial entrepreneur, virtual staffing expert, blogger, podcaster and author who helps other entrepreneurs catapult their businesses into the 21st century utilizing what he calls the 'New Business' style of marketing.
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Great list Chris! Those are definitely at the top of my list.
How about ‘The Great Business Project Podcast’?
http://www.thegreatbusinessproject.com/podcast
Ah, now I feel bad…! Haha. And, yes – everyone should check out your fantastic podcast!
Here’s the episode I recorded with Ralph. Lots of great info and plenty of banter, too:
http://thegreatbusinessproject.com/episode-007-outsourcing-for-entrepreneurs-chris-ducker-interview/
C
Chris,
I cannot wait for The New Business Podcast! If its half as valuable as everything else you do it will be worth twice the price of admission!
Ah, thanks, John. Appreciate your comment, bud!
Keep rockin’.
C
Hi Chris !
4 out of 5 podcasts already in my iPod . I will check the remaining one. Even though I have to admit that after literally hundreds of shows my brain is a little bit saturated so I throw a little bit of music now and then. ( don’t worry there is room for a new business podcast
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Anyway , podcasts had made HUGE difference in my knowledge and mentality. Not to mention, it keeps good company .
Be healthy and smile!
Good to hear you’ll still have room for ONE more business podcast, my man!
It’s coming soon…
C
Thanks for including me in this list Chris! All fantastic shows. John’s EOF show is taking off like crazy – I don’t know how he does a daily show…he’s definitely on fire!
Derek’s is great too, he has guests on that no one else has, and of course he’s just a fun and entertaining guy to listen to.
My pleasure, bud.
Yeah – thats also what I love about Derek’s, too. It’s like he goes out of his way to find people you’ve not heard anywhere else – clever move… But, hey – that’s Derek.
C
Great list Chris!
I’d have to say Pat’s podcast is my favorite, but I’m a bit biased
I can’t wait to check out the others you have listed!
All the best,
-Alex
Hey Alex
Yep – Pat’s is great. Without a doubt.
Glad to give you a little more listening material – and look out for ‘The New Business Podcast’ soon!
C
You’re definitely missing if you’re not listening to Mixergy …
http://www.mixergy.com/
Hi Julien
I do listen to Andrew’s from time to time. Yes – and it’s great, you’re right.
Wish I had more hours in the day to listen to EVERYTHING that EVERYONE does. But, I don’t. Sometimes you simply have to cherry pick the good stuff, right…?!
Thanks for commenting.
C
Nice list, Chris. Thanks for sharing. I currently only listen to 2 of them; will have to check out the others and find time for them, and for your new one.
One of my favorites is Michael Hyatt’s This Is Your Life. Leadership and mindset talk http://michaelhyatt.com/thisisyourlife
Hi Joe
Michael’s is great, too – I’ve not engrossed myself in it, I have to be honest. But, I have listened to a handful of episodes, and have always enjoyed them.
Thanks for injecting!
C
Hey chris, you should probably include your old podcast in the list as well! I’m glad you’re launching a new one, can’t wait!
Haha. You’re too kind, David.
Thanks! And yes, I’m looking forward to the new show…
C
Wow Chris! Just found your site through John Dumas and I’m immediately putting in my email…Great list as well!
Awesome, Joe!
Great to have you on board. Hope you enjoy the content, and please let me know if there is anything I can help you with.
Cheers,
C
Thanks Chris. I just subscribed to Entrepreneur on Fire. I hope your didn’t lead me down a dark alley. I’ll hold you to this one. I’m also disappointed in Copyblogger, wish their was more there.
Haha. Don’t worry – John will set you up for some good content, I assure you…
Yes, I wish Brian, Sonia and the rest of the gang would actually do some work!!! I mean, they take it way too easy, if you ask me! *jk
C
LoL, by the content on their website they’re taking it WAY to easy. Kidding as well. Good stuff over there.
Haha. Absolutely!
