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.
Episodes
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...
Episode Description:
Ready to transform how you approach every business decision and relationship? In this powerful Monday Morning Motivation episode, host Anna Steinfest introduces a game-changing mindset shift that can revolutionize your small business and personal life.
What You'll Learn:
- The difference between being the "buyer" vs. the "seller" in your business relationships
- ...
Feeling overwhelmed by your endless to-do list? Questioning if you're cut out for the entrepreneur life? You're not alone—and you're definitely not failing.
In this Monday Morning Motivation episode, Anna Steinfest busts the biggest myth about resilience: that some people are just "naturally" resilient while others aren't. Spoiler alert: resilience isn't something you're born wit...
Feeling stretched thin in your small business? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to do it all. In this episode of Monday Morning Motivation, Anna dives into the transformational concept from Dan Sullivan’s book Who Not How. Discover why asking “Who can help me?” instead of “How do I do this?” can be the breakthrough you need.
Anna shares personal stories, real-life examples, and actionable steps to help you delegate ...
What happens when a doctor trades her stethoscope for a welding torch? Meet Maria Perl, founder of Spark Ops Metalworks, whose journey from a medical professional to a certified woman and minority-owned business leader proves the American Dream is alive and sparking.
Under Maria's leadership, Spark Ops has positioned itself to excel across Entertainment, Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, and Construction industries,...
Feeling stuck on a business challenge? Convinced there's only one "right" way to reach your goals? In this episode of Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest shares a simple but powerful mindset shift that could revolutionize how you solve problems and make decisions in your business.
What You'll Learn:
- Why successful entrepreneurs think in options, not absolutes
- A 10-minute exercise to unl...
In this episode of Small Business Survival Conversations, we interview Scotty Smith, founder of Synergy Sports Performance in Green Bay, WI.
With over 20 years in strength and conditioning—and a career that began with the Green Bay Packers—Scotty shares the story behind launching Synergy, the challenges he faced as a small business owner, and the mindset that keeps him focused and growing.
We dive into how growing up on...
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, Anna Steinfest explores one of the most powerful shifts small business owners can make in how they network: transitioning from a hunter to a farmer mindset.
Inspired by insights from Networking Like a Pro by Dr. Ivan Misner, Anna shares how the most successful entrepreneurs build long-lasting, referral-rich relationships—not by chasing quick wins, but by planting seeds of trust...
In this powerful episode of Small Business Survival Conversations, we kick off our new Thursday Real Talk series with Ron Franklin—an executive leader, mentor, and trusted advisor to small business owners.
Ron brings years of experience mentoring entrepreneurs and shares honest, no-fluff insights about what it really takes to survive and thrive as a small business. From mindset shifts to leadership growth, his message ...
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, Anna Steinfest shares a powerful story from history to highlight a critical lesson for small business owners: if you don’t measure your performance, you’re operating in the dark.
Using the example of a tragic 1707 naval disaster—where poor navigation led to the loss of four warships and 2,000 lives—Anna draws a parallel to the modern entrepreneur who steers a business without t...
In this Monday Morning Motivation episode, Anna Steinfest shares a powerful mindset shift for small business owners who want to stop chasing clients and start leading sales conversations with clarity and confidence.
Drawing from real-world sales insights, Anna explains why most sales interactions fail before they even begin—because the buyer sets the rules by default. From stalling tactics to vague “think it overs,” pr...
In this episode of Monday Morning Motivation, small business expert Anna Steinfest dives into a common trap that holds back entrepreneurs and business owners—perfectionism. If you've ever delayed launching your product, held back on marketing your services, or told yourself, "I'll start when it's perfect," this is the episode you need to hear.
Anna shares her personal story of overcoming reject...
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, Anna Steinfest shares a personal story about one of the toughest—and most valuable—lessons she learned early in her career: how to roll with rejection.
From cold calls in the banking industry where people hung up the moment she said “hello,” to building a thriving business empire, Anna reveals how reframing rejection as a game—and a necessary part of the journey—became one of h...
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, Anna Steinfest delivers a powerful message every small business owner needs to hear: success doesn’t come to the fastest—it comes to the most persistent.
If you're putting in the work but not seeing results yet, this episode is for you. Anna breaks down the hidden value of staying consistent, even when progress feels invisible, and shares why persistence—not talent or luck...
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest explores a powerful truth every small business owner must understand: customers don’t buy products—they buy solutions to their problems.
Drawing inspiration from human psychology and real-world examples, Anna breaks down the relationship between unmet needs, emotional discomfort, and purchasing behavior. You’ll learn why identifying your customer’s emotional...
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest tackles one of the silent killers of business momentum: cynicism.
Cynicism whispers that your efforts aren’t worth it, that someone else is doing it better, or that it’s all been done before. And whether it comes from pessimistic friends, harsh critics, or your own inner voice—it can poison your progress if you let it.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Wh...
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest dives into one of the most critical habits every small business owner must master: self-discipline.
Unlike traditional jobs, business owners don’t have a boss looking over their shoulder—and that freedom can lead to procrastination, distraction, and stalled progress.
In this episode, Anna explains why discipline matters more than motivation when running a bus...
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest tackles one of the biggest obstacles in business—waiting for the perfect moment.
Too many entrepreneurs delay taking action, thinking they need more time, more knowledge, or better conditions before they start. But the truth is, success comes from action, not overthinking.
In this episode, Anna shares why waiting is the biggest risk you can take in business a...
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest reveals how running a business is just like cooking a delicate dish—it’s all about finding the right balance.
🔥 Too much heat (rushing growth)? You risk burnout and poor quality.
🕒 Too little heat (moving too slowly)? You may miss valuable opportunities.
👨🍳 A disorganized kitchen (lack of structure)? Leads to chaos and inefficiency.
Just like a...
In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest shares one of the most powerful yet overlooked success strategies in business—consistency.
Success doesn’t happen overnight. Just like water shapes rock over time, small, daily actions create momentum, build trust, and separate you from the competition. But too many business owners give up too soon, expecting instant results.
In this episode, Anna breaks down...
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