show episodes
 
Each week, Sumantha shares fluff-free actionable ideas for education businesses who want to grow their businesses on their terms. Whether it’s marketing, turning ideas to income or wellbeing, each episode is designed to inspire you to take action that you can mould to suit your needs. Sumantha has been delivering training to large and medium sized businesses for 17+ years. As a teacher-turned-tutor, she now focuses on supporting education businesses. Outside of this, Sumantha delivers traini ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. In this episode, Sarah is joined by Sumantha McMahon, she's built a great brand on LinkedIn and today she shares some of her secrets and why you should NOT slack on LinkedIn. Connect …
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Sarah explores the common questions Chinese families ask when selecting UK boarding schools for their children, the appeal of single-sex education, academic excellence, and cultural expectations. Learn about the critical factors that influence their decisions, from academic track records to extracurricular activities, and how tutor…
  continue reading
 
One change leads to bigger changes. That's the domino effect in a nutshell! Want to know how you can apply it to make more sales? Including more clients to group classes? Listen now! Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 18 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor.…
  continue reading
 
Generic marketing strategies rarely work for education businesses because our niche is quite unique! For a start, if you're something like a tutor, you trying to sell to someone who is a decision-maker but not the person who will actually work with you. That's why I've dedicated one whole episode for strategies that are proven to work for our niche…
  continue reading
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. We've spoken previously about how important International Agents are to your tutoring business. During this episode Sarah discusses 3 BIG TIPS to help you build rapport with, and be a…
  continue reading
 
Apparantly, you can change your life in a series of 5-second decisions (according to Mel Robbins). I wasn't sure at first, but after trying it in a couple of situations, I am starting to see its power ... Listen to this short soundbite to find out more! Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with …
  continue reading
 
Passive income—sounds dreamy! Well, it’s entirely possible, and in this episode, I discuss how to create a digital course that suits your unique business style, how to ensure it meets your audience's needs, and how to set it up for long-term success. Remember, this isn’t about following some one-size-fits-all formula. I’m all about you doing things…
  continue reading
 
ADD - today, it isn't what you think. Spoiler alert - it stands for Adventure Deficit Disorder. Want to know more? You'll have to spare 1.5 minutes and give this a listen! Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 18 years' experience, and a former teacher turned tutor. I specialise in supp…
  continue reading
 
Running a business is amazing and hard - all at the same time! Whether you're a new or seasoned entrepreneur, mindset challenges are always cropping up. In this episode, I run through just a few of them: 1 Imposter syndrome 2 Being open to being right and wrong 3 Dealing with difficult clients, colleagues and/or counterparts Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____…
  continue reading
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. In this episode, Sarah talks about the importance of referrals. They are so important because when you meet a family you've been referred to, they already know how great you are! Get …
  continue reading
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. In this episode, Sarah provides tips to kickstart building your tutoring brand. There are so many businesses and so much noise out there, so you and your brand NEED to stand out! Get …
  continue reading
 
The narrative of being 'realistic' often stops us from thinking, dreaming and taking action on big goals. And wrapped up in that is the concept of overestimating competition and underestimating ourselves. In this episode, I give you an example from The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris that really highlights it, and liberates us from the fear of rejec…
  continue reading
 
What a great way to end this season! Sarah Capewell, an international tutor and agent, shares honest advice and information for people interested in entering the international market. We cover: How to establish yourself as a newbie Advice for people going on the TTA Trade Mission How to work with agents The realities Listen or watch so you don't mi…
  continue reading
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. Curious about expanding your tutoring business internationally? In this episode, we dive into the key steps for going global, from finding your niche and understanding cultural differ…
  continue reading
 
If we're going to get hung up on the negative what ifs, we need to balance it with 'what if it DOES work out?' In this episode, I give you an example from The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris. In the book, he gives us a system to approaching planning for a big leap of faith in a structured and safe way (book clubbers, here's the relevant chapter) Enj…
  continue reading
 
