Building a Successful Education Business and Staying True to Your Passion

In this episode of the Education Business Podcast, Claire Riley, co-founder of Classroom Secrets, interviews Sharon, a former teacher turned successful franchise owner of Connexus Tuition.

Sharon shares her journey from teaching to becoming a national business leader, discussing the challenges and insights she gained along the way. They delve into topics like the importance of community, the impact of COVID-19 on the tutoring industry, and the significance of maintaining a focus on the children they serve.

Sharon provides valuable advice for new franchisors and emphasises the necessity of ambition, adaptability, and staying true to the core mission of education.

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast

01:14 Guest Introduction: Sharon's Journey from Teacher to Tutor

03:41 Scaling the Business: From Local Tutoring to National Franchise

07:26 Impact of COVID-19 on Tutoring and Community Building

15:49 The Role of Ambition in Business Growth

23:01 Insights on Franchising in the Education Sector

32:29 Final Thoughts: The Core Purpose of Education

 

All About Sharon:

Conexus Tuition https://conexustuition.co.uk/

Conexus Tuition Franchising
https://www.conexustuitionfranchising.co.uk/

The Pit Pony
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2415215/about?fbclid=IwY2xjawMrqapleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnmpRy8PNiuQ-MEIHfha_2RL9m0vQatHcCfu4hT_gK7NlfM_21dtcyATN8FQ_aem__0RjkyGPHy3Xlm2yUcQQsA

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/conexus_tuition_franchising?igsh=MTlzZ2g5NXlxcXgxeQ==

CTF LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/conexus-tuition/

CTF TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/tag/conexustuition

CTF Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BV9daSqJk/

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