Small Business Survival Conversations

Anna Steinfest

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.

  1. S3E68: The New Year Reset: Focus, Discipline, and Growth for Small Businesses

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    S3E68: The New Year Reset: Focus, Discipline, and Growth for Small Businesses

    Send us a text As the year comes to a close, many small business owners find themselves wishing for more — more time, more clients, more growth. But real progress doesn’t come from wishing. It comes from focus, discipline, and intentional action. In this special Monday Morning Motivation episode of the Small Business Survival Conversations Podcast, Anna Steinfest shares a powerful business lesson inspired by the classic Stonecutter folktale, helping entrepreneurs rethink power, progress, and what it truly takes to grow in the new year. This episode is designed for small business owners, founders, and entrepreneurs who want to enter the new year with clarity instead of chaos — and with a plan instead of pressure. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why chasing the “next thing” often stalls business growthHow to close the year with focus and confidenceThe difference between wishing for change and building itThree practical action steps to reset your business before the new yearIf you’re ready to stop repeating the same cycles and start building momentum that actually lasts, this episode will help you step into the new year with purpose. 🎯 Because the next level of your business doesn’t start on January 1 — it starts with the choices you make today. #MondayMorningMotivation  #SmallBusinessSurvival  #EntrepreneurMindset  #SmallBusinessOwner  #BusinessGrowth  #NewYearReset  #FounderFocus  #EntrepreneurLife  #BusinessStrategy

    8 min
  2. 11/30/2025

    S3E64: Never Underestimate Your Own Potential

    Send us a text 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. Hansel and Gretel survived not because they were strong, wealthy, or experienced…  but because they were clever, strategic, and bold enough to act. In this episode, Anna breaks down:  🔥 Why you must stop underestimating yourself  🔥 How resourcefulness beats resources in small business  🔥 How to think creatively when you feel stuck or “in the woods”  🔥 The danger of letting others’ assumptions shape your confidence Plus, Anna gives you three actionable steps to help you reclaim your confidence, lean into your strengths, and step boldly into your week. If you’ve ever felt too small, too new, or too inexperienced to compete, this message will remind you of the truth: You are far more capable than others—and even you—think. 🎙️ Tune in and let this episode ignite your confidence and entrepreneurial grit.  #MondayMorningMotivation #SmallBusinessOwner #EntrepreneurMindset #WomenInBusiness #BusinessTips #SmallBusinessSurvival #EntrepreneurJourney #MindsetMatters #BusinessGrowth #SuccessMindset #Resourcefulness #Resilience #EntrepreneurLife

    13 min

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About

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.