Small Business Survival Conversations

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What separates businesses that survive from those that truly grow?

In this powerful episode of Small Business Survival Conversations, Anna Steinfest sits down with executive coach and leadership expert Ken Dombrowski to discuss the three core principles behind every successful business.

Together, they break down:

• Why mentorship can accelerate business growth
• The importance of follow-through and execution
• Why evaluating your business honestly is critical for long-term success
• The difference between ideas and action
• Common mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying to grow
• How successful business owners adapt, learn, and improve over time

This episode is packed with practical advice, leadership insights, and real-world business wisdom for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

If you’re a small business owner looking to grow stronger, lead better, and build a more sustainable business, this conversation is for you.

Featuring Ken Dombrowski
Founder & Executive Coach at Your Executive Life Coaching
https://www.yourexecutivelifecoaching.com/

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Most businesses don’t fail because of competition.
They fail because business owners lose confidence in themselves before they ever reach their full potential.

In this powerful episode of Small Business Survival Conversations, Anna Steinfest sits down with leadership coach and business strategist Ken Dombrowski from Your Executive Life Coaching to discuss one of the biggest hidden struggles entrepreneurs face: confidence.

Together, they dive into:

• Why so many talented women in business still doubt themselves
• How fear and self-doubt quietly hold businesses back
• The connection between confidence and leadership
• Imposter syndrome and the pressure of entrepreneurship
• Why action creates confidence — not the other way around
• Practical ways business owners can rebuild confidence and grow

This is an honest, real conversation for entrepreneurs who sometimes feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of themselves — even when they’re capable of incredible success.

Learn more about Ken Dombrowski and Your Executive Life Coaching:
https://www.yourexecutivelifecoaching.com/

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Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or burned out trying to grow your business? In this powerful Monday Morning Motivation episode, Anna Steinfest shares an important reminder for entrepreneurs and small business owners: resting is not quitting.

We live in a world that glorifies nonstop hustle, constant grinding, and pushing harder every day — but what happens when exhaustion starts stealing your creativity, energy, health, and peace?

This episode is for every entrepreneur who feels tired, discouraged, emotionally drained, or ready to give up. Through real talk, encouragement, and powerful storytelling, Anna shares why learning to rest may be one of the most strategic things you can do for your business and your life.

Because sometimes the strongest thing you can do is pause… without quitting.

🎙 Hosted by Anna Steinfest
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Most small business owners feel like they are fighting impossible battles.

Outnumbered.
Outspent.
Overwhelmed.

But what if the answer is not competing everywhere?

What if the answer is protecting the one place where your business is strongest?

In this Monday Morning Motivation episode of Small Business Survival Conversations, Anna Steinfest shares the powerful story of King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae — and the surprising business lessons every entrepreneur needs to hear.

This is not just a story about war.

It is a story about leadership, discipline, positioning, resilience, sacrifice, and surviving when the odds are against you.

If you are a business owner trying to stay focused during difficult seasons, this episode will remind you why small businesses still win.

Because small businesses do not win by being bigger.

They win by being smarter, faster, more human, and deeply connected to the people they serve.

One powerful reminder from this episode:

“You were not built for the open field. You were built for the pass.”

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Are you feeling behind in your business?

In this powerful Monday Morning Motivation episode of Small Business Survival Conversations, we break down a historic moment from the Kentucky Derby—where Cherie DeVaux led Golden Tempo from last place to victory—and what it teaches every small business owner about timing, persistence, and winning when it matters most.

This episode is for entrepreneurs who:

•  Feel like competitors are ahead 
•  Struggle with slow growth 
•  Are questioning their progress 

You’ll learn why success in business isn’t about starting fast—it’s about making the right move at the right time.

💡 What you’ll walk away with:

•  The “Final Stretch” mindset for business growth 
•  How to stop comparing and start preparing 
•  One simple action step to move your business forward this week 

👉 Remember: You’re not behind. You’re just not at your moment yet.

🎧 Tune in, take action, and start your week with clarity and confidence.

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 You are not behind. You are not broken. You are playing a different hand. This episode is a straight-talking, honest conversation about comparison, fairness, and what it actually takes to build something real when the odds aren't in your favor. One action step at the end that you can do before Friday. 

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 Start your week with clarity and intention in this Monday Morning Motivation episode of Small Business Survival Conversations. Host Anna Steinfest breaks down the powerful “5 Whys Method,” originally developed by Toyota founder Sakichi Toyoda, and shows small business owners how to uncover the real root causes behind stalled growth, inconsistent marketing, and feeling stuck. If you're a solopreneur or wearing all the hats in your business, this episode will help you move beyond surface-level problems and take control with a simple, actionable framework. Tune in to shift your mindset, gain clarity, and build a stronger, more sustainable business. 

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Nothing Is Working? Think Again. | Monday Morning Motivation

In this Monday Morning Motivation episode of Small Business Survival Conversations, we explore the powerful story of the bamboo tree—a simple but life-changing reminder that real growth often happens beneath the surface.

If your business feels stuck, slow, or like nothing is working… this episode is for you.

Because what if the truth is…
 👉 your business is growing—you just can’t see it yet?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

•  Why slow progress is often the most important progress 
•  What’s really happening when your business feels stuck 
•  How to stay consistent when results aren’t visible 
•  The key mindset shift that separates those who succeed from those who quit 

✨ Your action step: Identify one area of your business where you feel stuck and focus on strengthening the “roots” (your systems, relationships, or consistency) with one small action this week.

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In this Monday Morning Motivation episode of Small Business Survival Conversations, we dive into the classic story of The Golden Goose—and what it teaches us about business growth, consistency, and smart decision-making.

Too often, small business owners chase new ideas, push too hard, or try to scale too fast… and end up hurting the very thing that was working.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

•  Why consistency beats chasing new opportunities 
•  How to identify what’s already working in your business 
•  The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when trying to grow 
•  A simple strategy to improve results without burning out 

✨ Your action step this week: Identify your “golden goose” and improve it by just 10%.

If you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or startup founder looking to grow sustainably, increase revenue, and build a stronger business foundation—this episode is for you.

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 Feeling like a deal falling through is the end of the world? Discover the "Maybe So, Maybe Not" philosophy and learn why the strongest founders stay steady when things don't make sense.