Grow Your Tutoring Business Podcast

Hey, welcome to another episode of Grow Your Tutoring Business.We have Jemma Zoe Smith, who has an amazing story to share with you. Listen to how Jemma decides to move away from classroom teaching at the end of her PGCE and uses her previous experiences to set up a successful tutoring business.Jemma shares some fantastic golden nuggets with us, so get your notepad ready!Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/smallbusiness.to.soleincome https://educationhotel.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest podcast, where I have the incredible opportunity to introduce you to an amazing individual who has made the inspiring journey from the classroom to becoming the CEO of a 7-figure tuition company. Meet Sharon Cawley, known from Life After Teaching, one of the largest Facebook groups filled with tired, frustrated teachers looking for support from people who have transitioned away from the classroom. What better person to ask than a trailblazer in the world of education and entrepreneurship. 🚀📚In this interview, Sharon shares a wealth of ‘golden nuggets’ and reveals her blueprint for creating a successful business and a fulfilling life. 💼🌟Get ready to be inspired, learn valuable insights, and gain actionable advice on elevating your business and life. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more amazing stories and life-changing content! ✨🎥Use this link to connect with Sharonhttps://linktr.ee/SharonCawleyConexusTuition #SharonCawley #SuccessStory #BusinessBlueprint #EducationCEO #FromClassroomToCEO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest podcast, where I have the incredible opportunity to introduce you to an amazing individual who has made the inspiring journey from the classroom to becoming the CEO of a 7-figure tuition company. Meet Sharon Cawley, known from Life After Teaching, one of the largest Facebook groups filled with tired, frustrated teachers looking for support from people who have transitioned away from the classroom. What better person to ask than a trailblazer in the world of education and entrepreneurship? 🚀📚In this interview, Sharon shares a wealth of ‘golden nuggets’ and reveals her blueprint for creating a successful business and a fulfilling life. 💼🌟Get ready to be inspired, learn valuable insights, and gain actionable advice on elevating your business and life. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more amazing stories and life-changing content! ✨🎥Use this link to connect with Sharonhttps://linktr.ee/SharonCawleyConexusTuition #SharonCawley #SuccessStory #BusinessBlueprint #EducationCEO #FromClassroomToCEO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Ghulam Fernandes, a compassionate and experienced grief specialist. Ghulam supports people in navigating through the challenging and often lonely journey of grief. From coping with the loss of a loved one to working through personal struggles and hardships, Ghulam's approach is empathetic, uplifting and effective.Use this link to discover 10 mistakes we make when handling our grief.https://tinyurl.com/10mistakes-handlingyourgrief Connect with Ghulam in her free Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/handlinggrief/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's fast-paced world, embracing technology is no longer an option but a necessity. In this video, we'll show you how to use tech as an extra employee to grow your tutoring business and earn more money from your tutoring business. By harnessing the power of AI and other advanced technologies, you can achieve remarkable results that would have been impossible just a few years ago.In "How to use tech as an extra employee," I'm sharing some simple tips on how to implement technology in your tutoring business. Our expert tips will help you streamline your operations, reach more students, and ultimately increase your revenue. By the time you finish watching this video, you'll know exactly how to utilize tech to grow your tutoring business exponentially.By leveraging technology, you can automate tedious tasks, personalise learning experiences for your students, and create a more efficient workflow. From scheduling and task management to sending and sending invoices and collecting payments, the potential benefits of using tech in your tutoring business are endless. With the right strategies in place, you can truly make technology work for your business and help you earn more money from your tutoring business.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more amazing content. Leave a comment below with any questions you may have, or let us know what other topics you'd like us to cover in future videos.So, are you ready to embrace the power of AI and transform your tutoring business? Watch "How to use tech as an extra employee" now, and prepare to revolutionise the way you work and earn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I explore why passive income is a great idea for your tutoring business. Why it is good for you personally and share some ideas on how to start creating resources which adds value to what you currently offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I spoke with Jean Clayton for the podcast's last episode of season 1. I've proclaimed Jean as the SLT of tutoring. We had a fantastic conversation about how she started tutoring over 20 years ago and has never advertised or made a Facebook page. Jean employs past students to support her and has inspired me to do the same.My only regret is not allowing the recording to run because we continued to talk for another 30 minutes off-camera, where Jean shared even more pearls of wisdom! