1:1 Business Coaching with Emily Merrell | Second Degree Society

Think of Me as Your
Launch Co-Founder

6 months of personalized 1:1 coaching. 12 private sessions where I'm your rent-a-CMO, COO, and co-founder—diving into the trenches with you to scale your business, skip the line, and get visible.

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Let's talk about where you are and where you want to be

Emily Merrell - Business Coach and Founder of Second Degree Society

"I came to Emily with just an idea and honestly felt overwhelmed about how to make it real. She broke things down step by step and was the best thought partner to bounce ideas off of. Emily pushed me when I needed it, kept me accountable, and made sure I stayed on track. Even when I had a baby and went on maternity leave, she had me set up and scheduled so my business didn't skip a beat. If you're looking for someone who will guide you, challenge you, and make sure you actually get things done, Emily is the coach you want in your corner."

— Michelle Aquino Jetset with Points Founder

What You Get in 6 Months

Your business hype girl, strategy partner, and connector—all rolled into one.

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12 Private 1:1 Sessions

Two sessions per month over 6 months. We dive deep into your specific challenges, opportunities, and next moves. This is your time to get tailored strategy and real-time problem solving.

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Strategic Growth Planning

We'll map out your revenue goals, identify your ideal clients, and create a step-by-step plan to scale without burning out. Think of me as your rent-a-CMO making sure you're working smarter, not harder.

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Visibility Strategy

Let's get you seen. I'll connect you to podcast opportunities, speaking gigs at strategic communities, press features, and partnerships that move the needle. As your #1 fan, I take getting you visible very seriously.

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Skip the Line Introductions

You get access to my network of 12K+ entrepreneurs, investors, partners, and clients. Need a specific connection? I'm your all-knowing person who finds solutions to all of your business problems. (Watch out, Alexa.)

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Systems & Operations

I'll help you implement the backend systems that make your business run like a well-oiled machine. From intake processes to tech stack to streamlining workflows, we'll set you up for sustainable growth.

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Accountability & Support

Between sessions, I'm in your corner. Email check-ins, Voxer access for quick questions, and ongoing support to make sure you're actually implementing (not just consuming).

How This Works

From our first call to your last session, here's what to expect.

Connection Call

We start with a 30-minute connection call to make sure we're a good fit. I'll learn about your business, goals, and challenges. You'll get a sense of my coaching style and whether this feels right for you.

Deep Dive Assessment

In our first official session, we'll do a complete business audit. Where are you now? Where do you want to be? What's working? What's not? We'll map out your 6-month roadmap together.

Bi-Weekly Sessions

We meet twice a month for 60-minute sessions. These are yours to use however you need—strategy, hot seat coaching, accountability check-ins, visibility planning, or working through specific challenges in real-time.

Implementation & Support

Between sessions, you're implementing what we discussed. I'm available via email and Voxer for quick questions, feedback, and support. You're never alone in this.

Celebrate Your Wins

In our final session, we'll review everything you've accomplished over 6 months. We'll also create a sustainability plan so you can keep the momentum going after our time together ends.

Is This Right for You?

1:1 coaching is perfect if you're ready for personalized, high-touch support.

You're Ready for 1:1 If:

You're building something from scratch and it feels lonely as heck
You need a thought partner who's actually been there
You're tired of everyone's advice and want to do it YOUR way
You need accountability to actually implement
You want strategic connections, not generic networking
You're ready to skip the line and get visible
You want systems that work for YOU (not some cookie-cutter template)
You're building a business for the life you want, not the Sunday Scaries

You'll Get the Most Value If:

You're a service provider, coach, consultant, or solopreneur
You're making at least $50K/year (or have steady clients)
You're coachable and ready to be vulnerable
You're willing to implement between sessions
You value visibility and want to be known for your work
You want to grow through partnerships and community
You're ready to invest in yourself and your business

Emily Merrell coaching at Second Degree Society event

Your Business Hype Girl & Connector Extraordinaire

I'm Emily Merrell—the founder of Second Degree Society, co-founder of Ready Set Coach, and a business coach who's helped thousands of entrepreneurs scale their businesses through strategic connections and visibility.

Before coaching, I spent years in special events and marketing for luxury fashion brands like Tory Burch, Ralph Lauren, and Intermix. I know how to make things look good, work well, and get noticed.

But here's what really matters: I've been where you are. I've built businesses from scratch. I've felt the loneliness of solopreneurship. I've navigated the overwhelm of everyone's advice. And I've figured out how to do it my way—and help you do it yours.

