Case Study with Kate from composed.
Business: composed - college essay specialist
Pronouns: She/her
Location: Oakland, CA
Program: Private coaching package + VIP half day
What made you want to work with Slam?
Before I started working with Slam, I had already been running my small business for five years.
But it had reached a point where the business was running at such a high speedâat such a high intensityâthat I knew it was no longer sustainable for me or my employees.
I also doubted whether my approaches to business systems, employment retention, and management even reflected my values anymore.
But one thing had become absolutely clear:
My business wasnât supporting me or my employees as well as I knew in my heart that it could.
I knew something had to change. Fast.
When I started working with Slam, it did.
What was the experience like?
The first thing I did with Slam was jump into a 3 hour, one-on-one VIP coaching session.
During this session, Slam actively listened and helped me engage with my concerns, questions, and curiosities in powerful new ways. We also spent time looking at my business systems and employment contracts between busy seasons, which both needed updating.
Working with Slam, I really felt like I could slow down. This helped me zoom out, start considering the deep questions at the heart of my business, and envision the future I wanted for it.
Then Slam and I designed a plan for how I would get there.
During the four months of coaching that followed, Slam helped me implement each step of the thorough and holistic plan we had designed.
What specific results have you achieved?
Slamâs supportive, wise, and efficient guidance completely transformed my business for the better.
During my four months of coaching with Slam, I:
Deepened my understanding of my business finances, so I felt confident enough to take the reins and manage them myself
Streamlined the client intake process, leading to better tutoring matches for my team members
Identified the most valuable offerings for our students so we could more efficiently deliver our best products and services
Created a survey and feedback session with each employee, which improved relationships and communication throughout the business
Evaluated cash flow and P&L to determine raises and incentives, and determine how best to retain them for the next season
Learned new ways to connect with my customers
But my business wasnât the only thing that grew during my time with Slam.
So did I.
Iâve become a more confident business owner than ever before, and my time with Slam really taught me how to slow down, breathe, and take breaks when I need to.
Would you recommend working with Slam?
Slamâs support couldnât have come at a better time. If youâre looking for heart-led, enthusiastic, and clear-eyed support for yourself and your business, donât hesitate to reach out to Slam.
I truly feel more confident as a business owner than ever before, and Iâm excited to show up for myself, my business, and my employees in the same way Slam showed up for me!

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