Small Business Survival Conversations
Small Business Survival Conversations is the weekly podcast designed to empower entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and small business owners who are fighting every day to build, grow, and sustain their businesses in a noisy and unpredictable world.
Hosted by Anna Steinfest, business strategist, entrepreneur, and founder with decades of experience helping small businesses thrive, this show delivers practical wisdom, mindset fuel, and real-world strategies that small business owners can actually use.
What to Expect Every Week
Monday Morning Motivation
Kickstart your week with a powerful story—drawn from timeless fables, real business lessons, or classic wisdom—paired with three actionable steps you can apply immediately. Each episode is crafted to help you regain focus, protect your momentum, and make better decisions as a small business owner.
These episodes are short, energizing, and packed with practical insight. Think of it as your weekly dose of clarity, courage, and direction.
Occasional Expert Interviews
Throughout the season, Anna welcomes entrepreneurs, industry experts, and community leaders who share their experiences, failures, wins, and lessons learned. Whether you’re looking to scale, pivot, or simply survive another day of running a business, these conversations offer the guidance and encouragement you need.
Who This Podcast Is For
This show is built for:
• Small business owners
• Solopreneurs
• Startup founders
• Women-owned businesses
• Community-based and service-based entrepreneurs
• Anyone navigating growth with limited time, resources, and support
If you’re building a business from the ground up—and learning as you go—you’re in the right place.
Why Listeners Love This Podcast
• Practical, real-world strategies (no fluff)
• Story-driven insights that stick
• Weekly motivation designed specifically for small business owners
• Action steps in every episode
• Honest conversations about what it really takes to survive and grow
• Encouragement without sugarcoating
Running a small business is not easy — but you don’t have to do it alone.
Subscribe now and start your week with inspiration, direction, and the tools to keep moving forward.
Small Business Survival Conversations
Your journey. Your grit. Your growth.
Small Business Survival Conversations
S2E91: Unleash the Power of AI for Small Business Success!
Struggling to keep up with the daily grind in your small business? Wish you had more time to focus on what truly matters - growing your business? This episode of Small Business Survival Conversations dives into the world of Generative AI, a game-changer for busy entrepreneurs. We'll explore how these powerful tools can become your secret weapon for increased productivity and ultimate small business success, allowing you to:
- Become a Content Machine: Generate compelling product descriptions, social media posts, website copy, and even craft captivating email campaigns in a flash, freeing you to focus on strategy! Content marketing on autopilot!
- Write Like a Pro: Eliminate writer's block and refine your writing with improved clarity, conciseness, and tone. Say goodbye to awkward phrasing and hello to polished communication!
- Brainstorming Breakthroughs: Spark a flood of fresh ideas for marketing campaigns, new product development, or problem-solving. Generate questions, analyze data, and unlock hidden insights - all with the help of AI!
- Work Smarter, Not Harder: Streamline your workflow by summarizing lengthy reports, polishing interview notes, identifying project roadblocks, and even creating to-do lists. Get more done in less time and free yourself up to focus on high-impact tasks!
We'll also cut through the jargon and explain the key differences between Generative AI and traditional search engines like Google. Is it time to ditch the time-consuming busywork and embrace the future of AI in your small business? Tune in and find out how AI can become your secret weapon for success!