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Can you goof-proof your business and turn “uh-oh” into “aha”? with William Holsten

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On AIBiz, we unpack tactical mistake-prevention for founders and SMBs. William Holsten. Business Mistake Prevention Specialist and author of “Uh-Oh! How to Avoid Unintentional Blunders That Derail Entrepreneurial Success”. lays out a practical operating system to de-risk decisions. validate assumptions. and keep cash flow and execution aligned. From MVP validation to checklists and post-mortems. we cover how to spot red flags early. leverage AI for pre-mortems. and build a culture that learns fast without burning cash.

About the guest :

William Holsten is a former global innovation leader at Bayer turned small-business owner. mentor at SCORE. and author of the forthcoming “Goof Proof Your Business.” He specializes in preventing everyday founder blunders that drain time. money. and momentum.

Key takeaways :

  • Validate demand before you scale. use small pilots and real-world usage to confirm people actually want it.

  • List your core assumptions. then pressure-test each with customers. advisors. and AI pre-mortems.

  • Track cash weekly. build a simple 6–12 month cash-flow forecast. adjust burn early.

  • Write a one-page plan. what you sell. who it serves. why it wins. how it makes money. basic milestones and metrics.

  • Systematize quality. document SOPs and checklists as you add people so work is repeatable.

  • Don’t build in a vacuum. tap mentors and peers. SCORE offers free advisors across the U.S.

  • Know your error patterns. fatigue. stress. distraction. schedule big calls when your brain is sharp. add peer review.

  • Learn from others’ mistakes. run quick “think and apply” drills when you see failures in the news.

How to connect with the guest :

Website. williamholsten.com and goofproofyourbusiness.com
Offer. Free “$10,000 Mistake” checklist on his homepage

Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM . Send me a message on PodMatch

Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm. defame. or discredit any person. organization. brand. product. country. or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching. you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.

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• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth
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On AIBiz, we unpack tactical mistake-prevention for founders and SMBs. William Holsten. Business Mistake Prevention Specialist and author of “Uh-Oh! How to Avoid Unintentional Blunders That Derail Entrepreneurial Success”. lays out a practical operating system to de-risk decisions. validate assumptions. and keep cash flow and execution aligned. From MVP validation to checklists and post-mortems. we cover how to spot red flags early. leverage AI for pre-mortems. and build a culture that learns fast without burning cash.

About the guest :

William Holsten is a former global innovation leader at Bayer turned small-business owner. mentor at SCORE. and author of the forthcoming “Goof Proof Your Business.” He specializes in preventing everyday founder blunders that drain time. money. and momentum.

Key takeaways :

  • Validate demand before you scale. use small pilots and real-world usage to confirm people actually want it.

  • List your core assumptions. then pressure-test each with customers. advisors. and AI pre-mortems.

  • Track cash weekly. build a simple 6–12 month cash-flow forecast. adjust burn early.

  • Write a one-page plan. what you sell. who it serves. why it wins. how it makes money. basic milestones and metrics.

  • Systematize quality. document SOPs and checklists as you add people so work is repeatable.

  • Don’t build in a vacuum. tap mentors and peers. SCORE offers free advisors across the U.S.

  • Know your error patterns. fatigue. stress. distraction. schedule big calls when your brain is sharp. add peer review.

  • Learn from others’ mistakes. run quick “think and apply” drills when you see failures in the news.

How to connect with the guest :

Website. williamholsten.com and goofproofyourbusiness.com
Offer. Free “$10,000 Mistake” checklist on his homepage

Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM . Send me a message on PodMatch

Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm. defame. or discredit any person. organization. brand. product. country. or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching. you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.

Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity. not a luxury. Born during the pandemic. it’s become a sanctuary for healing. growth. and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller. survivor. wellness advocate. this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:

• Mental Health & Emotional Well-being
• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth
• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living
• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment

With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners. join us as we unite voices. break stigma. and build a world where every story matters.

👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.

Contact

💼 Brand. Healthy Mind By Avik™
📧 Email. [email protected] | [email protected]
🌐 Website. www.healthymindbyavik.com
📍 Based in. India & USA

🎙️ Open to collaborations. guest appearances. coaching. and strategic partnerships. Let’s connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.

CHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:

🎧 Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here. https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik
🤝 Be a guest on our other shows. https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest
🤝 Video Testimonial. https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/testimonials
🤝 Join Our Guest & Listener Community. https://nas.io/healthymind
🤝 Subscribe To Newsletter. https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/

OUR SERVICES

🤝 Business Podcast Management . https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/corporatepodcasting/
🤝 Individual Podcast Management . https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/Podcasting/
🤝 Share Your Story With World . https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/shareyourstory

STAY TUNED AND FOLLOW US!

🤝 Medium . https://medium.com/@contentbyavik
🤝 YouTube . https://www.youtube.com/@healthymindbyavik
🤝 Instagram . https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod/
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SHARE YOUR REVIEW

🤝 Share your Google Review . https://www.podpage.com/bizblend/reviews/new/
🤝 Share a video Testimonial and it will be displayed on our website . https://famewall.healthymindbyavik.com/

Because every story matters and yours could be the one that lights the way!

#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #HealthyMindByAvik #MentalHealthAwareness
#comedypodcast #truecrimepodcast #historypodcast, #startupspodcast #podcasthost #podcasttips, #podcaststudio #podcastseries #podcastformentalhealth #podcastforentrepreneurs, #podcastformoms #femalepodcasters, #podcastcommunity #podcastgoals #podcastrecommendations #bestpodcast, #podcastlovers, #podcastersofinstagram #newpodcastalert #podcast #podcasting #podcastlife #podcasts #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #podbean #podcastcommunity #podcastgoals #bestpodcast #podcastlovers #podcasthost #podcastseries #podcastforspeakers
#StorytellingAsMedicine #PodcastLife #PersonalDevelopment #ConsciousLiving #GrowthMindset #MindfulnessMatters #VoicesOfUnity #InspirationDaily #podcast #podcasting #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastlove #podcastshow #podcastcommunity #newpodcast #podcastaddict #podcasthost #pdcastepisode #podcastinglife #podrecommendation #wellnesspodcast #healthpodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #wellbeing #selfcare #mentalhealth #mindfulness #healthandwellness #wellnessjourney #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #healthandwellnesspodcast #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #viral #trending #tiktok #tiktokviral #explore #trendingvideo #youtube #motivation #inspiration #positivity #mindset #selflove #success

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