Episode 14: Resilience Playbook: Preparing for the Unexpected
Shownotes
Episode Overview
Not every business disruption starts from inside your company.
Sometimes it’s a flood, a cyberattack, a key employee leaving, supply chain pressure, or sudden economic shifts that test whether your business can actually withstand disruption in real life.
In Episode 14 of the R Readiness Lens podcast, Sheri Radler continues the conversation around business risks and blind spots by focusing on resilience: how to prepare your business to pivot, adapt, and keep moving when unexpected events happen.
Through real-world stories and practical examples, Sheri walks through the operational, financial, and people-based vulnerabilities many businesses overlook until it’s too late. This episode is all about moving from reactive problem-solving to proactive readiness.
Key Takeaways
Resilience is about preparation, not perfection
Every business has operational blind spots
Dependencies create hidden risk
Financial visibility helps businesses pivot faster
Documentation and cross-training matter more than ever
Businesses need backup plans before disruption happens
Timestamps
00:43 – Why external disruptions are becoming more common
01:28 – AI, cyber risks, economic pressure, and operational uncertainty
04:05 – Story: The business that flooded overnight
07:04 – Why business interruption planning matters
07:53 – Story: Real-world ransomware attack experience
10:09 – The hidden danger of key employee dependency
12:19 – Revenue softening and delayed visibility problems
13:58 – Why dashboards and KPIs help businesses react sooner
15:14 – The five questions every business owner should ask
17:36 – Building backups for systems, people, and processes
18:48 – Why resilience is about keeping your business moving
19:01 – Preview of Episode 15: From Reactive to Ready
Mentioned Resources
R Accounting Group — Advisory support, resources, and systems for business owners ready to scale with intention.
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What is next
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