When it comes to workplace safety, “it won't happen to us” is not a strategy.

On the latest episode of Business & Beyond, Julie Wheeler is joined by Marko Galbreath, Owner of T4Tactics in Lynchburg, for an important conversation about preparing businesses and their teams for situations they may hope never occur.

Marko discusses practical de-escalation tactics, the importance of proper training for potential emergency events, and the skills employees can develop to increase awareness and recognize situations before they escalate. He also shares real-life examples of workplace violence that underscore why preparation matters.

For business leaders, preparedness is about creating a workplace where employees understand how to recognize risk, respond appropriately, and know what to do when seconds mat ...