by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 17, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
“You either die a hero, or live long enough to become the villain.”Harvey Dent in The Dark KnightFor many business owners, this can end up hitting too close to home.As a business owner you might be convincing yourself that you’re the hero. Grinding away, working...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 13, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Running a business is hard. Selling it someday? Even harder.Here are the questions most business owners don’t ask—but should:Q: My business is profitable—why should I care about making it sellable now?A: Because a sellable business isn’t just easier to sell—it’s more...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 10, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
You’re reacting. Day after day.Putting out fires. Playing defense.That’s what happens when your business is running you instead of the other way around. It’s stressful. It’s draining. And worst of all, it’s holding you back in TWO ways:It’s worth less or even NOTHING...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 6, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner
I recently met a business owner who was stressed out of her mind.Every day, she faced employees who were trying to game the system—taking long breaks, cutting corners, and dodging responsibilities. Frustrated, she asked me to help implement a robust behaviour...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 5, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner
HiDuring the Business Value Happy Hour last night, I spoke with a business owner who thought they were doing everything right.He was hustling, closing 90% of his company’s sales, and keeping clients happy. Revenues were growing year after year.But here’s the...
