Kim Koch: Why She Said 'Not Yet' and What She Found Along the Way
Growing up surrounded by music, Kim Koch had an inkling the family business would be part of her story, just not yet. Before stepping into her role as President Saied Music, she took the long way: studying opera, working at The Metropolitan Opera, teaching, and spending a decade as a full-time mom. In this episode, Kim shares what she learned from each chapter, why saying "not yet" was one of the best decisions she ever made, and how her journey of finding her voice is now shaping the next generation, including her children and everyone around her.
In This Episode:
How growing up in a family music business shaped Kim's relationship with music
Finding her voice through opera and what her time at The Metropolitan Opera taught her
Why she chose teaching and then full-time motherhood before stepping back into the family business
What "not yet" really means and why timing matters
How she leads the family business today and the lessons she's passing forward
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This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen.
Music by: Lucky Lamond