Being an entrepreneur can be extremely rewarding. Yet in any economic climate, launching a business is incredibly hard and maintaining a profitable business can be even harder. According to recent cited on Forbes.com, 20 percent of small businesses fail in the first year, 30 percent in the second year, and a staggering 50 percent by year five. To beat the odds against long-term survival, you need to build your business on a strong foundation and carefully tend to its early growth stages.
Whether you're just starting out as an entrepreneur or looking for something to push you to the next milestone, podcasts can be a great source of information, inspiration, practical advice, and encouragement. We've rounded up 15+ of the best podcasts on entrepreneurship to help you thrive and continue to prosper on your business journey.
Emily Martin has a PhD in English from the University of Southern Mississippi. She currently lives in Hattiesburg, MS, where she works as a contributing editor for Book Riot.