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

It's really easy to get hung up on numbers - sales, hourly rates, followers, likes and so on.And these bits of data are important, but to keep those numbers strong, we need to remember that behind every number is a person.Because when we do this, we give everyone - not just our clients - a great experience. And people remember great experiences.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

Now, this episode is not about me, telling you that you must have email marketing in place. Instead, if you do have email marketing in place or want to get it set up, this episode will help you streamline and start from a place of simplicity and effectiveness.Links Mentioned:Convertkit (link: https://convertkit.com?lmref=VBLt8w)Kartra (link: https://sumanthamcmahon.krtra.com/t/tpAIadUcw3oQ)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

Can you believe that even Sir Anthony Hopkins feels like a fraud at times?!Make sure you bank that so you remember it the next time a imposter syndrome kicks in!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

It's not all sunshine and rainbows, is it?! As much as I like to focus on the positives, we need to be real.And in this episode, I talk about some of the challenges we often don't want to say aloud.Link mentioned:TTA Awards: https://thetutorsassociation.org.uk/events/nationaltutoringawards24/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

Let's stop making it hard for people to work with us, shall we?!A quick sales boost is to streamline your onboarding process, and in this episode, I quickly explore some ways to approach 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

Networking! Say goodbye to stuffy breakfast meetings, and say hello to a style that suits you.In this episode, I talk about different ways to network, including:5 minute methodsStyles for introvertsEnoy :-)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