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Weathering the Storm: Vanessa Mathews on Business Resilience
GSD with Jeni
Chapters
2:18
Vanessa's Journey to Entrepreneurship
8:33
Courage to Step Out and Start a Business
11:38
Going Beyond the Plan and Taking Action
14:42
Don't Assume, Ask
16:13
Common Misconceptions in Business Reslience
21:44
Personal Principles of Reslience
23:43
Embracing the Suck
28:02
Power of Community & Communication to GSD
34:14
Steps for Small Business Preparedness
GSD with Jeni
Weathering the Storm: Vanessa Mathews on Business Resilience
May 08, 2025
Season 1
Episode 16
Jeni Bukolt
In this conversation, Vanessa Mathews, Founder and CEO of Asfalis Advisors, shares her journey into crisis management and business resilience, sparked by a personal experience with a natural disaster. She discusses the importance of understanding crisis management, the entrepreneurial spirit, and practical steps for small businesses to prepare for unexpected disruptions. Vanessa emphasizes the significance of community support, the need for effective communication, and resilience's role in navigating business challenges.
