by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 23, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Owning a business in many ways reminds me of navigating the dating environment when I was single.Often Temporary Paralysis from fear of embarrassment..and shame…Do I approach the attractive girl whose eye I’m trying to catch or avoid the embarrassment if she rejects...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 23, 2024 | Business Value, Customer Experience, Scaling the Business
Owning a business can be pretty lonely.Friends, family, ex colleagues.. unless they own and run a business (or have done so in the past) cannot really understand. The decisions you have to make constantly and not knowing often for days, months, or even years if that...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 19, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
So I decided to put the AI GPT I created as a helpful guide for my clients to the test.I asked the GPT “George Business Advisor” for the top 5 delegation and top 5 networking challenges SME owners face every day.I’d love to get your opinion if this GPT meets the...
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...
