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...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 20, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Most business owners think, “I’ll worry about selling when I’m ready to retire.”But waiting doesn’t just cost you money later—it’s costing you time, energy, and peace of mind right now.Here’s how preparing your business to sell today transforms both your business and...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 19, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
It’s 3 a.m. You’re raiding the fridge, and suddenly—BAM! A blinding light floods the room.You’re abducted by little green men with big dumbo ears, strapped into a chair, and then the questions come firing in…“Why did you spend your holiday in your room on the computer...
by George Sotiropoulos | Dec 18, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
We’re taught to believe that hard work solves everything.Put in the hours. Sacrifice the weekends. Miss the milestones.Because that’s what heroes do, right?But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Hard work alone doesn’t create a business that works without you.If your...
