Classroom to Business Kirsty Gibbs

In this insightful episode, Kirsty Gibbs sits down with the enthusiastic Kathy Norton from Rise Up Education, on the 27th floor of a Melbourne high rise to divulge the journey of her tutoring business. Giving a peek into the hard-earned lessons and strategic planning that goes behind a successful educational venture, this conversation is a goldmine for tutors and business owners alike. Kathy shares candidly about the unexpected intricacies and challenges of starting and growing her own business.
Kathy’s narrative begins with an honest acknowledgment of her initial underestimation of how long it would take to make her business known and establish a client base. As the discussion unfolds, she shares the pivotal moment when she decided to take her role seriously – engaging with the stories of parents and acknowledging the genuine need for her services in the community.
Throughout the episode, Kathy opens up about the significant mindset shift that propelled her business forward. From the crucial act of charging what she was worth to embarking on the search for staff, she offers invaluable pointers on scaling a business while maintaining authenticity. 
This episode provides an authentic account of the highs and lows experienced by tutors stepping into the business world.
 
Growing your own tutoring business?  Join Kirsty's FREE Online Mini Course 'Tutoring Business Breakthrough' on 21st, 22nd and 23rd May.  CLICK HERE to register and secure your spot.
 
If you're looking to work together, book in for a FREE Strategy Call and let’s get a plan happening. BOOK YOUR FREE CALL HERE and chat one-on-one with Kirsty.  

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In this episode of Classroom to Business, Kirsty offers invaluable insights into the strategic decision-making process for tutors pondering whether to specialise or diversify their tutoring services. 
As she delves into the question, "Should I just specialise or niche down in one subject area for my tutoring business?", listeners are treated to a thorough analysis of the benefits and challenges associated with each approach. Her expertise sheds light on the impact of these decisions on the growth and direction of a tutoring business.
Kirsty outlines the advantages of specialisation (niching down), including gaining expert status, streamlined marketing efforts and resource optimisation; all of these benefits contribute to a more clearly defined business model that can lead to higher efficiency and potentially greater success. 
On the flip side, she acknowledges the perceived challenges such as a limited client base and the trade-offs in market reach. In drawing from her experiences and those of her clients, Kirsty strongly advocates for identifying and leveraging one's superpower – an area of expertise or a particular teaching approach that sets them apart.
Specialisation vs diversification is not just a straightforward choice, but requires consideration of factors like market demand, personal passions and long-term objectives. By interweaving potential solutions, such as affiliate agreements and hiring specialised staff, Kirsty provides actionable strategies for overcoming any obstacles to achieving a profitable and satisfying tutoring business.
 
If you want help to define the direction of your tutoring business, then BOOK A FREE CALL HERE and chat one-on-one with Kirsty.  
If you have a tutoring business and want to join the FREE 3-part mini course 'Tutoring Business Breakthrough’, you can register HERE to secure your spot. 

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In this episode of the Classroom to Business podcast, Kirsty  discusses the emotional challenges that come with starting a business. She acknowledges the fears, limiting beliefs and negative thoughts that often arise when teachers consider starting their own tutoring businesses or any other type of business. Kirsty shares her own experiences and provides insights on understanding fear, taking action and building confidence.
Kirsty emphasises the importance of recognising and acknowledging fear, but not allowing it to paralyse progress. She encourages teachers to focus on the excitement and inspiration that comes with starting a business, rather than getting caught up in the "what ifs" and potential failures. Kirsty shares her personal journey of starting her tutoring business and the fears she had to overcome. She also discusses the fears associated with hiring staff and the benefits that come with expanding and growing a business.
The episode concludes with practical tips on managing stress and building confidence. Kirsty suggests setting small, achievable goals, celebrating successes no matter how small and engaging with supportive communities of like-minded individuals. She also emphasises the importance of making time for oneself and setting boundaries to avoid burnout and overwhelm.
 
If you want help to tackle fear in your own business, then BOOK A FREE CALL HERE and let’s have a chat.  
If you want to immerse yourself in a weekend of business and like-minded ladies, setting big goals and taking massive, inspiring action, then check out the Teachers in Business Retreat, HERE 

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In this episode of the Classroom to Business podcast, host Kirsty Gibbs is joined by her daughter Imogen for a special interview. Imogen asks Kirsty a series of questions about her journey from being a teacher to starting her own tutoring business and eventually becoming a business coach. Kirsty shares her reasons for becoming a teacher, what she loved and didn't love about teaching, and why she decided to start her own tutoring business. She also discusses the challenges she faced and the rewards she experienced as a business owner. The episode concludes with Kirsty explaining why she now helps other teachers start their own businesses and the fulfillment she finds in supporting others on their entrepreneurial journeys.
 
If you want to learn more about how you too can create and grow a tutoring business that allows to you make more impact, have financial freedom AND enjoy more time with your family, then check out TUTOR BOOTCAMP, the self-paced, easy-to-follow, online course, that shows you exactly what you need and how you can start your own tutoring business.
 
And if you're already up and running, but want mre support in your business' growth then CLICK HERE to book a free discovery call and let's see how we can work togther to incrase your profits, time and business management.
 
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In this episode of "Classroom to Business," host Kirsty Gibbs discusses the importance of dreaming big when starting and growing a tutoring business. She addresses the common tendency for educators-turned-entrepreneurs to limit their aspirations and offers practical advice on how to overcome these self-imposed limitations. Kirsty emphasises the need to believe in oneself, explore the full potential of a tutoring business and take calculated risks to achieve success. By setting clear goals, staying accountable and reflecting on progress, educators can break free from the constraints of small thinking and create thriving tutoring businesses.
 
In this episode you can expect to hear...
* Why so many educators who start tutoring businesses tend to limit their aspirations and set small goals.
* How playing it safe and staying small may seem less risky, but it also limits the potential for growth and success.
* Ways to overcome these limitations
* The key action steps you can take to ensure you are maintaining motivation and achieving long-term success… Dreaming big and getting out of your own way
 
Related links...
Teachers in Business Retreat 24th-26th May 2024- check it out HERE
Tutor Bootcamp (online course to get your tutoring business started) - HERE
Book a free call to work with Kirsty - HERE
 
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This episode was inspired by one of my memebers inside of the Tutoring Growth Membership.  It's a question I get asked a lot, and this particular member asked me to share it on the podcast.  So here we are!
When starting a tutoring business, or any business for that matter, there are going to be challenges along the way, and in this episode I share with you some of the main challenges that I had and how I overcame them.
Hopefully you can learn from my journey (and mistakes) to get to your success quicker and easier!
 
If you have been considering starting your own tutoring business, but aren't sure how, book a free 'Half Hour Coaching Call' with myself and let's get the ball rolling.
 
 
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