by George Sotiropoulos | Nov 27, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
When Sam walked into the café with his dragging feet and slouched shoulders, I thought he had an invisible stone on his back of 100 kg.When I saw his eyes.. I figured it was 200 kg.“George,” he said, “I can’t keep this up. I’m working harder than...
by George Sotiropoulos | Nov 26, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Owning a business is rewarding—but is yours ready to sell when the time comes?Here are 5 red flags that could scare buyers away:The business is overly dependent on you.Your financials are messy or unclear.There’s no leadership pipeline in place.You lack a clear...
by George Sotiropoulos | Nov 25, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Michelle slumped into the café chair across from me, dark circles under her eyes and one of the biggest Hulk Hogan like coffee mugs I’ve ever seen.“George, I haven’t had a good night’s sleep in years.”Michelle wasn’t a struggling entrepreneur—far from it. Her business...
by George Sotiropoulos | Nov 22, 2024 | Business Value
Many young men today struggle with building healthy relationships because they spent their formative years eating Doritos and watching porn—substituting real connection for empty stimulation.Many Business owners fall into a similar trap. Instead of surrounding...
by George Sotiropoulos | Nov 20, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner
This email came to me the other day.Hi George,I’m in my mid-50s and have been running a successful, profitable business for over 20 years. It’s been good to me—helped put my kids through school and given me a comfortable life—but now I’m ready to sell it and...
by George Sotiropoulos | Nov 19, 2024 | Business Value
What if a Happy Hour Could Lead to Your Dream Exit?A client of mine once came to me feeling stuck. Their business was doing well, but they were overwhelmed by the day-to-day grind and unsure if they were truly building something valuable. They knew they wanted to step...
