Upgrade Your Education Business
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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 286
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
PS 114 You Don’t Need Permission to Change Your Mind
Many tutors hold onto offers or pricing out of fear of change. But your business should serve you as much as your clients.
In this episode, I share how letting go of what no longer works can reignite …
174 How To Make Big Changes Without Losing Clients (e.g. A Price Increase)
Making changes in your tutoring or education business can feel uncomfortable. Price increases, new programmes, or shifting how you work often bring fear of losing clients.
In this episode, I share sim…
PS 113 Don’t Compare Your Chapter One to Someone Else’s Chapter Twenty
Comparing yourself to others is natural, but it can stop you seeing your own progress. Behind every successful tutor or business owner is a messy chapter one.
In this episode, I share how to reframe c…
173 This Underrated Learning Technique Will Make Your Business Stronger
In this episode I share a simple practice you can use to grow your tutoring or education business. By paying attention to your own experiences as a consumer, you can strengthen your marketing, improv…
PS 112 Your First Idea Doesn’t Have to Be Your Final
Launching something new does not need to be perfect. Business is an experiment, and the first version of your course, class, or programme is only the beginning.
In this episode, I share why adapting a…
172 This WILL Make Your Content Work Hard For You
In this episode, I show you how to make your content work harder for your tutoring or education business. Creating more posts is not the answer. Instead, I explain how to plan strategically so your c…
PS 111 You’re Allowed to Slow Down Without Losing Momentum
It is easy to feel pressure to keep moving in business. But momentum is not the same as speed.
In this episode, I share why slowing down in your tutoring or education business can strengthen your mark…
171 You DON'T Need A Big Following To Make Sales
Think you need a huge following to make sales? You don’t, and in this episode I’ll show you why.
I’m breaking down simple, effective marketing and sales strategies that work no matter the size of your…
PS 110 Look Back Before You Leap
In this episode, I talk about the power of reflecting on your journey and celebrating your progress.
Take a moment to appreciate how far you’ve come.
Enjoy :-)
Sumantha
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170 Marketing: What's Working In 2025
In this episode, I explore the evolving landscape of marketing, emphasising its importance for businesses even in a word-of-mouth-driven ecosystem.
I discuss changing consumer behaviour, the necessit…
PS 109 Resistance Means You’re Onto Something
In this episode, I share how feeling resistance is a sign you’re about to do something important.
Inspired by The War of Art, I encourage you to see resistance as proof of growth and to keep going.
R…
169 Learning From Heavy-Weight Entrepreneurs
In this episode, I share lessons from top business and marketing minds — and how we can apply them in the education space.
It’s easy to stay in our niche, but doing so can limit our growth. I explore …
PS 108 Mindset Before Strategy
In this episode, I explain why mindset comes before strategy.
True progress starts with confidence and belief in yourself.
Focus on mindset first for real results.
Enjoy :-)
Sumantha
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168 You Don't Need Perfection To Make Money
Are you holding back from launching or growing your tutoring business because things aren’t perfect yet? In this episode, I share why you don’t need a flawless plan, niche, or website to start making…
PS 107 You Don’t Need to Hustle to Be Worthy
In this episode, I share why you don’t need to hustle nonstop to be worthy.
Your value isn’t measured by productivity - rest and balance matter too.
Enjoy :-)
Sumantha
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167 Thinking About Starting a Membership? Here’s What I’ve Learned in 4 Years
Thinking of starting a membership for your tutoring or education business? Or want to improve the one you already have?
In this episode, I share five lessons from running my Mastermind for over four y…
PS 106 Let the Vision Pull You
In this episode, I share why it’s important to reconnect with your vision, not just your daily tasks.
Let your vision remind you why you started and guide your next steps.
Take a moment to revisit yo…
166 Own Your Space (On LinkedIn & Elsewhere)
In this episode, I talk about how to show up confidently on LinkedIn as a tutor or education business owner.
If you feel unsure about what to post or how to build visibility, you're not alone. I share…
PS 105 Grow at the Speed of You
In this episode, I share why business success is about finding your own pace, not rushing to keep up with others.
I talk about the importance of checking in with yourself, taking breaks, and building…
165 Hugh Viney: Building A Business That Doesn't Need You (And Other Lessons Learnt)
This is one of the most powerful discussions I've had on the podcast.
Hugh Viney, CEO of Minerva Tutors and Minerva Virtual Academy, shares his honest methods that helped him:
- Create a tuition business…