The Best New Business Podcast Right Now – March 2026
Dive into the world of business, personal growth, and cutting-edge science with our latest podcast series! This collection features insights from real estate moguls like Jeff and Desiree Williams on building wealth and achieving balance, investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller on navigating dangerous underworlds, and Dr. Abigail Marsh on the fascinating science of psychopathy and altruism. We also explore the complexities of electric vehicles, the geopolitical landscape of Iran, and the therapeutic power of light therapy with Bjorn Ekkeberg. Plus, get answers to your pressing questions on mental health, relationships, and more. Tune in to unlock your potential and expand your understanding of the world!
The 10 Best Business episodes
From Scarcity to Success- Jeff Crisalli on Wealth, Leadership, and the Entrepreneurial Mindset
This podcast explores entrepreneurial journeys, business insights from EXP Realty, and personal growth, emphasizing health and wealth.
The podcast "Wake Up to Wealth" features insights from Jeff, a VP at EXP Realty, who shares his entrepreneurial journey from construction to real estate. He discusses his role at EXP, overseeing joint ventures, lead aggregation, and investment services, including the Build to Rent sector. Jeff imparts key lessons on seeking knowledge, trusting intuition, and the importance of patience and emotional intelligence. He highlights EXP's efficient operational model and the traits of successful agents, such as resilience and community engagement. The conversation also touches on building an empire through deliberate actions and Jeff's personal health transformation. Both host and guest define "Waking Up to Wealth" as encompassing self-acceptance, change, and prioritizing health. The episode includes sponsor messages from Accruity and Rocketly.ai.
The Entrepreneur's Blueprint- Scaling Success & Actionable Steps with Desi Williams
Desiree Williams shares insights on rapid decision-making, balancing motherhood and business, the power of boundaries, strategic hiring, and authentic marketing for achieving wealth and freedom.
This podcast features Desiree Williams, a highly successful entrepreneur and mother of five, who shares her strategies for rapid decision-making, effective business management, and achieving work-life balance. She emphasizes the importance of systems, time blocking, and non-negotiables like daily conversations and protected family time. Williams discusses her evolution from a "grind" mentality to a "flow state" by setting boundaries, highlighting how professionalism and strategic changes, including overcoming burnout, led to significant business growth. The conversation delves into the power of proximity to successful peers, investing in knowledge, and expanding one's mindset. Key takeaways include the critical role of delegation, hiring for future growth, and conducting time audits to distinguish between busyness and productivity. Williams also shares her real estate investment portfolio, advice on house flipping, and the often-overlooked power of consistency. Finally, she discusses her program for teaching her real estate model, the importance of authentic branding and marketing, and defines "waking up to wealth" as achieving freedom and autonomy. The podcast is sponsored by Rocketly.ai and Accruity.
1293: Abigail Marsh | How Fear Separates Saints from Psychopaths Part 2
This episode explores psychopathy, altruism, and the neuroscience behind fear and empathy, contrasting extreme behaviors with everyday human interaction.
This episode delves into the complexities of psychopathy and altruism, examining their neurological underpinnings, particularly the role of fear processing and empathy. Dr. Abigail Marsh discusses how neuroscience, while not yet predictive, offers insights into these traits. The conversation touches on related phenomena like face blindness and super recognizers, and the concept of "masking" in social interactions. A clear distinction is made between psychopathy and psychosis. The episode highlights surprising data on altruism in the US, explores extreme altruistic acts, and discusses the evolutionary basis of cooperation. It also covers the challenges of organ donation, the research on fear and empathy, and practical advice for cultivating empathy. The impact of social media on perceptions of human nature and the concept of "effective altruism" are also debated. Finally, the episode touches on a personal narrative of transformation and the nuanced nature of human behavior, suggesting we are wired for survival rather than inherent selfishness.
1294: Sister’s off Her Meds, Now She Faces the Feds | Feedback Friday
This podcast addresses mental health, family disputes, business conflicts, and ethical investigations, offering advice and insights on navigating complex life challenges.
The podcast covers a range of listener-submitted questions and topics, beginning with a recap of previous episodes and a personal anecdote about prioritizing family. It delves into the complexities of schizoaffective disorder, differentiating it from schizophrenia and schizoid personality disorder, and discusses legal and therapeutic interventions for mental health crises. Advice is also provided for a business partnership dispute involving financial misconduct and for a situation where a mother is being exploited by her sister-in-law. The episode touches on resolving conflicts in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of teaching children life skills like apologizing and making amends. Finally, it introduces open-source intelligence investigations, highlighting the work of Bellingcat and advocating for evidence-based debate, while also recommending "The President's Daily Brief" podcast for global news.
1302: Mariana van Zeller | The Drug Cartels Running Small-Town America
Investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller discusses her work exposing cartels, human trafficking, and scams, detailing the risks and ethical considerations involved.
Investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller shares her experiences reporting on dangerous criminal underworlds for National Geographic's "Trafficked." She details the surprising presence of cartels in small American towns, the complexities of gaining access to criminal organizations, and the crucial safety measures she and her crew employ, including hostile environment training and disguises. The episode explores the rise of fentanyl, the role of commercial airlines in drug trafficking, and the bravery of journalists covering these issues. Van Zeller also discusses the psychological toll of her work, the motivations behind criminals agreeing to interviews, and the ethical challenges of humanizing subjects involved in heinous crimes. The conversation touches upon human trafficking, particularly the exploitation of Hmong women in Vietnam, and the pervasive surveillance encountered in countries like Vietnam and North Korea. The episode highlights the systemic issues behind crime, the evolution of scams, and the importance of journalistic integrity in shedding light on these dark corners of the world. Future projects include a podcast called "The Hidden Third" and a show about scams.
1301: Electric Vehicles | Skeptical Sunday
Electric vehicles offer environmental benefits but present complex challenges in manufacturing, resource extraction, and ethical sourcing.
This episode of Skeptical Sunday explores the multifaceted nature of electric vehicles (EVs), moving beyond the simplistic "green" label. It traces the historical evolution of EVs, from their early 19th-century origins to their modern resurgence driven by Tesla. The discussion critically examines the environmental impact of EVs, contrasting tailpipe emissions with lifecycle emissions, which include manufacturing, electricity sourcing, and disposal. Key challenges highlighted are the resource-intensive mining of lithium and cobalt, often linked to human rights abuses and environmental degradation, and the reliance on electricity grids that may still be powered by fossil fuels. The episode also delves into practical considerations like range anxiety, cold weather performance, charging infrastructure, and the economic factors of EV ownership, including upfront costs, subsidies, and resale value. Ultimately, it concludes that EVs are a complex technology with trade-offs, neither a perfect solution nor a scam, requiring a nuanced understanding of their role in a sustainable transportation future.
1300: As a Cop You're No Stranger to Pal's DV Danger | Feedback Friday
This podcast covers semiconductor manufacturing, domestic violence in law enforcement, navigating friendships during crises, parental privacy concerns with AI, and the search for extraterrestrial life.
The podcast begins with a correction on semiconductor manufacturing dominance, followed by discussions on domestic violence, particularly within law enforcement families, and advice on navigating friendships amidst such concerns. It then shifts to a listener's poignant story of losing her husband to COVID-19 while pregnant, delivering a premature baby, and dealing with grief and unmet expectations from friends. Further topics include managing digital footprints and parental privacy in the age of AI, recommendations for library apps like Hoopla and PressReader, the concept of self-acceptance over self-forgiveness, and the scientific search for extraterrestrial life.
1296: Saving Bro's Soul from Alt-Right Rabbit Hole | Feedback Friday
This podcast addresses radicalization, elder abuse, focus issues, and workplace conflict, offering practical advice and psychological insights.
This episode of Feedback Friday tackles several listener concerns, beginning with a brother's descent into alt-right extremism, exploring the appeal of such ideologies and strategies for countering them through critical thinking and strong relationships. The hosts then address the plight of an ex-mother-in-law facing elder abuse and financial exploitation, offering legal and practical advice while emphasizing the limits of intervention. A young listener's struggles with focus and potential ADHD are discussed, with insights into technology's impact and methods for improving attention. Finally, a workplace conflict involving a combative team lead and a disappointing manager is analyzed, with advice on de-idealization and repairing relationships. The episode also features sponsor segments for Mementus, Quince, Bombas, ZipRecruiter, Audible, and AG1.
1297: Iran | Out of the Loop
This podcast explores Iran's complex history, culture, and geopolitical role, detailing its ancient civilization, revolutionary past, modern conflicts, and strategic importance.
This episode delves into the multifaceted nature of Iran, moving beyond common stereotypes to explore its rich ancient civilization, monarchical history, and the 1979 revolution. It discusses the country's geopolitical significance, its complex relationship with the West, and its use of proxy warfare through groups like Hezbollah and Hamas. The podcast also examines Iran's nuclear ambitions, its military and economic structure, the role of cyber warfare, and the US military's Joint All-Domain Operations (JADO) doctrine. Additionally, it touches upon the effectiveness of drone warfare, the challenges of AI-generated misinformation, historical events like Ross Perot's rescue mission, and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, concluding with a distinction between the Iranian regime and its people.
1298: Bjorn Ekeberg | The Evidence-Backed Benefits of Red Light Therapy
FlexBeam uses targeted infrared light therapy to enhance cellular energy, reduce pain and inflammation, and optimize overall health.
This episode introduces Bjorn Ekkeberg and his company Recharge Health, creators of the FlexBeam, a targeted infrared therapy device. The discussion delves into the biophysics of light and its interaction with the human body, explaining how red and near-infrared light stimulate mitochondria to improve ATP production, reduce oxidative stress, and promote healing. The conversation highlights the growing popularity of red light therapy, distinguishing between effective devices like FlexBeam and less credible products. It clarifies that near-infrared light penetrates deeper, offering benefits for musculoskeletal issues, gut health, sleep, and immune function. The episode also addresses common misconceptions, outrageous claims in the industry, and the fundamental role of light in human evolution and health, drawing parallels to sunlight and NASA's research. Ultimately, FlexBeam is presented as a powerful tool bridging medicine and wellness.
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