Upgrade Your Education Business

This one insight has transformed how I work (and reduced my workload). Being in motion is feeling like you're doing something towards a goal. Being in action is actually doing something towards a goal. They're different, but the concept made me realised how often I blur the lines ... Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and ed...

Alima's first year out of the classroom is so interesting that I just had to invite her onto the pod! In this episode, she talks about how she: Got started in tutoring with word of mouth Ended up specialising in 11+ tuition with a heavy focus on mindfulness Started working with a range of people, including 'Ultra High Net Worth' clients Is already at the stage of selling courses Listen now to hear...

I'm sharing something that has really turned my thinking on its head - how we need to stop focusing on goals and focus on systems instead. A goal delays happiness, a goal provides temporary achievement. It only becomes long-lasting when we focus on the 'how'. Enjoy :-) Sumantha PS. This is inspired by Atomic Habits by James Clear, the book we're looking at in The Upgrade Your Mindset Book Club. Jo...

A satisfied customer is one who's happy with what they paid for. A raving fan is someone is SO happy, they can't help but tell everyone about you! We want the latter, right? Well in this episode, I share 5 tweaks you can make to crafting the kind of experience that turns your customers into raving fans. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported ov...

Are you embarking on a big project? Maybe you have some passion projects you can't find time for. In this 3-minute soundbite episode, I share learnings from the book club to explore how we can break big things into small things. Instead of passion projects sitting on our eventual to-do list, we can bring them to life! Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I'...

Join my conversation with Anne Morris where we discuss how she went about introducing a new concept to the education landscape, established her presence in schools, has a robust recruitment with gap-year students. She shares so many golden nuggets, and I found her ability to spot gaps in the market fascinating. About Anne: Anne Morris is a former Maths teacher who founded Yipiyap in 2012 to delive...

In this short soundbite, I hone in on this concept. Inspired by the Upgrade Your Mindset book club, Mel Robbins talks about how change is often simple but rarely easy. And it's important to pause on this because we often put pressure on ourselves to keep growing, to keep learning and to keep taking action. But that isn't sustainable. Listen to this short episode to hear my exploration of how we ca...

In this episode, I'm giving you clear strategies to plan a year's worth of content in a way where you connect with your audience. Importantly, these ideas will take away the stress of 'what should I post?' and ensure your content works hard for you! Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education business owners. As a teach...

One change leads to bigger changes. That's the domino effect in a nutshell! Want to know how you can apply it to make more sales? Including more clients to group classes? Listen now! 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...

Generic marketing strategies rarely work for education businesses because our niche is quite unique! For a start, if you're something like a tutor, you trying to sell to someone who is a decision-maker but not the person who will actually work with you. That's why I've dedicated one whole episode for strategies that are proven to work for our niche. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hel...

Apparantly, you can change your life in a series of 5-second decisions (according to Mel Robbins). I wasn't sure at first, but after trying it in a couple of situations, I am starting to see its power ... Listen to this short soundbite to find out more! Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education business owners. As a teacher 'dr...

Passive income—sounds dreamy! Well, it’s entirely possible, and in this episode, I discuss how to create a digital course that suits  your  unique business style, how to ensure it meets your audience's needs, and how to set it up for long-term success . Remember, this isn’t about following some one-size-fits-all formula. I’m all about you doing things your way! Links mentioned: Sign up t...

ADD - today, it isn't what you think. Spoiler alert - it stands for Adventure Deficit Disorder. Want to know more? You'll have to spare 1.5 minutes and give this a listen! 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,...

Running a business is amazing and hard - all at the same time! Whether you're a new or seasoned entrepreneur, mindset challenges are always cropping up. In this episode, I run through just a few of them: 1 Imposter syndrome 2 Being open to being right and wrong 3 Dealing with difficult clients, colleagues and/or counterparts Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon,...

The narrative of being 'realistic' often stops us from thinking, dreaming and taking action on big goals. And wrapped up in that is the concept of overestimating competition and underestimating ourselves. In this episode, I give you an example from The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris that really highlights it, and liberates us from the fear of rejection - by 'failing better'. Enjoy :-) Sumantha PS....

What a great way to end this season! Sarah Capewell, an international tutor and agent, shares honest advice and information for people interested in entering the international market. We cover: How to establish yourself as a newbie Advice for people going on the TTA Trade Mission How to work with agents The realities Listen or watch so you don't miss her golden nuggets! 💻 The video version Connec...

If we're going to get hung up on the negative what ifs, we need to balance it with 'what if it DOES work out?' In this episode, I give you an example from The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris. In the book, he gives us a system to approaching planning for a big leap of faith in a structured and safe way (book clubbers, here's the relevant chapter ) Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello!...

This is your perfect foundation for understanding and getting started with email marketing In this episode, I tackle three broad questions: 1️⃣ What is email marketing and do I need it? 2️⃣ What could I use it for? 3️⃣ How can I get results through it? Masterminders, here's the link to the existing email marketing training (when you join, you get instant access). Enjoy :-) Sumantha _______________...

Fancy releasing time from your working life? Time to do things you love while earning what you need and want? Well, that's what Ferris promises in his book 'The 4-Hour Work Week'. It's September's book in the Upgrade Your Mindset (& Business) book club, and this month, I'll be sharing some golden nuggets so you can benefit from it, even if you don't join. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ___________________...

In this episode, I share useful tips to create a podcast that: ✔ is sustainable ✔ isn't as time consuming as it could be ✔ encourages a loyal listenership Enjoy :-) Sumantha PS. My video version is here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBCQfSQE53kC4eNeyiaN8mJ3EJieLzIlQ ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education business owners. As...

Would you believe me if I said you could make sales before you'd delivered anything? Solely based on trust? In this short episode, I talk about the importance of trust - beyond the obvious. 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+...

In this episode, I ask you three questions that'll help you make more sales without being pushy. Here they are: #1 Are you giving people enough to make them feel safe to buy? #2 Are you looking at opportunities right in front of you? #3 Are you meeting people where they're at? Have a listen for ideas and tips. Video version: https://youtu.be/RdS_rcrXxcM Enjoy :-) Sumantha PS. Here's the link to th...

In this quick soundbite, I share a powerful nugget I once heard from a bevaioural psychologist about one of the ways to break a cycle that can cause imposter syndrome ... ... paralaysis caused by learning. Listen to this 2 minute episode to understand how to keep learning while breaking the cycle. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100...

In this episode, I share my personal journey of leaving the classroom. It was filled with highs and lows, and I share five lessons learnt that I wish I had known. I really hope it helps anyone who is leaving or has just left; more than anything, I hope it gives you faith that this 'fog' will lift. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100...

I like this quote, but I'm not certain it's good advice. Listen to this episode where I explore times when I've navigated this concept (I'm navigating it right now). Spoiler alert: I've come to the conclusion the advice, on the surface, needs some adding to! Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education business owners. A...