In this episode of Grow Your Tutoring Business, we explore the powerful shift from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance—and how that shift can completely transform how you show up in your tutoring business. Rich shares the personal story of moving into a tuition office after operating from a garden cabin and the mindset work it took to make that leap. If you’ve ever found yourself hesitating, doubting your worth, or worrying there aren’t enough students to go around, this one’s for you.

We discuss how your mindset directly affects your marketing, your visibility, and your ability to connect with potential clients. Rich breaks down the difference in energy between showing up confidently versus fearfully—and why trusting there’s enough work out there for everyone is essential for growth. A must-listen for any tutor feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or hesitant to take their next big step.

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In this episode of Grow Your Tutoring Business, we explore a theme many ex-teachers turned tutors will recognise: the struggle to reclaim your time and energy after leaving the classroom. Richard and Vicki dive into their own experiences of burnout, lack of autonomy, and the emotional baggage carried from school into self-employment. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by expectations or unsure how to say “no” as a tutor business owner, this conversation will resonate deeply.

We talk about how to set boundaries, run a tuition business with intention, and protect your energy while still growing a sustainable income. From battling people-pleasing habits to building the confidence to charge your worth and choose your schedule, this episode is packed with real talk, practical reflection, and advice for any private tutor, education entrepreneur, or teacher starting a tutoring business. Subscribe for more insights on tutor marketing, mindset, and growth.

This is Dyslexia provides specialist dyslexia assessments, tuition, coaching and training to empower neurodivergent individuals and those who support them. Founded by Laura Gowers, a former SENCO and senior leader with 23 years’ teaching experience, we work with adults, children, educators and workplaces. Services include CPD for teachers and tutors, workplace consultancy and wellbeing-focused coaching. Featured in a range of publications including The Times and The Daily Telegraph, we take a strengths-based, practical approach to dyslexia and help our clients to feel seen and heard with strategies that work for them.

https://www.thisisdyslexia.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/thisisdyslexiauk/

https://linkedin.com/in/laura-Gowers

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In this episode of Grow Your Tutoring Business, I share my reflections on speaking at the Reading Doctor Festival, hosted by Deborah Salsbury. It was a powerful reminder of the importance of safe spaces in business—places where tutors, franchisees, and educators can show up, share ideas, and grow with confidence. I talk about adaptability (especially when your talk overlaps with another speaker’s!), investing in community, and what it truly means to support the people who represent your brand.

I also dive into some of the key takeaways from the event—including the power of local marketing, the overlooked value of leafleting, and why showing up in-person still matters. If you’ve ever felt torn between your passion for education and your love of business, this episode is for you. I wrap up with a personal challenge: have you found your space to talk openly about both? If not, let’s help you find one.

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