8 podcasts to listen to on your next business trip

Whether you want to learn new skills, improve your sales tactics, or pick up a few self-improvement tips, consider listening to one these eight podcasts on your next business trip. You'll get a jump on your competitors, while making the most of every minute of the journey.

1. Boss Files with Poppy Harlow

Learn from some of the biggest names in business by following Boss Files. CNN anchor Poppy Harlow interviews and explores the journey of global leaders and CEOs, such as Coca-Cola’s CEO James Quincey, former Supreme Court Associate, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Salesforce Co-CEO Marc Benioff. Listen to in-depth conversations about how they built their empire, deal with challenges and approach new opportunities.

2. Courageous Content with Janet Murray

When you're busy running a business, it can be hard to find the time to plan and create new content. You’re not alone. Many other business owners feel the same. That’s why UK-based content maven Janet Murray not only helps you develop the right content strategy; she also helps you uncover what kind of content you should be creating to promote your products and services online.

Murray provides simple, easy-to-execute content tips through her Courageous Content podcast . Past episodes include "How to use content templates (without being a copycat) " and "How to create a content plan you can actually stick to."

3. How I Built This with Guy Raz

In his weekly podcast, How I Built This , NPR editorial director Guy Raz interviews some of the best-known business entrepreneurs to discover how they built their iconic brands.

Learn how Jimmy Wales went from running an internet search company to founding Wikipedia and find out how brothers Hank and John Green became YouTube sensations.

4. High-Income Business Writing with Ed Gandia

Writers and copywriters of all stripes can make huge strides in their content marketing efforts by listening to and following advice from Ed Gandia's popular business writing podcast, High-Income Business Writing.

Hot topics include how to generate leads, how to create winning sales copy, and how to win over prospective clients. It’s no wonder nearly 14,000 writers and copywriters tune in every month.

5. Self-Made Women with Corrie Jones

Entrepreneur and agency founder Corrie Jones hosts Self-Made Women, a podcast that brings you honest interviews from business professionals and high-flying achievers. Find out how they got to where they are and what advice they would give to others who are on a mission for success.

In previous episodes, Chroma Stationery founder, Gabi Cox discussed how to turn a side hustle into a business, while business coach Sophie French told listeners how to banish the word "can't" from their vocabulary. Listeners have described the podcast as “a constant source of inspiration and motivation” and “one of my favorite podcasts to listen to.”

6. Success Podcasts

SUCCESS magazine hosts a weekly podcast, SUCCESS Podcasts featuring interviews with renowned business and creative leaders such as Tony Robbins, Richard Branson, and Barbara Corcoran. The podcast aims to provide listeners with the tools and insights they need to help them upscale their professional skills and discover what it takes to achieve great things.

7. The Minimalists Podcast with Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus

Netflix stars and New York Times best-selling authors Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus help people live more meaningful lives through The Minimalists Podcast .

 The one-word episode titles, such as "Happier" and "Purge," will pique your interest and their "minimal maxims" make for a memorable takeaway. Tune in and discover everything from how to get a better night’s sleep, to how to deal with inner conflict. Each episode is around 30 minutes long and several podcasts feature expert and guest speakers.

8. The Action Catalyst

The Action Catalyst  features interviews from top thought leaders and experts who share their tips and advice on how you can overcome setbacks and reach your goals in life. Since 2013, the Action Catalyst has helped inspire thousands of listeners. The podcast has also received recognition from the likes of Business Insider, Hype Book Club and Project.co.

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