by George Sotiropoulos | Feb 17, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
In Monty Python and the Holy Grail, there’s a scene where the Black Knight gets both arms chopped off but still insists he’s fine.“Just a flesh wound,” he says, standing there armless.Ridiculous, right? But I see business owners doing the same...
by George Sotiropoulos | Feb 13, 2025 | Business Value, Customer Experience
Last night, we finally tackled the “Maid’s Room.”It had become a dumping ground—floor to ceiling with random stuff. The biggest item? A beautiful queen-size bed, still in protective packing when we disassembled and put into storage from three years ago.Come hell or...
by George Sotiropoulos | Feb 12, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner
When I fly to Greece next week to prepare the funeral for my father will be the first day in 5 years I have not been with my daughters in the same house.5 years I have had the freedom to do the school runs, spend the afternoons with them, and watch them grow from...
by George Sotiropoulos | Feb 6, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
David’s hands clenched into fists. “When I find out who’s been stealing from me, I swear—”Nathan cut him off. “The thief… is you.”David froze, then exploded. “Bullshit! You think I’m stealing from myself?!”Nathan didn’t flinch. “Yes. You’re having an affair,...
by George Sotiropoulos | Feb 5, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Nathan let the silence stretch until David finally snapped. “Fine! If it’s not Finance, then what about Sales?”Nathan smirked slightly. “How’s Sales holding up?”“We’re busting our asses. It’s like a revolving door. We bring in new customers fast, but...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 31, 2025 | Business Value
“Ask any business owner how he is doing.. and he will give you an income answer.. how much income he made.. yesterday, last week, last year…. But the problem is that income is temporary… can you remember how you spent the income you generated one year ago today?What...