Upgrade Your Education Business

Something I talk about a lot is the need to be intentional with everything we do in our businesses.  In short, we need to decide what we want to achieve out of each of our business tasks, and let that steer our decisions. In this short episode, I unpack this concept to help you find ways to ensure everything you do is a valuable tool in your business. Enjoy :-)  Sumantha ________________...

Rolling out price increases can be stressful - what if I lose clients? What if they get cross?  We don't want fear to stop us, do we?! In this episode, I unpack the different ways you can approach increasing prices so that you DON'T lose clients or, at the very least, minimise the risk. Enjoy :-)  Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100...

Overthinking and aiming for perfection are the biggest barriers to progress.  We know this.  But we still do it (me included!). In this short episode, I draw on a powerful statement made by a coach whose course I took. And I leave you with the question - can it, whatever it may be, be simplified? Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported...

A client spotlight where Seleena shares how she is growing her tuition business (without hiring tutors) fast and effectively. Here's a sneak peek ...  Seleena Lloyd from Lloyd Learns shares her journey that has led her to achieving a £30k+ annual payrise with her tuition business through: 👉 Investing in structured and tailored support 👉 Streamlining and automating processes 👉 Planning ahea...

If a car breaks down, it takes a lot of strength to get it moving again. But once the wheels are in motion, it's easier to keep it moving - even if very slowly. In this short episode, I talk about ways to keep momentum going so you aren't in a position of losing the effects of your hard work. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tuto...

We don't just want customers! We want customers who create customers.  In this episode, I navigate the different ways to nurture loyalty so you have a warm audience who support you. It leans into a lot of the work we do in the Tutors' Mastermind, so if you're ready to form a strategic approach, join us!  Here's the link to check it out: https://www.tutorsmastermind.com Enjoy :-) Sumantha...

Feeling overwhelmed or tackling a big project and not knowing where to start is a common situation for business owners. But a mindset shift that really helped me, was the acknowledgment that big things are made of small things.  A journey is made of small steps. In this episode, I talk about how this can help personally and with business. Enjoy :-)  Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hel...

A special question and answer episode! Here are the questions I'll be answering: What has been the highlight of your career? How do you motivate students and give rewards? How do you get students yourself if you want to move away from working with agencies? What's the best way to set up group classes? How much should I be charging? Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha M...

Sharing value is a sure-fire way to establish trust with future clients.  But to do it succesfully, we NEED to show off our expertise. In this short episode, I navigate around this and share examples of how we can turn our golden nuggets into touch points to make sales. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education b...

These seven words wonderfully summarise the core of what works when it comes to marketing. It should never be about us.  It should always be about 'them' (our future clients). And in this short episode, I unpack the layers of how we can make sure we always make an impact. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education...

We don't want to train our audiences to expect free stuff from us!  We need our freebies to sell. In this episode, four things to consider if you're wondering why your free material isn't making as many sales as you'd like. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education business owners. As a teacher 'dropout' turned p...

Networking is fun, but the more you do it, the higher chance there is of coming across unpleasant behaviours. Unfortunately, I have.   While I used to take it personally, I don't anymore.  And in this episode, I share some mindset shifts that helped. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education business owners....

There is always so much to do!  Tune in as I share various ways I stay on top of marketing. For context, in addition to running two businesses and everything that comes with that, I create content for 7-9 platforms. So, I need ways to stay on top of it and in this episode, I'm sharing exactly how ... Links mentioned : Ep 6 Streamlining & Automating Ep 31 Top Tips To Work With A Virtual As...

In this 2-minute soundbite, I unpack the importance of committing to taking action. We consume so much information and advice. But how much of it do we implement? Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education business owners. As a teacher 'dropout' turned professional tutor, combined with my 20+ years as a business owner,...

Tune in as I ask you questions that'll help you pinpoint why you may not be making as many sales as you like. Warning: you may not love everything I say, but all I ask is that you keep an open mind! Ultimately, you have to be willing to change something if you want to change something. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and...

We're hard on ourselves. We focus on: What we don't do well How much we're yet to learn How much we haven't achieved yet But, we have to celebrate the wins or we'll forget to enjoy the journey.  And what's the point of running a business if we don't enjoy it? Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education business own...

Struggling to stay on top of marketing?  Feels relentless, doesn't it? In this episode, I share six top tips on making it easier. They're tried and tested by me and my clients, and allow me to create content for:  6 social media platforms and ... A weekly podcast (2 episodes a week) Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tuto...

Got a minute? In this 1-minute soundbite, I relate some insightful parenting advice to our businesses. "Parenting is when the days are long, but the years are short." Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education business owners. As a teacher 'dropout' turned professional tutor, combined with my 20+ years as a business ow...

Every business owner goes through low points, and sometimes, it manifests as questioning whether it's worth continuing with their businesses. If you are experiencing this, by the end of this episode, you'll realise: You're not alone There are some things to touch base with that can help Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and...

Going too slow can stunt business growth.  Going to fast can make it come to a standstill.  But accepting that the fastest way to grow is slowly, leads to a business that steadily grows and gives you what you want for much longer.  Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education business owners. As a teacher...

In this episode, I avoid the obvious stuff like marketing, and given you some other things to consider so you can make tutoring your full-time salary. Here's a sneak peak:  Deciding whether to be self-employed or an entrepreneur  Being clear on your 'why' so you make wise business decisions  Preparing for success and future-proofing  Being visible beyond social media  Alig...

Inspired by David Allen, productivity guru, I share some ways you can release some brain space for more income generating tasks. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education business owners. As a teacher 'dropout' turned professional tutor, combined with my 20+ years as a business owner, I'm in it with you! Yes, I'm qual...

 Social media marketing is hard work!  Love it or hate it, we have to publish content frequently and consistently for it to yield results.   So, since we are working hard, let's make social media work even harder for us i.e. how we can make our efforts and content have an impact for longer?  This is a really useful area to focus on because social media is so fast-paced, th...

Imagine if someone asked you to write with your non-dominant hand. It'd feel awkward, right?  Difficult, uncomfortable and the results wouldn't be great. As I heard from 'the boy with the broken brain' (link to the podcast episode is below), this is just the feeling when we choose the wrong kind of learning or coach for us. You know what it's like.  Two people can say the same thing.&nbs...

In this episode, I share common mistakes new business owners made (that I made too) to help you avoid them! There's a lot I would have done differently to fast-track growth. I learnt a lot by experimenting and working things out by myself, but my stress levels didn't thank me for it! Here's a sneak peek at the 7 lessons learnt that I share: Being led by more than what's done in your industry Balan...