Struggling to grow your business and feel like you’re on an endless hamster wheel of “figuring it out” on your own?
These entrepreneurs went from barely making ends meet or struggling to get to the next level to generating six and seven figures while working fewer hours and creating the lifestyle they’d always dreamed of.
Want to learn more? Here are the top business coaching success stories!
My name is Luisa Zhou and I’m a Princeton graduate, business coach, entrepreneur, and investor who’s helped 3,500+ business owners start and grow their businesses. 👋 Here are some of those results. Let’s dive in!
Emily: From inconsistent $5K months to multiple six figures while traveling the world
The problem: Before working with me, Emily (a former Fortune 500 recruiter) struggled with wildly inconsistent income in her career coaching business.
She averaged just $5,000 monthly—barely enough after expenses and taxes. Her income would occasionally spike to $10,000 but then plummet for several months.
The solution: Together, we created business systems that could run even when Emily wasn’t actively working. She mastered operations, marketing, sales, and copywriting—the behind-the-scenes strategies you won’t learn from reading an article. I even helped her design and launch an online course to diversify her revenue streams.
The results: Emily’s lowest month is now $10,000—even when she takes three-week vacations. Her online course generates $35,000 during launches, and she’s built a multiple six-figure business that gives her both financial security AND freedom.
“Before starting, I was really just winging it. But now, I have a whole business plan and strategy.” – Emily
Ruby: From corporate matchmaking to full-time dating coach in just 7 months
The problem: Ruby was stuck in her day job at eHarmony, desperately wanting to launch her own dating coaching business but paralyzed by fear that people wouldn’t pay for dating advice.
The solution: We developed a clear roadmap for her transition from employee to entrepreneur, focusing on attracting her ideal audience, creating compelling coaching packages, and implementing marketing systems. We focused on building multiple income streams while addressing the mindset blocks holding her back.
The results: Her results far exceeded what Ruby thought even possible. She secured her first $2,000 in coaching sales within just TWO WEEKS of implementing our strategy. Within 7 months, she completely replaced her corporate salary and confidently handed in her resignation.
In this short video, I ask Ruby about her experience:
“I don’t just have the clients, but also the freedom I’ve been wanting as well.” – Ruby
🚀 I grew my business to seven figures in less than a year. How? Read the full story here – how I went from a busy 9-5 to growing a successful online business (without a business idea or an existing audience).
Adrienne: $20,000 months as a Registered Dietitian without scaling her hours
The problem: When Adrienne first signed up, she didn’t know much about building a sustainable business. She was overworked and constantly seeing clients—not how she envisioned her dietitian weight loss coaching practice.
The solution: We created a business model that didn’t require her constant presence. She set up systems, improved her business flow, hired the right team members, and upgraded her mindset and confidence.
The results: Adrienne now consistently generates $20,000 months without being tied to constant client sessions. Her business operates efficiently even when she’s not actively working, allowing her to scale her impact without scaling her hours!
“To anyone who’s thinking of joining Empire and working with Luisa, I highly recommend making the investment. It was worth every penny.” – Adrienne
Paridhi: From struggling to surpassing her $20,000 monthly revenue goal
The problem: Paridhi’s personal finance training business was stuck below her $20,000 monthly goal despite her expertise and hard work.
The solution: We completely redesigned her approach, identifying bottlenecks and creating scalable systems that didn’t rely on her doing everything.
The results: She now wakes up to payment notifications throughout the day while running a business that feels sustainable rather than exhausting.
“Before, the “dream” still felt out of reach. Now it feels real in a way it never did before.” – Paridhi
Carol: Building a team and generating $200,000 in quarterly revenue
The problem: Carol, an executive coach, was stuck in a mindset trap. She didn’t believe she deserved success and was handling everything herself without the freedom to step away.
The solution: I helped her recognize her true value and the impact she could make at a higher level. We created a strategic plan for building the right team and establishing systems that would allow her business to thrive without her constant presence.
The results: Carol now runs an executive, high-impact coaching business generating $200,000-$250,000 PER QUARTER with a supportive team that handles many aspects of the business, allowing her to take time off without the business suffering.
“What I love most is that you’re honest and real and open and no nonsense. That’s what helps me see the truth of what I need to do, so thank you!” – Carol
Julie: From $3k-$4k months to consistent $15k-$18k months
The problem: Julie, a college admissions consultant, was making just $3,000-$4,000 per month—hardly worth the hours and effort she invested. Her confidence was low, especially when approaching potential clients. She felt stuck in a business that controlled her rather than the other way around.
