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...
by George Sotiropoulos | Nov 29, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Hi,Ready to turn your business into a sellable asset while enjoying a highly profitable ride along the way?It’s about stepping back to get to the next level, grow its value, and one day sell it for life-changing money.If that sounds like something you want, then join...
by George Sotiropoulos | Nov 28, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
When investors evaluate a business, they’re not dazzled by how hard you’ve worked or impressed by the sleepless nights you’ve endured. They have one focus—potential.Here’s a brief look inside some of their thought processes when deciding whether to invest:Does this...
by George Sotiropoulos | Nov 27, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
When Sam walked into the café with his dragging feet and slouched shoulders, I thought he had an invisible stone on his back of 100 kg.When I saw his eyes.. I figured it was 200 kg.“George,” he said, “I can’t keep this up. I’m working harder than...
by George Sotiropoulos | Nov 26, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Owning a business is rewarding—but is yours ready to sell when the time comes?Here are 5 red flags that could scare buyers away:The business is overly dependent on you.Your financials are messy or unclear.There’s no leadership pipeline in place.You lack a clear...
