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Upgrade Your Education Business

Upgrade Your Education Business

Written 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
  • PS 132  Staying the cycle when results are slow
    Feb 4 2026

    In this episode, I talk about the quiet phase in business. The stage where you are doing the work, but the results have not caught up yet.

    I explain why this often creates doubt for tutors and education business owners, especially when launching new offers or trying new marketing strategies. Using a tutoring example, I show why results often take longer than expected.

    This episode will help you understand the role of consistency in marketing, sales, and business growth, and why many good strategies fail simply because they are abandoned too soon.

    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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    2 mins
  • 192 Why Being Known For Something Matters
    Feb 2 2026

    In this episode, I talk about why being known for something specific is a powerful business strategy for tutors and education business owners.

    I explain positioning in simple terms and how clarity helps the right clients find you, trust you, and choose you. This is not about gimmicky personal branding. It is about strategic marketing that supports sustainable business growth.

    If your marketing feels broad, unclear, or exhausting, this episode will help you build a more focused and values aligned tutoring business.

    If you want support with your messaging, positioning, and content strategy, you can find out more in the Tutor’s Mastermind.

    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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    12 mins
  • PS 131 Planting Seeds and Trusting Cycle
    Jan 28 2026

    In this episode, I talk about the importance of planting seeds in your tutoring or education business, especially at the start of a new year or a new season. Why business growth takes time and why expecting constant results from your marketing and sales efforts can lead to frustration and burnout. Just like in nature, there are cycles. Planting. Nurturing. Growing. Harvesting.

    I share a simple mindset shift to help you stay consistent, trust the process, and understand that quiet periods often support long term business growth and sustainable sales.

    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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    3 mins
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