by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 29, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
There’s an Owner I once knew — let’s call him Mark.Mark had built a thriving business over fifteen years. A loyal team, great clients, strong profits.But he hadn’t taken a real holiday in over a decade.When he finally did, his wife planned a surprise trip to Italy....
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 28, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner
Ever worked with someone who built a process for everything — except getting anything done?A client once told me about a manager like that.If someone sneezed, she’d design a spreadsheet to track air particles.If a customer complained, she’d write a five-page SOP...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 27, 2025 | Business Value, Customer Experience, Dependency on Owner
We took my daughters to the community Halloween party yesterday.In the gaming section was a station where you threw a Velcro ball against a well of pumpkins set up as targets which you had to hit to win.My 4 year old took the ball wound up her arm and threw a...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 24, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner
I had drinks with my client the other week.He runs an eight-figure company.He doesn’t go to the office anymore.Takes his daughters to school. Travels when he wants.And every month, his business pays him a mid-six-figure draw.“George,” he said, “I don’t need to sell —...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 23, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner
Two businesses.Same profit.Different value.One was chaotic — late invoices, key clients dependent on the owner, constant fires.The other?Calm.Systemised.Predictable.Guess which one buyers lined up for?Here’s the secret few owners realise:Buyers — and freedom from...
