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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Get Unstuck in your Business

In the last couple of days we have been talking about the muddy trap of commoditisation. Recall the story of Jane, who found herself dedicating 70% of her time to a client that only contributed 20% to her profits.

Together, we tackled her dilemma, not by simply cutting ties, but by first freeing her from the commodity bog. We identified her unique value, so she could distinguish herself from the masses with similar claims.

With newfound clarity and confidence, Jane was able to prioritise the right clients and enjoy the growth and stability that was escaping her before. Stuck in the mud yourself? Let’s connect and find your unique business path out of the quagmire.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Getting Your Business Out of the Mud

As a business owner, ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels without making progress?
It remined me about my first concert experience seeing Boston back in the late ’80s—post a heavy rainfall, we found our car stuck in the mud. Just like in business, where many find themselves trapped, unable to grow and resorting to desperation.
Stuck in the mud usually comes from one issue – and the good news is that it’s an issue you often can remedy without expensive toys or gadgets.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Your Business Pearls and a Pig

In business, it’s crucial to discern which clients add value and which ones drain your soul. Applying a biblical verse, Matthew 7:6 on casting pearls before swine, my latest article explores the significance of protecting your valuable efforts from being wasted on unprofitable relationships.
Meet Jane, a social media entrepreneur who learned to fire her “pigs” to grow the business and bring in more. And it just took three questions as you will see

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Top 3 Pitfalls To Avoid When Delegating

Next week, our Master Round Table and Cigar Experience will reveal crucial strategies for reclaiming your time through smarter delegation. Ever wonder why delegating sometimes fails spectacularly? We’ll explore three common pitfalls that could be undermining your efforts and how to navigate them successfully.
Join us to uncover the subtle art of empowering your team without falling into the typical traps that could cost you more than just time.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Deliverance Crew in a “Mastermind?”

“I’m very selective in who I take…” Those were the first words of a pitch that led me to make a significant investment in what promised to be a groundbreaking system. The reality? A stark mismatch between promise and execution, teaching me a valuable lesson about discerning true value in business offerings.
Discover how this experience transformed our approach at Sophiall, ensuring our clients never face similar pitfalls. Click below to learn how we safeguard your business interests with our robust support system and a no-questions-asked guarantee.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

From the Cave to the Flip Board

Do you know what the job of your brain is?
It’s a question marketing expert Alex Manossian asked me when I told him about our delegation workshop.
And the answer was not what you expect.
But the answer clarifies how you should feel after delegation and so you know where it is working or not.
Read to find out more

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

The $312K Assessment

Imagine earning what amounts to a $480 million annual salary in just one hour. This isn’t just a hypothetical scenario; it happened to Rebecca after a 60-minute business value assessment.
Initially, an offer was made to take over her small, seemingly insignificant business for free, in exchange for a good salary. Instead of accepting this undervaluation, we conducted an in-depth review of her business. In less than an hour, Rebecca discovered the true value of her business and identified strategies to enhance its worth even further.
The result? Three weeks later, the same person who undervalued her business came back with not only a 25% higher salary offer but also agreed to pay $312,000 for the business itself.
This story is a powerful reminder of knowing your business’s worth and the transformative impact of professional assessments.

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Scaling the Business
George Sotiropoulos

Too Many of you in our Market

I was told that starting a new trading desk in an already crowded market is a lost cause. But what if the existing service providers aren’t satisfying the traders? Here I share how I successfully opened a thriving trading desk and ignored the naysayers by directly addressing unmet needs.
And I learned that from an ex-manager who dared to challenge a market dominated by one player. His approach, focusing on what traders were truly unhappy about, led to significant changes in market share and opened up new opportunities.
Explore how questioning the usual, understanding real customer frustrations, and delivering clear, targeted solutions can make a difference even in “saturated” markets.

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