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Upgrade Your Education Business

Upgrade Your Education Business

By: Sumantha McMahon
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Upgrade Your Education Business is the go-to podcast for private tutors and education business owners who want to grow a sustainable, joyful business without following formulas or burning out. Hosted by experienced business mentor Sumantha McMahon, each episode is packed with practical marketing and sales strategies, mindset insights, and real talk about the highs and lows of running your own tutoring business. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine and simplify what you’ve built, you’ll find inspiration and actionable advice that helps you attract students, boost your visibility, and create a business that works for your version of success. 🎧 New episodes every week, including short mindset boosters and deeper strategy sessions.© 2024 Sumantha McMahon Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • 194 Are You the Rare Tutor Owner Who Tackles the Unexciting but Crucial?
    Feb 16 2026

    If you are a tutor or education business owner looking for sustainable business growth, this episode is for you.

    I share the practical foundations of running a profitable tutoring business without working more hours. I talk about how understanding your numbers can improve pricing, sales and decision making. I also explain how simple systems can reduce admin, support your marketing and create a smoother client experience without losing the personal touch.


    Finally, I talk about optimising what you already have so you can increase income and improve efficiency without constantly adding new offers.


    Enjoy :-)


    Sumantha

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    👋🏽 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 qualified too :-)

    My training leans on tried-and-tested methods that are completely tailored to our niche.


    Work with me to breathe life into YOUR definition of success:

    #1 Bespoke 1:1 Mentoring

    High-touch 6-month programme for tutors who want to make their business more lucrative, in a sustainable way for the future, while protecting the impact they make.


    #2 The Tutors' Mastermind

    The leading membership for tutors that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts.


    This podcast is recorded using Riverside. Sign up for your account here (free plan available)

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    Sometimes, I share links to resources and apps that I recommend. They are all based on my experience - if I don't love them, I don't recommend them. In some cases, I earn a small commission for my recommendation, at no cost to you.

    © 2024 Sumantha McMahon

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    25 mins
  • PS 133 Busy can be a distraction
    Feb 11 2026

    Being busy can feel productive. Full to do lists. Constant activity. But in this episode, I explore why busyness does not always lead to real progress in your tutoring or education business.

    If you are a tutor or education business owner who feels stuck despite doing all the things, this episode will help you pause and reflect. I talk about how busyness can distract you from the deeper work that drives business growth, clearer marketing and sustainable sales.

    We look at the difference between activity and progress. Why clarity, focus and deliberate action matter more than doing everything. And how choosing what truly matters can create more income and head space over time.

    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 qualified too :-)

    My training leans on tried-and-tested methods that are completely tailored to our niche.


    Work with me to breathe life into YOUR definition of success:

    #1 Bespoke 1:1 Mentoring

    High-touch 6-month programme for tutors who want to make their business more lucrative, in a sustainable way for the future, while protecting the impact they make.


    #2 The Tutors' Mastermind

    The leading membership for tutors that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts.


    This podcast is recorded using Riverside. Sign up for your account here (free plan available)

    ____________________

    Sometimes, I share links to resources and apps that I recommend. They are all based on my experience - if I don't love them, I don't recommend them. In some cases, I earn a small commission for my recommendation, at no cost to you.

    © 2024 Sumantha McMahon

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    1 min
  • 193 Redefining What's Possible With Guest Tutors!
    Feb 9 2026

    This is a special one-off episode for my upcoming event, Sumantha's Online Summit 2026.

    I invited tutors to share their game-changing moments in their tutoring business and journey.

    You'll hear from:

    Sarah - how she stopped 11+ tutoring because it didn't feel aligned.

    Claire - her moment when she realised she could do things her way.

    Sophie - when she decided to be her true, neurodivergent self and how it changed everything.

    Sophia - her realisation that progress is progress, even during challenging times.

    Claire - how letting go of what other people thought was liberating.

    Maria - how asking parents what they wanted transformed her business.

    Anita - how changing the content of testimonials transformed how many students she attracted.

    Miralee - how tuning into what truly lights you up changes everything.

    It's a corker of an episode, and I hope you'll join us for the tutoring event of the year!

    Upgrade Your Education Business Summit

    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 qualified too :-)

    My training leans on tried-and-tested methods that are completely tailored to our niche.


    Work with me to breathe life into YOUR definition of success:

    #1 Bespoke 1:1 Mentoring

    High-touch 6-month programme for tutors who want to make their business more lucrative, in a sustainable way for the future, while protecting the impact they make.


    #2 The Tutors' Mastermind

    The leading membership for tutors that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts.


    This podcast is recorded using Riverside. Sign up for your account here (free plan available)

    ____________________

    Sometimes, I share links to resources and apps that I recommend. They are all based on my experience - if I don't love them, I don't recommend them. In some cases, I earn a small commission for my recommendation, at no cost to you.

    © 2024 Sumantha McMahon

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    1 hr and 27 mins
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