by George Sotiropoulos | Jun 24, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
My mother called me last night“Get your wife and children and get out of there”She had heard about Iranian missle attacks on Qatar and was worried we would be stuck in Dubai or worse become targets ourselves.“We fly Sunday… it will be fine..” I reassured her..(keeping...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jun 12, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Yesterday, I told you how I received a cold email pitching “investment opportunities.”Unfortunately, there was no company name.No track record.No clear criteria.Just a guy saying he had money and wanted to talk… about every industry imaginable.Straight to the bin...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jun 10, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Ever tried taking a week off from your business — without your phone, laptop, or WiFi?No?That’s not independence….That’s adult babysitting.And unfortunately, it’s the daily reality for even too many 7 figure business owners out there.They’ve built businesses that rely...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jun 9, 2025 | Business Value, Scaling the Business
“Most Companies grow organically… not strategically…”So said my Westley and one of the participants in our business lunch and happy hour on Friday.And he’s right.Having grown and successfully exited a few businesses of his own, he shared how often it was easy to grow...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jun 6, 2025 | Business Value, Scaling the Business
“Superstars are a liability waiting to happen”.– Dan KennedyBill wanted to grow his B2B business.A client raved about a “superstar” named Patrick — a guy who promised to double revenues in 12 months.On paper? Irresistible.Bill signed him.Full profit share. Guaranteed...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jun 4, 2025 | Business Value, Scaling the Business
“I was so busy on this project… I didn’t have time to go down to the store and open it…”That’s what he told me — dead serious.This guy sells a $40,000 high-ticket item. One sale a month makes his year.But he was buried in “busy.” So the shop stayed shut.Later, a few...