The solution: We completely reimagined her business model and created systems that could run without her constant attention.
The results: As a result, her monthly income skyrocketed to consistent $15K-$18K months – a 4-5x increase! She also built her confidence, started approaching clients in a completely different way, and learned a lot more about herself.
“Luisa is going to challenge you. But she’s only going to challenge you because you need it. It changed my life.” – Julie
Jenna: From sporadic, low-paying clients to $1 million in the bank
The problem: Jenna, a business strategy and mindset coach, was stuck in a frustrating cycle of sporadic clients who undervalued her expertise and refused to pay rates reflecting her true worth.
The solution: We transformed her mindset, positioning, offerings, and client acquisition strategy.
The results: She’s now fully booked with clients who happily pay premium rates. Her income has surpassed her husband’s—something she once thought impossible. The ultimate milestone? She’s banked her first million dollars!
“$1 million in my bank account, amazing clients, and total confidence in my coaching.” – Jenna
Sanae: From zero to $30,000 months in just 3 months
The problem: Despite 20+ years of sales experience, Sanae spent a FULL YEAR unable to attract a single client. Her savings were rapidly dwindling, and her dream of becoming a successful sales coach seemed increasingly impossible.
The solution: We created a clear, strategic plan to leverage her extensive sales experience into a compelling coaching offer that her ideal clients couldn’t resist.
The results: Within her first two months, Sanae was generating $5,000 per month—going from zero to consistent income almost immediately. By her third month, she hit an incredible $30,000 in revenue!
This is how Sanae describes her own journey:
“There’s absolutely no reason why anybody can’t make five figures every single month consistently. It’s just about knowing how to do it and having the coach behind you.” – Sanae
David: Built a highly profitable niche health coaching business from absolute zero
The problem: David wanted to create a health coaching business focused on wild herbs—an extremely niche market. He was starting completely from scratch without a single client or proof that his concept could work. Self-doubt kept creeping in, and he questioned whether anyone would actually pay for his unique expertise.
The solution: Through my program, he pushed past limiting beliefs and implemented a strategic client acquisition plan tailored for his unique niche.
The results: Within just two months, David landed his first two paying clients at $3,000 each. Today, he runs a thriving health coaching business with multiple income streams.
“The really special thing is when you think about people with your level of success, you imagine them being out of touch with the clients they’re working with and everyone being a number. I never got the feeling from working with you.” – David
Spencer: Quit her 18-year corporate job while making 3x her former salary in ¼ the time
The problem: Spencer, a mindset coach, was in a corporate job of 18 years. She felt trapped between doing work she loved but struggling financially OR making decent money doing unfulfilling work.
The solution: We created a strategic exit plan that helped her start her coaching business.
The results: She quit her job and now makes THREE TIMES her former salary while working just ONE QUARTER of her previous hours.
Here’s Spencer’s journey in her own words:
“Luisa is the real deal. I’ve quit my job of 18 years and am now making 3 times the rate I used to while working one quarter the amount of time I used to work.” – Spencer
🚀 I grew my business to seven figures in less than a year. How? Read the full story here – how I went from a busy 9-5 to growing a successful online business (without a business idea or an existing audience).
Frequently asked questions about business coaching
What is the success rate of a coaching business?
76.9% of businesses survive beyond the first year, but only one-third make it past the 10-year mark. However, a coaching business is one of the most profitable and low-risk business models available—when done right. Studies show coaching has a 99% satisfaction rate for corporate clients.
Should you hire a business coach?
It depends on where you are in your journey. The right business coach will help you build a successful, sustainable business faster than you could on your own. But coaching isn’t the only option. If you’re not ready to invest in one-on-one coaching, consider a comprehensive business-building program that teaches the same proven steps and provides community support.
That’s something my own program, Employee to Entrepreneur (ETE) offers. Let’s talk about that next…
Want to build your own successful business?
After sharing these business coaching success stories, I’m excited to tell you:
These results aren’t unique. I’ve helped over 3,500 people start and grow profitable online businesses with mind-blowing results.
And look: An online service business, particularly coaching, is the fastest way to build a profitable business—even while working a demanding 9-5 job. That’s exactly where I started, too.
I was leading a team at a horiving New York tech startup while dreaming of building my own business to reclaim control of my time and life. The truth? Building a business isn’t easy—it took me years and hundreds of thousands of dollars to figure out the formula.
But once I did? I grew my first coaching business to six figures in just four months.
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