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is my story away from teaching and towards starting my tutoring business. Find out why my teaching career came to an end and why I started my tutoring business. If you would like to connect with me my email address is richard@richardcowelleducation.com My Free Facebook group for tutors is https://www.facebook.com/groups/growyourtutoringbusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, we hear from Sarah, who found that teaching in the classroom was not for her and, after reading an article about tutoring, decided to invest in a course to help her grow.There are some great takeaways from the show. Get your pencil and pad ready to take notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk to Katie Lane about her incredibly fast business growth.All of us have something to learn from Katie. She shares her strategy on how her business income grew beyond her old teacher salary within 6-months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode one's guest is Rachael Benton. Her story describes family and colleague support with the ups and downs of teacher life.Get your notepad ready to take down some amazing information to help you build your own tutoring business into creating you a full time income. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Grow Your Tutoring Business, Richard shares a powerful personal story about his mum and dad, a sliding-doors moment on a roundabout, and how heartbreak and hardship pushed his dad into action. He connects that family story to the journeys so many tutors and ex-teachers go through: the misalignment with school values, the pressure of targets, the emotional toll of staying in the classroom too long, and the moment you realise something has to change. If you’re a teacher thinking about leaving education, a tutor building a tuition business, or an online tutor wondering where your drive comes from (and why it sometimes disappears), this episode will really resonate.Richard explores how hardship can be the catalyst for ambition and legacy – whether that’s starting your own tutoring business, growing from 10 to 50+ students, or creating work–life balance that actually works for your family. He talks honestly about being “in the pit”, why you shouldn’t make big decisions when you’re at your lowest, and how to use frustration, burnout and “I’ll prove you wrong” energy as fuel to build something better. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on the stories, role models and key moments that shaped you as an educator, and be reminded that the work you do now as a tutor becomes part of your students’ stories – and sometimes, part of their children’s stories too.email: richard@tutorswhothrive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Grow Your Tutoring Business, I’m talking about something we don’t give ourselves enough credit for: our professional instincts. I share a story from my early days in social services, where a primary mental health worker picked up on signs of domestic abuse before we’d even knocked on the door, just from subtle cues and experience. We dig into what that means for us as tutors, teachers and education professionals – how our brain, body and nervous system are constantly reading red flags and green flags in the children and families we work with, whether that’s safeguarding concerns, tricky parent conversations, or noticing when a child is actually ready to move on academically.We then bring it right into the tutoring room: spotting when a student is bored because the work is too easy, handling behaviour in small groups, recognising when a family isn’t the right fit, and noticing the things that quietly light you up in your tutoring business (hello, GCSE maths tutoring!). This is a reflective, honest episode for private tutors, tuition business owners and teachers who want to lean into their intuition, stay aligned with their values, and make better decisions about the students, parents and opportunities they say yes (or no) to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We forget how powerful our work is. In this solo episode of Grow Your Tutoring Business, I make the case that tutors aren’t “just tutors”—we change trajectories. From 11+ and GCSE breakthroughs to confidence, mindset and motivation, I explore the academic and emotional impact of tutoring: light-bulb moments, intrinsic motivation, and the long-term ripple effects into sixth form, university, careers and family life. If you’re a tuition business owner who needs a reminder of your value (and a few stories to share in your marketing), this one’s for you.You’ll get practical prompts to reflect on impact, build your “evidence bank” (testimonials, messages, results), and turn those into content that attracts ideal families. We’ll talk authentic branding, simple habits for consistent visibility, and why sharing wins (and the graft behind them) grows trust and bookings. Perfect for UK tutors, GCSE/11+ specialists, and tutoring business owners focused on client acquisition, student outcomes, and sustainable growth. Subscribe for more episodes on pricing, packaging, safeguarding, marketing and systems that help your tuition business thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to