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What 20 entrepreneurial podcasts have the most subscribers and downloads in 2017?
Podcasts are increasingly becoming one of the primary sources of information for entrepreneurs who want to stay ahead and acquire an edge over others in the industry. The most popular entrepreneurial podcast appears to be The Tim Ferriss Show, which is often ranked #1 in the category of business podcasts on iTunes. The Top with Nathan Latka has been ranked as the #1 startup podcast on iTunes. The Tim Ferriss Show, The Top, Smart Passive Income, The Growth Show and How to Start a Startup, make up the top five entrepreneurial podcasts of 2017, based on the estimated number of listeners.
After a thorough search through various media outlets and industry reports, statistics on the number of subscribers and the total number of downloads of the popular podcasts were unavailable. However, information on the estimated number of listeners of the various podcasts was readily available. According to an article by Techwalla, estimating the exact number of listeners for a podcast is extremely difficult. The accurate number of listeners of a podcast is an elusive aspect to determine and is close to impossible to get the exact count. Therefore, research based on the relative statistics of the estimated number of listeners for each podcast was used to organize a list of the top 20 entrepreneurial podcasts in 2017.
Our list of the top 20 entrepreneurial podcasts is based on the overall rank on iTunes, the estimated number of listeners, viewer reviews and existing lists from trusted media sites, limited to the current year (2017).
TOP 20 ENTREPRENEURIAL PODCASTS OF 2017
1. The Tim Ferriss Show
Host — Tim Ferris
The Tim Ferriss Show is known to be the very first entrepreneurial podcast to exceed 100,000,000 downloads. Often ranked #1 on iTunes, the show features some of the most prominent figures in the world, including, Tony Robbins, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Fox and more.
2. The Top with Nathan Latka
Host — Nathan Latka
This podcast has been rated as the #1 startup podcast on iTunes. Nathan Latka has made a mark by interviewing entrepreneurs that hold an esteemed position of either #1 or #2 in their industry. They discuss tactics and various strategies that have proven useful in the success of different businesses. The estimated number of listeners was not readily available, for this podcast.
3. Smart Passive Income
Host — Pat Flynn
On this podcast, the host Pat Flynn, provides the listeners with a number of passive income strategies that will help one succeed and strategies to keep away from.
4. The Growth Show
Host — HubSpot (various hosts)
The Growth Show offers advice on how to grow your business to a success. The podcast is produced by HubSpot and it features hosts who have made a mark in their specific industries.
5. How to Start a Startup
Host — Sam Altman
The president of Y Combinator, Sam Altman spoke on how to start a startup at Stanford University, which was the start of a series of 20 lectures along with 29 other Y Combinator alumni speakers. The lectures cover every aspect of starting a startup, from the inception stage to the various concerns in the later stages.
6. Ask Gary Vee
Host — Gary Vaynerchuck
On this show, host Gary Vee, helps entrepreneurs to build their personal brand with social media as a primary channel. It follows a question and answer format, where the host answers questions that have been submitted by its listeners.
7. Jocko
Host — Jocko Willink
Hosted by a retired Navy SEAL officer, Jocko provides its listeners with lectures on discipline, work ethic and leadership.
8. 16Z Podcast
Host — Andreeson Horowitz
This podcast features business leaders and tech experts as guests, offering advice and discussing news, development and trends in the tech industry.
9. The School of Greatness
Host — Lewis Howes
New York Times bestselling author Lewis Howes, is the host of this podcast and is considered to be one of the best interviewers of all time. The podcast is said to inspire listeners to achieve their greatest dreams and goals.
10. This Week in Startups
Host — Jason Calacanis
This Week in Startups focuses on the tech industry, relaying information on the different tech companies, events, innovations, profiles and insider gossip on the latest technology in the industry.
11. Self Made Man
Host — Mike Dillard
This podcast tackles issues on self-improvement. Its host, Mike Dillard, provides listeners with advice on various aspects of self-improvement, covering topics like finance, business, health and relationships.
12. Yourpreneur
Host — Chris Ducker
This podcast specializes in personal brand entrepreneurship, where the host and various guests offer advice on building a brand and marketing to reach great heights.
13. Eventual Millionaire
Host — Jaime Masters
This podcast focuses on interviews of business people who have achieved the title of ‘millionaire’, providing its listeners with various tactics and strategies on the growth of personal wealth.
14. Mixergy
Host — Andrew Warner
Mixergy provides detailed interviews of business people, focusing on the successes and failures of entrepreneurs. One can access unlimited interviews (over 1,100 courses and interviews) for a fee of $25 per month.
15. Entrepreneur on Fire
Host — John Lee Dumas
This is an award-winning podcast where inspirational stories are heard by prominent entrepreneurs of various industries, throughout the week.
16. The Action Catalyst
Host — Rory Vaden
This podcast is hosted by Rory Vaden, a self-disciple strategist, who holds a global consulting practice where he helps people in over 14 different countries achieve incredible results.
17. Startup
Hosts — Alex Blumberg and Lisa Chow
This podcast handles all various issues that deal with a startup, that include the name, value and partners. The show portrays the story of how Alex Blumberg founded the company Gimlet and in the process describes everything that he has known over time.
18. As Told by Nomads
Host — Tayo Rockson
The host is a digital marketing specialist and through this podcast, he provides his listeners with captivating viewpoints of the business industry. The podcast features global nomads, entrepreneurs, third generation kids, and multicultural individuals who are experts in fields of culture, business, global affairs and travel. Statistics on the number of listeners, downloads or subscribers have not been found for this podcast. However, based on their viewer ratings, this podcast is included in the list of the most popular entrepreneurial podcasts of this year.
19. The WOW Small Business Show
This podcast focuses on various topics like leadership, efficiency, finance, time-hacking, human resources and process creation. The podcast was founded by Bryan Orr. Statistics on the estimated number of listeners, subscribers or downloads are unavailable for this podcast. However, based on the reviews provided by the listeners and the place it holds in a number of preexisting entrepreneurial lists, ‘The WOW Small Business’ podcast, is included in this list of the top 20 podcasts of 2017.
20. This is Your Life
Host — Michael Hyatt
This podcast focuses on providing listeners with inspiration to ‘live life to the fullest’ in both professional and personal aspects of life. The information on the number of downloads, subscribers or number of listeners was not readily available for this podcast. This podcast has been included in the list of the top 20 podcasts because of its mention in the pre-compiled list made by CIO From IDG.
OTHER FINDINGS
• According to the 2017 National Telephone survey conducted by Edison Research in the United States, an estimated 112 million people listened to a podcast this year (2017).
• Of those surveyed, 44% of monthly podcast consumers are aged 18 to 34, 33% are aged 35 to 54, 16% are aged 55 and above, and 7% are aged 12 to 17.
• 77% of those surveyed admitted to listening to a podcast as soon as clicking on it, while 41% claimed to download a podcast episode manually to listen to it later. 27% subscribe to a podcast and download automatically to listen to it later.
For further reference, we include this Statista Report (please note that this is a pay-walled report) on statistical information on the Leading podcast publishers worldwide as recorded in September 2017, by unique streams and downloads.
In conclusion, the top ten entrepreneurial podcasts that have taken the year 2017 by storm, are The Tim Ferriss Show, The Top, Smart Passive Income, The Growth Show, How to Start a Startup, Ask Gary Vee, Jocko, 16Z Podcast, The School of Greatness, and This Week in Startups.