by George Sotiropoulos | Feb 20, 2025 | Business Value, Scaling the Business
A while back, I shared the story of how we launched an FX business by throwing a huge beach party—and even invited one of our biggest competitors.Some people thought we were crazy for not making it a closed event. They couldn’t understand why we’d bring clients and a...
by George Sotiropoulos | Feb 19, 2025 | Business Value, Customer Experience
Driving in my city can be an adventure.Speed cameras are waiting to fine you the second you go 20 km over the limit, so you stay within the range.Then, out of nowhere, a Nissan Patrol barrels up behind you—tailgating, flashing its lights, pushing you to speed up or...
by George Sotiropoulos | Feb 18, 2025 | Business Value, Scaling the Business
I was in Brian Kurtz’s Titans Accelerator Mastermind a few months back when someone shared this quote:Gall’s Law“A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked. A complex system designed from scratch never works...
by George Sotiropoulos | Feb 17, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
In Monty Python and the Holy Grail, there’s a scene where the Black Knight gets both arms chopped off but still insists he’s fine.“Just a flesh wound,” he says, standing there armless.Ridiculous, right? But I see business owners doing the same...
by George Sotiropoulos | Feb 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
I’ll never forget the story Jay shared about how a Business Sale went wrong.Jay was leading the M&A team that was scheduled to close an acquisition the next day.They went out for a celebratory dinner and the owner who was selling the company had too much to...
by George Sotiropoulos | Feb 13, 2025 | Business Value, Customer Experience
Last night, we finally tackled the “Maid’s Room.”It had become a dumping ground—floor to ceiling with random stuff. The biggest item? A beautiful queen-size bed, still in protective packing when we disassembled and put into storage from three years ago.Come hell or...
by George Sotiropoulos | Feb 12, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner
When I fly to Greece next week to prepare the funeral for my father will be the first day in 5 years I have not been with my daughters in the same house.5 years I have had the freedom to do the school runs, spend the afternoons with them, and watch them grow from...
by George Sotiropoulos | Feb 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
I had a strange dream Wednesday night—a theological dream.I don’t have dreams like that often, if ever. But in this dream, the meaning of death, salvation and communion became crystal clear to me. It brought a deep peace of mind.I don’t remember all the details, but I...
by George Sotiropoulos | Feb 6, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
David’s hands clenched into fists. “When I find out who’s been stealing from me, I swear—”Nathan cut him off. “The thief… is you.”David froze, then exploded. “Bullshit! You think I’m stealing from myself?!”Nathan didn’t flinch. “Yes. You’re having an affair,...
by George Sotiropoulos | Feb 5, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Nathan let the silence stretch until David finally snapped. “Fine! If it’s not Finance, then what about Sales?”Nathan smirked slightly. “How’s Sales holding up?”“We’re busting our asses. It’s like a revolving door. We bring in new customers fast, but...
