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

PS 52 It Takes Multiple Logs To Build A Fire

6 days ago 1m 45s

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

112 Future-Proofing Your Business (And What It Means To You)

8 days ago 16m 12s

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 i

PS 51 The Power Of Doing Nothing

13 days ago 2m 22s

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 th

PS 51 The Power Of Doing Nothing

13 days ago 2m 22s

111 How To Choose Advice To Follow (And What To Ignore)

15 days ago 10m 55s

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 ho

PS 50 You Are Your Trump Card!

27 days ago 1m 16s

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 soundb

110 Standing Out In A Crowded Niche

29 days ago 11m 39s

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

PS 49 Take A Day At A Time

Apr 17th, 2024 2m 48s

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

109 4 'Little Big' Things To Make More Sales

Apr 15th, 2024 16m 48s

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

PS 48 Fear Isn't Always A Bad Thing

Apr 10th, 2024 1m 40s

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 trai

108 3 Ways To Alleviate The Panic Of Seasonal Income Drops

Apr 8th, 2024 11m 59s

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✔ Cre

PS 47 The Solution Lies With Us

Apr 3rd, 2024 3m 4s

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 man

107 4 Hacks For Content Ideas

Apr 1st, 2024 12m 40s

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 un

PS 46 You Don't Need To Be The Best

Mar 27th, 2024 2m 30s

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 qualifie

106 4 Marketing Mistakes I Made (So You Don't Have To)

Mar 25th, 2024 14m 2s

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 u

PS 45 You Can't Go Wrong

Mar 20th, 2024 1m 23s

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 so

105 7 Lessons Learnt From 7 Years

Mar 18th, 2024 21m 43s

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💥 P

PS 44 Behind Every Number Is A Person

Mar 13th, 2024 1m 15s

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 thi

104 Email Marketing: The Easy Method

Mar 11th, 2024 13m 2s

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 an

PS 43 Even Anthony Hopkins Has Imposter Syndrome!

Mar 6th, 2024 1m 24s

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

PS 43 Even Anthony Hopkins Has Imposter Syndrome!

Mar 6th, 2024 1m 24s

103 Dealing With The Hard Bits Of Being A Business Owner

Mar 4th, 2024 17m 22s

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://thetutorsa

PS 42 Make It Easy For People To Buy

Feb 28th, 2024 1m 28s

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 S

102 Is Networking Worth It? Here's How To Use It As A Powerful Tool!

Feb 26th, 2024 14m 39s

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____________________👋🏽 Hell