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.
Episodes
This week, host Anna Steinfest brings a powerful business lesson from the classic Grimm Brothers tale Hansel and Gretel. In a world where small business owners are often underestimated—by competitors, customers, or even themselves—this story reveals a truth every entrepreneur needs to hear:
Your abilities aren’t defined by age, pedigree, or experience.
They’re defined by resourcefulness, courage, and creativity.
Ha...
In this Monday Morning Motivation episode of the Small Business Survival Conversations Podcast, Anna Steinfest shares a powerful story that every entrepreneur needs to hear — the tale of a humble hot dog seller who let someone else’s fear destroy his thriving business.
This episode dives into why good judgment matters more than education, expert opinions, or economic forecasts — and why small business owners must learn...
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest revisits the timeless story of Little Red Riding Hood to explore how distractions can derail small business success.
Through this fable-inspired reflection, Anna shares three powerful focus-building strategies every small business owner can use to eliminate distractions, boost productivity, and stay aligned with their goals.
Don’t let the wolves of distractio...
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest draws wisdom from Aesop’s timeless fable The Eagle and the Arrow to help small business owners recognize the hidden ways they self-sabotage.
Learn how distractions, broken promises, and burnout can quietly weaken your business from within — and discover three actionable strategies to protect your focus, integrity, and mindset so you can keep soaring toward s...
Feeling overwhelmed by social media? You’re not alone. In this quick Monday motivation episode, we break down 5 practical ways small business owners can stay visible online — without chasing trends or burning out.
From starting conversations to building your email list, these tips are designed to help solopreneurs and small teams focus on what actually works.
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In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest explores how small business owners can turn everyday attention into unstoppable customer loyalty.
Using the story of a once-beloved coffee shop that lost its personal touch, Anna reveals why people don’t leave businesses — they leave indifference. Learn three practical, proven strategies to deepen relationships, strengthen trust, and build a loyal customer b...
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest shares a timeless leadership lesson from Dale Carnegie’s classic How to Win Friends and Influence People. Learn how empathy, humility, and emotional intelligence can transform how you lead your team, connect with customers, and handle conflict.
Discover how to replace arguments with influence, criticism with collaboration, and ego with effectiveness — becaus...
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest shares a powerful business lesson from Aesop’s fable The Bat, the Birds, and the Beasts. The tale reminds entrepreneurs that playing it safe, trying to please everyone, or avoiding commitment can leave you isolated and ineffective.
Anna explains why clarity, conviction, and consistency are essential for small-business success—and gives you practical steps to...
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest shares why the biggest threat to small business growth isn’t failure—it’s inaction. Drawing from the lesson “The Risk of Doing Nothing,” Anna explains why taking imperfect action leads to progress, while waiting for the perfect time leads to stagnation.
This episode will motivate you to step out of hesitation, take bold action, and create momentum in your bu...
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 compet...
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest unpacks Jack Welch’s powerful philosophy of stretch goals—ambitious targets designed to push you beyond what feels possible. Playing it safe keeps your business small, but aiming high—even if you fall short—unlocks creativity, grit, and growth you never thought you had.
Anna breaks down three practical ways small business owners can apply stretch goals this ...
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest reveals why credibility is the ultimate currency for small business owners—and how quickly it can be lost. Using the timeless story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Anna connects the lesson to today’s entrepreneurs who are fighting to survive and scale. Learn the four pillars of credibility—reliability, transparency, strategic under-promising, and consistent exce...
Are you a small business owner feeling intimidated by big corporations? This episode is for you. Inspired by a powerful quote from Mark Cuban, host Anna Steinfest reveals why being a small, nimble business isn't a weakness—it's your biggest competitive advantage.
Discover the "elephant metaphor" and learn why the very size and resources of big companies make them slow and unable to adapt. Anna share...
Ever wonder what it really takes to succeed as a small business owner? It's not about being born with a special talent. It's about combining two crucial mindsets.
In this episode of the Small Business Survival Conversations Podcast, host Anna Steinfest dives into the powerful idea of being both a pirate and a Navy SEAL. Discover how to unleash your creative, rule-breaking side while building the disciplined s...
Feeling like your business is running you instead of the other way around? You're not alone. In this power-packed Monday Morning Motivation episode, Anna Steinfest tackles the #1 struggle every small business owner faces: time management.
In This Episode, You'll Discover:
- The "Big Three" method that successful entrepreneurs use to win every day
- Why your to-do list is sabotaging your productivity (...
Tired of setting big goals that turn into endless preparation cycles? This Monday, Anna Steinfest delivers a game-changing tool that transforms overwhelming dreams into step-by-step action plans: **Backward Planning**.
In this power-packed 10-minute episode, you'll discover why most entrepreneurs get stuck in "getting ready to get ready" mode—and how to flip the script by starting with your des...
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,...
Ever feel like you're constantly being sold the "easy button" for business success? This week's Monday Morning Motivation cuts through the noise with an ancient story that every small business owner needs to hear.
Join us as we explore the timeless tale of a wise king who challenged his advisers to distill all human wisdom into just one sentence – and discover why their final answer holds the key to...
In this inspiring Monday Morning Motivation episode, Anna Steinfest shares the story of the lark—a bird that sings before sunrise—and how it mirrors the small business journey. If you’ve ever felt like you're building in silence, working without recognition, or waiting for the world to catch up to your vision, this episode is for you. Discover the mindset shift that empowers entrepreneurs to lead with courage, s...
In business, the biggest risk isn't making a mistake—it's moving too slowly. In this power-packed episode of Monday Morning Motivation, Anna Steinfest shares why the ability to take quick, decisive action might be your most underrated business skill.
Drawing inspiration from legendary CEO Jack Welch's biggest career regret—not moving fast enough—Anna reveals how hesitation costs small business owners mor...
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