by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 23, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
This is a message I received this past Friday.Hi George,Keep up the posts about successfully exiting. Here’s my story…A few years ago, I stepped away from my business for two weeks to salvage my marriage of 15 years.No calls. No emails. No check-ins. Just me and my...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 20, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Most business owners think, “I’ll worry about selling when I’m ready to retire.”But waiting doesn’t just cost you money later—it’s costing you time, energy, and peace of mind right now.Here’s how preparing your business to sell today transforms both your business and...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 19, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
It’s 3 a.m. You’re raiding the fridge, and suddenly—BAM! A blinding light floods the room.You’re abducted by little green men with big dumbo ears, strapped into a chair, and then the questions come firing in…“Why did you spend your holiday in your room on the computer...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 18, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
We’re taught to believe that hard work solves everything.Put in the hours. Sacrifice the weekends. Miss the milestones.Because that’s what heroes do, right?But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Hard work alone doesn’t create a business that works without you.If your...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 17, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
“You either die a hero, or live long enough to become the villain.”Harvey Dent in The Dark KnightFor many business owners, this can end up hitting too close to home.As a business owner you might be convincing yourself that you’re the hero. Grinding away, working...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 13, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Running a business is hard. Selling it someday? Even harder.Here are the questions most business owners don’t ask—but should:Q: My business is profitable—why should I care about making it sellable now?A: Because a sellable business isn’t just easier to sell—it’s more...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 10, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
You’re reacting. Day after day.Putting out fires. Playing defense.That’s what happens when your business is running you instead of the other way around. It’s stressful. It’s draining. And worst of all, it’s holding you back in TWO ways:It’s worth less or even NOTHING...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 6, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner
I recently met a business owner who was stressed out of her mind.Every day, she faced employees who were trying to game the system—taking long breaks, cutting corners, and dodging responsibilities. Frustrated, she asked me to help implement a robust behaviour...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 5, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner
HiDuring the Business Value Happy Hour last night, I spoke with a business owner who thought they were doing everything right.He was hustling, closing 90% of his company’s sales, and keeping clients happy. Revenues were growing year after year.But here’s the...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
When Rebecca first approached me, she was overwhelmed and on the verge of accepting a deal that valued her company at zero.Yes, zero.Her business—a family legacy—meant everything to her. But the idea of handing it over for a “salary” made her feel sick.So in our first...
