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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 34 MIN

One Outage. One Hack. One Mistake… That’s All It Takes to Lose Your Business

from Mastering Risk · host Dr. Jeff Donaldson, CD

Send us Fan MailMost small business owners believe disruption is something that happens to other people.It’s not.According to real-world data, 91% of small businesses experience some form of disruption every quarter, from minor outages to full-scale cyber attacks.In this episode of Mastering Risk, we break down real incidents from the past week, including telecom outages, ransomware events, and system failures, and extract the lessons most business owners miss.This isn’t theory. This is what’s happening right now.You’ll discover:Why your business is more vulnerable than you thinkThe hidden single points of failure inside most SMB operationsHow a 20-minute outage can expose a catastrophic weaknessWhy automation and AI, without oversight, can create reputational risk overnightSimple, practical ways to reduce impact when (not if) disruption happensHere’s the reality:You cannot prevent disruption.But you can reduce the probability.And you can dramatically reduce the damage.The businesses that survive and grow are not the ones that avoid risk.They’re the ones that prepare for it better than their competitors.If you’re a founder, operator, or leader responsible for people, revenue, and continuity… this episode will change how you think about your business.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 Most small business owners believe disruption is something that happens to other people. It’s not. According to real-world data, 91% of small businesses experience some form of disruption every quarter, from minor outages to full-scale cyber attacks. In this episode of Mastering Risk, we break down real incidents from the past week, including telecom outages, ransomware events, and system failures, and extract the lessons most business owners miss. This isn’t theory. This ...

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