I told you about my trip to Greece Every restaurant in Greece used to end your meal with a complimentary fruit platter. Fresh watermelon. Perfect
November in Dubai is when we finally “spread our wings” and sit outside again after six months of being slow-roasted alive. So there I was,
$20 for a litre of orange juice. At my daughter’s 6th birthday party venue. “Do we at least get an open bar?” I asked my
Four business owners. Four different industries. Four ways to fumble the gold already in their hands. This week wasn’t about motivation. It was about mirrors.
My friend runs music festivals — 50,000 people per day. Sounds massive, right? Except after paying venues, artists, vendors, security, insurance… he’s left holding crumbs.
At one of my Profit & Dine Dinner Masterminds, Bruce — owner of a cybersecurity company — was losing it. “Everyone wants something for free…”
“Because that’s not how it’s done.” Five words that have killed more businesses than any recession. Yesterday I shared how I gave away a million-dollar
Back in my Mideast FX days, I built something that—looking back—makes me shake my head. Using our trading volume and the pricing flows we saw
Yesterday I talked about that Aaron Rodgers Netflix special — the part where he breaks down how the same throw can have wildly different odds
I started watching a Netflix special on Aaron Rodgers the other night. What grabbed me wasn’t the drama. It was how he spoke about probability.
“Spoke to the VP at XYZ. He said no — the Chairman already has a charity they support, so they won’t be participating.” Boy… big
“I like your post directly sent to my attention. Lets see what time does hahahhah you are actually a funny man…” A blast from the
There’s a moment every business owner hits. Not the breakdown. Not the burnout. The moment before that — when you realise you’re fooling yourself. This
This week’s stories all had one thing in common: They started in the wreckage. The mirror moment — when the problem wasn’t “out there,” but
Mark had everything most business owners dream of. A company pulling seven figures. A loyal team. Even a nice villa, with a view that made
Last Friday, during the SBC M&A Deep Dive, one of the participants said something that nailed what’s wrong with most business owners in our region:
At a recent event, I met the owner of one of the top PR agencies in the region. She was brilliant — sharp, strategic, and
“Mirror Mirror on the wall… what is my business telling me after all?” There’s a punch in the gut many business owners face – the
This week’s stories had one thing in common — control. The illusion of it. The cost of it. And what happens when you finally learn
Giles was the smartest owner in the room. In fact he would tell you .. the smartest in any room. Rules and contracts didn’t really
There’s an Owner I once knew — let’s call him Mark. Mark had built a thriving business over fifteen years. A loyal team, great clients,
Ever worked with someone who built a process for everything — except getting anything done? A client once told me about a manager like that.
We took my daughters to the community Halloween party yesterday. In the gaming section was a station where you threw a Velcro ball against a
I had drinks with my client the other week. He runs an eight-figure company. He doesn’t go to the office anymore. Takes his daughters to
Two businesses. Same profit. Different value. One was chaotic — late invoices, key clients dependent on the owner, constant fires. The other? Calm. Systemised. Predictable.
Could your business survive 90 days without you? Take some time to think about it… If not, how about 60 Days…. Or 30 Days…. Or
Tim Ferris – 4 hour work week, and Emyth are great reads but they are often misunderstood. Many business owners read them and think they
If so… there were much easier ways to do that… Such as volunteering at the local neighbourhood sweat shop. Or digging a swimming pool in
The first time I ever really delegated something important…it blew up in my face. The client wasn’t happy.The delivery was off.And the person I trusted
Yesterday, we talked about what happens when the best salesperson becomes the worst manager. He was a star broker. The kind of guy who could
9 out of 10 business owners struggle to sell their businesses on terms they want. Why?
They can’t convince investors of their business’s future potential in the right hands.
If you want to attract serious buyers and keep control over the deal, start planning now.
Sign in to the Owners Club for the 4 questions you need to answer to make your business investor-ready. Plus, join our Open Office Discussion!.
Last night, I watched a documentary on the 2004 Red Sox—a team that, after 86 years, made bold moves to secure a championship.
It reminded me of a key insight when valuing businesses: like a traded sports icon, your past efforts alone don’t drive investor interest.
Investors focus on future potential under their control.
Find out more in our free Owners Portal and Join me on November 19 for a free session where I’ll cover how to make your business irresistible to investors.
Ever thought about what would happen if life threw you an unexpected curveball?
I recently heard a story that hit me hard—a business owner who poured everything into his work until, one day, he couldn’t anymore.
No backup plan, no safety net… and in an instant, everything he’d built was on the line.
It’s a powerful reminder of why having a business that can be sold today really matters.
A conversation with Brian highlighted the millions he saved by building a sellable business even when he didn’t have any intention to sell at the time.
It was on another election day that I started my new life here in Dubai. The people I’d meet and the experiences I’d have in that job would shape why I started Sophiall and why I strongly believe that every entrepreneur deserves success and shouldn’t miss out like 70% of other business owners who build profitable companies but can’t successfully sell them or pass them down.
I got to experience first-hand the ridiculous pitch a café owner made when it came time to sell her business and I wished to see her current financials.
Now her answer wasn’t so out of the ordinary. Often business owners have the incorrect conception of what makes their business attractive to someone else.
The stakes are too high to find yourself in this same no-mans land so we have released a new course in the Owners’ Portal. Read on to find out more.
Imagine holding your competitor’s playbook and doing… nothing. That’s exactly what happened when General McClellan sat on Lee’s battle plans, letting a chance for victory slip through his fingers.
Today, business leaders hold the same power with Customer Lifetime Value (CLV).
Will you leverage CLV to conquer your market—or watch rivals overtake you? Don’t be the next McClellan.
Halloween is here, but for many business owners, it’s not all treats. I recently caught up with a friend whose business thrives, even while he enjoys an extended stay in Greece.
But did you know that 7 out of 10 profitable businesses are set up for a nasty trick? Years of hard work, sacrifices, and late nights… only to find their ‘reward’ nearly worthless when it’s time to cash out.
Will your business give you a treat—or a trick
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