A lot of us are educators or have come from an education background, and I think we're often conditioned to do things by ourselves, to work things out without help.But making things hard for ourselves doesn't make us more worthy of success.Listen to this short soundbite to find out why asking for help puts in such a strong position.Enjoy :-) Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

We all know the power of community, right? We all understand the sentiment of 'colleagues not competitors'. But how often do we put it into practice?I'm not ashamed that the masterminders have been teaching me a thing or two, and I recorded an episode about it!It was so useful for me to reflect and record this, I hope it's useful for you too.Enjoy :-) Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

You know, there's a lot of pressure to keep growing as a business. I mean, it can feel exciting. But some people don't want to grow beyond where they're at - and that's okay.Listen to this quick soundbite as I explore how this is our business and our rules, yet we often succumb to pressure.Enjoy :-) Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

So, you're working really hard with marketing and promoting yourself. You're doing everything the experts are telling you. You see it working so well for others, so why aren't enough clients saying 'yes' to you?Well, the reality is, there can be so many reasons, many of which I'll explore in today's episode. But the important thing here is that you're asking the question with the intention of finding solutions. Ready? Let's change things now.Enjoy :-) Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

I know this is a cryptic episode title, but if you can give me a couple of minutes of your time, I'll exchange it for a powerful analogy that can really help you find balance in your business.In this short soundbite, I explore how you can build a business in layers instead of feeling pressure to do everything all the time.Enjoy :-) Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

When you think of future-proofing your business, what does it mean to you? What springs to mind?To me, it means doing things that my future self will thank me for because I've put things into place that accommodates for whatever position I'm in at that time.And with that in mind, it's clear that the concept of future-proofing and what it looks like means different things to different people. Because, it depends on where you are in your life Listen for the three approaches you can take, to make sure you feel safe and that your business can last for as long as you want it to.Enjoy :-)Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

I'm talking about my biggest struggle - remembering the power that lies in stopping. It's no coincidence that those great ideas happen in the shower, just when we don't have a pen and paper at hand!Listen to this soundbite for a reminder of the power of pausing.Enjoy :-)Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

When we want to learn, we seek information from different people.The more people we seek information from, the more we learn, right?Right.But sometimes, it leads to flooding, to overwhelm.In this unbiased episode, I give you some pointers on how to choose who to listen to (and who not to listen to), so you get real benefit, minus the confusion.Enjoy :-) Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

On Monday (episode 110), I talked about the key way to stand out in a crowded market - and this short episode supports it.Spoiler alert: the way to stand out in a crowded niche is to become your niche.And as I talk about in this 2 minute soundbite, that means remembering that you are your trump card.Enjoy :-) Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

Do you ever feel like your niche is jam packed? Do you worry that there might not be enough room for you?Here's some good news.If there are loads of people doing what you're doing, it means there's a demand for it. And that means, there's no reason why you wouldn't attract clients too.But how? Why would someone choose you over someone else?Ready for the answer? It's super simple!By being your own niche.Listen to today's episode to know exactly how to do it.Enjoy :-) Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

Ever tried to make resolutions and spectacularly failed? I have. That's why I don't do New Year's ones anymore.I never really thought about why I always break them. Just thought it was me.But this concept of taking one day at a time actually hit home.In this episode, I share an important lesson I learnt from a friend of mine, and how it has transformed how I make changes in my life and business.Enjoy :-)Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

I'm here to tell you that selling can be comfortable - not pushy. If you work with me or have worked with me, you'll know that I only teach relationship-based sales, and strategies that are permission based. So, in this episode, I share four quick strategies that lean into YOUR preferred style of selling:Looking at opportunities in front of youWelcoming honest feedbackCreating a world people want to enter and stay inDefining your sales styleEnjoy :-) Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

Let's stop letting fear paralyse us.Especially fears around 'what ifs'.After all, there are so many what ifs that are scary.But, what if it works?Enjoy :-) Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

Here's the good news - us edu business owners usually know when our seasonal income drops are. And that means we can plan for them!In this episode, I share the ways I make these periods less stressful by:✔ Getting familiar with my numbers✔ Creating planned income boosts✔ Exploring passive, scalable and passive-income streamsEnjoy :-) SumanthaPS, If you're a masterminder, here's the training that'll help.Strategic business growthPassive Income Ideas____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

Leaving teaching in some ways solved very little. Yes i was out of an environment that was not having a good effect on me but I was still working far too much regardless of how many clients I did or didn't have.I was still saying yes to too many people who wanted my help. And I was still bending over backwards at my detriment in order to help other people.Listen to this short episode where I share the one mindset shift that changed everything.Enjoy :-) Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

Last week, I shared some marketing mistakes I've made in the past, and it went down so well that I thought I'd extend it to sharing some hacks for content ideas.Before I give you a sneak peak, if you're a masterminder, check out the training under Content That Converts Browsers To Buyers - I have a hands-on session that'll help you generate loads of content ideas.Here's the link. And regardless if you're a masterminder or not, you're welcome to fast-track your content writing through my 100 content prompts (buy once, lifetime access). Right, let's get to it!Here are the four hacks I share in today's episode:Circle around what you want to be known forMake notes about interesting things happening in your life (we're nosey, we want to know!)Repurpose - I've talked about it before but in this episode, I share new ideasMake notes as you get bursts of inspiration (I share ideas around this)Enjoy :-)Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

You don't need to be the best, just the best person for your client.Listen to this 2-minute soundbite where I explain how this concept is a complete game changer.Enjoy :-) Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

I can't make marketing easy, but I can make it easier!In this episode, I share 4 mistakes I made so you don't have to.Here's a sneak peek:😫 Trying to be in too many places🙈 Not listening to too much advice🤔 Posting for the sake of it🚀 Not using techniques to make it sustainableEnjoy :-) Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

This one is for my fellow overthinkers!We often hesitate because of 'what ifs. But what if things go well? What if 'it' works?In this short soundbite, I encourage you (and me) to embrace the concept that we can't go wrong.Because, we learn something valuable from every situation.And we don't know, unless we try.Enjoy :-) Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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

I'm a bit late to the party!Jan was my 7 year anniversary since I left teaching to run my own education business full time.To celebrate, I'm sharing 7 things I wish I had known so that you can either:😉 Reminisce and nod your head with meOR💥 Put things in place to make your life easier from nowEnjoy :-) Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 15 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.I specialise in supporting education business owners launch, grow and scale on their terms.Here are three ways to work with me:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringGoal-driven wrap-around support, with 1:1 strategy calls, WhatsApp support and free access to The Tutors' Mastermind.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for edupreneurs that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts to resources in The Training Jukebox.#3 The Training JukeboxA growing hub of resources and self-paced courses e.g. group classes, to help you pick and choose specific areas of your business to boost.____________________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