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George Sotiropoulos

What If I Train My Employees And They Leave For Competitor?

“What if I spend the money and time training up my staff only to have them leave?” It’s a common question and hurdle when you want to step back from the business but have a fear of your competitors taking advantage.
See today how the GPT I created handles this question and tomorrow I’ll add my own thoughts.
But best of all is tackling these questions with fellow business owners. This Friday is a Mastermind with Hot Seats.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Feb 27th: Elevate Your Company’s Worth with John Warrillow

How shoudl you think about your business.. is it a job or an investment.. on 27th February John Warrillow will speak on that topic and how you can look at your own business through a fresh pair of eyes. At Sophiall we license John’s Value Builder System that makes it possible for you to take a 15 minute assesment and see where you stand on how valuable your business really is.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Impact Based Business Success

Yesterday’s workshop was a game-changer for those looking to master pricing strategies and accelerate business growth. Missed it? Let me share three key takeaways that are revolutionising the way we think about pricing:

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴: It’s not about the cost of delivery or hours worked but charging for the transformative value your service provides. This approach significantly boosts sales and positions your business as a pivotal part of your customer’s success.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀: Presenting clients with options, especially using Susan’s “magic number”, not only empowers them but also increases the appeal and satisfaction of your service.

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲: What your prices say about your business matters. Proper pricing strategies can dramatically influence client perception and make your offers irresistible.

Implementing these strategies, Susan’s clients see remarkable results, converting proposals at an 80-85% rate and enjoying peace of mind in their business operations.

Don’t miss out on our next workshop for more transformative insights!

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

You’re Too Expensive

Ever faced a client demanding you justify a price increase?

Sally did, and instead of listing her qualifications or how hard she worked, she highlighted the tangible impact of her services:

“In our last 3 years together, you’ve doubled your revenues, thanks to my solutions. If we are to continue, this is the fee you’ll invest.”

This shift in approach, inspired by Susan Triver’s Impact Based Pricing, emphasises value over credentials. It’s a game-changer, enabling business owners to convert 80-85% of proposals.

Learn this principle at our Online Pricing Mastery and Business Acceleration Mastermind. Don’t miss out, especially if you’re in knowledge-based services.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Frustrated Hearing Only Crickets after Sending a Proposal

Ever faced the frustration of crafting detailed business proposals only to be met with silence or unreasonable discount requests?

Samantha’s experience, likening it to preparing a gourmet meal only to be asked to price it as a bag of Doritoes, resonates with many of us.

It’s a common challenge that often leads to questioning our pricing strategies.

This struggle inspired a quest for a solution, leading to the creation of an innovative mastermind session focused on Impact Based Pricing with Susan Trivers.

With clients converting up to 85% of proposals into engagements, it’s a game-changer for anyone looking to elevate their pricing strategy and ensure their services are rightly valued. Ready to transform your approach and minimize those frustrating encounters? Discover how.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Punch in the Gut Discount

Ever get sick and tired of being told “how expensive you are?”

Do you stress about the latest offer your competitors are doing..

I was too until I designed my business so blackmail and discount threats would have no more effect.

Come check out our pricing mastermind on 6 February and free yourself from the Discount Zombies and Price Pythons out there..

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Fastest Path to Higher Profitability

How do you look to grow your profits? If you are like most business owners, the first answer that comes to mind is find new customers.

But that is like deciding to scale a mountain by coming up the back side over sharp rocks and deadly drops instead of walking up a paved path.

The paved path? Pricing Optimisation.

Our 6 February workshop will delve into a powerful strategy: Impact Based Pricing. Susan Trivers, a renowned Pricing Strategist, has guided clients to win over $72 billion in 20 years. Learn how aligning pricing with the impact you deliver can transform your business.

Join us to discover how effective pricing can be your direct line to success.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Stop Leaving Money on the Table: Master Your Pricing Now

Putting together an effective pricing strategy is a common struggle for many entrepreneurs. But the stakes are enormous as pricing determines how fast and far you can grow – or if you will at all.

That’s why I’m excited to share something that could transform how you approach your pricing.

Next Tuesday is our Pricing Mastery and Business Acceleration Workshop which talks about effective pricing and introduces Impact Based Pricing for Business Service Professionals. I’ve crafted an in-depth letter to discuss the workshop – including ‘3 Growth Killing Profit Destroying Pricing Sins’ and as well as strategies that have helped businesses secure over $72 billion in revenue in the last 20 years.

