by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 8, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
“I ain’t missing you at all.. since you have been gone..”That’s the anthem your business should sing when you’re away.It shouldn’t miss you when you step out for a holiday or take extended time off.It shouldn’t miss you when critical decisions need to be made to...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 7, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner
“When my kids were your daughters’ ages we never could go out for New Years..”That’s what my business owner friend told me—just before jumping on a plane for a ski trip to Europe.It’s his 12th trip in 9 months. While Dubai’s winter weather is perfect, he’s also...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jan 6, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
What was the point of that?That’s what I thought months after I left a networking group for good.I had just asked a “friend” from the group if she’d extend an invitation to one of my Sophiall events. I figured, after closing two referrals for members that week, it...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 27, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
I had hit a sensitive spot..By talking about making your business sellable so you gain the freedom and lifestyle you want today – even before you sell it.It’s led to some of my first unsubscribes in a long time.Now that isn’t such a bad thing as it’s good to cull the...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 24, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
At my Business Value Happy Hour this past Friday, we celebrated a big win.One of my business owner friends, who grew his business to 8 figures, shared how he turned down a multi-million dollar offer 15 months ago.Instead, he negotiated with his executive management...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 23, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
This is a message I received this past Friday.Hi George,Keep up the posts about successfully exiting. Here’s my story…A few years ago, I stepped away from my business for two weeks to salvage my marriage of 15 years.No calls. No emails. No check-ins. Just me and my...
