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...
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...
