My top picks: The best podcasts, books, & videos of 2024

Since leaving my corporate job in June, I’ve been diving headfirst into a LOT of startup and entrepreneurial content. It’s been a fascinating journey filled with incredible resources that have sparked new ideas and shifted my perspective.

In this edition of Building Great Experiences, I’m sharing the top podcasts, newsletters, books, and videos that stood out in 2024. If you’re looking for actionable insights, inspiration, or just great stories, these are worth your time.

The Anti-Consultants 🤘 

Before we jump into my favorite content from 2024, I wanted to share our newest series of videos over at StealthX — The Anti-Consultants. I wrote the script and we put a ton of work into getting this filmed, edited and launched by the new year. I’m so stoked with how it all came out! Special shout out to the team at Engine Three for an amazing job on these!

🎙️ Top podcasts of 2024

Podcasts have been my go-to for learning while on the move, and these three consistently delivered value-packed episodes:

The Startup Ideas Podcast w/ Greg Isenberg
Quick, practical, and full of creative ideas for startups. Greg’s ability to identify untapped opportunities is unmatched.

The Game w/ Alex Hormozi
Alex dives deep into growth, scaling, and business strategies. It’s like a masterclass for entrepreneurs packed into every episode.

My First Million w/ Sam Parr & Shaan Puri
A mix of inspiration, strategy, and humor. Sam and Shaan bring on fascinating guests and brainstorm million-dollar ideas in real-time.

✉️ Newsletters that fueled my mornings

These newsletters weren’t just informative, they were actionable and sparked a lot of ideas for me:

1. Bootstrapped Giants by Jesse Pujji
   Jesse shares candid stories and insights about building massive businesses without funding or investors.

2. The Saturday Solopreneur by Justin Welsh
   Perfect for independent creators and leaders looking to scale their impact.

3. Starter Story by Pat Walls
   Real-world success stories of entrepreneurs who’ve turned ideas into thriving businesses.

4. Curiosity Chronicle by Sahil Bloom
   A mix of personal growth, history, and thought-provoking content, all delivered with Sahil’s unique perspective.

5. Ship 30 for 30 by Dickie Bush
   If you’re serious about improving your writing or sharing ideas online, this newsletter is a goldmine.

📕 Books that inspired me

Books remain a constant source of deep learning, and Alex Hormozi’s work stood out this year:

1. $100M Offers
   Alex’s guide to creating offers so good that customers can’t say no. It’s packed with actionable frameworks.

2. $100M Leads
   The perfect follow-up, this book dives into how to generate leads at scale and grow your business exponentially.

🎥 YouTube videos worth watching

When it comes to visual storytelling and bite-sized lessons, these videos really made an impression on me.

Why LinkedIn is a Goldmine for Entrepreneurs
Greg Isenberg and Andrew Wilkinson break down why LinkedIn is an underrated platform for building a business.

How to Make $20,000,000 with a Landing Page
Greg Isenberg and Jonathan Courtney share the secrets behind landing pages that convert at incredible levels.

Jesse Pujji on Bootstrapping a $1B Business
Jesse’s story of scaling a billion-dollar business is packed with insights on mindset, strategy, and resilience.

The Full Story of MrBeast by Colin and Samir
A deep dive into the life of MrBeast, exploring his unique approach to attention and audience retention. Lots of interesting sound bites that everyone can learn from as the world continues to become an attention economy.

🤔 What I’m mulling over

I’ve been intrigued by MrBeast after reading his leaked document, How to Succeed in MrBeast Productions (below). The level of strategy, precision, and practicality he applies to capturing and retaining attention is fascinating.

There’s a lot to take away from how MrBeast runs his business, from obsessing over audience needs to reinvesting profits into better content. His ability to innovate continuously is a playbook every leader should study.

Wrapping up

If you’re building a business, exploring a new idea, or just curious about how others are succeeding, these resources are a great place to start. They’ve inspired me in countless ways this year, and I hope they do the same for you.

Onward & upward,
Drew

P.s. It would mean the world if you’d take a minute to subscribe to my podcast - Building Great Experiences. I recorded 17 episodes over the past several months and I’m investing even more time and money this year into improving the production quality with every episode. I also have a bunch of interesting leaders scheduled for episodes this quarter. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple podcasts below. Thanks! 🤗