by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 7, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner
“When my kids were your daughters’ ages we never could go out for New Years..”That’s what my business owner friend told me—just before jumping on a plane for a ski trip to Europe.It’s his 12th trip in 9 months. While Dubai’s winter weather is perfect, he’s also...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 6, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
What was the point of that?That’s what I thought months after I left a networking group for good.I had just asked a “friend” from the group if she’d extend an invitation to one of my Sophiall events. I figured, after closing two referrals for members that week, it...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 3, 2025 | Business Value
“I know Kung-Fu!”Neo, in the MatrixOne of the coolest parts of The Matrix is when Neo downloads an entire skill or lifetime of martial arts knowledge directly into his brain—in just seconds.Imagine if you could do the same for your business.What if you could instantly...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 2, 2025 | Business Value
Back in 1999, while working for E*TRADE in California, I took a road trip to the American River and the exact spot where James Marshall discovered gold in 1848 and set off the famous California Gold Rush.When he discovered the gold there was no one really around.Which...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 1, 2025 | Business Value
2025 is finally here.Feels like it’s going to be a year of growth and accomplishments for many people.For Sophiall, this year we will focus on some key areas:Monthly Happy Hours – (Virtual and Real) free sessions where we talk about what makes a business...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 31, 2024 | Business Value
And just like that, the end of 2024 is upon us.This year has been full of lessons, but two in particular stood out.1. You Are Who You Surround Yourself WithAt the start of 2024, I spent hours each week with an organisation that claimed to value referrals but delivered...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 30, 2024 | Business Value
“Sell the Team…. Sell the Team…”The Chants echoed throughout Soldiers Field this past Boxing Day by a fan base frustrated by decades of ineptitude and a Chicago Bears team losing its 11th straight game after winning their first 4 of 6 games.And the Chicago Bears could...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 27, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
I had hit a sensitive spot..By talking about making your business sellable so you gain the freedom and lifestyle you want today – even before you sell it.It’s led to some of my first unsubscribes in a long time.Now that isn’t such a bad thing as it’s good to cull the...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 25, 2024 | Business Value
(Seriously, how cool would it have been if the Three Wise Men rode in on Harleys?)Reveille (those trumpets that wake soldiers at dawn) has nothing on a 5- and 3-year-old jumping into bed, eager to rip open the gifts under the tree.Today is a celebration of family,...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 24, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
At my Business Value Happy Hour this past Friday, we celebrated a big win.One of my business owner friends, who grew his business to 8 figures, shared how he turned down a multi-million dollar offer 15 months ago.Instead, he negotiated with his executive management...
