COVER OF THE WALL STREET JOURNAL WHILE IN GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL

Sitting there in Grand Central, gazing up at the massive headline, I couldn't help but exclaim in disbelief, "The Wall Street Journal covered this! And it's positive!"

COMMUNICATION LESSONS FROM MY IMMIGRANT MOTHER DIMITRA

My mom's ability to compartmentalize her feelings and focus on her responsibilities was a valuable skill. She demonstrated that you should do what needs to be done without broadcasting your emotions.

STARTUP TO THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE FOR OUR COMPANY

And Overnight, We were Part of a Big Multinational Public Company and that wasn't really our Style.

CAPITALISTS ARE BAD PEOPLE? WHY GREEKS ARE SCARED TO TALK ABOUT MONEY

Capitalis are bad people? Why Greeks are scared to talk about money. Still continues to think that capitalist is the bad guy.

MY 3-DAY TRAVEL RULE WITH MY DAUGHTERS: 3 DAYS OR LESS

I've made it a personal rule to keep trips short. Before the pandemic, I would frequently do quick trips from Los Angeles to New York City and back within 23 hours.

INTERNSHIP AT THE EUROPEAN UNION BUSINESS CENTER IN CORFU GREECE

At the age of 19, I moved to Corfu and worked for the European Union Business Development Office for a year. My role involved assisting entrepreneurs from the Ionian Islands.

GREEK NATIONAL SOCCER PLAYERS SMOKING AT WORLD CUP 1994

The players, smoking and coffee, the day of the game, they are just sitting there. Fast forward, this is why they were horrible.

PRODUCING A GREEK REALITY TV SHOW ON A BUDGET DURING MY VACATION TIME

During those 10 days, I produced and went to all seven locations across Greece. And in 10 days with lifelong friends now, we traveled to Mytilini, Crete, Athens, Stoupa, all these locations.

FALLING IN LOVE WITH ATHENS EVEN MORE AFTER EACH VISIT

I hate when people say to only spend 2 days in Athens. Go to the Acropolis and then to the islands. No, man. Athens is amazing.

ADVICE: SHUT UP, LISTEN AND LEARN - YOUTH NEED TO STOP WITH FALSE CONFIDENCE

First, shut the "F" up. Right. I see a lot of kids today thinking they are business influencers, and they try to exude fake confidence socially.

START A PODCAST TO LEARN NEW THINGS EVERY TIME - THAT'S WHY I DID IT!

"What's driving you? Why are you doing what you are doing?" These are the questions that have always intrigued me. I have a deep love for stories that delve into the motivations and passions of individuals.

GETTING BASHED ON NATIONAL GREEK TV FOR MY REALITY TV SHOW

At first I thought it was negative when presented years ago, but soon after I realized that Fotis and Maria actually had my back, saying this was a great way to promote real estate to a worldwide audience for Greece.

OUR FAVORITE LIGHTING FIXTURE AT A NEW RESTAURANT IN CHICAGO

Favorite lighting fixture at our job site? We were in Chicago visiting the newly opened Yardbird Restaurant where Ideoli Group manufactured every light fixture on site.

WE WANTED TO MANUFACTURE IN AMERICA, BUT CHINA WON

UNSOLICITED MOTIVATION FROM MY DAUGHTERS AT THE OFFICE

When my 8 year old visits me at the office and on her own asks if she can write motivational messages for me on the wall, I can't help but feel proud.

MYKONOS ON THE DECLINE AS A TOP WORLD TOURIST DESTINATION

Mykonos is an island people love and love to hate. With prices through the roof, records show tourism is on the decline on the island, but why?

LAUNCHING AN OFFICE IN ATHENS GREECE 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

I witnessed the most magical football play as a coach of my daughter's flag football team - quadruple spins to score in the last few seconds.

MIRACLE FLAG FOOTBALL TOUCHDOWN BY MY 8-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER

I witnessed the most magical football play as a coach of my daughter's flag football team - quadruple spins to score in the last few seconds.

SPEAKING TO UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ATHENS

I was asked to speak to the Business School students at the Hellenic American University in Athens, Greece about my experience as the co-founder and CEO of Ideoli Group.

SPEAKING AT THE HELLENIC AMERICAN COLLEGE IN ATHENS AT THE B-CUBE HOW-TO EVENT

Workshop on “How to Lead: Skills and competences of leading in different cultures” will be co-led by Pete Tsolis, Director of Business Programs and George Stroumboulis, CEO of IDEOLI Group.

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