S3E87: Why Being Behind Might Be Your Biggest Advantage in Business

About this episode

This episode discusses how feeling behind in business can be an advantage, using a Kentucky Derby example to illustrate key lessons for entrepreneurs.

Send us Fan Mail 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&nbsp...

People in this episode

Host: Anna Steinfest

Topics covered

• business strategy
• motivation
• entrepreneurship
• persistence
• timing

Keywords

• business growth
• entrepreneurship
• Kentucky Derby
• motivation
• persistence

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