This is your perfect foundation for understanding and getting started with email marketing In this episode, I tackle three broad questions: 1️⃣ What is email marketing and do I need it? 2️⃣ What could I use it for? 3️⃣ How can I get results through it? Masterminders, here's the link to the existing email marketing training (when you join, you get i…
  continue reading
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. We've touched specifically on the Chinese market several times during the shows so far. That's because it's SO IMPORTANT if you want to grow into the international market. This episod…
  continue reading
 
Fancy releasing time from your working life? Time to do things you love while earning what you need and want? Well, that's what Ferris promises in his book 'The 4-Hour Work Week'. It's September's book in the Upgrade Your Mindset (& Business) book club, and this month, I'll be sharing some golden nuggets so you can benefit from it, even if you don'…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, I share useful tips to create a podcast that: ✔ is sustainable ✔ isn't as time consuming as it could be ✔ encourages a loyal listenership Enjoy :-) Sumantha PS. My video version is here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBCQfSQE53kC4eNeyiaN8mJ3EJieLzIlQ ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business …
  continue reading
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. Meet Ed Borton, the driving force behind ESB Education & Family. With a rich background in elite private school education and a partnership with his wife Sabina, a former Norland Nann…
  continue reading
 
Would you believe me if I said you could make sales before you'd delivered anything? Solely based on trust? In this short episode, I talk about the importance of trust - beyond the obvious. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with over 18 years' experience, and a former teacher turned…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, I ask you three questions that'll help you make more sales without being pushy. Here they are: #1 Are you giving people enough to make them feel safe to buy? #2 Are you looking at opportunities right in front of you? #3 Are you meeting people where they're at? Have a listen for ideas and tips. Video version: https://youtu.be/RdS_rc…
  continue reading
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. We've talked on past episodes about how amazing the BSA (Board Schools Association) are. During this episode, you'll hear Sarah's chat with Caroline Nixon who's the International and …
  continue reading
 
In this quick soundbite, I share a powerful nugget I once heard from a bevaioural psychologist about one of the ways to break a cycle that can cause imposter syndrome ... ... paralaysis caused by learning. Listen to this 2 minute episode to understand how to keep learning while breaking the cycle. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, I share my personal journey of leaving the classroom. It was filled with highs and lows, and I share five lessons learnt that I wish I had known. I really hope it helps anyone who is leaving or has just left; more than anything, I hope it gives you faith that this 'fog' will lift. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I…
  continue reading
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. We've talked on past episodes about how amazing the BSA (Board Schools Association) are. During this episode, you'll hear Sarah's chat with Caroline Nixon who's the International and …
  continue reading
 
I like this quote, but I'm not certain it's good advice. Listen to this episode where I explore times when I've navigated this concept (I'm navigating it right now). Spoiler alert: I've come to the conclusion the advice, on the surface, needs some adding to! Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified busines…
  continue reading
 
Listen to Rita Farrell's inspirational and enlightening story of how she overcame personal challenges to turn her tutoring business from supplementing her income, to one that enables the life she wants. I met Rita in March 2023, and she took fast action - we started working together the very same day. And since then, she has: 💥 Dropped her 4 days i…
  continue reading
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. Have you considered how amazing Summer Schools can be for your business? During this episode Sarah explains how you can work with them, or alongside them to support your clients and g…
  continue reading
 
This is a key way to unlock success with content marketing. It's easy and tempting to schedule every piece of evergreen content in advance, but the real way to connect with your audience is to connect with what affects them right now. It doesn't mean you can't pre-schedule content, but it does mean having a system that makes space for content that …
  continue reading
 
Ready to know the four areas to consider when launching groups? Ready to take the confusion out of the process? In this episode, I cover the four key areas so you can launch quickly and efficiently. Will you teach online, face to face or both? What are the implications? What class size suits you, your students and your subject? Which group model su…
  continue reading
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. Following on from Sarah's recent episode about Educational Agents, she's been getting questions! This episode answers some of the most common, such as "where do I find an agent?" and …
  continue reading
 
Coming out of your online bubble and meeting people in real life can be unnerving. But, as I experience time and time again, our community is a friendly one. A welcoming one and an inclusive one. And as I mention in the episode, if you're ever going to an event that I'm also attending, and you feel nervous, contact me and we'll walk in together. En…
  continue reading
 
