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- S2E30: 3 Forgotten Parts to Setting Your Goals
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Today we will share some tips on how to be more productive in setting your goals.
10 min - S2E29: How to Craft an Exit Strategy for Your Small Business
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Today you will learn what a business exit strategy is, why you need it, and what are the best business strategies to consider.
12 min - S2E28: How to Choose an Accounting Service for Your Small Business
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Today you will learn why it is important to have an accounting service and how to choose it.
13 min - S2E27: 6 Ways to Increase Your Sales
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Want to increase your sales dramatically? Then shift your sales focus from attracting new customers to enticing your proven customers to buy again. The best sales prospect is a prospect that's already converted—in other words, one of your current customers.
16 min - S2E26: How to Calculate Your Labor Cost Percentage
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Payroll is a major expanse for any firm, and in some industries, it is the largest cost. Tracking employee labor percentage is extremely important for the small business owner because it is a key metric the owner must know so she/he can identify problems and opportunities to capture payroll savings.
13 min - S2E25: Tips for Effective Small Business Hiring
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Hiring is one of the most important things an entrepreneur will do to grow their company. For a small business, each new hire has a tremendous impact and influences the company's culture. The stakes are high, so you need to ensure that each of your new hires is a passionate, engaged, and committed team player. Today we will share with you few tips you can implement to be more effective when hiring employees.
10 min - S2E24: Competitive Strategies for Your Small Business ( Outside View-Part II)
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How do you grow your business? What type of strategies you should implement to be successful?
13 min - S2E23: How to Grow Your Firm Part 1 ( Inside View)
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What do you need to grow your company? Today we will take a look at what resources you need to help you grow from an internal perspective.
12 min - S2E22: Rethink Your Marketing
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Wasting money on ineffective marketing is easy. Dr. Michael Troyer and Anna Steinfest will teach you some low-budget high-impact marketing strategies to improve your small business.
12 min - S2E21: Shorten Your Focus
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Today Dr. Michael Troyer and Anna Steinfest will give a tool that you should use to accelerate your business success. The main takeaways are:
1. Shorten your feedback loop on the goals that you set
2. Prioritize your time
3. Measure your execution regularly13 min
About Small Business Survival Conversations
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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.