Why 90% of Businesses Fail in 10 Years (And How to Survive!) | VR Small

Are you unknowingly setting your business up to fail by skipping your foundation or discounting your services? VR Small is here to help you smash those survival statistics! SUBSCRIBE for more powerful conversations and wealth-building insights!In this episode, we sit down with VR Small, founder of the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC), to discuss entrepreneurship, financial independence, and building sustainable businesses that create long-term impact. VR shares how her understanding of entrepreneurship has evolved through working with veteran women, the importance of strong business foundations, and the role sales plays in transforming ideas into profitable ventures. This conversation highlights the power of mentorship, strategic growth, and empowering women entrepreneurs to create lasting wealth and success.Episode Timestamps;00:00 Performance-Based Funding00:25 Welcome and Icebreaker01:05 Veteran Women and Access03:03 Meet VR Small06:04 Building Programs That Work07:17 VWEC to Virtual Platform09:17 AI Tracking and Modular Learning13:00 Credit Lines and Financial Literacy15:14 Advisors and Long-Term Mentorship17:47 Foundation Before Fast Money22:29 Smashing Survival Statistics29:31 Sales Systems That Convert36:20 Coupons That Convert36:48 Discounts And Brand Value37:47 Client Values And Research38:57 Know Your Sales Cycle40:08 Highs Mentorship Impact43:31 Lows Staffing And Funding46:08 Rumors About Millions51:15 Free Advice: Be Intentional57:01 Women Helping Women Win01:00:14 Motivational Moment: Faith01:07:35 Final Wrap And SupportVR Small is the founder of the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC), an organization dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs—especially veteran women—build strong businesses, create financial independence, and achieve long-term success. Through mentorship, education, and business development support, VR empowers entrepreneurs to scale with confidence and sustainability. Connect with VR Small and VWEC:Website: www.veteranwomensec.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/veteranwomensecPhone: 469-777-VWECEmail: [email protected] to strengthen your business foundation and grow with purpose? Learn more about the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center and connect with VR Small for resources, mentorship, and support.If this episode inspired you, don’t forget to subscribe, share it with fellow entrepreneurs, and leave a review — your support helps us continue amplifying stories that empower and educate business owners.More ProductsFollow What's Good Productions on;Website: https://whatsgood-productions.com/Follow What's Good Podcast;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsgood_podcast/Follow Brianna Jovahn on; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.jovahn_/Mentioned in this episode:Ready to Book your Podcast Power Session?Thinking about starting a podcast or leveling up your current one? Book a 30-minute Podcast Power Session with What's Good Productions to turn your ideas into reality. Let’s make podcasting easy and fun!Book Your Free Podcast Power Session Here