Artwork for podcast Dallas, Texas: What’s Good? Lessons from your Local Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
Why 90% of Businesses Fail in 10 Years (And How to Survive!) | VR Small
Episode 101st June 2026 • Dallas, Texas: What’s Good? Lessons from your Local Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners • Brianna Jovahn
00:00:00 01:10:40

Share Episode

Shownotes

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 Funding

00:25 Welcome and Icebreaker

01:05 Veteran Women and Access

03:03 Meet VR Small

06:04 Building Programs That Work

07:17 VWEC to Virtual Platform

09:17 AI Tracking and Modular Learning

13:00 Credit Lines and Financial Literacy

15:14 Advisors and Long-Term Mentorship

17:47 Foundation Before Fast Money

22:29 Smashing Survival Statistics

29:31 Sales Systems That Convert

36:20 Coupons That Convert

36:48 Discounts And Brand Value

37:47 Client Values And Research

38:57 Know Your Sales Cycle

40:08 Highs Mentorship Impact

43:31 Lows Staffing And Funding

46:08 Rumors About Millions

51:15 Free Advice: Be Intentional

57:01 Women Helping Women Win

01:00:14 Motivational Moment: Faith

01:07:35 Final Wrap And Support

VR 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:

Ready 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 Products

Follow 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

Links

Chapters

Video

More from YouTube