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
S3E87: Why Being Behind Might Be Your Biggest Advantage in Business
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Are you feeling behind in your business?
In this powerful Monday Morning Motivation episode of Small Business Survival Conversations, we break down a historic moment from the Kentucky Derby—where Cherie DeVaux led Golden Tempo from last place to victory—and what it teaches every small business owner about timing, persistence, and winning when it matters most.
This episode is for entrepreneurs who:
- Feel like competitors are ahead
- Struggle with slow growth
- Are questioning their progress
You’ll learn why success in business isn’t about starting fast—it’s about making the right move at the right time.
💡 What you’ll walk away with:
- The “Final Stretch” mindset for business growth
- How to stop comparing and start preparing
- One simple action step to move your business forward this week
👉 Remember: You’re not behind. You’re just not at your moment yet.
🎧 Tune in, take action, and start your week with clarity and confidence.