build an authentic audience for your tutoring business without feeling fake on social media? In this solo episode of Grow Your Tutoring Business, I share a practical framework for showing up as yourself, growing trust and loyalty, and turning followers into families who buy. We cover core values, consistent content habits, and real engagement (DMs, comments, voice notes) that help tutors create a personal brand parents actually believe in, without the over-polished, inauthentic stuff.I also reflect on how Tutors Who Thrive grew when I stopped performing and started speaking in my real voice, plus lessons from Lisa Johnson on consistent, values-led visibility. You’ll leave with simple steps to grow your audience, improve engagement, build an email list, and market your tuition services with integrity. Perfect for UK tutors, teacher-turned-tutors, and anyone who wants ethical marketing that leads to bookings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling tempted to say “I’m not selling anything, come to this free thing”? In this solo episode, I unpack why that line erodes trust, first in you, and then across the wider tuition industry. I’ve seen this bait-and-switch approach in other sectors for years, and it’s now creeping into tutoring. I explain why it backfires (even if you don’t pitch on the webinar) and how it trains parents to be sceptical of all of us.Instead, I share a simple, ethical structure you can use today: be transparent about next steps, deliver a complete win in the free session, then invite—never pressure—the right people to continue. We’ll cover the “Promise → Proof → Path” framework, a permission-based CTA, and a quick checklist to audit your copy, design a useful free asset, set expectations, and nurture without tricks. If you care about trust, community, and long-term reputation, this one’s for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this reflective episode, I unpack a simple but slippery question: where does passion actually come from, and how do we use it well in our tutoring businesses? Fresh from a visit to a school’s IB cohort (mentoring project = very impressive!), I share what I told their sixth formers about running a great session—and how their questions led us into a wider chat about passion. Is it discovered by trying things, or is it something we already have that gets assigned to football, teaching, business… even fixing washing machines? We explore both sides, plus the role of boundaries—what to fold into your brand and what to keep purely for you.Then I bring it home with what’s changing for me: still loving the Kent Test/11+, but feeling pulled towards creating resources and opening up GCSE Maths again. We’ll talk seasons of passion, how to balance impact with life (hobbies, family, sanity), and how to notice when the thing that lit you up needs to evolve. If this resonates, or you’ve got your own “passion pivot”, I’d love to hear it. Drop me a message via the email in the show notes.thrive@tutorswhothrive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Safeguarding can feel daunting when you’re tutoring solo, but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, I’m joined by Holly Goodwin, safeguarding lead for The Tutors’ Association and a former school DSL, to demystify what safeguarding really means for tutors day to day. We dig into the big picture (children at the centre, clear boundaries, and confident communication) and the practicals you’ll face: handling a disclosure, liaising with parents and schools, when to contact the local authority, simple record-keeping that stands up, and how the home-education register and KCSIE (Part 1) affect your practice.We also get into the “nitty gritty” that pops up in our community all the time, lone working (in your home and in a family’s home), whether parents should stay, safer online set-ups, and why most tutors don’t need to record lessons (plus the GDPR pitfalls if you do). Finally, Holly shares ways to protect your own wellbeing and avoid isolation, including where to find mental health support via the Hub of Hope. Check the show notes for links to The Tutors’ Association, KCSIE Part 1, and key resources mentioned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this fresh-from-the-room debrief, I unpack a big idea from Monday’s training: we’re in a recession of trust. Buyers need more time, more proof, and more personal connection than ever. I share how to bake trust into your whole journey—top of funnel posts that actually mean something, mid-funnel value (emails, webinars, lead magnets), and bottom-funnel moments that feel natural, not “icky.” We dig into “earning the right” to message, why viral-but-random posts still help likeability, and how to design focal points (webinars, discovery calls, trials) that move families from curious to confident.Then we get practical: turn common questions into pre-sales content; map the experience at every touchpoint (post → email → voice note → webinar → trial → first session); and de-risk the “yes” with micro-offers that let parents and students experience you before committing. You’ll hear why experience beats price, how a £30–£100 offer can warm buyers for higher-ticket services without extra calls, and ways to personalise follow-ups ethically (hand-raise first, message second). Expect clear next steps to build trust, shorten the sales conversation, and grow with integrity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.