Read more to unlock the secrets of effective pricing.

Say goodbye to under-charging and hello to financial freedom.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

When Your Prospect Values Their Child’s Education like Shopping for a Bag

As a Business owner, have you ever faced the baffling scenario where customers undervalue your premium services?

I share in this post how my wife, an expert in transforming young struggling readers into confident ones, faced a surprising challenge. Her vast experience was being compared to budget services – much like valuing a child’s future education on par with shopping for a handbag!

This story isn’t just about education; it’s a powerful lesson for all businesses. How do we ensure our clients recognize the true value of our services and don’t just see us as another commodity?

Read the post and reflect on your current pricing strategies.

Discover why it’s crucial to communicate the true worth of your offerings and escape the “commodity swamp.”

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Throw a Party and Invite the Competition

One of my favourite experiences in my previous career in FX brokerage was during the financial and Dubai debt crisis when we were starting out and had to get ourselves noticed. We threw a massive beach bash, even inviting competitors. Our boss thought we were insane. Maybe – but what unfolded next was even more surprising. Read on to find out..

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Dependency on Owner
George Sotiropoulos

Leap of Faith – Good for Delegation?

Discover the power and pitfalls of delegation through Jake’s cautionary journey from thrill-seeking skydiver to responsible business owner to tragic delegation. Jake learned the hard way that delegating tasks requires more than just handing over responsibilities. Read his story here:

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Who’s Covering Your Business Blindside

In the Film Any Given Sunday there is a scene where the Offensive Linemen refuse to block for the Quarterback and he gets slammed and beaten pretty bad on the field. This lack of protection is often felt by business owners who have to go it alone. Well there is a solution to that problem which we discuss in the article.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Shine Like a Diamond Get Paid Like Coal..

Read inside Mark’s amazing journey from unappreciated corporate consultant to a trailblazer who learned to know his worth and make a difference. His story emphasises the importance of demanding fair compensation for one’s contributions.

Check out Mark’s transformation and find out how to improve your professional value in our latest article and workshop.

It’s a great read for anyone looking to get paid what they really deserve.

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Customer Experience
George Sotiropoulos

Perfect Timing for a BS Parking Ticket

How can receiving a parking ticket be perfect timing? When you just gave a workshop on differentiation and it comes in as a concrete example of what not to do. Read on to find out more

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

I Think She Likes Me

Dating is in many ways like business. To attract who you want to attract you have to have the unique aspects they are attracted to. Trying to fake it to attract them will set you up for failure. Developing and communicating what makes you unique will attract those who value you and eventually you will find what you have been looking for…

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

A Powerful Week Behind And Even Better One Ahead

Quick recap of an action packed week with lessons and experiences in robust networking. Read on to find the exciting opportunities to grow your business by learning and interacting with other like minded business owners through Sophiall.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

The True Cost of Undercharging: Lessons from an Electric Car Holiday

Imagine you’re on holiday, cruising in a rented electric car. The thrill of the drive is slightly dampened by the need to stop every other day for an hour or more at a charging station.

This constant detour, necessary to ensure enough battery for your trips, becomes a significant time eater. This scenario mirrors a common issue in business: undercharging.

Much like the frequent stops to recharge the car, businesses that don’t price their services correctly often find themselves having to ‘recharge’ through seeking additional funding or implementing cost-cutting measures, leading to wasted time and resources.

Read on to see how proper pricing is as crucial to your business as a full battery is to an electric car journey.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

How Masterminds Can Help You Mastermind Your Business

Being an entrepreneur can feel like you’re exploring unknown territory.

Imagine having a group of fellow business owners, sort of a board of advisors who can help you navigate the journey, avoid pitfalls and accelerate your growth with lessons from their experience.

These are called Masterminds and Sophiall is launching its own. Read to find out more.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

How Networking Can Grow Your Business

Networking isn’t just a skill; it’s the lifeline of business growth. Our latest article dives into why building and nurturing connections is crucial for success. 🚀

Visibility: Stay at the forefront of your industry through regular networking. Being seen and remembered opens doors to new opportunities.

Knowledge Exchange: Tap into a wealth of insights and innovative ideas from your network.

Collaboration: Forge partnerships that expand your reach and enhance your offerings.

