by George Sotiropoulos | Jul 10, 2023 | Customer Experience, Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Last week I told the story of David and Nathan over 5 days where Nathan tells him there is a thief in the business having an affair in the office and stealing David’s money – including from his daughter’s future.The Series concluded with Nathan telling David to his...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jul 7, 2023 | Business Value, Customer Experience, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
In parts 1 – 4, David was called by his advisor and friend Nathan to come to a breakfast where he was told someone in his office was having an affair with the company and taking money from his daughter and his own retirement. David has been trying to guess who has...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jul 6, 2023 | Business Value, Customer Experience, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
In parts 1 – 3, David was called by his advisor and friend Nathan to come to a breakfast where he was told someone in his office was having an affair with the company and taking money from his daughter and his own retirement. David has been trying to guess who has...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jul 5, 2023 | Business Value, Customer Experience, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
In parts 1&2, David received an urgent breakfast invite from his buddy and guide, Nathan. The bombshell? Someone was having an affair at the office and stealing from David’s own child and future.Nathan leaned back,“What about Sales, David? How’s that...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jul 4, 2023 | Customer Experience, Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
In part 1, David was summoned to a breakfast by his friend and advisor Nathan who told him someone was robbing him and having an affair in the business.“Who are they ?!” David nearly shouted as he stood up and put his face in Nathan’s.“I want their ***** names and...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jul 3, 2023 | Business Value, Customer Experience, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
David was dumbfounded.His best buddy and “advice guru” Nathan wanted to catch up for breakfast.“ASAP”and Nathan told David to clear his entire morning.“Beth” David called out to his PA.. “Scrap everything until 2 and move what you can to after 3…. Arrange for someone...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jun 30, 2023 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner
“I’m nearly 70 years old and I want to retire and move overseas to be closer to my family. I’ve started and grown this business by myself for 20 years. I’m tired. I had to put up with so much hostility and discrimination – especially as the only woman in my industry...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jun 29, 2023 | Business Value, Customer Experience, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Yesterday, I spoke about the top three anxieties sure to disturb a good night sleep for many business owners in their 40s and 50s:Below are the issues, their concerns, and solutions to address the concern.1) Succession Planning: Problem: I have spent many years...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jun 28, 2023 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
When I meet with business owners their late 40s or early 50s, I like to talk with them about their future plans and what keeps them up at night.Here are the top three anxieties sure to disturb a good night sleep:1) Succession Planning:I have spent many years building...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jun 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
“This is Great! I’m looking for a 50% investor so we should talk!”I think he almost jumped in my lap as we introduced ourselves and he found out that I help make businesses sellable.He immediately passed me his business card which was printed on a piece of paper...