This blog post concludes my 6-part series on some of my favorite podcasts for business owners. I’ve found them immensely useful and enlightening, and I hope that you will, too. Of course, this selection is only the tip of the iceberg, with many more informative, insightful business podcasts available from which to choose. I encourage you to continue this voyage of discovery by conducting your own search for compelling, entertaining, and educational podcasts that can enhance your business practices, productivity, and overall quality of life.
Perhaps there’s no better way to wrap up this series than by pointing you toward the official podcast of The Dave Ramsey Show. Dave Ramsey probably needs no introduction, since he ranks as one of the most well-known radio show hosts and financial advisers in the country. Ramsey’s radio show is carried by more than 500 U.S. and Canadian stations.
Like several other podcast hosts that we’ve spotlighted in this series, Dave Ramsey is also a New York Times bestselling author. Ramsey regularly dispenses saving and investment advice to millions of listeners, including his endorsement of the “snowball” technique for reducing debt. Often overlooked, however, is the fact that his show’s focus is not just on debt reduction. He also devotes a substantial amount of time to providing advice and answers for individuals who are considering (or have taken the leap of) starting their own business. He often emphasizes that his personal financial advice for avoiding debt, debt reduction, dealing with individuals, and having a plan in place are also instrumental to businesses success. His podcast includes both his radio show, presented over online streaming and downloadable channels, and separate podcast features on specific business and financial topics. This variety means that you can enjoy his wide range of insights from your car, smartphone, or computer, whichever way you prefer to receive your information. Many of his invited guests are well-known business, entrepreneurial, and personal success authors. Here are some examples of what you can expect from The Dave Ramsey Show:
Borrowing Money in Small Business Is Suicide! — A small family business can be run very successfully, but taking on debt (either new or inherited) to keep it afloat is a recipe for disaster. Ramsey discusses the special financial vulnerabilities faced by small business owners, particularly minority owners who are stuck with “absolutely no power and all of the problems.”
What Do I Do With My Failing Business? — The featured conversation in this episode concerns a caller with a failing family business that is currently held in a trust — with some of the trust participants wishing to pass their shares of the business on to the next generation. Ramsey discusses the pros and cons of inheriting the business and benefiting from a reversal in fortune versus the headaches of tangling with multiple family members over every little business decision.
When You’re in Your Career Sweet Spot, People Will Notice — In the main portion of this podcast, Ramsey and his guest Ken Coleman reflect on the idea that people will spend more time picking out their clothes than selecting a career. Choosing your life path based merely on what can expect to earn, or what kind of career seems easily available, can lead to a lifetime of dissatisfaction, which in turn has a negative impact on the mark you can make in the world. By contrast, choosing work that excites you and doing something that you love will energize your career and draw others to you.
The Dave Ramsey Show’s complete podcast episodes are available for streaming on the library page of Ramsey’s website. The radio show’s podcast page offers clips from each episode as well as links to Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast and Spotify.
Click HERE for Part 1 of the Great Podcasts for Business Owners series. Click HERE For Part 2 and HERE for Part 3. Part 4 can be found HERE. Part 5 of this series is available HERE.
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