{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F2722e0e7-51d2-4fe7-bc07-2568e8e93aea","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Can you goof-proof your business and turn \u201cuh-oh\u201d into \u201caha\u201d? with William Holsten","description":"On AIBiz, we unpack tactical mistake-prevention for founders and SMBs. William Holsten. Business Mistake Prevention Specialist and author of \u201cUh-Oh! How to Avoid Unintentional Blunders That Derail Entrepreneurial Success\u201d. 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.\n\u00a0\nAbout the guest\u00a0\u00a0:\nWilliam Holsten is a former global innovation leader at Bayer turned small-business owner. mentor at SCORE. and author of the forthcoming \u201cGoof Proof Your Business.\u201d He specializes in preventing everyday founder blunders that drain time. money. and momentum.\n\u00a0\nKey takeaways\u00a0\u00a0:\n\n\nValidate demand before you scale. use small pilots and real-world usage to confirm people actually want it.\n\n\nList your core assumptions. then pressure-test each with customers. advisors. and AI pre-mortems.\n\n\nTrack cash weekly. build a simple 6\u201312 month cash-flow forecast. adjust burn early.\n\n\nWrite a one-page plan. what you sell. who it serves. why it wins. how it makes money. basic milestones and metrics.\n\n\nSystematize quality. document SOPs and checklists as you add people so work is repeatable.\n\n\nDon\u2019t build in a vacuum. tap mentors and peers. SCORE offers free advisors across the U.S.\n\n\nKnow your error patterns. fatigue. stress. distraction. schedule big calls when your brain is sharp. add peer review.\n\n\nLearn from others\u2019 mistakes. run quick \u201cthink and apply\u201d drills when you see failures in the news.\n\n\nHow to connect with the guest\u00a0\u00a0:\nWebsite. williamholsten.com and goofproofyourbusiness.comOffer. Free \u201c$10,000 Mistake\u201d checklist on his homepage\n\u00a0\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM . Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\n\u00a0\nDisclaimer: 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\u2122\ufe0f. 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.\u00a0\u00a0\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity. not a luxury. Born during the pandemic. it\u2019s 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:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith 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.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\n\ud83d\udcbc Brand. Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email. join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com\ud83c\udf10 Website. www.healthymindbyavik.com\ud83d\udccd Based in. India & USA\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Open to collaborations. guest appearances. coaching. and strategic partnerships. Let\u2019s connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.\nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:\n\ud83c\udfa7 Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here. https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\ud83e\udd1d Be a guest on our other shows. https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest\ud83e\udd1d Video Testimonial. https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/testimonials\ud83e\udd1d Join Our Guest & Listener Community. https://nas.io/healthymind\ud83e\udd1d Subscribe To Newsletter. https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\nOUR SERVICES\n\ud83e\udd1d Business Podcast Management . https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/corporatepodcasting/\ud83e\udd1d Individu","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/cfa1318a-87ca-47b9-8261-9910260da96c/untitled-design-5-a2swm.jpg"}