How do you lead your business when everything falls apart? In this episode of Build Your Business, Matt and Chris Reynolds share exactly how to handle business crisis—from late-night tech meltdowns and legal threats to complete operational shutdowns.

They dive into real-world examples of how founders can stay calm, lead with confidence, and rally their team when panic sets in. Whether you're facing a crash, lawsuit, or high-stakes customer emergency, this episode gives you a proven playbook for leading under pressure.

🔍 What You’ll Learn

• How to handle business crisis without panic

• What “wartime CEO mode” looks like in real life

• How to build and lead a war room team

• Why staying calm is your most powerful leadership tool

• How to recover after a business emergency—and build team loyalty

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 – Intro: When Crap Hits the Fan in Business 1:04 – Real Business Emergencies We've Faced 2:04 – Leading Through Chaos Without Panic 4:55 – The Role of a Wartime CEO 7:32 – Business Meltdowns and Real-World Stories 13:01 – Turning Crisis Into Opportunity 14:28 – Avoiding Panic and Rallying Your Team 21:25 – How to Build a War Room 24:49 – Leadership Lessons from the Crisis 33:15 – What to Prioritize During Emergencies 36:03 – Emotional Leadership: Staying Calm Under Fire 42:56 – Course-Correcting During Chaos 44:53 – Celebrating Wins After Crisis Mode 49:19 – Postmortems, SOPs, and Lessons Learned 57:11 – Getting Back to Normal and Leading the Team 58:44 – Closing Thoughts & What’s Next

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#HowToHandleBusinessCrisis #WartimeCEO #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #FounderLife #BusinessPodcast #CrisisManagement #StartupTips #BuildYourBusiness

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