Cringe-Worthy Business Mistakes We Can Finally Laugh About (+ What They Taught Us)

17 Mar 2026 · 31 min
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17 Mar 2026 · 31 min

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In this episode of the He Said, She Said podcast, hosts Lori and Chris Harder share a series of personal, cringe‑worthy business and podcasting blunders to illustrate the concept of "comeback rate" – how quickly an entrepreneur can recover from mistakes. They recount three major mishaps: (1) the pre‑sold "Aligned" course launch where a live‑recorded slip (a "Crisfit") made it into the final product, forcing a rapid takedown and re‑edit; (2) an interview with the founders of Boss Babe where Lori repeatedly called the guest by the wrong name, leading to embarrassment and a post‑production fix; and (3) Chris’s early podcast episodes where he muted his own coughs during a cold, resulting in mismatched audio that required heavy editing. From each story they extract lessons about staying calm, fixing problems fast, accepting imperfect options, and the importance of having mentors and peer support. They promote their Mentor Collective Mastermind, which offers weekly coaching, accountability partners, and a network of experts to help entrepreneurs navigate such setbacks. The episode also includes sponsor reads for Shopify, Northwest Registered Agent, Working Genius, Granola, Indeed, OSEA, and Brevo/Aura, but the core narrative centers on vulnerability, resilience, and actionable strategies for handling business errors.

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