In this timely episode, host Julio Gonzalez underscores a critical truth: business disruptions aren’t a matter of if—they’re a matter of when.

From hurricanes and cyberattacks to power outages and leadership absences, the threats to your business are real and often unexpected.

Drawing from decades of corporate experience and real-world disaster stories—from the 1985 Delta Flight 191 crash to Hurricane Andrew and COVID-19—Julio reveals why business continuity planning is essential for small and midsized businesses.

He breaks down the difference between continuity and disaster recovery, and explains why even short-term downtime can cripple your operations.Listeners will walk away with:

- A clear understanding of business continuity and why it matters

- Five actionable steps to start building a plan today

- Insight into the real cost of downtime

- A free downloadable continuity planning template

Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or leading a growing team, this episode is your wake-up call to prepare before the next crisis hits.

Here's the website attack article:https://thehackernews.com/2025/03/150000-sites-compromised-by-javascript.html

Here's the business continuity plan document: bit.ly/4dK5olt

This episode is brought to you by VCTO Business Consulting. VCTO offers small to midsized businesses the ability to scale effectively. You can find VCTO at www.vcto.consulting.