In this episode, Melinda Emerson chats with disaster avoidance expert Gleb Tsipursky. They discuss why business owners shouldn't trust their gut when making decisions and explore Gleb's five questions to avoid decision disasters. They delve into techniques for effective decision making, understanding cognitive biases, and the importance of reviewing past mistakes. The conversation wraps up with Gleb's insights on the critical role of systems and processes in small businesses.

(0:00) Introduction to Small Biz Chat Podcast with Melinda Emerson

(1:08) Guest Introduction: Gleb Tsipursky, the Disaster Avoidance expert

(2:16) Topic: Why business owners shouldn't trust their gut when making decisions

(5:06) Topic: Gleb's five questions to avoid decision disasters

(6:27) Sponsor: Small Business Lady Intensive

(7:46) Topic: Techniques for effective decision making

(10:02) Topic: Understanding cognitive biases in decision making

(12:23) Topic: The importance of reviewing past mistakes and Gleb's recommendations

(13:05) Topic: Importance of systems and processes in small businesses

(14:06) Closing Remarks and Next Episode Teaser