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EPISODE · May 3, 2026 · 7 MIN

019 - Where am I most vulnerable in my current business model, and how can I fix that?

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What would break in your business if you stepped away for 30 days?It’s not a question most of us ask when things are going well, but it might be one of the most important.In this episode, we explore a simple but powerful practice: pressure testing your business before life does it for you. Because every business has hidden vulnerabilities, and the best time to fix them is when you still have the margin to do it well.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why strong businesses still have weak points (and how to find yours)The concept of pressure testing your business—before things breakHow to identify hidden bottlenecks, dependencies, and risksWhy growth without durability leads to fragilityHow to build a business that can hold when life gets realA simple exercise to try:Ask yourself: If I disappeared for 30 days… what would break? Not hypothetically—specifically:What wouldn’t get sent?What decisions would stall?What systems would fail?That’s where your real work is.Don’t wait for something to break to discover your vulnerabilities. Choose the moment. Create the clarity. Build for durability, not just growth.--Resources:Learn more about Haven:If you’re a therapist building online income (courses, podcasting, YouTube, writing, speaking) and want to do it in a way that’s sustainable, human, and aligned—Haven is our community for that.👉 sellingthecouch.com/havenJoin Quiet Builder: A premium letter for thoughtful founders, leaders, and therapists growing with soul, not speed.https://www.sellingthecouch.com/quietbuilderOr follow us on YouTube for weekly video episodes:https://www.youtube.com/@QuietBuilders

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