The Art of Preventing Stupid

The Art of Preventing Stupid


Latest Episodes

Learning to Grow Through Ignorance – AOPS #21
July 17, 2019

Admitting and getting a handle on your ignorance can be empowering! Figuring things out WHILE you’re running a business is ALWAYS a lot more work than everyone thinks. This week we continue to learn from Heather’s Cupcakes and her management and person...

Heather’s Cupcakes-A Study In Ignorance AOPS #20
July 10, 2019

This week Matt introduces us to Heather’s Cupcakes and gives out her grade card on the Business Immune System Report. Listen in to hear how ignorance might also threaten your small business. Ignorance weighs a lot more than ineptitude,

Ignorance in Abstract – AOPS #19
July 03, 2019

Ignorance isn’t always bliss. You are working hard to build your business, don’t let your ignorance make you stupid! How are the limitations of your knowledge keeping you from reaching your goals? Matt’s

A Study into Catastrophes: Part 5 – AOPS #18
June 26, 2019

Let’s talk about Marketing! Red and Stephanie flunked their Marketing catastrophes, don’t let that happen to you. Lack of a system will lead you to failure. Matt uses Red as an example of how you can prevent your own marketing catastrophes.

A Study into Catastrophes: Part 4 – AOPS #17
June 19, 2019

Now that we have been through the first 4 systems, it’s time to dive into Metrics. Metrics aren’t just financial figures; they include so much more. These systems can be hard to build, let Matt explain how you can make a rhythm work for you!

A Study into Catastrophes: Part 3 – AOPS #16
June 12, 2019

What is next for Red and Stephanie’s little adventure in capitalism? Last week Matt covered catastrophes in personnel, which brings us now to catastrophes in production. The seeds of your problems have already been planted,

A Study into Catastrophes: Part 2 – AOPS #15
June 05, 2019

Continuing on this week with Red, Stephanie and their small plumbing business. Matt explains the grades and more particular, the reason behind the grades. Listen in to see how catastrophes might affect Red’s grade card and how yours might match up!

A Study into Catastrophes: Part 1 – AOPS #14
May 29, 2019

It’s time for Story Time with Uncle Matt! Matt uses stories like this to bring the concepts he covers to life. This particular story we will follow Red, Stephanie and their small plumbing business. We will narrow our focus down to the potential catastr...

Species: Looking at More Catastrophes – AOPS #13
May 22, 2019

What IS coming your way when you run a business? We are breaking catastrophes down into species. The difference lies in your goals. Your goals define your problems and catastrophes are just one of the 3 types of problems.

Catastrophes in Abstract – AOPS #12
May 15, 2019

Let’s get back to catastrophes, in the abstract of course! Matt uses his firm as an example to explain how to identify, prevent or prepare for your catastrophe. Listen in to find what your source of catastrophes might be!