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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
S3E55: Beat the Ref: Winning Despite the Obstacles
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation on the Small Business Survival Conversations Podcast, host Anna Steinfest shares a powerful lesson every entrepreneur needs to hear: stop blaming the obstacles and start focusing on becoming unstoppable.
Drawing from the story of a wrestling coach’s advice—“Beat the Ref”—Anna explains why small business owners can’t waste time complaining about unfair circumstances, tough competition, or external challenges beyond their control. Instead, success comes from becoming so good, so resilient, and so prepared that no setback, bad break, or “ref’s call” can keep you from winning.
You’ll walk away with practical steps to:
- Identify the “ref” in your business holding you back.
- Shift focus from what you can’t control to what you can.
- Build systems and habits that make your business undeniable.
If you’re ready to rise above the excuses and play to win, this episode will give you the mindset and motivation to make this week count.
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