by George Sotiropoulos | Mar 27, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
He stared at the number.There’s a digit missing.What the hell…he built a 7-figure business!Now it’s worth low sixes?The broker looks him dead in the eye and says:“What happens to the business when you walk away?”That’s the problem.He didn’t build a business….He built...
by George Sotiropoulos | Mar 26, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
“When are you coming home?”She used to ask every night but now she doesn’t bother.You finally decide to sell.It’s time to buy back your freedom.You reach out. Bankers. Brokers. Friends-of-friends….CricketsYour retired old buddy? Constant invites to his beachfront...
by George Sotiropoulos | Mar 25, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
The big deal closed.It was supposed to be the moment everything changed.Instead, it made things worse.More hours…..More stress….More missed time with the people who matter….He’s in a hotel room in swim trunks, hammering out emails.Outside, his wife and kids are having...
by George Sotiropoulos | Mar 24, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
There’s a type of business owner I see all the time.And it’s ***** tragic.Started their business for freedom.Now they’re just another overworked, underpaid employee.They don’t own the business.The business owns them.They work 60+ hours a week.Miss their kid’s school...
by George Sotiropoulos | Mar 20, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
“Let’s catch up when I’m back from Greece.”That’s what my business owner client told me before heading off again.Fresh off a 7-figure quarterly cash infusion, thanks to the two managers buying equity in his business.He hasn’t stepped foot in his office in...
by George Sotiropoulos | Mar 17, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
“Looking for someone to help my client grow their business.”That popped up in one of my business groups.I responded, only to get this back:“They don’t need to make the business sellable. They just need help growing it… like who to hire and where to...
