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Q&A: “How do I prepare for tech failures without overloading my setup?”

What happens when a tech glitch disrupts your side hustle? In this episode, we tackle how to prepare for unexpected challenges without overcomplicating your operations.

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What It's About

A near Failure Friday story! But fortunately this side hustler manages to recover.

Notes from Chris

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Even the best-laid plans can be thrown off by an unexpected glitch, especially when running a side hustle. Today’s question comes from Neil in Brisbane, who experienced a payment system failure at a recent event and wants to know how to better prepare for these hiccups without overloading his setup. Let’s explore simple, effective ways to safeguard your operations and keep your reputation intact during minor crises.

"Hey hey, Chris! Nice to meet you. My name is Katie and I am a freelance copywriter in Chicago, Illinois. I often juggle multiple projects at once, and occasionally, deadlines overlap unexpectedly when clients request revisions at the last minute. This makes it hard to manage my time and deliver quality work consistently. For example, last week, I had two clients simultaneously requesting same-day edits on projects I thought were finished. I’m unsure how to build more buffer time into my schedule or set better expectations with clients to avoid these crunch periods. What strategies can I use to prevent this from happening in the future?"

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