by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 14, 2025 | Dependency on Owner, Business Value, Scaling the Business
He could sell ice to Eskimos.Charm, wit, energy — the full package.Every deal closed felt like a solo act. And when his company needed a sales manager, everyone said the same thing:“Make him the boss. He’s earned it.”Six months later, half the team had quit.The other...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 13, 2025 | Business Value
We got married in 2014 at a place called Stadion, a private home perched above the sea near Finikounda in Messinia.The owner, Kosta, was one of those rare people who saw possibility where others saw a transaction.He didn’t just rent us the space.He opened it to us —...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 10, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner
Let’s play a little game.Walk into your office Monday morning.Now ask yourself one question:“Who am I in my business?”There are 3 answers:The DoerYou’re the engine.Emails, proposals, invoices, putting out fires — it all goes through you.“If I don’t do it, it won’t get...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 9, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner
Here’s a Harsh truth no one tells you:If your business needs you — it’s not worth s***You might be pulling in high revenue.You might be paying yourself well.You might even have a great reputation.But take a second and ask yourself:“What happens to the business if I go...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 8, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
It was one email.Just one I didn’t send.That was the moment everything started to change.I had a client who needed a report.Normally, I’d stay up late polishing it myself.But this time, I didn’t.I passed it off.Gave the brief.Walked away.And guess what?The world...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 7, 2025 | Dependency on Owner, Business Value
Meet Mark.Mid-40s.Successful.Owns a Seven-figure business.Well Respected in his industry.But he’s completely exhausted with a maxed out calendar.A phone that never shuts up but always constantly buzzing.And every time he went on holiday, he’d “escape” to the room to...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 6, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
I was having drinks with my “Koumbaro” (close friend) this Friday.I’ve spoken about him beforeHe owns an 8 figure business that has tripled in value since we started collaborating 3 years ago.The business is growing and thriving, especially in newer areas that have...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 3, 2025 | Business Value
Recap of this week’s stories and what they reveal about building a business that gives you your life back.This week, we didn’t talk about “growth hacks” or the latest shiny AI tool.We focused on something deeper.Something every business owner eventually has to...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 2, 2025 | Business Value, Customer Experience
A few days ago, I met a saleswoman from a tech firm at a business meetup.She was clearly bright. Sharp. Hustling.But when she tried to explain what her company did?Total gibberish.I wasn’t trying to be rude. I asked her to walk me through it again. Still didn’t get...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 1, 2025 | Business Value
I ran into someone last week I hadn’t seen in a long time.We used to be part of the same business networking group — back when I still believed that throwing time at the wall and hoping something stuck was the right strategy.We hugged. Laughed. Shared updates.It was a...
