EO Members Take the Mic: Spotlighting EO Podcasts Around the Globe

As podcast audiences soar past half a billion globally, Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) chapters are harnessing podcasts to share insights, build community, and spark entrepreneurial growth. To mark International Podcast Day (30 September), we celebrate a medium that has exploded in reach and relevance. What began as a niche format more than a decade ago has become mainstream: In 2025, the global audience for podcasts is estimated to be 584.1 million listeners, and year-over-year growth hovers around 7 percent.  

A recent study found that 75 percent of listeners said they value the perspectives of podcasters more than social media influencers or traditional celebrities, reflecting the sense of trust and connection that deep conversations can build.  

Within this landscape, podcasts created and hosted by EO members have sprung up around the world. In addition to EO Global’s podcasts, local chapters have launched their own series in recent years.

So, we handed the mic over to several EO members who host EO-centric podcasts. Together, they share how they got started, logistical and technical hurdles along the way, and how to cultivate a memorable conversation. They include:

EO Business Podcast: Linh Podetti (EO Sydney)

EO Ignite Podcast: Jonathan Oliff (EO Durban)

Taking Flight: Sarah Tourville (EO Atlanta)

Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast: Jeremy Weisz (EO Chicago) and John Corcoran (EO San Francisco)

Here are their collective insights:

Why did you decide to launch the podcast? Who do you hope it impacts, reaches, or informs?

Linh Podetti (EO Sydney): The niche I chose was interviewing EO members about their real business challenges. I felt that so many powerful stories within EO stayed locked inside Forums. Members go through massive challenges, make mistakes, and gain life-changing lessons, but only a few people ever get to hear them. I wanted to create a space where those stories could be shared more widely — across chapters, regions, and even beyond EO.

Jonathan Oliff (EO Durban): Our Durban chapter hosted the incredible Ignite event, which drew around 180 entrepreneurs from global chapters, primarily from the Middle East, Pakistan, and Africa (MEPA) region. We had access to speak and learn from incredible guests and had an event theme of "The Power Within,” which set the tone for the podcast.

Sarah Tourville (EO Atlanta): When we launched "Taking Flight," the EO Atlanta theme for the year was The Hero’s Journey. It felt like the perfect opportunity to let Atlanta entrepreneurs share their own hero stories: the ups, downs, lessons learned, and wisdom gained. Beyond inspiration and education, the podcast also supports retention. It allows members to get to know someone’s story before ever meeting them, so when that connection does happen, it feels like you have already built a relationship.

Jeremy Weisz (EO Chicago): Rising Entrepreneurs is positioned to highlight EO chapter members and thought leaders, telling stories of how entrepreneurs scale, delegate, build systems, and grow. In short: the hope is that it impacts entrepreneurs who are scaling — or want to scale — and gives them actionable insights and helps bridge EO chapters. 

If other EO members or chapters would like to start a podcast of their own, what tips do you have for them?

Linh Podetti (EO Sydney): Build a support team: Do not try to do it all yourself. I lean on my team of virtual assistants and editors so I can focus on the conversations. Invest in good setup and process. A decent mic, lighting, and camera go a long way. Also set up systems: guest onboarding, scheduling, editing, publishing, promotion. Focus on impact, not views. Even if one person listens and gets value, that is a win.

Jonathan Oliff (EO Durban): The initial hurdles include finding the topic, getting the recording right, and then the often laborious work of publication and distribution.

Sarah Tourville (EO Atlanta): Always do a prep call. Do not wing it — preparation makes the difference. Prioritize audio and visual quality. Poor production distracts from great content. Choose compelling stories and conversations that educate, inspire, or surprise.

Jeremy Weisz (EO Chicago): Invest in quality production. Audio clarity, editing, intro and outro, consistent branding — they all matter. Poor audio is a big turn-off. We break each episode into bite-size clips for social media: audio, video, and quote cards. These drive traffic back to the full episode. Release episodes on a regular, predictable cadence: weekly, biweekly, etc. Consistency builds habit in listeners. We write detailed show notes with timestamps, keywords, and guest bio links, which helps with discoverability in Google and podcast directories.

