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...
by George Sotiropoulos | Mar 7, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
Ever hear of Sisyphus? The guy from Greek mythology cursed to push a giant boulder up a hill—only for it to roll back down every time?Well, I met his modern-day twin.A fellow Greek approached me, desperate for help.“I work 16-hour days running offices in Dubai...
by George Sotiropoulos | Feb 28, 2025 | Business Value, Scaling the Business
About a year ago, Susan Trivers and I hosted a workshop on Impact-Based Pricing and building a valuable business, where we discussed how pricing can make or break your business—and how many business owners unknowingly undercut themselves out of fear or...
by George Sotiropoulos | Feb 26, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
When we buried my father in Greece last Saturday one of the guests was a friend and client.He made a last minute booking at an exorbitant price so he can make the funeral.And then stayed a few extra days later to pursue his hobby and passion of buying and flipping...
