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- Episode 67: Small Business Survival Conversations - Unveiled
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Anna Steinfest and Dr. Michael Troyer are sharing with you their new podcast name and logo. You will learn why you need to do this in your own business.
12 min - Episode 65: Things Your Customers Can Do Better Than You Can Do
One of the biggest mistakes any business can make is to assume their customers are only good for one thing: buying your product or services. Today Dr. Michael Troyer and Anna Steinfest will share with you that the customers can often be a better compliment to your marketing efforts than anything else you can imagine, and it’s best to leverage this reality rather than fight against it.
12 min - Episode 66: Do You Know What The “Best Companies To Work For” Are Doing That You Are Not?
If you want to build a thriving business, you need to take care of your biggest assets – employees. Today Dr. Michael Troyer and Anna Steinfest will share some tips on how you can keep your employees happy and create the best culture.
12 min - Episode 64: That Thing Called Meeting Agenda
Do we really need Agendas for Our Meetings? You will hear a very different take on this very simple question today.
8 min - Episode 63: Common Mistakes of Small Business Owners
According to the data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of operation, and roughly half of all businesses don't survive past the fifth year. So how do you successfully launch and run your startup?
Today Dr. Michael Troyer and Anna Steinfest will share with you some common mistakes the small business owners make and give you tips how to avoid them.11 min - Episode 62: Easy Steps to Achieve Small Business Goals
Today Dr. Michael Troyer and Anna Steinfest will share with you some easy practical tips and tools to help you achieve your business goals.
12 min - Episode 61: How to Ensure Your Business Survival
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Today Dr. Michael Troyer and Anna Steinfest will share some tips to ensure your business survival.
13 min - Episode 60: Knowing the Road AheadTo know the road ahead, ask those coming back.” – Chinese proverb
Today Dr. Michael Troyer and Anna Steinfest will give you some ideas on how to achieve clarity for your business pivot.
10 min - Episode 59: Learn to Use Lean Six Sigma with Tricia Ascher
Our Lessons in Success guest Tricia Ascher—a very successful, local, serial entrepreneur—contributes her transformational tips and tools for the successful use of Lean Six Sigma. Business owners can learn the pitfalls to avoid and the key learnings to implement in business for effective and prosperous outcomes. Join Dr. Michael Troyer and Anna Steinfest in this rewarding episode of the Lessons in Success webinar series!
19 min - Episode 58: Defining Your Ultimate Vision - What Do You Want for Your Business?
Today Dr. Michael Troyer and Anna Steinfest will teach you:
- What a Vision Can Do for You
- How to Find and Develop Your Very Own Vision
- Applying Your Vision in Practice
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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.