# Building Businesses That Stay Calm Under Pressure

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Podcast: [Harmonizing Success](https://stenobird.com/podcast/harmonizing-success-7112078)
Published: 2026-02-03T10:33:05+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Harmonizing Success, host Litra Simms discusses the importance of handling pressure calmly in business. Emphasizing the significance of simplicity, documentation, automation, buffers, and leadership, Simms shares strategies to build businesses that can thrive even during stressful periods. She advises entrepreneurs to simplify their systems to reduce chances of break down, document processes to serve as clear guides during high-stress times, and to automate repetitive tasks to streamline workflows. Building buffers in terms of time, budget, and bandwidth, along with adopting clear communication, are other strategies mentioned. Avoiding impulsive reactions and responding thoughtfully to stressful situations promotes not only survival, but thriving in the face of adversity. Finally, Simms challenges listeners to implement at least one of these strategies to help create a more resilient business.

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