What would happen to your business if your systems went down tomorrow?

That’s the question Erika Andresen helps answer in this powerful episode of Knack 4 Business. Erika, founder of EaaS Consulting LLC, is a military veteran and former lawyer turned business continuity strategist.

She shares her inspiring journey from legal and military service to helping businesses survive and thrive through crisis planning. Erika shows us how even the smallest companies can prepare for the unexpected—from natural disasters to digital disruptions—without breaking the bank.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why business continuity isn’t just for big corporations
• How Erika’s military experience helped her build rock-solid strategies for business owners
• What every continuity plan needs—and how to build yours from scratch
• Why proactive planning is more powerful than reacting in a crisis
• The surprising risks your business faces (and how to fix them)

Resources & Guest Links:
📚 Get Erika’s Best-Selling Book – How to Not Kill Your Business
📝 Download the FREE Worksheet Guide
🌐 Visit EaaS Consulting LLC
🔗 Connect with Erika on LinkedIn

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Acknowledgments

With deep gratitude to those who support and inspire this podcast:

🎙️ Carl Richards – Podcast Solutions Made Simple
🏠 Fred Crouch – Property Wizard
🧠 Jovan Strika – @Hive
🤝 Melanie Webber – Business partner extraordinaire
🚀 Wayne Pratt – Motive8U Inc – Coach & Co-Host

Hosts

🎤Bernie Franzgrote
🎤Wayne Pratt

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