IDEOLI — BLOG // GEORGE STROUMBOULIS // OPINIONS

SPEAKING AT THE DILEMMA SUMMIT ON THE FUTURE OF THE WORKPLACE

I spoke at the Dilemma Summit on the state of the future of the workplace, speaking as an entrepreneur and a business owner.

VIETNAM IS A MAJOR MANUFACTURING HUB FOR MY FURNITURE BUSINESS

I have spent time in beautiful Vietnam - rich in culture, traditions and cuisine to set up a manufacturing hub to produce furnishings for global retailers.

NAVIGATING THE PANDEMIC WHILE RUNNING A GLOBAL MANUFACTURING BUSINESS

I was interviewed by the team at Startup.info to discuss how the pandemic has affected my company and what we are doing to fight through it.

NEGOTIATIONS ADVICE FROM AN INDUSTRY EXPERT AND A CHILDHOOD FRIEND - FOTINI ICONOMOPOULOS

I had the honor of flying down a negotiations strategy titan from Toronto to New York to sit down with my team - meet Fotini Iconomopoulos.

MATTEL'S ICONIC 'AMERICAN GIRL' RETAIL STORES OPEN UP ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST

I traveled to Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain to help light up the new American Girl stores with my company’s magnificent statement chandeliers.

AROUND THE WORLD IN 72 HOURS TO MEET MY GLOBAL CLIENTS IN DUBAI

I will literally fly to the other part of the world on a Monday and be back that same Wednesday, meeting clients and visiting job sites.

DESIGN AWARD FOR OUR WORK AT MATTEL'S AMERICAN GIRL STORE IN NEW YORK CITY

Congrats to my team for receiving a product design award for our work at Mattel’s American Girl Store in Rockefeller Center in New York City.

HOW WE PREPARE FOR MASSIVE CLIENT MEETINGS

Success is a product of repetition and preparation. Growing from a startup into an international brand requires over-preparation for meetings to ensure you nail it.

MEET ALLEN KIEFFER - AN ADVISOR TO MY COMPANY

This team includes our Board of Advisors, who we meet with regularly. Once of these Advisors and personal friend is Allen Kieffer

4 REASONS WHY I LOSE AN OPPORTUNITY WITH A NEW CLIENT

I’m realistic: we can’t win every opportunity, but at least we know what some of those roadblocks might be. More importantly, we won’t change who we are to get around them.

George StroumboulisJanuary 16, 2019Georgios, George, stroumboulis, george stroumboulis, IDEOLI, startup, 4 reasons why company fails, tips, advice, forbesComment

STUNNING CHANDELIER FOR MATTEL'S FLAGSHIP STORE OF AMERICAN GIRL IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER

This is one of our biggest (and most exciting) custom lighting projects for the global toy brand, Mattel. Their iconic American Girl store in Rockefeller Center, New York.

LAUNCHING MY COMPANY IN NEW YORK CITY WITH A REVEAL SHOW

As a startup, my company has been in full-hustle mode from day one, building an international network of partners and clients.

AT THE PORT OF ABU DHABI IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES FOR MY CLIENTS

Sweating it out at the Port of Abu Dhabi for my clients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) - working in two incredible cities—Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

MY 5 PRINCIPLES FOR AMAZINGLY-AWESOME CUSTOMER SERVICE

At my company, we take a different approach to customer service. We don’t jump, we fly, even when the customer doesn’t ask.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS IN SINGAPORE ARE BEING ESTABLISHED

Despite its small land area and population, Singapore is a major player on the global business and finance stage. And crucial to the success of my business.

STRENGTHEN MY OPERATIONS WITH A FOOTPRINT IN GERMANY

Germany is an advanced manufacturing power for a variety of sectors, including in areas like high-tech lighting - this is why we are positioned with labs and partners here.

ESTABLISHING MY MANUFACTURING FOOTPRINT IN MALAYSIA

What Malaysia lacks in size, it makes up for in manufacturing prowess in a specific product category for my international clients.

George StroumboulisApril 3, 2017Georgios, George, stroumboulis, george stroumboulis, MALAYSIA, IDEOLI, Kuala Lumpur, asia, miff tradeshowComment

SPONSORING MY NEPHEW'S YOUTH HOCKEY TEAM IN CANADA

Growing up in Canada and playing hockey was part of my life. Now that I have nephews playing AAA hockey, I make it a point to sponsor and support any way I can.