Want to spend a few hours on YouTube, but also be productive? The list below is a compilation of our go-to YouTube channels for aspiring and full-time entrepreneurs alike. You’ll be surprised by the variety of information and resources you can get for free, in short, digestible videos – many of which could hold the turning point for your startup. Regardless of where you are in your startup journey, there’s always something to learn!
TED
Key takeaways: Watch some of the biggest names in entrepreneurship speak on everything from how they got started to specific roadblocks they overcame.
The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes or less.
Behind the Brand
Key takeaways: Whether your product or idea is good is one thing – but if you can’t market it well, does it really matter? Behind the Brand is dedicated to helping you learn how to master marketing through educational videos and one-on-one interviews with successful brands.
Get Behind the Brand to learn how to build your brand. Get smarter and make more money in business.
Codie Sanchez
Key takeaways: If you’re still trying to narrow down a business idea, Codie has you covered. Her videos are full of pitches for startups and guides to build your business.
Codie Sanchez talks about making money and getting free in ways school never taught you… but should have.
LYFE Accounting
Key takeaways: No matter what kind of startup you launch, you must understand how you’ll be taxed. LYFE Accounting’s videos walk you through all kinds of reporting requirements, from how estimated taxes work to self-employment forms so come tax season, you’re prepared.
LYFE Accounting is a full-service accounting firm that helps individuals and small businesses save on taxes and increase their wealth. Taxes are the single largest expense that most people will pay over the course of their life. They teach you how to minimize this expense, while giving you strategies to increase your wealth.
Clara CFO
Key takeaways: Weekly videos that answer all your finance questions in simple, step-by step walkthroughs.
Clara CFO Group provides financial clarity for small businesses by supporting big goals and guiding key decisions so you can know that your money is working for you.
Skillshare
Key takeaways: Dive deep into any of your interests with these free videos usually behind a paywall on Skillshare’s site. There are videos galore, on everything from freelance video to stress-busting workouts.
Skillshare is an online learning community for creatives.
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Key takeaways: See what it’s like to sit in on a Stanford business class…for free. Quick faculty insights on trending topics, in-depth conversations with successful founders, and many, many podcast episodes are at the tip of your fingers.
The mission of Stanford Graduate School of Business is to create ideas that deepen and advance our understanding of management and with those ideas to develop innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change the world. This channel features thought leadership from world-class faculty and renowned guest speakers.
Leila Gharani
Key takeaways: Leila will help you master Teams, Excel, ChatGTP, OneNote, Power Query, Outlook and more so you can dedicate your hours to growing your business.
Leila Gharani is helping you save time at work, so you can spend it on activities that matter.
Entrepreneur
Key takeaways: Entrepreneur Magazine takes the best of its writing and turns it to video. Interviews, elevator pitch training, tips and tricks – this channel is the entrepreneurship content you could want, all in one place.
This channel covers business ideas and trends from Entrepreneur Magazine and Entrepreneur Network partners including the latest news, expert advice, and growth strategies for small business owners.
Crash Course
Key takeaways: Crash Course is an educational YouTube channel well-known for their videos on history, science, and literature. Recently, they expanded into courses on business, including this 18-part series that dives into everything from value propositions to financial statements – all explained in bite-size, entertaining videos.
Crash Course talks about what entrepreneurs are, what you need to be one, the pitfalls of running your own business, as well as the real benefits!
Google Small Business
Key takeaways: Is there a better place to get advice on growing a business online than Google? We don’t think so. Panel discussions and how-to’s make up this YouTube channel to help you learn skills and grow your confidence as an entrepreneur.
Google Small Business provides small business owners with tips, tools and resources to grow their businesses online.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Key takeaways: One of the first accounts to join YouTube, the SBA’s channel is the best place to go to learn about new developments for small businesses in the U.S. There are hundreds of videos on everything from the impact of everything from COVID-19 to seed funding on small businesses.
The official YouTube channel of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Empowering small businesses to start, grow, expand, or recover.
Simpletivity
Key takeaways: Weekly posts with nearly every tip and trick in the book for streamlining your software – learn how to text customers with SMS or organize your Gmail inbox fast all in 20 minutes or less.
Simpletivity helps entrepreneurs optimize their workday & simplify their software so they can work less.
Bolo Da Producer
Key takeaways: If you have any interest in music entrepreneurship, Bolo Da Producer should be your first stop. His videos include details of his experience in the music industry, the best producing set ups, and even how to make a beat that will sell.
RIAA certified 13x Platinum Producer & curator of cool videos.
Indeed
Key takeaways: You might not be applying for jobs, but you’re definitely building a team. Look no further than Indeed’s YouTube channel for advice on the do’s and don’ts of hiring.
