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PS. 07 Everyone Has The Right To Start Over

Published on: 31st May, 2023

Starting again isn't the same as giving up.

It's a tough one to navigate.


Despite knowing that leaving teaching was the best thing for me, I couldn't help but feel like I had failed.


But reframing that has been invaluable in my business as I explain in this episode.



Soundbites:


"Many of us in the education business space are ex-teachers.  I know not all of us are, but a lot of us are.  And we all know how gruelling it was just navigating the decision to leave the classroom - or maybe that's something you're grappling with now."


"And we're often plagued by similar feelings when we consider scrapping something we started in our business."


"It could be that you've been persevering with a particular social media platform because you were under the impression it would be great for business, but it isn't working.  Give yourself permission to start over - maybe you'll change your strategy, or drop it completely."


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!

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Upgrade Your Education Business
Actionable strategies for tutors and education business owners to attract students, grow sustainably and build a business that works for you.
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.

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Sumantha McMahon

With over 20 years of experience and having mentored 100+ tutors, Sumantha shares practical, non-formulaic strategies to help you attract students, grow sustainably, and build a tutoring business that aligns with your version of success. Expect grounded advice on marketing, sales, mindset and productivity, without the overwhelm.