by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 28, 2023 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner
And lost.. but learned a lifetime lesson.When I was in high school in the suburbs of Chicago in the 1980s, I had a wrestling match that taught me some timeless truths.Confidence, Courage, and AppearancesWhen I stepped on the mat that day, I was missing the first two...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 27, 2023 | Dependency on Owner, Business Value, Scaling the Business
If you grew up in Chicago in the 1970s and 1980s, you know all about the 1985 Chicago Bears and their ’46’ Defense.It was one of the most dominant teams in NFL history, and the names from nearly 40 years ago are still just as famous as if we had watched...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 25, 2023 | Business Value, Customer Experience, Scaling the Business
Ever try to do three things at once?With two toddlers at home, I find myself trying all the time.Not sure if I succeed though.Ever try to do three things at once – and do all three at the highest level at all hours of the day?Even before my two toddlers – No...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 23, 2023 | Customer Experience
This topic has been really popular. A couple of email questions came in that I thought were worth sharing.Can You Simplify What You Mean by Transact vs Invest?I like what Todd Brown, one of the top direct response marketers in the United States, explained about their...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 20, 2023 | Customer Experience
Investment vs TransactionWhat does a sale mean to you?“When we sold Barefoot, one of the acquirer owners came up and he did this with his arms, and says,“I don’t know what I’m buying here? I’m hugging thin air. You don’t have a winery, you don’t have any vineyards,...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 19, 2023 | Customer Experience
Are you transaction or investment driven?When you open your doors every day, are you looking to:Transact by selling more products or servicesorInvest in your customers via your product or service?Let me give you an example.I used to be an FX institutional broker whose...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 18, 2023 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
In Chapter 1 of my book, “Roadblocks You Can’t Ignore: 10 Roadblocks Holding You Back From The Freedom You Deserve From Your Business,” I talk about business owners who try to “save money” by doing everything themselves.“As an...
by | Jan 16, 2023 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
John was a successful businessman, or so he thought. His business looked successful on paper, but he felt like he was stuck in a rut.No matter how hard he tried, it seemed like something was always off; progress always seemed slower than expected and profits never...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 13, 2023 | Customer Experience
Hi ,As a business owner, your biggest competitors and obstacles are:Procrastination and InertiaThey stop more people from becoming your clients than your direct competition.Think of the things you put off. Visiting doctors and dentists come to mind.So if you are a...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 4, 2023 | Business Value
Hi ,The Predictions for 2023 are in and they are worth…Two Words…“1) Another name for a male cow..” + “2) What comes from the rear of the male cow…”These market predictions are really worth nothing more than as material for a pub quiz...