More people find jobs on Indeed than anywhere else. Indeed is the #1 job site in the world and allows job seekers to search millions of jobs in more than 60 countries and 28 languages. On their YouTube channel, they feature career tips, highlight career paths and more.
Academy to Innovate HR
Key takeaways: Dive deeper into the hiring side of HR with videos on picking the right business partner, organizational culture, managing employee relations, and more.
At AIHR, the Academy to Innovate HR, it is their mission to make HR future-proof by offering world-class online education programs available anywhere, anytime.
HubSpot Marketing
Key takeaways: Digital marketing campaigns, ecommerce how-to’s, and guides to grow your business on every social media platform are in your back pocket with HubSpot Marketing’s channel.
HubSpot is a leading growth marketing platform that empowers thousands of companies with the tools they need to grow better. On their channel, you’ll find fresh content on social media marketing, email marketing, SEO solutions, paid ads, business trends, and much more.
Marie Forleo
Key takeaways: Motivational videos tailored to entrepreneurs.
Listed among Inc’s 500 fastest-growing companies, Marie creates online training programs that serve people all over the world.
Sales Insights Lab
Key takeaways: Popular contributor to HubSpot, Entrepreneur Mag and more, Marc Wayshak, started his own spin-off channel dedicated to teaching entrepreneurs how to drive-up sales.
Marc Wayshak practices a data-driven, science-based approach to selling that utilizes all the best tools available to sales organizations today.
Brendon Burchard
Key takeaways: Whether you need to meditate or get motivated, Brendon Burchard’s inspirational videos have you covered.
Success Magazine named Brendon “one of the most watched, followed, and quoted personal development trainers in history” and Forbes calls him “the world’s leading high-performance coach.”
Science of People
Key takeaways: Regardless of the stage you’re at in your startup journey, people skills are a must. The Science of People channel teaches you conversation, confidence, and charisma – all skills easily applied to growing your business.
Want to be more effective with people? Science of People provides science-backed, practical, social strategies to help you succeed in business, life, and love.
Authentic Worth
Key takeaways: Ever thought about writing a book? Don’t miss these in-depth videos on the publishing industry, how to have a successful book launch, and even what editors are looking for in a story.
Authentic Worth is bringing worth back into you through storytelling and book writing.
Adriana Girdler
Key takeaways: Whether you’re currently working for someone else’s startup or launching your own, you need a competent project manager. Adriana’s weekly videos address all facets of a PM’s position, from team conflict to each phase of a project cycle.
Adriana Girdler’s videos share project management and career success tips to make you a productivity superstar so you can WOW your boss and colleagues.
Brian Tracy
Key takeaways: Want to improve your relationships, develop better writing skills, be more productive working from home, or just need a pep talk? Turn to Brian Tracy’s’ YouTube channel for all the above and more.
Brian Tracy is the most listened to audio author on personal and business success in the world today. His fast-moving talks and seminars on leadership, sales, managerial effectiveness, and business strategy are loaded with powerful, proven ideas and strategies that people can immediately apply to get better results in every area.
Goldman Sachs
Key takeaways: Where better to get insight on global market trends than Goldman Sachs? On the company’s YouTube channel, you can watch talks on trending issues and breakdowns that demystify topics (like European stocks).
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals.
Alex Lyon
Key takeaways: Learn how to communicate with any type of person on any type of medium (Zoom included) with communication coach Alex Lyon’s YouTube channel.
Alex Lyon helps professionals and emerging leaders increase their impact and lead their teams with excellence through better communication skills.
CNBC Make It
Key takeaways: Learn how founders of massive companies, from Crumbl to Hinge, not only got started but continue to grow.
Foodtrepreneurs Collective
Key takeaways: Foodtrepreneurs Collective is more than a collection of recipes and startup advice – it’s a community of food entrepreneurs supporting and inspiring each other.
Foodtrepreneurs Collective is empowering beginner food business owners (Foodtrepreneurs) like you to confidently and successfully start your food business.
Lauren Golden
Key takeaways: Targeted at stay-at-home moms, Lauren’s channel features day-in-the-life, tips and tricks, and how-to videos for starting your own business from home.
Free Mama TV shows moms how to start and run a successful freelancing business.
Tony Robbins
Key takeaways: Develop successful habits, learn to build emotional strength, and gain the confidence to turn an idea into a business with the help of Tony Robbins’ motivational speeches and podcasts.
Tony Robbins is a #1 New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. For more than four and a half decades, millions of people have enjoyed the warmth, humor, and dynamic presentation of Mr. Robbins’ corporate and personal development events.
