by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 6, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
What was the point of that?That’s what I thought months after I left a networking group for good.I had just asked a “friend” from the group if she’d extend an invitation to one of my Sophiall events. I figured, after closing two referrals for members that week, it...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 3, 2025 | Business Value
“I know Kung-Fu!”Neo, in the MatrixOne of the coolest parts of The Matrix is when Neo downloads an entire skill or lifetime of martial arts knowledge directly into his brain—in just seconds.Imagine if you could do the same for your business.What if you could instantly...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 2, 2025 | Business Value
Back in 1999, while working for E*TRADE in California, I took a road trip to the American River and the exact spot where James Marshall discovered gold in 1848 and set off the famous California Gold Rush.When he discovered the gold there was no one really around.Which...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 1, 2025 | Business Value
2025 is finally here.Feels like it’s going to be a year of growth and accomplishments for many people.For Sophiall, this year we will focus on some key areas:Monthly Happy Hours – (Virtual and Real) free sessions where we talk about what makes a business...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 31, 2024 | Business Value
And just like that, the end of 2024 is upon us.This year has been full of lessons, but two in particular stood out.1. You Are Who You Surround Yourself WithAt the start of 2024, I spent hours each week with an organisation that claimed to value referrals but delivered...