Most business owners think, “That’ll never happen to me.” But when disaster strikes — from data breaches to power outages, or even your top employee quitting overnight — the businesses that survive are the ones that prepared in advance.

In this episode of SoTellUs Time, Trevor and Troy Howard break down why every business needs an emergency plan and give you the exact steps to build one that protects your people, profits, and peace of mind.

🚨 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: 00:00 – Intro: Why preparation is your greatest advantage 01:00 – Why most businesses skip creating an emergency plan (and the costly mindset behind it) 04:00 – The shocking cost of not being prepared (FEMA stat: 40% of businesses never reopen after a disaster!) 07:00 – What every business emergency plan should include: Communication, roles, backups, recovery 11:00 – How to build your plan in 5 simple, actionable steps 14:00 – Real-world example: How one café’s lack of preparation cost them their business 17:00 – Call to Action: How to identify your top three business risks this week

💡 Key Takeaway: Emergencies are unpredictable — but your response doesn’t have to be. With a solid plan, you can turn chaos into control and protect everything you’ve built.

🎯 In this episode, we cover:

• Emergency preparedness for small businesses

• Business continuity and disaster recovery plans

• How to handle a data breach or cyberattack

• Protecting your business from natural disasters

• Crisis communication strategies for your team and customers

• Backup systems, leadership roles, and recovery planning

✅ Action Step: Spend 30 minutes this week identifying your top 3 business risks and outline your first response steps.

💬 Join the conversation: Have you experienced a business emergency? Share your story below — it might help another business owner prepare!

👥 About SoTellUs Time: Welcome to SoTellUs Time — the podcast for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and go-getters who want to scale smarter, serve better, and stay ahead of the curve. Hosted by Trevor and Troy Howard, creators of SoTellUs, the world’s only review platform that lets your customers leave video, audio, and written reviews instantly!

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