Upgrade Your Education Business

In this episode, I share why it’s important to run your business your way. I talk about ignoring advice that doesn’t suit you and building a business that feels good and fits your life. 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+ yea...

Struggling with tricky client situations? This episode is for you. Sumantha covers: Handling discount requests without undervaluing yourself When to enforce your terms and when to make exceptions Choosing between hourly rates or block payments How to sell group classes when clients want one-to-ones Adapt advice to fit your business - small tweaks can make a big difference. Enjoy :-) Sumantha _____...

This episode tackles perfectionism in business and why progress matters more - it's not just a catchy phrase. I share tips on embracing imperfect action, learning as you go, and building momentum; because growth comes from moving forward, not waiting for things to be perfect. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education...

Get ready for a pinch of silliness, some laughs and A LOT of value! Sarah Capewell and I recorded this spontaneous episode to answer some excellent questions from our community. Here's what we covered: What to do when you're fully booked and don't want to add more evening lessons or teach at weekends When planning for tutoring, where to start with resources and lesson planning. Getting parents to...

In a day and age where 'shiny object syndrome' is a thing, in this soundbite, I explore whether it boils down to us being afraid of boredom ... I'd love to know your thoughts. 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 bu...

It's time to break that feast and famine cycle in our businesses - without it meaning working all the time! When you're a small business owner, it's easy to be on the constant treadmill of chasing new clients. Often, it's driven by fear of the 'famine'. But, as I explore in this episode, it doesn't have to be that way. This episode is for you if you want to break that cycle and create something th...

So much falls under the 'boundaries' umbrella. In this short soundbite, I navigate through a few boundaries we need to pay attention to as education business owners. 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 own...

Community is so powerful - we know this - but how do we find the right one for us? In this episode, I talk about the benefits of being in the right kind of community and how it can massively impact our businesses. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education business owners. As a teacher 'dropout' turned professional tut...

I think you'll like this reframe. Rejection stings—it’s natural. But what if you reframed it as redirection? Enjoy this week's short soundbite! 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...

Running a tutoring business, whether you're an independent tutor or hire tutors or whatever - it's not a “less serious” version of running a business. It is a business. So, in this episode, I share 5 key areas to pay attention to so you can keep doing what you love for longer. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education...

Nope, this isn't woo woo! Yep, this is powerful. Gratitude isn't just a feel-good practice. It's a game changer for our mindset. Tune into this short soundbite to find out why! 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 b...

It's time to make word of mouth intentional and not a happy accident! In this episode, I share some simple and effective tips to encourage referrals in a way that doesn't feel uncomfortable. And if you're a Masterminder, here is the link to the training to attract more enquiries (including word of mouth referrals). Eunice - hyperlink this line to this link: https://www.tutorsmastermind.com/signin/...

Saying no isn’t about being difficult—it’s about being intentional. In this short soundbite, I cast a light on the importance of mastering this two-letter word - 'no'! 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 o...

Standing out isn't about looking better than your competition. It's about being you. In this episode, I share practical and strategic ideas to help you attract the right clients. 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...

I'm no expert in imposter syndrome, and it can be pretty complex. But I have had experience in supporting people who experience it. In this short episode, I share a tip that may well unlock a new mindset ... 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, co...

Nicola Lutz joins me for this conversation on how to make selling effective without losing authenticity. She highlights a particularly important point - we need to be doing something every day to move the needle on our sales. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education business owners. As a teacher 'dropout' turned prof...

We often focus on doing. But space is just as important. In this short soundbite, I explore the role reflection plays in growth. 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...

Group classes are a fabulous way to support students who thrive in that environment while earning more without teaching more. BUT, they can also come with a lot of admin. In this episode, I share key considerations to make sure your transition is smooth, you price your groups correctly and share tips to promote them successfully. Enjoy :-) Sumantha Links Mentioned Launch, Teach & Fill Group Cl...

As small business owners, it's easy to fall into the scarcity mindset. In this short soundbite, I offer some reframes for you to lean on whenever you have a moment of doubt. 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 busi...

Social media isn't our full-time jobs! In this episode, I help you streamline your marketing so it's effective without being time consuming. Links mentioned: 1 Year Content Plan Mastermind Training 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 wit...

This short soundbite zooms into how we can take small actions for big results. And you guessed it - it's all about consistency! 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 quali...

This strategic episode will help you make the most of what you're using rather than asking you to throw more at it. Effective content marketing is about inviting people to stay in your world and keeping them there. Because, if we're putting time and effort into something, we need it to pay off. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tu...

In this short soundbite, I explore how we can make sure our mindset supports us. We know how important mindset is, but sometimes we need a reminder :-) 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 wit...

By the end of this episode, you're going to be more relaxed about selling - up for the challenge! Sales doesn't rely on being pushy. But it does rely on some tried and tested methods you can mould to suit your style. Listen to this episode to embed these strategies into your sales process now. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tut...

We're often scared of people leaving, so we make it hard. But what if we made it easy? What if, instead, we made it hard to want to leave? Listen to this week's short soundbite to get ideas of how you can embed this into your way of working. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education business owners. As a teacher 'drop...