EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 41 MIN
Is Your Business PREPARED for the Unexpected?
from Knack 4 Business · host Erika Andresen, Bernie Franzgrote, Wayne Pratt
What would happen to your business if your systems went down tomorrow?That’s the question Erika Andresen helps answer in this powerful episode of Knack 4 Business. Erika, founder of EaaS Consulting LLC, is a military veteran and former lawyer turned business continuity strategist.She shares her inspiring journey from legal and military service to helping businesses survive and thrive through crisis planning. Erika shows us how even the smallest companies can prepare for the unexpected—from natural disasters to digital disruptions—without breaking the bank.What You’ll Learn:Why business continuity isn’t just for big corporationsHow Erika’s military experience helped her build rock-solid strategies for business ownersWhat every continuity plan needs—and how to build yours from scratchWhy proactive planning is more powerful than reacting in a crisisThe surprising risks your business faces (and how to fix them)Resources & Guest Links:📚 Get Erika’s Best-Selling Book – How to Not Kill Your Business📝 Download the FREE Worksheet Guide🌐 Visit EaaS Consulting LLC🔗 Connect with Erika on LinkedIn Sponsors💼 Business Tools & Communities That Help SMBs Grow Descript – Smarter Content Creation Edit audio and video like a doc. Save time. Create faster. Essential for podcasters, marketers, and trainers. Property Wizard Podcast Want to grow your wealth through real estate? Fred Crouch shares decades of experience in beginner-friendly episodes. East Trade Winds – Free Networking That Works Tired of random Zoom calls? Meet serious business connections—without the fluff. AcknowledgmentsWith deep gratitude to those who support and inspire this podcast:🎙️ Carl Richards – Podcast Solutions Made Simple🏠 Fred Crouch – Property Wizard🧠 Jovan Strika – @Hive🤝 Melanie Webber – Business partner extraordinaire🚀 Wayne Pratt – Motive8U Inc – Coach & Co-Host Hosts🎤Bernie Franzgrote🎤Wayne Pratt We want to hear from you!📩 Email us at [email protected] 🌐 Visit our website: https://knack4business.com/ 🎧 Listen to more episodes of Knack 4 Business💼 Explore the Knack 4 Business platform Disclaimer: Everything you heard today is for educational purposes only. It's not professional advice. Before you act on anything — talk to a certified expert in your area. Your accountant. Your lawyer. Someone who knows your situation.We share perspectives. You make the decisions.Want more? Head over to blog.knack4business.com — packed with practical episodes on AI, marketing, leadership, and growth. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Subscribe while you're there.Until next time; keep building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Problem Erika Solves: When emergencies strike, small businesses often lack a plan to stay open. Who This Podcast Is For: Startup founders, solopreneurs, and scaling business owners What You'll Gain: Actionable insights, resilience strategies, and a clear path to business continuity
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Is Your Business PREPARED for the Unexpected?
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