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Daniel Kilburn
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Are you ready to take control of your future? The Act ASAP Podcast is here to guide you through the maze of leadership, communications, and disaster management planning. In 2025, we're diving into the world of disaster and financial management. Discovering ways to make our finances less Join us on this captivating journey as we unlock the secrets of effective communication and share invaluable financial management strategies. Together, we'll empower you and your organization to not just survive but thrive in the face of adversity. "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases."

  1. Testing Communications Systems

    2D AGO

    Testing Communications Systems

    Strong family communication can make the difference betweenconfusion and calm during an emergency. In this episode, Daniel Kilburnintroduces the March preparedness series “Testing Communication Systems.” Learnhow simple conversations, planning, and practice can help families stayconnected when technology struggles or disruptions occur. Discover practicalsteps families can take today to strengthen communication and build confidencebefore emergencies happen. Check out the entire blog post here: https://wp.me/p7NwNC-2t1

    1 min
  2. February Recap: Financial Foundations for Family Security

    4D AGO

    February Recap: Financial Foundations for Family Security

    Welcome back to the podcast. Today we’re taking a moment to look back at the conversations we had throughout February around Financial Foundations for Family Security and Financial Habits for Stability. Over the past month we explored a simple but powerful idea: strong families build stability before disruption ever arrives. We talked about the everyday financial habits that quietly protect households—things like the 15-minute money check-in, automating savings, planning food and household expenses, and having honest financial conversations at home. None of these habits are dramatic. But together they create something incredibly important: confidence and calm when life becomes unpredictable. Because when disruption comes, families don’t rise to their intentions—they fall to their habits. In this episode we’ll recap the key ideas from February and reflect on how those small habits help families lead with clarity, stability, and preparedness. Let’s get into it. Blog Link: https://wp.me/p7NwNC-2sH

    2 min
  3. 2026 Disaster Preparedness Outlook

    FEB 14

    2026 Disaster Preparedness Outlook

    Every year, disruption gets a little more complex—and a little more expensive for organizations that aren’t ready. The 2026 disaster preparedness outlook lays out the trends leaders are facing and the practical steps that protect people, operations, and revenue before disruption hits. If you lead a team, organization, or community group, this is worth your time. Read the full outlook here:https://wp.me/p7NwNC-2qZ

    3 min
  4. Financial Foundations for Family Security

    FEB 1

    Financial Foundations for Family Security

    Welcome back to the show. Today, we’re opening a new conversation, and really, a new focus for the month of February:Financial Foundations for Family Security and Financial Habits for Stability—Leadership Before Disruption. Here’s something most families never get told:Stability isn’t lost during a crisis. It’s lost long before, when the habits that protect families are never put in place. This month, we’re talking about the small, daily and monthly financial behaviors that quietly create security. Not fear-based planning. Not extreme preparation. Just steady leadership at home that shows up when life gets unpredictable. We’ll explore simple money check-ins, financial rituals, and practical readiness habits that reduce stress, strengthen confidence, and help families respond calmly instead of reacting emotionally. Because preparedness isn’t about what you’re afraid of.It’s about who you’re responsible for. If you’re a parent, a partner, or someone others depend on, this series is for you. Let’s get into it.

    4 min
  5. eCERT®: Where We Are Now

    FEB 1

    eCERT®: Where We Are Now

    Today’s conversation is not about theory or hype—it’s about wherewe actually are right now. In this episode, Daniel is joined by Mark Matheson,founder of the eCERT® program, to provide a clear, grounded update on thecurrent state of eCERT®. Together, they discuss what has been built, what isactively in motion, and what still needs to happen. This conversation explores the growing gap between disastersand readiness—operationally, financially, and at the community level—and howeCERT® is positioning itself to address that gap through deployable NGO-basedresponse teams and separate financial resilience tools. Important clarification:eCERT® Memberships and Digital Currency owners are two separate markets.One is operational—teams on the ground.The other is financial—individuals and investors preparing resources beforedisaster strikes.They are distinct, but they support the same mission: readiness beforeresponse.   New to This Series? Start Here This episode builds on earlier conversations. If you’re justjoining us, these three episodes provide important context: Episode 1: Inside the eCERT Program – https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ClYb1Ivco0b Episode 2: Behind The eCERT Vision – https://spotifycreators-eb.app.link/e/MR1aCGvco0b Episode 3: eCERT Interview #3 – https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/GT5lNFvco0b   Looking for Additional Information? General Preparedness & Resources🔗eCERT – https://drteamsint.com/ecert-program/ eCERT® Program Inquiries📧Email: Mark Matheson – mark.matheson@drteamsint.com📞Phone: (503) 953-0250 Please note: Mark’s contact information is intended fororganizations, agencies, and partners seeking program-level discussions.   Final Note Preparedness isn’t fear, it’s leadership.And leadership starts before the moment arrives

    44 min
  6. Prepare Don't Repair

    JAN 16

    Prepare Don't Repair

    Uncertainty is everywhere right now. From global instability to personal and financial stress, many people are being told the answer is to simply “learn to tolerate the unknown.” I disagree. In this episode of the Act ASAP Podcast, I explore a different approach—one shaped by decades of military leadership, disaster response, and lived experience. The truth is, uncertainty itself isn’t the real problem. The real problem is failing to prepare for what we already know. In this conversation, we break down why preparedness creates calm, how structure reduces anxiety, and why confidence under pressure isn’t accidental—it’s trained. I share personal stories from my time as a U.S. Army Senior Infantry Drill Sergeant, lessons learned from the Loma Prieta earthquake, and practical insights you can apply immediately in your family, business, or community. This isn’t about fear.It’s about leadership.Because it is always better to prepare than to repair. 🎧 Listen now, reflect honestly, and decide where preparation could bring more calm into your life.Learn more at: eapready.com

    9 min
  7. Prepared Beats Perfect

    JAN 15

    Prepared Beats Perfect

    Today, I want to talk about a mistake I see families and leaders make every single year—they wait for the perfect preparedness plan. The truth is, preparedness doesn’t fail because people don’t care. It fails because people don’t practice. In this episode, we’ll explore why one simple drill builds confidence, leadership, and calm far more effectively than endless planning ever will. Because prepared beats perfect—every time. You can also read the full article at https://wp.me/p7NwNC-2p1.

    2 min
  8. Where We’re Going in 2026

    JAN 11

    Where We’re Going in 2026

    In today’s episode of the ACT ASAP Podcast, we’re talking about the future; not hypothetical, not fear-based, but intentional and grounded. 2025 showed us what families, organizations, and communities can accomplish when preparedness becomes personal.2026 challenges us to turn that preparation into leadership, legacy, and real community power. This episode explores why resilience must live beyond the home, and how businesses, schools, and CBOs become force multipliers for the families they serve. 🎧 Listen in.📖 Read the companion blog post: https://wp.me/p7NwNC-2oJThis is where preparedness evolves into purpose.

    11 min
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Are you ready to take control of your future? The Act ASAP Podcast is here to guide you through the maze of leadership, communications, and disaster management planning. In 2025, we're diving into the world of disaster and financial management. Discovering ways to make our finances less Join us on this captivating journey as we unlock the secrets of effective communication and share invaluable financial management strategies. Together, we'll empower you and your organization to not just survive but thrive in the face of adversity. "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases."

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  • Creator
    Daniel Kilburn
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    225
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Daniel Kilburn
  • Show Website
    Act ASAP