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George Sotiropoulos

The $235 Mistake That Could Cost You Millions

Would you let $235 a month cost you millions?
Sounds ridiculous, right? But I’ve seen business owners sabotage multi-million dollar deals just to save a few bucks on proper bookkeeping and financial reporting.
One refused to upgrade her accountant—her deal fell apart in due diligence. Another wasted hours in Excel hell instead of growing his business.
The #1 deal killer? Poorly done financial records.
Don’t be the Black Knight hacking away with no arms

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George Sotiropoulos

Owners who Sabotage Themselves

Jay was leading an M&A team set to close a major acquisition the next day.
That night, they took the seller out for a celebratory dinner. Drinks were flowing, and the owner had too much.
As they were leaving, things turned awkward. The seller got aggressive with the staff, grabbed his car keys, and drove off.
The next morning?
The deal was dead

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George Sotiropoulos

An Old Bed and a Business Lesson

Last night, I had a simple goal: clear out an old room and get rid of a bed in excellent condition that had been sitting in storage for three years.
What should’ve been an easy giveaway turned into something much more interesting.
It made me rethink the difference between transactions and relationships… short-term cash and long-term value.
And how these same principles shape the businesses that truly thrive.

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George Sotiropoulos

Freedom and Business Ownership

Is your business less independent than my 3 and 5-year-olds?

Next week, I’m flying to Greece for my father’s funeral. It’ll be the first time in five years that I won’t be sleeping under the same roof as my daughters.

They’re 5 and 3 now—not old enough to take the keys, but they’ll manage just fine. My wife has it all under control.

It made me think, though… How many business owners can say the same about their companies?

If you step away for a week, does everything fall apart?

Sure, your business might pay the bills, but that’s not freedom. That’s a trap.

There’s a playbook for building a business that works without you—one that frees your time, reduces stress, and builds real value.

Have you started working on yours?

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George Sotiropoulos

The Thief You Never Saw Stealing Your Freedom and Running Your Business – Part 2

Customers in. Customers out. Your business is running like a hamster wheel you can’t escape.
You’ve cut prices, offered discounts, and even slashed costs. But you’re still sprinting just to survive.
Why? Because there’s a Thief you haven’t seen yet. And he’s silently killing everything yo have been sacrificing and building…
This story might hit closer to home than you’d like

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