How do you identify guests to appear on the podcast? What makes a great guest?

Linh Podetti (EO Sydney): I started with my own chapter, then expanded nationally, then globally. They must be EO members and they must bring something real — a big challenge, failure, turning point, or lesson. They need to be willing to be open and a little vulnerable.

Jonathan Oliff (EO Durban): A calendar booking link was set up for event attendees to nominate themselves. This link was distributed via email, WhatsApp, and in the conference agenda flyer. Guests could choose whether they wanted to be interviewed, deliver a monologue, or participate in a conversation with another guest.

Sarah Tourville (EO Atlanta): I look for guests who have confidence in sharing their story, can speak candidly about challenges or crises they have faced, represent diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and bring lessons that others can learn from. Everyone has a story worth telling — it is just about drawing it out.

Jeremy Weisz (EO Chicago): Leverage the EO ecosystem: chapter members, past speakers, people known in the network. The guest should bring credibility, interesting stories, and ideally have a following, so they will promote the episode. Mix well-known names — to attract ears — with less-known but high-value voices to surface fresh insights.

Do you have a favorite episode, favorite interview, or favorite lesson a guest has shared?

Linh Podetti (EO Sydney): An episode I really loved was with Travis Luther: "Creating a Regret-Free Life." His message about living with intention and making choices you won’t look back on with regret really resonated with me. I am a big advocate for designing life with purpose, not just chasing business success.

Jonathan Oliff (EO Durban): No favorites, but I enjoyed the interviews where they hosted themselves and forum buddies or guests. It was a reminder that EO is an incredible organization to be a part of, with remarkable people who openly share and give back at almost any chance afforded.

Sarah Tourville (EO Atlanta): One guest, Andre Norman, shared that if he could do it all over again, he wouldn’t — because his path led him to prison for 14 years. His story of recovery was so powerful it brought me to tears. Those unexpected, deeply human moments are what make the podcast so meaningful.

Jeremy Weisz (EO Chicago): Shalini Lunia (EO San Francisco) is known for bringing people together in physical spaces — small curated gatherings — even in the age of digital disconnection. Even for entrepreneurs immersed in tools and tech, there is power in real, in-person, relational connection. In many cases, relationships fuel opportunity more than pure online tactics.

What sort of feedback have you received from fellow members and listeners?

Linh Podetti (EO Sydney): The feedback has been really encouraging. Members say they enjoy getting to know each other on a deeper level. I have even seen Forums and events reference podcast episodes in their discussions, which tells me it is sparking real conversations. And, yes, we have had new members join after first discovering EO through the podcast, too.

Jonathan Oliff (EO Durban): We have received positive feedback, and it feels like we may have helped a few people start their podcasting journeys. Podcasting is still relatively new in Africa, particularly in terms of marketing, but initial engagement has been incredible.

Sarah Tourville (EO Atlanta): The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. About 40 percent of our members listen regularly, which shows strong traction but also room to grow. Nearly everyone I have invited has been eager to participate. I truly believe everyone has a story worth sharing, and the learning that comes from those stories is what makes "Taking Flight" resonate.

Jeremy Weisz (EO Chicago): Among EO chapters, seeing one’s own chapter or peers featured gives pride, and likely helps with internal promotion. Guests themselves will promote the episode on their networks, which helps reach new listeners. Local members, especially those featured, would naturally promote on their social media, websites, newsletters, etc., which helps the podcast reach new ears.

EO Podcasts

A collection of some EO-centric podcasts led by members around the world.

Connected (EO Surat)
De Emprendedores para Emprendedores (EO Argentina)
EO 360 (EO Global)
EO Business Podcast (EO Sydney)
EOers (EO Guadalajara)
EO Ignite (EO Durban)
EO Talks Brasil (EO São Paulo)
EO Visionary Voices (EO Minnesota)
EO Wonder Podcast (EO Global)
Maestros del Escalamiento (EO Global)
RadEO (EO Johannesburg)
Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast (Various EO Chapters)
Taking Flight (EO Atlanta)
The Decision (EO Nashville)

Do you have an active EO podcast that is not captured here? Let us know.