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Inspirational podcasts for your business

Anna Stubbs • February 25, 2025

Podcasts are often on our list of things to do, but for many business owners, there are often not enough hours in the day. The recent challenges and changes in business mean it's the perfect time to make the opportunity to think about where you want your business to head in the future.

Here's 9 podcasts to provide inspiration for your next business planning session, and are great to listen to when exercising. Find them on the author’s website, Spotify or iTunes.



  1. TED Talks - super popular and there are thousands to choose from. Top picks include Simon Sinek and Brene Brown.
  2. Lewis Howes School of Greatness - Downloaded over 4 million times a month, hear interviews with world-class game changers in entrepreneurship, health, athletics, mindset, and relationships.
  3. The Bite-Size BizRoom - 15-minute podcasts with business advice you can easily action to grow your business.
  4. The Mike Dillard Podcast - Captivating interviews with inspiring leaders to help you fulfill your potential.
  5. The Happiness Lab - Surprising and inspiring stories based on the latest scientific research that will change the way you think about happiness.
  6. Building a Storybrand - Donald Miller has helped thousands of businesses grow by getting them to clarify their marketing messages.
  7. How I Built This - Guy Raz dives into the stories behind some of the world's best-known companies. Hear about innovators, entrepreneurs and idealists — and the movements they built.
  8. The Mindset Mentor - 10-20 minute podcasts designed to give small business owners a motivational boost.
  9. Entrepreneurs on Fire - John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of this award winning podcast. With over 100 million listens and more than 3000 episodes it delivers high energy inspiration and valuable insights.

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By Anna Stubbs • February 25, 2025
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The SPIN Cycle of Cloud Software: Solving Issues, One Question at a Time

By Anna Stubbs • February 25, 2025
If you've ever found yourself tangled in a web of cloud software issues, you're not alone. Many SMBs dive into new tools hoping for miracles, only to find themselves stuck in a cycle of frustration and confusion. But what if the solution lies not in throwing money at more software but in asking the right questions? Enter the SPIN Selling framework—Neil Rackham’s 1988 method for uncovering customer needs—and let’s give it a cloud-software twist.  SPIN stands for Situation, Problem, Implication, and Need-Payoff , and it’s a roadmap for cutting through the noise to find real solutions. Let’s see how this approach can help you tackle cloud software issues head-on.

The Project Management Triangle: Quickly, Cheaply, or Done Well - Pick Two!

By Anna Stubbs • February 25, 2025
Every project manager has heard the saying: "You can have it done quickly, cheaply, or well - pick two." This timeless concept is known as the Project Management Triangle, or the Iron Triangle. At its core, it reflects the delicate balancing act between three constraints: time, cost, and quality. The Triangle forces us to confront reality: perfection across all three is impossible. Let’s unpack this concept and explore how understanding the trade-offs can help you make better project decisions.
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