5 local podcasts to level up your business game


Maximize your commute with these reader and editor picks of Charlotte, NC podcasts for business, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

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Maximize your commute (no matter how long) with these podcasts.

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We’re highlighting local business podcasts, local voices, and resources shaping the conversation — and why they matter.

The Best of Charlotte Podcast | Produced by Charlotte Magazine, this series occasionally features business leaders and explores industries driving Charlotte’s economy.

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast | From The Charlotte Ledger, this podcast breaks down local business news, economic trends, and interviews with leaders shaping the city.

North Carolina Business Minds | Triad, Charlotte, and Triangle Business Journals’ podcast dives into breaking news and interviews with local leaders.

The Voice of Business in the Charlotte Region | For more local insights from Charlotte Business Journal, tune into this podcast which features discussions on resiliency, future-proofing, and driving economic prosperity.

Carolina Commercial Real Estate Connection | A regularly updated Charlotte-based podcast covering CRE deals, development trends, and insights from brokers and investors across the region

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