by George Sotiropoulos | Nov 13, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
My parents were friends with “Uncle Ted” and his family, whose kids were the same age as my siblings so we hung out a lot.Ted was a success story in the United States.As an immigrant he worked hard, started his own business and became a successful manufacturer of...
by George Sotiropoulos | Nov 5, 2024 | Business Value, Customer Experience, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
It’s election day in the United States and I’m thinking about the reason behind Sophiall.Why?Because another election was the main event of my first days in Dubai.That’s when I moved here for a new job – the Tuesday in 2008 when Obama was elected.And I can still...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 30, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
“Because in either game – life or football – the margin for error is so small. I mean, one half a step too late or too early and you don’t quite make it.”Tony D’Amato (Al Pacino) in Any Given Sunday.On Monday I shared how in an NFL match between...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 28, 2024 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
In the NFL Chicago Bears – Washington Commanders game yesterday the Commanders Quarterback Jayden Daniels with 2 seconds left in the game heaved a pass into the Endzone.These are last prayer passes and so-called “Hail Marys”.Chicago tipped the ball but it went into...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 25, 2024 | Scaling the Business, Business Value, Customer Experience
My friend Jane called me from her latest travel destination.She was exploring opportunities in the Greek property market for summer home rentals and to find a place for herself.She was also taking the opportunity to speak with some contacts in the shipping business...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 23, 2024 | Business Value, Customer Experience, Scaling the Business
Think about your best customer.What is it like doing business with them? Ever make your day when they call or visit?Now think about your worst.What do you feel when they are calling you… once again?What would you give to attract more customers like your best and avoid...