My clients call me "an all-knowing person" who finds solutions to business problems. I prefer "connector extraordinaire who refuses to let you play small." 😉

What Makes This Different

You get ME—not a junior coach or someone reading from a script
I'm in the trenches with you as your rent-a-founder
You get access to my 12K+ network (not just advice)
We focus on visibility + strategy + systems + connections
I've built multiple six-figure businesses, I've done this
I'm your business hype girl AND your accountability partner
You're building a business that supports YOUR life (not someone else's version of success)

Second Degree Society networking event with entrepreneurs

What Clients Are Saying

Real transformations from real entrepreneurs.

"My business was transformed by Emily's coaching. Before she stepped in, my tangled intake process was a major roadblock. She introduced me to life-changing software and streamlined my work. As a result of her guidance, my business has grown by 500%. She was a constant confidante, a networker extraordinaire, and the architect of the tools that made my success possible. Hire her! You won't regret it."

Virginia Balch

Luxury Travel Advisor

"In the midst of a pandemic, Emily helped me pivot from photography into coaching full time which led to my group course Camp Clarity and my first $50k month and a $180k year. She's been there from strategy to accountability to 'therapy.' I will never not have support again. It's been a game changer. Having a coach upleveled my business and most importantly my mentality beyond measure."

Diana Davis

Diana Davis Creative

"During my 90 minute intensive with Emily I was able to get clarity on how to move my business forward with a strategy I am excited about. We crafted the sequence for my next newsletters, wrote copy for my IG bio and highlights and identified key money making opportunities with already existing clients. I also overcame a block I have on writing and sent out a newsletter right after our session."

Albena Ilieva

Photographer

"Since working with Emily I've had my best month in business and feel much more secure in my finances after a rough 2020. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Emily to anyone needing help getting their business to the next level. It's definitely worth the investment!"

Cahner Olson

Social Media Agency Owner

"Emily has changed the course of my business and my social life. With her support and connections, I now have collaboration opportunities, a network of my own, and a successful group coaching program that I can run alongside my full time job. Emily takes the 'solo' out of solopreneur. She reinstalls the dream of what building a business should be like."

Celeste Harrington

Health Coach

"I've been working with Emily for over a year now – first 1:1 and then in a group setting. She has been such a great sounding board for all of my business needs as well as the best cheerleader for my success that I could ever ask for. Emily is also a super-connector! I came in as a client and am leaving as a friend."

Emily Oberman

Copy Edit Design Founder

The Investment

Duration

Months of partnership

Sessions

Private 1:1 coaching calls

Session Length

Minutes each session

Pricing is customized based on your business needs and goals. Let's talk about where you are and create a package that works for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking your connection call.

How does the 6-month program work? +

We meet twice a month for 60-minute sessions (12 sessions total over 6 months). You also get email and Voxer support between sessions for quick questions and feedback. We'll schedule our sessions at times that work best for your schedule.

What if I need to reschedule a session? +

Life happens! Just give me 24 hours notice and we'll reschedule. All 12 sessions are yours to use within the 6-month period, so if you need to move things around, we'll make it work.

Is there a payment plan? +

Yes! I offer flexible payment plans. We'll discuss pricing and payment options during your connection call based on your specific needs and budget.

What's the difference between 1:1 coaching and the mastermind? +

1:1 coaching is completely personalized to YOUR business and challenges. You get my undivided attention and custom strategy. The mastermind (Made for More) is a group program where you learn from other entrepreneurs plus get 6 private 1:1 sessions with me. Both are incredible, it just depends on whether you want fully personalized support or peer learning + coaching.

Do you guarantee specific results? +

I can't guarantee specific outcomes (anyone who does is lying), but I CAN guarantee you'll get my best strategic thinking, real-time problem solving, and access to my network. My clients have grown revenue by 500%, landed their first $50K months, pivoted successfully, and built sustainable businesses. Your results depend on your commitment to implementation.

What happens after 6 months? +

Some clients renew for another 6 months because they love the ongoing support. Others graduate feeling confident to continue on their own. And many stay connected through the Second Degree Society community. We'll check in toward the end to see what makes sense for you.

I'm just starting out, is this too advanced for me? +

I work with everyone from "I have an idea" to "$500K and scaling." The key is that you're committed to building a real business (not just testing the waters) and ready to invest in yourself and able to show up for on-going feedback and support.

Can I get access to your network even if we don't work together? +

The strategic introductions and skip-the-line connections are exclusive to my 1:1 and mastermind clients. However, you can join Second Degree Society ($67/month) to access our networking events and community, that's a great place to start building connections!

Let's Build Your Business Together

Book a connection call and let's talk about where you are, where you want to be, and whether 1:1 coaching is the right fit for you.

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30 minutes • No pressure • Just real talk about your business