Small Business Survival Conversations

About 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.

Publisher

Anna Steinfest

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Mar 2020

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

253 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   Trying to Please Everyone Is Quietly Killing Your Business

   Send us Fan Mail Who's really running your business? You? Or the last person who gave you an opinion? This week's Monday Morning Motivation is built on an old fable attributed to Aesop: a miller, his son, and a donkey on the way to market. Every group they pass has a different opinion. They try walking, riding, switching places, and finally... carrying the donkey. By the time they reach the bridge, they've lost the sale, the donkey, and their dignity. All because they tried to please everyone...

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   The Truth You're Avoiding Might Be What Saves Your Business

   Send us Fan Mail Is there something in your business you know isn't working... but you keep doing it anyway? This week's Monday Morning Motivation goes back to a fairy tale you probably remember: The Emperor's New Clothes. An emperor, two clever weavers, a suit that doesn't exist, and a whole kingdom too afraid to say so. Until one child says what everyone has been thinking. Turns out that story is a lesson every small business owner needs. The most expensive mistake in business isn't making ...

3. 

   11 Oct 2026

   Your Competitor Isn't the Problem. Your Mirror Is.

   Send us Fan Mail Your competitor's success isn't taking anything from you. Comparing yourself to it might be. This week's Monday Morning Motivation goes back to a story you remember from childhood: the Evil Queen and her magic mirror. She had a castle, a fortune, and a whole kingdom. And the moment someone else had something she wanted, she lost her peace. Sound familiar? Today's mirror just fits in your pocket. It's LinkedIn, Instagram, and the competitor's website you promised yourself you ...

Who has been a guest on Small Business Survival Conversations

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Maria Perle
• Scotty Smith
• Ron Franklin

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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Quality

75

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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