Community: Build a supportive ecosystem that shares in your journey.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Unlock your True Business Potential for 2024

A last minute business meeting highlights the lesson of needing to know how much your business is worth today and the clarity to make your decisions on how you want to proceed in 2024 much more powerful and effective.

My client in this case went from obsessing about scraps from a table to building her own banquet and driving any decision for her business on her timing and her terms.

Now she can truly unlock her potential for 2024.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Where Has the Snow Gone?

It’s funny to hear Midwesterners complain about a winter that is too mild and yet it shows some people can never be satisfied. Just like some customers are never satisfied and so it’s better to repel them and attract the ones that are not only satisfied, but excited to do business with you. Sounds simple and yet many of us fall into the trap of dancing to some whiner’s tune. For 2024 let your competitors dance with them and keep yourself busy with growing and making your business more valuable.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Martyrs To Help You Grow Your Business

An overlooked key to building and growing a successful business is learning from what others witnessed or experienced as they grew theirs – and sharing the insights. Our new Sophiall Monthly Mastermind is all about helping you build a “Board of Advisors” or Witnesses around you to help you grow faster and avoid expensive and time wasting mistakes.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Setting Your Worth: A Post-Holiday Reflection

Many people are making serious new years resolutions which often end up in the dream or one day column. We are launcing our What are your Wroth Pricing workship on 17 January so you can walk away and implement changes right away to drive up your profits, the value of your business and the freedom and control over your own life.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Wow.. I didn’t know I wasn’t keen on Growth

How do you know if you are keen on growth… well it’s not responding to the clown I mention in this short article. One way is by investing in your business and yourself through a group led mastermind like the Roadblock Advisory Session we are starting 15 January. Details are inside the post.

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Dependency on Owner
George Sotiropoulos

The 60-Second Decision That Saved the Morning

“Just pick a dress!”
That’s me this morning — negotiating like a hostage negotiator with a 4-year-old who couldn’t decide what to wear.
What would have worked much better? A uniform. A hard system (which she will be required to wear starting next week Tuesday).
And that’s when it hit me —
Most founders don’t have uniforms in their business.
They’ve got chaos, decisions, firefighting… every single day.
Here’s the wake-up call (and the solution)

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Dependency on Owner
George Sotiropoulos

Let’s Get Ready to Rumble…

“Why are you grabbing their shoes?”
My wife wasn’t wrong — and her comment hit harder than I expected.
Because I’ve seen too many business owners make the exact same mistake — and stay stuck for years because of it.
Read on and see if this common life and business killer looks familiar and what you can do about it.

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Dependency on Owner
George Sotiropoulos

He Wanted to Give Me the Business… I Wanted Nothing to Do With It

“I didn’t want the business. I just wanted my dad.”

A reader sent me that after my last post — and it remined me of the song Cat in the Cradle.
His father built a profitable company from nothing.
But it took everything from him.
Time. Health. Connection. Life.
When he finally offered it to his son —
the answer was no.
Not because the business didn’t make money.
But because no one else could survive it.
Founders, if you’re building something no one wants to inherit…
Maybe it’s time to change what you’re building

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Your Legacy Isn’t Worth a Dime If No One Wants It

He built it for his son.
His son didn’t want it.
And now the business is gone.
Founders — your legacy only matters if someone actually wants it.
Let me show you how to make sure it’s worth passing on — or selling for millions.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Wolfmen Make the Best Customers

I haven’t trimmed my beard in two weeks.
Not because I’m lazy.
Because the only guy I trust is out of town — and I’d rather look like a werewolf than let the wrong hands touch my face.
That’s loyalty.
And if your business doesn’t have customers who feel that way about you — you’re leaving a goldmine untapped.
Let me tell you why the best clients are the “wolfmen”…
(And why you never, ever let them go.)

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

End of the Road — or Start of the Next Chapter?

I saw a restaurant commit business suicide.
I watched a project lose its sponsor and still gain value.
And I spent 7 weeks away — not because I’m rich.
But because I built for control.
Most entrepreneurs build themselves a cage.
Q4 is about unlocking the door — and stepping into open roads and open skies.
If you want real control over your time, money, and relationships…
Stay tuned.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Respect And The Customer Experience

What if the client you’re afraid to lose… is actually the one suffocating your business?
I’ve fired clients before.
Some readers hated me for saying that.
Some unsubscribed.
But what happened next was a lesson in revenue, sanity, and scaling.
Blindly believing that the “client is always right” can be a recipe for killing your business margins and your family life.

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