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Classroom to BusinessAuthor: Kirsty Gibbs
Are you passionate about making a difference - outside of the classroom, in your OWN business? Are you a teacher or educator who wants to make an impact and make money, on their own terms? Are you ready to step into your true calling and create a lifestyle and work-life balance that works for you? Then this podcast will be music to your ears! Classroom to Business is a fortnightly podcast that will see you learning from someone who truly gets you. Kirsty Gibbs is an industry- expert, ex-classroom teacher and the creator of the Tutoring Growth Membership and the Employee to CEO Mastermind. Her passion and knowledge means that you too can create and grow a profitable business that allows you to step away from the classroom. Here you'll find inspiration, real 'behind the scenes' insight and step-by-step strategies to help you transition from the classroom to a successful, profitable business, that allows you to continue to make a positive impact, whilst having more financial freedom and lifestyle flexibility. Kirsty also interviews other teachers and women in business, who have gone on to build the business and life of their dreams, by following their passions, staying true to themselves and taking action! If you're ready to take action and make a change, then listen up! Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#68: The Tutoring Business Journey No One Talks About (And Why I Created Tutors Day Out)
Episode 68
Thursday, 12 February, 2026
In this episode, I pull back the curtain on my own journey from classroom teacher to tutoring business owner, and now business coach for tutors across Australia and beyond. I share what it really looked like in the early days… the winging it, the long nights, the faffing around pretending to be "busy", and the hard lessons that came from building a business without structure, strategy or support. If you've ever felt like: You're fully booked but not earning enough You're doing everything yourself You don't know what you don't know You're stuck in the messy middle between "side hustle" and "real business" This one will hit home. I talk about: Why I nearly bought a franchise (and why I didn't) The loneliness of running a tutoring business without people who truly get it The turning point of hiring a coach — and how that changed everything The shift from acting like an employee in my own business… to stepping into the CEO role Why systems and structure are the real key to freedom (not more students) How I was able to step away from two centres while raising a one-year-old, because the backend was finally solid This episode also introduces Tutor's Day Out... a first-of-its-kind live event in Sydney designed specifically for tutors and tutoring business owners who want growth, clarity, community and real strategy. You'll hear why this event matters so much to me, and how the power of community completely changed the trajectory of my business. If you've been feeling stuck, isolated, overwhelmed or unsure what your next step is, this episode is your reminder: You don't have to do this alone. And you don't have to keep winging it. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to invite you into the room. Tutors Day Out is a live, connection-first business day in Sydney for tutoring business owners who want clarity, support and real momentum going into 2026. 📍 Sydney 📅 Friday 17 April 🎟 Early Bird tickets are currently available (limited) 👉 Secure your spot here. And if you're listening thinking, "I want to grow (or I want to start)… I just don't know how…" You don't have to figure that out alone. You can book a free strategy call with me and we'll map out your next step together. 👉 Book your free strategy call here.
