How I Lost $2.7M Overnight—And What It Taught Me About Building a Truly Bulletproof Business

How I Lost $2.7M Overnight—And What It Taught Me About Building a Truly Bulletproof Business

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Business can be a beautiful ride… until it’s not.
And sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs are born from the most brutal breakdowns.

The High Before the Fall

When I started my training company in Australia, things took off fast.
Within months, I’d secured multiple contracts with both local and federal government departments—funded by one central source. I had huge oil and gas clients, mining giants, and ASX-listed companies paying $40k/month retainers.

It looked like I had it made.
New house. New car. A booming team. A seven-year government contract that felt like a golden runway to success.

Then one Tuesday morning, just 19 months in, the government pulled the entire fund.
Overnight. No warning.

By lunchtime, I’d lost my contracts, 21 employees, and $2.7 million in projected revenue.
I went from a multimillionaire to over seven figures in debt—in one single day.

The Cost of a Fragile Business Model

Looking back, the signs were there. I’d put all my eggs in one basket.
The fund was the source of nearly all my clients’ money.
When it was gone, so was my business.

Could I have predicted it?
No.
But I could have protected myself.

This is what I want you to take away: Building a scalable business isn’t just about growth. It’s about resilience.

You don’t need to live in fear—but you do need to plan for what could go wrong:

  • What happens if your Stripe account gets shut down?
  • What if a client sues you?
  • What if you get hit by a truck tomorrow—does your business keep going?

These are the conversations seven-figure CEOs need to be having.
Not because we’re pessimists. But because we’re professionals.

Risk Is Real. So Is Your Responsibility.

If you’re running a serious business, you can’t afford to “deal with it when it comes.”
Your systems, your team, your finances—they all need risk mitigation built in.

This isn’t fear-mongering. It’s the mindset that separates entrepreneurs who survive, from those who scale.
And this isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being prepared.

So, What’s the Alternative?

You might think, “I’ll just stay small, or let someone else handle it.”
But the truth is—small businesses need leaders who care.
They need YOU.

You don’t have to do it alone.
The business model we use with Tekmatix and high-level SaaS gives us the tools to serve at scale and stay agile.

We can brand it, lead it, automate it, and build real partnerships with the people we serve.
We’re not tech support—we’re strategic allies to our clients.
That’s what keeps me passionate. That’s what keeps me here.

Yes, it takes responsibility.
Yes, it takes systems.
But if you do it smartly and sustainably, the rewards are massive.

Want to learn how to build a resilient, scalable business that doesn’t crumble under pressure?
Inside The Legends Lab, I’ll show you how to create offers, systems, and income streams that support both profit and peace. Even when things go sideways.

👉 Join now: www.sarahcordiner.com/legends

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