Our Journey

Strategic Business Coaching Turkey was founded in 2012 by Ahmet Yilmaz, a former international business consultant with 15 years of experience working with multinational corporations across Europe and the Middle East. After witnessing the untapped potential of small and medium businesses in Turkey, Ahmet recognized that many Turkish entrepreneurs had the drive and vision but lacked the strategic guidance necessary to scale their operations effectively.

What began as a one-person consultancy in a small Ankara office has grown into Turkey's premier business coaching firm for SMEs. In our first year, we worked with just eight local businesses. By our third year, our client base had grown to over 50 companies, and we expanded to Istanbul to meet growing demand.

The turning point came in 2018 when we developed our proprietary "Strategic Growth Framework" specifically tailored for the Turkish market. This methodology, combining global best practices with local market insights, delivered such significant results that our client retention rate reached 92% and referrals became our primary source of new business.

Today, our team of 18 specialized coaches operates from offices in Ankara and Istanbul, serving clients throughout Turkey. We've helped over 140 businesses achieve sustainable growth, with our clients reporting an average revenue increase of 42% within the first year of coaching.

Our Mission & Values

Mission Statement

To empower Turkish small and medium business owners with the strategic guidance, practical tools, and accountability systems they need to build sustainable, profitable enterprises that contribute to Turkey's economic development.

Integrity

We build relationships based on trust and transparency, making recommendations that truly serve our clients' best interests rather than quick fixes.

Practicality

We focus on actionable strategies that deliver measurable results, balancing ambitious vision with pragmatic implementation.

Continuous Learning

We invest heavily in our team's professional development, ensuring our coaches remain at the forefront of business strategy and coaching methodologies.

Cultural Relevance

We adapt global best practices to fit the unique business environment of Turkey, respecting local market conditions and business customs.

Long-term Partnership

We measure our success by our clients' sustainable growth, focusing on building lasting relationships rather than short-term engagements.

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do, from our coaching methodologies to our client communications.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Our diverse team brings decades of combined experience in business strategy, operations, finance, and leadership development.

Ahmet Yilmaz

Founder & CEO

With 20+ years of experience in international business consulting, Ahmet founded Strategic Business Coaching Turkey after identifying the need for specialized coaching services for Turkish SMEs. His background includes leadership roles at global consulting firms and an MBA from INSEAD.

Elif Kaya

Head of Coaching

Elif oversees our coaching methodology and quality standards. Before joining our team, she led organizational development at one of Turkey's largest corporations and holds certifications in multiple coaching frameworks. She specializes in operational excellence and team development.

Kerem Demir - Research Director

Kerem Demir

Research Director

Kerem leads our research division, providing data-driven market insights that inform our coaching strategies. With a background in economic analysis and a Ph.D. in Business Economics, he ensures our approaches are backed by rigorous research on Turkish market dynamics.

Zeynep Arslan - Client Success Director

Zeynep Arslan

Client Success Director

Zeynep ensures exceptional client experiences and measurable outcomes from our coaching programs. Having previously built and scaled her own successful e-commerce business, she brings firsthand entrepreneurial experience to our client relationships.

Our Achievements

140+
Businesses Coached
42%
Average Revenue Growth
92%
Client Retention Rate
18
Specialized Coaches

Key Milestones & Recognition

  • 2023 Recognized as "Top Business Coaching Service" by Turkey Business Excellence Awards
  • 2022 Expanded to digital coaching platform serving remote regions of Turkey
  • 2021 Strategic partnership with Turkish Exporters Assembly to support SME internationalization
  • 2020 Launched specialized coaching programs for technology sector startups
  • 2018 Developed proprietary "Strategic Growth Framework" for Turkish market
  • 2015 Opened Istanbul office to meet growing demand in western Turkey
  • 2012 Founded in Ankara with initial focus on technology sector clients

What Our Clients Say

"Working with Strategic Business Coaching Turkey transformed our manufacturing company. Our coach helped us identify operational inefficiencies we hadn't noticed and implemented systems that reduced waste by 23%. Within a year, our profit margins increased from 11% to 19%, and we expanded our team by seven employees. Their understanding of the Turkish manufacturing sector was invaluable."

Mehmet Ozturk - CEO, Izmir Manufacturing

Mehmet Ozturk

CEO, Izmir Manufacturing Solutions

"As a tech startup founder, I was struggling with scaling our business beyond the initial product-market fit. Our coach provided practical guidance on building scalable systems, developing our leadership team, and creating a sustainable growth strategy. Their expertise helped us secure additional funding and expand our team from 8 to 27 employees in just one year. Our monthly recurring revenue increased by 215%."

Ayse Kaplan - Founder, Ankara Tech Innovations

Ayse Kaplan

Founder, Ankara Tech Innovations

"Our retail chain was facing intense competition from e-commerce and struggling with inconsistent performance across our five Istanbul locations. The coaching program developed standardized operating procedures and implemented a digital transformation strategy that saved our business. Sales increased by 47% overall, with our new online channels now representing 35% of total revenue. Their retail-specific expertise made all the difference."

Deniz Yavuz - Managing Director, Istanbul Retail Group

Deniz Yavuz

Managing Director, Istanbul Retail Group

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