by George Sotiropoulos | Sep 21, 2023 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
It was disturbing – especially as I’m a father.The Einstatzgruppe veteran talking about how he killed women and children.He was told to save ammunition so he would shoot the child while the mother was holding it so he could kill both with one bullet – instead of...
by George Sotiropoulos | Sep 19, 2023 | Scaling the Business, Business Value, Dependency on Owner
When it comes to owning and running a business – both suck.But one is much more frequent than the other,In fact, the phrase “if you get hit by a bus” which I have used and will stop using for one simple reason…No one gets hit by a bus!And so who will listen to the...
by George Sotiropoulos | Sep 15, 2023 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Ever hear the common complaint from many long-term relationships?The spark is gone.The years, the children, the jobs, the stress have transformed the intensity and excitement of the initial honeymoon period to a daily and repetitive experience many years later.It’s...
by George Sotiropoulos | Sep 4, 2023 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner
I received the following email the other day from an E. K. who is apparently a marketing wizard.“Hello George,It’s amazing that you have been working with Self-employed for 7 years. Your dedication and commitment are truly admirable. What makes you stay with a...
by George Sotiropoulos | Aug 31, 2023 | Customer Experience, Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
One of my colleague’s favourite sayings is:“If you pay them peanuts, you will get monkeys.”How true is that!It helps me guide my thinking when I make investments either personally or for my business.From the mundane, like where we go for breakfast, to the...
by George Sotiropoulos | Aug 25, 2023 | Business Value, Customer Experience, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
My mission is to help business owners make their companies sellable.Why?Because it’s the only way to ensure you capture the full value of what you sacrificed and built over the years.But the reality is that for most of you, making a business sellable isn’t top of mind...
