088 | The Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call Every Entrepreneur Needs - A Conversation with Steven Saehrig

2025-07-15

What would happen if your business got hacked tomorrow, would you be ready? In this episode of the Vital Wealth Strategies Podcast, host Patrick Lonergan, a high-level tax strategist and entrepreneur, sits down with Steven Saehrig, founder of Descent IT and a cybersecurity veteran with over 20 years of experience protecting small businesses. Together, they dive into the hidden risks entrepreneurs face in today’s digital world, from phishing emails and ransomware to employee access and outdated hardware. This is a must-listen for any business owner w...

What would happen if your business got hacked tomorrow, would you be ready? In this episode of the Vital Wealth Strategies Podcast, host Patrick Lonergan, a high-level tax strategist and entrepreneur, sits down with Steven Saehrig, founder of Descent IT and a cybersecurity veteran with over 20 years of experience protecting small businesses. Together, they dive into the hidden risks entrepreneurs face in today’s digital world, from phishing emails and ransomware to employee access and outdated hardware. This is a must-listen for any business owner who wants to safeguard their operations, protect sensitive data, and avoid the massive financial and reputational costs of a cyberattack.

More than just fear-based warnings, this episode offers a roadmap for taking proactive steps, without needing to be “techy.” Steven breaks down exactly how to start thinking about cybersecurity and IT as a foundation for business continuity and growth. Plus, Patrick ties it all back to his core mission: helping entrepreneurs not just protect what they’ve built, but scale it with intention. Whether you are the IT department or have your own internal team, this conversation will leave you with practical tools, fresh perspective, and a clear next step forward.

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