by George Sotiropoulos | Aug 5, 2025 | Business Value, Customer Experience, Scaling the Business
Ben Franklin said, “A penny saved is a penny earned.”But if he saw how some business owners run their books…He might’ve added: “…and a dollar saved the wrong way is two fifty down the drain.”Let me explain.Kareem owns a digital consulting agency. Lean team, good...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jul 18, 2025 | Business Value, Scaling the Business
I met Selim three years ago at an owner’s roundtable.He had a team of 18.Gross revenues were around $4 million.The business looked solid from the outside — even admirable.But when I asked, “How’s the cash flow?”He winced.“We’re doing OK… it’s just tight because we’re...
by George Sotiropoulos | Jul 7, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Another tale from my trips to Greece.There’s a legendary souvlaki shop in the village — the kind of place with loyal regulars, packed tables, and word-of-mouth that stretches for miles.Except now… it’s shut down.No “on vacation” sign.No reopening notice.Just silence...
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...