393 Episodes
25 Ratings
Weekly Cadence
2022 First episode
7K YouTube views About 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.
Publisher Sumantha McMahon
Category business · business · education
Language en
Explicit No
First episode 5 Jan 2022
Latest episode 21 Oct 2026 Latest episodes 393 episodes in the feed.
21 Oct 2026
PS 166: The delegation guilt This episode explores why delegation can feel uncomfortable for tutors, even when they know they need to hand things over and can afford to do so. I look at the belief that doing everything yourself is the more responsible or hardworking choice, and why that mindset no longer serves you when you are running a business. I also share a different way to think about delegation, focusing on where your time creates the most value.
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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 (https://www.upgradeyoureducationbusiness.com/bespokeonetoone)
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 (https://sumanthamcmahon.krtra.com/t/7cLn3UPlEoa4)
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) (https://riverside.sjv.io/raJGQD)
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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
19 Oct 2026
What's Your Business Telling You About Yourself? Discover how your business reflects your beliefs, fears, and strengths. Learn practical ways to analyze your diary, pricing, and opportunities to make empowered decisions and grow your business.
Takeaways
• Your business reflects your current beliefs, fears, and strengths.
• Review your diary honestly to understand what it reveals about you.
• Pricing is a reflection of what you believe you're allowed to ask for.
• Fear often disguises itself as busyness or just-in-case mentality.
• Opportunities you avoid may be the next level waiting for you.
• Your self-image and identity influence your business decisions.
• Recognizing your strengths is as important as addressing fears.
• Self-awareness can unlock powerful decisions for growth.
____________________
👋🏽 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 (https://www.upgradeyoureducationbusiness.com/bespokeonetoone)
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 (https://sumanthamcmahon.krtra.com/t/7cLn3UPlEoa4)
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) (https://riverside.sjv.io/raJGQD)
____________________
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
14 Oct 2026
PS 165 The rate you set when you were new In this episode, I explore how tutors often set their first hourly rate based on other tutors’ prices or their previous teaching salary, and how that initial figure can continue to influence pricing years later. She challenges tutors to look beyond simply increasing their current rate and instead ask what their work is actually worth today, based on the transformation, value and peace of mind they provide to students and parents.
____________________
👋🏽 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 (https://www.upgradeyoureducationbusiness.com/bespokeonetoone)
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 (https://sumanthamcmahon.krtra.com/t/7cLn3UPlEoa4)
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) (https://riverside.sjv.io/raJGQD)
____________________
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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