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Ep 122: Building a Culture of Ownership with Miren Oca

Steve Cook sits down with Miren Oca, founder of Ocaquatics and Ripples of Impact, to talk about what it really takes to build a business rooted in ownership and purpose.

Miren shares how she started teaching swim lessons at 19 and grew it into a full aquatics company—learning business through books, mentors, and experience along the way. She breaks down the “OWN IT” culture behind Ocaquatics and why investing in your team is what actually drives retention and results.

The conversation dives into her decision to sell 100% of the company to employees through an Employee Ownership Trust—while…

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