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...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 3, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Remember Kodak? They pretty much had the photography game in their pocket, then digital came along, and ….. they’re history.Not because they didn’t see it coming, but because they chose to ignore it. A classic case of sticking your head in the sand and hoping...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
I talked yesterday about enjoying the journey of running your business and how by ensuring your future you can also reap the rewards today.John owned a bar in the tourist sea side village my mother comes from in Greece.It wasn’t the most beautiful venue – in fact, you...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 1, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Why do you own your business? What’s the ultimate goal you’re aiming for, and what steps are you taking today to reap the rewards and achieve that goal?More importantly, are you enjoying every step of the way?Think about it – owning a business isn’t...
