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The challenge you’re facing

I know what it feels like to grow a company and realize that everything still depends on you.

  • You know the business has more potential with proper help.
  • You can’t step away without the business slowing down.
  • You have key leaders but not a real managing team.
  • And deep down, you know the company isn’t ready for investors or a future sale.

You’re not alone. This is the wall most ambitious $1M–$20M companies hit. The good news? It’s fixable.

Would you like to build your business as a sellable asset?

Drop me a line

The Value Builder System™

Here’s the truth: a business that depends on the owner is worth less to buyers — and harder to grow.

These drivers are what make the difference between a company that traps its owner — and one that scales, attracts buyers, and sells for a premium.

That’s why I use the Value Builder System™, built on data from 75,000+ companies. It measures and improves the 8 Drivers of Company Value, including:

01. Financial Performance → strong, profitable results buyers trust.
02. Growth Potential → clear path to scale beyond today.
03. Switzerland Structure → less dependency on any single customer, supplier, or employee.
04. Valuation Teeter-Totter → healthier cash flow and working capital.
05. Recurring Revenue → predictable, stable income streams.
06. Monopoly Control → competitive advantage that makes you stand out.
07. Customer Satisfaction → happy, loyal clients who stick and refer.
08. Hub & Spoke → a business that runs without being dependent on you, the owner.

The impact is proven

  • Companies with a Value Builder Score of 90+ are 2x more likely to get an acquisition offer.
  • They also sell at double the multiple compared to average-scoring companies.

That’s why we start by talking — to pinpoint where your bottleneck really is.

Let’s Have a Discovery Meeting

    Together, they help you

    The scalable Business Operating System™

    If Value Builder gives you the why behind building value, the Scalable Operating System gives you more about the how.

    • Cutting owner dependency.
    • Update systems that scale.
    • Building a leadership team that’s accountable and future-ready.
    • Replace chaos with Scorecards-driven clarity.

    This is how we shift from “founder-driven” → “scalable and sellable.”

    Let’s be real: most owners aren’t prepared.

    Exit by Choice,
    Not by Force

    – 83% of owners have no exit plan.
    – More than half don’t even know what their business is worth.
    – The biggest forced exits? Divorce, burnout, and health problems.

    The truth is simple: 100% of owners exit. The only question is whether it’s by choice — or by crisis.

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    I’ve led P&Ls, grow business’, and coached founders in B2B & B2C services, manufacturing 4.0, restaurants and construction.
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    Why Work With Me

    I’ve been where you are. For 25+ years I’ve led P&Ls, grow business’, and coached founders in B2B & B2C services, manufacturing 4.0, construction, restaurants and professional services.

    Today, I combine that experience with #businesscoaching and #executivecoaching to help ambitious owners:

    • Scale without burning out.

    • Build leadership teams that carry real weight.

    • Prepare their companies for succession, investors or exit.

    This isn’t theory. It’s hands-on coaching that connects strategy with execution — so you see results in your business, not just in your notebook.

    Next Step

    Here’s how we can start working together:

    • Book a Discovery Meeting → Let’s talk about your bottlenecks and goals.

    • Take the Value Builder Assessment → Get your score, plus a personalized debrief and action plan.

    • Download the 8 Drivers eBook → Learn what buyers and investors value most.

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    What People Say

    The feeling I have when I finish my coaching sessions with Dragos is that this is probably how I would have approached my company’s challenges if I’d discussed them with the business professors I used to have in the UK or Austria. Dragos has helped me find unexpected resources and solutions

    Vanina Botezatu

    Executive Director, insurance broker - family business

    Working with Dragos helped me improve my relationship with my employees, explore solutions for automating and scaling my business, and better understand both my growth potential and the steps to take next. I wholeheartedly recommend him to any entrepreneur who wants to grow their business in a healthy and sustainable way.

    Cristina Diaconu

    B2B services business owner

    For me as a Founder, Dragos’s expertise in Executive & Business Coaching has been a real support. In a world where advice often feels generic, I had the chance to dive deep into discussions with someone who genuinely holds hands-on experience in the exact challenges we’re tackling.

    Constantin Stanciu

    B2B services business owner

    Working with Dragos helped me look at my business with greater clarity and structure. I was able to define concrete steps for delegating tasks and transitioning toward a company that is less dependent on my daily involvement. I confidently recommend his services to entrepreneurs and managers who want both financial growth and personal balance.

    Ioana Ungureanu

    B2G services business owner
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