by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 14, 2025 | Dependency on Owner, Business Value, Scaling the Business
He could sell ice to Eskimos.Charm, wit, energy — the full package.Every deal closed felt like a solo act. And when his company needed a sales manager, everyone said the same thing:“Make him the boss. He’s earned it.”Six months later, half the team had quit.The other...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 8, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
It was one email.Just one I didn’t send.That was the moment everything started to change.I had a client who needed a report.Normally, I’d stay up late polishing it myself.But this time, I didn’t.I passed it off.Gave the brief.Walked away.And guess what?The world...
by George Sotiropoulos | Oct 6, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
I was having drinks with my “Koumbaro” (close friend) this Friday.I’ve spoken about him beforeHe owns an 8 figure business that has tripled in value since we started collaborating 3 years ago.The business is growing and thriving, especially in newer areas that have...
by George Sotiropoulos | Sep 26, 2025 | Business Value, Customer Experience, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
If You’ve Been Reading me over the last few days….Then you’ve seen it.The thread running through every story we’ve shared lately:The business owner too burnt out to enjoy his daughters’ swim lessonA premium restaurant blowing customer lifetime value for penniesThe...
by George Sotiropoulos | Sep 16, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
“I didn’t like what I had become. I wasn’t a good father, a good husband or even simply a good person to be around.”It was a powerful confession.Scott wasn’t talking about scoring a heroine fix, or rolling the dice, or needing that drink.He was talking about running...
by George Sotiropoulos | Sep 12, 2025 | Business Value, Dependency on Owner, Scaling the Business
“Why do you notice the speck in your brother’s eye but take no notice of the large beam in your own eye?How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye?You Hypocrite.First...