Knowing how to approach hiring and working with a VA can be hard - I learnt through trial and error. In this episode, I talk you through everything I wish I had known when I started exploring. Enjoy :-) Sumantha PS. If you're in the Tutors' Mastermind and want to see a demo of how I organise tasks and work with my VAs using ClickUp, here's the link…
  continue reading
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. Local insight and information is essential when building trust with potential clients from China. During this episode Sarah explains how she's achieved this in her tutoring business. …
  continue reading
 
Trust is so crucial in business - with potential clients, existing ones and colleagues. There are many ways to establish and develop trust, some of which I talk about in this episode. But a big way is to say what you mean and mean what you say. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business trainer with…
  continue reading
 
This is the objection that comes up for everyone and can make us doubt ourselves. So, in this episode, I talk about: ✔ Navigating the situation when you're in it ✔ Ways to find out the real hesitation Masterminders, here's the link I mention about writing content in a way that positions yourself as a go-to. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋…
  continue reading
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. Your credibility relies upon the advice and information you supply to your students and their parents. During this episode Sarah talks about the importance of keeping up to date with …
  continue reading
 
I think I've worked it out! In this short and unscripted soundbite (very unusual for me), I share what I have discovered about knowing who to trust. It stemmed from a tutor telling me how they have struggled to know what course to take now that there are so many people helping tutors. And after speaking to Rita Farrell for a podcast episode coming …
  continue reading
 
Spoiler alert! Here are three things to identify and protect the actions that bring results. Embed what you do and why you do it (from your dream client's perspective) in your messaging. Reflect on your professional past, and carefully select what your dream client needs to know to feel a connection to you. Audit what you currently do, what brings …
  continue reading
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. We learned in the last episode that group tutoring to the Chinese market can be tricky, and heard about some of the pitfalls. During this episode you'll find out how Sarah overcame th…
  continue reading
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. Sarah has become an expert in tutoring to the Chinese market, and supporting other tutors to do the same....this didn't happen overnight and it didn't happen by accident. She's often …
  continue reading
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. As we discussed in the last episode, tutoring to the Chinese market is essential to level up your international tutoring business, and providing group classes is a way of scaling quic…
  continue reading
 
Strategy - what does it mean? Well, it's just a fancy word for ... ↳ A well thought-out plan ↳ A connect set of intentional steps In this short soundbite, I encourage you to reflect on whether you're being as strategic as you can, or whether you're in response-mode. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified…
  continue reading
 
Plagiarism. Annoying, isn't it? Well, it doesn't have to be. In this episode, I talk about ways to humanise and strengthen your brand, so: ↳ Your future clients get to know before they meet you ↳ Your future clients can make a solid decision about working with you And an added bonus is that it makes it much harder for anyone to plagiarise your cont…
  continue reading
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. Tutoring to the Chinese market is essential to level up your international tutoring business. Chinese families and Agents have very specific requirements, which become clear when you …
  continue reading
 
Going from zero to a hundred in one stride is a big ask! And can be overwhelming. But when we break it into stepping stones, it becomes a lot more doable. Listen to this short soundbite as I explore how you can do this, while deciding on your boundaries. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, a qualified business tr…
  continue reading
 
On the 2nd July is World Tutors' Day, and to celebrate, Arthur Moore (Moore Edu) and Charlotte Watson (Wonderlearn) joined me on the pod. Oh, and thanks to Arthur's encouragement, I left a blooper in! We talk about: 📌Why tutoring 📌Challenges of transitioning from the classroom to tutoring 📌How it's changed our lives With special guest: Charlotte's …
  continue reading
 
If you’re a teacher or tutor who is looking to find more ways to scale into the international market, then look no further, Tutoring The World is the podcast for you. Educational Agents can be an absolute game changer for tutoring businesses, especially when scaling into the international market. During this episode Sarah outlines what they do, and…
  continue reading
 
We want to offer our clients as many options as possible, right? Well, we need to take a balanced view because too many options can often mean people taking none. Take a listen to this short soundbite to get ideas of how you can simplify things in your business to make it easy for people to make a decision. Enjoy :-) Sumantha ____________________ 👋…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Snabbguide