The 5 hidden costs of guessing: how to make decisions on a forecast, not a feeling

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Many founders still make big calls on gut feel. In this session, Ben Cooper (Founder of Amplify) explores the five hidden costs of guessing, from missed opportunities to vision drift, and shows how a simple forecasting rhythm can replace uncertainty with clarity and confidence.

In this webinar you'll learn

The five hidden costs of guessing and how they show up in day-to-day decisions
How to build a forecast that supports the way you actually run your business
How “what if” scenarios help you make calm, confident calls
Tips for making forecasting part of your leadership rhythm (monthly, quarterly, weekly)

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The 5 hidden costs of guessing: how to make decisions on a forecast, not a feeling

60

Mins

Overview

Many founders still make big calls on gut feel. In this session, Ben Cooper (Founder of Amplify) explores the five hidden costs of guessing, from missed opportunities to vision drift, and shows how a simple forecasting rhythm can replace uncertainty with clarity and confidence.

In this webinar you’ll learn

The five hidden costs of guessing and how they show up in day-to-day decisions
How to build a forecast that supports the way you actually run your business
How “what if” scenarios help you make calm, confident calls
Tips for making forecasting part of your leadership rhythm (monthly, quarterly, weekly)

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