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Small Business Survival Conversations
It is hard to run your business and keep up with new trends and resources to help you build a profitable company. Each Tuesday, join Anna Steinfest and Dr. Michael Troyer will share with you business tools, insights, and ideas. If you are a business owner or thinking about starting a new company or just want to hear some business advice this podcast is for you.
Small Business Survival Conversations
S3E48:The Easy Way That Became the Hard Way
In this episode of Monday Morning Motivation, Anna Steinfest tackles one of the biggest traps in entrepreneurship: the lure of the shortcut. Through the compelling story of a sparrow who traded her ability to fly for easy meals, Anna reveals why the "easy way" often becomes the most expensive path of all.
Whether it's automating before understanding, copying competitors instead of building authentically, or outsourcing before mastering the fundamentals, small business owners constantly face the temptation to skip the hard work. But what are we really trading away?
Anna shares her own vulnerable moments of choosing shortcuts over substance, and introduces the "garden metaphor" that will change how you think about sustainable growth. Plus, you'll get a three-part challenge to identify where you've been taking shortcuts and commit to doing the deep, transformational work that builds lasting success.
Perfect for entrepreneurs who are tired of quick fixes and ready to build something real. Because there are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going.
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