Building Businesses That Win: Steve Feld on Exit Strategy, AI Tools & Smart Scaling

In this episode of WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Steve Feld—MBA, business marketing architect, TEDx presenter, serial entrepreneur, and business coach. Having owned, operated, bought, and sold seven companies, Steve shares what truly keeps him awake at night: helping small business owners beat the odds, build real businesses (not just income streams), and create sustainable paths to growth and exit.

From early failures and hard-earned lessons to leveraging AI, automation, and disciplined planning, Steve breaks down what owner-operators must do differently to survive—and thrive.

🎯 Inside This Episode:
• From idea to exit: why most businesses fail—and how planning backward changes everything
• Learning from failure: turning setbacks into strategy, systems, and stronger foundations
• AI & automation: using tools as leverage—not replacements—for smarter decision-making
• Marketing clarity: defining your target market, brand voice, and message that actually converts
• Owner mindset: why sales, systems, and coaching matter more than websites and business cards

📌 Work With / Connect:
• Business coaching for small & medium-sized owner-operators (1–50 employees)
• Programs for startups, growth-stage companies, and mastermind groups
• Website: BizCoachSteve.com

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