Mastering Risk
Risk cannot be eliminated, disasters cannot be prevented and you cannot purchase your way to an insulated life. You can identify, codify, judge and mitigate risk in your professional and private life.
Non-apocalytpic evidence-based risk and preparedness education, for individuals, families, solo-entrepreneurs, businesses and communities.
Your host, Dr. D is a veteran, professor, author and entrepreneur.
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Mastering Risk
Survive the Chaos: A Chief Risk Officer is the Fractional Solution Every SMB Needs in 2026
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In a world of constant political upheaval, economic shocks, supply chain chaos, and unexpected disruptions, 91% of small businesses face a major hit every single quarter (Small Business Administration data).
It's not if you'll get punched, it's when. The real question: Will you just survive, or will you seize the massive opportunities that open up in the chaos?
Welcome to this eye-opening episode of the Preparedness Labs show with Dr. Jeff Donaldson, army veteran, disaster & emergency management professor, and founder/CEO of Preparedness Labs Incorporated.
Discover the game-changing power of a Fractional Chief Risk Officer (FRCO), expert-level risk, resilience, and business continuity guidance at a fraction of the cost of a full-time CRO or high-priced consultant.
Designed specifically for small and medium businesses (especially those under $1M in revenue, representing 95% of U.S. companies), this approach wraps your operation in a protective "blanket of insulation" against threats you can't control, while positioning you to leap ahead when competitors falter.
Dr. D breaks down:
-Why certainty is an illusion in today's volatile world
-The overlapping worlds of business continuity, enterprise risk management, supply chain resilience, crisis management & more
Your 3 real choices during disruption: Hold fast, retreat to safe harbor, or confidently expand market share
How Preparedness Labs makes elite risk strategies affordable and actionable for everyday entrepreneurs
Whether you're running a family-owned shop, a six-figure startup, or a five-figure side hustle, learn how to mitigate downside risks, amplify upside opportunities, and navigate uncertainty like a pro, without draining your budget.
Ready to stop reacting and start leading through chaos? Watch now and take the first step toward unbreakable business resilience.
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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.
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