C
I enjoyed your interview with Scott Fox on BlogTalk Radio a couple of weeks ago on Virtual Assistants, so I am looking forward to your new podcast.
I think Scott’s Click Millionaires Success Show should be added too
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/scottfox
Absolutely, Ivette. Scott’s show is great and the book equally as enjoyable!
Glad you enjoyed my chat with Scott, and I look forward to hearing what you think about my own podcast when it launches soon!
Cheers for now.
C
I’ve not heard of entrepreneur on fire. Sounds like my sort of thing! Downloading now….cheers.
No problems, mate.
Get stuck in – lots of content to check out there. One a day – wow.
C
Thank you for including our show Chris!!! I listen to all the others as well, a great group here. Looking forward to hearing you back on the mic
All my pleasure…
Thanks, man. Should be fun. Coming soon!
C
Great list, Chris. I’m looking forward to your new podcast. I hope I can interview you on my podcast sometime in 2013 – maybe when we meet at Blogworld in Vegas.
Yaro Starak’s podcast is another good one, though he doesn’t update it as frequently as he used to.
Hey John
No problems – will be a pleasure to be interviewed by you. Just let me know!
Yes, Yaro gave me a really good grillin’ when he had me on his podcast. A whole hours worth! He’s great.
Vegas is just around the corner…
C
Hi Chris,
Great list.
Thank you for not including my podcast. Seriously. The podcasts you’ve listed give me the motivation to improve what “Simplify My Small Business” offers in 2013.
Looking forward to listening to you again too.
Cheers, Adam.
Haha. You’re welcome.
But, seriously – we can ALL and SHOULD all get better next year – I have a sneaky feeling this whole ‘new media’ landscape is about to go into overdrive…
Buckle up! Thanks for dropping by, Adam. It’s been a while.
C
I just came across the EOF podcast and you’re right…it’s a damn fine show…definitely worth listening to! A little surprising you don’t have Mixergy on here though…I get SO many tips from listening to Andrew’s show…
Hey Man!
Yep, Andrew’s is great – I simply don’t listen to it as regularly as I have in the past. And hey – this was 5 podcasts. Not 15!
That being said… I’m gonna get caught up with it over Xmas, when I have plenty of downtime.
C
Mr. Ducker, I have been aware of podcasts for years now and more or less blah, blah, blah, here listen to ME talk so I can build an audience and gain a bunch of mentions and backlinks etc. I was on Twitter at a fortunate time today and the particular post discussing your podcast and ranking it #1 caught my eye. I am happier than I was a few minutes ago I can guarantee you. Now, I have only heard two of your casts but this is the first ever podcast that has lead me to be mulling over using the feed to become an RSS on my site.
Thanks for the uplifting content. I love seeing refreshing content.
Thanks for the kind words, Nicholas!
Glad to help.
C
Thanks Chris,
I have ‘subscribed’ to them all on my iPhone and when I next have a chance will go over them to see what suits.
I recently discovered Podcasts and just love ‘em. Should listen to them more, because you can do so in the car, whilst working doing mundane things, etc.
All you have to get is one idea or a bit of inspiration or motivation and it’s well worth it
Nicki.
Absolutely, Nicki.
The exact reason why I’ll be launching one of my own soon!
Stay tuned.
C
Great recommendations!
I already have Smart Passive Income and Copyblogger on there and have heard of two other, but I hadn’t checked out The Lifestyle Business Podcast. I’ll be sure to do so.
I know the podcasts are new, but do you have any quick thoughts or reflections after your first foray into the world of podcasting? Whether content-wise, logistically speaking, or anything like that.
Looking forward to checking them out!
Austin Hodge
Hey Chris,
Top 3 reasons I love Podcasts:
1) I can listen to them while I walk down to my office (20 min walk).
2) I can learn almost subliminally as it takes almost zero extra effort to use them.
3) Every great blogger has a podcast so I don’t need to go through all of them to find the ones I like, I just listen to the ones who’s blogs I’m already subscribed to!
-Logan
All good points, Logan.
Keep listen!
C