by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 18, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
“The fortune is in the follow up”When I first met Tracey Currell at an intial Zoom call towards the end of 2022 that was the key message she imparted to me.I was exploring Introbiz UK and I became a member on the spot – even though I live in Dubai and it’s...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 17, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Do you remember the mythical tale of Sisyphus? He was the king of Ephyra (now known as Corinth) and was punished by the gods for his deceitfulness. He was condemned for to push a large boulder up a steep hill in the underworld for eternity, only for it to roll back...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 16, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
In October of 1987 my high school American Football team was mired in a 1 win season.To entertain ourselves and let off the frustration of getting our butts kicked in every direction, several of my teammates and myself would shoot short comedy videos where we parodied...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 15, 2024 | Scaling the Business, Business Value, Dependency on Owner
Growing up I was a history buff – especially when it came to stories from the US Civil War.One of my favourites was after a brutal first day of fighting where the Union General Ulysses S. Grant was surprised by a Confederate attack but was able to avoid...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 12, 2024 | Dependency on Owner, Business Value, Scaling the Business
After diving deep into our latest email series—from bumpy business journeys and taxi nightmares to seizing unlikely opportunities and navigating through regret paths—I bet you’ve got questions. Here they are, answered.Q1: How do I start delegating effectively?...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 11, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Want to know the difference between “being ready” versus “wishful thinking?”Back in 2012, Jaclyn Johnson launched Create & Cultivate to help empower women in the business world.In 6 years she grew her business and caught the attention of...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 10, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
The house was a bargain.My business owner friend found this unique stone house in a village in Greece that requires renovation but which he can then sell at 3x the price he paid.So he bought the house and in 10 months took several trips to Greece.Each trip required...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 9, 2024 | Business Value, Scaling the Business
Imagine you take a special taxi every day after work to go home.The taxi itself is very comfortable and you strike up great conversations with the driver and other passengers he picks up on the way to your destination.And each passenger before they exit the cab makes...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 8, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Ever drive the streets of Chicago?You would think you were in Gaza, Mariupol or any other war-torn city.Cracks and Potholes everywhere and a crash helmet is sometimes required when driving your car at night because you won’t see the pothole that launches you to the...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 4, 2024 | Business Value, Customer Experience, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Today, I want to share a story about a company called GlimmerTech. You’ve probably never heard of them, and there’s a good reason for that.I made them up as a combination of actual different cases but whose examples and lessons apply to all of us.So...
