by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 14, 2025 | Business Value, Scaling the Business
On Friday, I told you about the real estate guy who skipped an event because “only 5 people” were coming.He missed out on two perfect introductions.Here’s the postscript.At that same event, one guest told me she wanted to meet professional female sports coaches.I told...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 10, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
His daughter just graduated university.“Wow, the years have flown by,” John said to his wife.She nodded.“Yeah… even faster for you. You missed most of it.”She didn’t say it with anger.Not bitterness either.Just… indifference.Cold.Flat.Final.And that’s what cut the...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 8, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Who’s number one on the desk this month?Back in my institutional finance days, that question mattered.The desk head was the lion of the pack—because if he didn’t stay sharp, someone else would take the crown.But I once watched a guy take that mentality way too far.A...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 7, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
The Business Exit Ready Live Happy Hour on Friday was scheduled for two hours.We went for four.And honestly?It felt like 15 minutes.Because when you get serious founders together to share insights, stories, and brutal truths—you don’t watch the clock.We talked about...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 5, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Whatever the majority of people is doing, under any given circumstances, if you do the exact opposite, you will probably never make another mistake as long as you live.—Earl NightingaleOpen LinkedIn right now and you’ll see them:The Hustle Bros…In full...
by George Sotiropoulos | Apr 3, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
First, let me share a truth most business owners ignore:“A high income is almost irrelevant if it is not used to create equity. Income is here today, gone tomorrow. You can increase your income year after year and still be broke. But you cannot increase net worth year...
