This week, Jo Lott interviews Merve K. Hokamp, who shares her remarkable journey of building a successful coaching business after leaving her corporate role at Google. Merve reveals how she transformed from a small-scale coach with just a handful of clients to a thriving business owner with streamlined systems and quadrupled client base.

Episode Highlights:

[00:03:00] Merve's background and initial challenges

[00:06:00] Mindset shift from solopreneur to CEO

[00:12:00] Key Strategic Actions & Impressive results

[00:19:14] Biggest Takeaway: Success requires the right combination of mindset, structure, and consistency

[00:22:00] Advice for new coaches: The ABCs of coaching success - Authenticity (be yourself), Belief (trust the process), and Consistency (keep showing up)

"I truly believe I would have gotten here eventually - but in 10 years instead of one. Investing in the right support fast-tracks your success." – Merve

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