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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 26 MIN

If Your Business Went Dark Tomorrow, Would You Survive the First 72 Hours?

from Mastering Risk · host Dr. Jeff Donaldson, CD

Send us Fan MailWhat would really happen if your business stopped running for three full days?Not slowed down. Not partially disrupted. Stopped.In this episode, we break down the brutal reality of what unfolds inside a small or mid-sized business when operations come to a sudden halt, the confusion, the revenue drain, the reputational damage, and the tough leadership decisions that follow. Most entrepreneurs believe they’d “figure it out.” The truth is far more complicated.We walk through the first 72 hours of a real disruption, what employees experience, how customers react, and why reputational damage accelerates faster than you think. You’ll see how lost sales, frustrated clients, and shaken trust can turn a short outage into a long-term crisis.But this episode doesn’t stop at the problem. You’ll learn practical, real-world steps to build resilience, protect revenue, and prepare your team to respond instead of react. From understanding your operational risks to building a realistic contingency strategy, we explain how to strengthen your business against the inevitable disruption.This isn’t theory. This is what actually happens when things break, and what you can do about it.If you run or support a small or mid-sized business, this episode is a must-watch.https://preparednesslabs.caDISCLOSURE Information shared here is for educational purposes only.  Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks.  The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary.Copyright © 2026.Support the showhttps://preparednesslabs.ca/

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Send us Fan Mail What would really happen if your business stopped running for three full days? Not slowed down. Not partially disrupted. Stopped. In this episode, we break down the brutal reality of what unfolds inside a small or mid-sized business when operations come to a sudden halt, the confusion, the revenue drain, the reputational damage, and the tough leadership decisions that follow. Most entrepreneurs believe they’d “figure it out.” The truth is far more complicated. We wa...

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