She didn't just start a tutoring business, she built one that runs without her.

From garage tutoring to CEO, Raeesa shares what actually made the difference.

In this episode of Classroom to Business, I sit down with Raeesa Fayers, founder of The Knowledge Nest, to unpack how she went from tutoring in her garage to running a thriving business with hundreds of students and a team, in just two years.

We talk honestly about the mindset shifts, pricing decisions and systems that helped Raeesa stop trading hours for money and start building a business that runs without her.

If you're a tutor who loves teaching but feels stuck, overwhelmed, or capped by time, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why one-on-one tutoring creates an income ceiling

• How group tutoring unlocked growth and profit

• The mindset shift from teacher to CEO

• Social media strategies that actually convert (without feeling salesy)

• Why systems, support, and mentorship matter more than hustle

Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale, this episode will help you rethink what's possible for your tutoring business.

Follow along Raeesa's journey...

Instagram handle: @theknowledgenestau Facebook handle: @theknowledgenestau Website: www.theknowledgenest.com.au 🎟️ Want to grow your tutoring business this year?

If you're already tutoring (or about to start) and want clarity, strategy and real conversations with people who actually get this industry, Tutors' Day Out is for you!

It's a live, in-person business day for tutoring business owners. No awkward corporate networking, no overwhelm and no over-the-top training that you won't ever implement, just practical support and connection.

👉 Join me live on April 17th: Tutors' Day Out Event Link

🚀 Want to start your tutoring business the right way?

If you're still in the early stages (or thinking about starting), Tutor Bootcamp will walk you through the foundations: pricing, offers, confidence and systems, without overcomplicating things.

👉 Learn more about Tutor Bootcamp: Tutor Bootcamp Link

☕ Not sure what you need yet?

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just want to talk through your options, you can book a free discovery call with me.

We'll chat about where you're at, where you want to go, and what support (if any) makes sense for you right now.

👉 Book a free discovery call: Discovery Call Link

Being fully booked might feel like a win, but if your bank account is tight and your energy is drained, is it really success?

In this episode, I unpack the illusion of being "busy" versus actually building a profitable and sustainable tutoring business. From undercharging and overworking, to ignoring your true expenses, I share the mindset shifts and practical strategies you need to finally pay yourself properly, protect your time and grow with confidence. If you've ever thought, "I'm working so hard, but it doesn't feel worth it", this episode is for you.

What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🙌 Why "fully booked" doesn't always equal profitable 🙌 The hidden costs tutors forget when setting prices 🙌 How to calculate your real hourly rate (and why it's eye-opening) 🙌 Why revenue ≠ profit and what numbers actually matter 🙌 How to stop the "side hustle cycle" and create breathing room in your business 🙌 Practical shifts: value-based pricing, packages, group offers, automating admin 🙌 How to protect your time and energy like a CEO, not just a teacher 🙌 The #1 question to ask yourself to check if your business is sustainable This one's for you if: ✔️ You're fully booked, but still not paying yourself properly ✔️ You feel stuck in the "side hustle cycle" of late nights, hectic weekends and admin chaos ✔️ You want more freedom and flexibility without burning out ✔️ You're tired of winging it and want a clear, profitable plan

Want personalised support for your business growth? Let's map out your next steps together. 👉 Book a Free Discovery Call and we'll chat about where you are at, what you want and how I can help you get there.

The Profit Pathway - Next Round Opens November 2025 My small group, 6-month coaching program to nail your pricing, systems and finances, so your tutoring business runs smoothly, pays you properly and doesn't rely on you doing all the things. 👉 Join the waitlist here to be the first to know when doors open.

Stay connected: 🌐 Website: www.kirstygibbs.com 📩 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram: @kirstygibbs.coaching

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If you started your tutoring business for freedom but somehow feel busier, more stressed and have less income than when you were in the classroom, you will want to check this episode out.

Too many tutors stay stuck in teacher mode, focusing only on lessons, resources and students, while forgetting the part that actually grows the business: stepping into the role of CEO (spoiler alert... it's not actually that hard!)

In this episode, I share: ✔️ Why shifting from a teacher mindset to a business owner mindset changes everything ✔️ The simple systems and automations that free up hours every week ✔️ How to work on your tutoring business, not just in it ✔️ Real stories of tutors who stopped winging it and started running their business with clarity ✔️ Why boundaries and CEO time are the difference between financial freedom and burnout

This one's for you if: → You feel like your business is running you, not the other way around → You are still second-guessing your worth and undercharging → You know you need systems and structure but don't know where to start → You are ready to build a tutoring business that gives you time, money and flexibility back

Want personalised support for your business growth? Let's map out your next steps together. 👉 Book a free 1:1 strategy call and we will chat about where you are at, what you want, and how I can help you get there.

Upcoming Event – Tutor Boost Workshop (24 September, Sydney) 📍 In-person, hands-on event for tutoring business owners 📝 Focus: auditing systems, identifying time-wasters, refining processes and strategic planning 🤝 Small group format with one-on-one support from me 👉 Click here to grab your spot

Want to join The Profit Pathway next round? 📝 Join the waitlist to be the first to know when doors open again in November. You'll also get bonus resources and early access. 👉 Click here to join the waitlist

Stay connected: 🌐 Website: www.kirstygibbs.com 📩 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram: @kirstygibbs.coaching

If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe or leave a quick review. It helps more teachers step into business with confidence, and I LOVE that!!!

What does it really take to scale a tutoring business beyond yourself and still keep tour staff and students at the centre of it all?

In this episode, I chat with Harry Mavrolefteros, one of my VIP coaching clients and founder of First Education, who has grown his tutoring business to over 1000+ students while leading a strong team and staying true to his values.

Harry shares the lessons he's learnt along the way, from the early days of working one-on-one with students, to running a thriving tutoring organisation that's built on both systems and heart.

We dive into: ✔️ What it takes to scale beyond being a solo tutor ✔️ How Harry built systems that allow growth without chaos ✔️ The importance of valuing your staff and building a supportive culture ✔️ Why confidence and clarity matter more than "hustling harder" ✔️ The balance between business growth and staying student-focused

This one's for you if: → You're dreaming bigger for your tutoring business, but not sure how to scale sustainably → You're stuck doing everything yourself and wondering what needs to shift → You want proof that you can grow while still keeping students and staff at the heart of what you do → You're ready to step into CEO mode and think bigger about what's possible

Want personalised support for your business growth? Let's map out your next steps together. Book a free 1:1 strategy call and we will chat about where you are at, what you want, and how I can help you get there. 👉 Click here to book your free strategy call

Upcoming Event - Tutor Boost Workshop (24 September, Sydney) 📍 In-person, hands-on event for tutoring business owners 📝 Focus: auditing systems, identifying time-wasters, refining processes, and strategic planning 🤝 Small group format with one-on-one support from Kirsty 👉 Click here to grab your spot

Want to join The Profit Pathway next round? 📝 Join the waitlist to be the first to know when doors open again in November. You will also get bonus resources and early access. 👉 Click here to join the waitlist

Stay connected: Website: www.kirstygibbs.com Instagram: @kirstygibbs.coaching Email: [email protected]

Did you enjoy this episode? Please subscribe + leave a review. It really helps others find the show and supports more teachers stepping into business.

If you started your tutoring business for freedom, flexibility and more control over your time, yet somehow find yourself busier than you were in the classroom, this episode is for you.

I am sharing what I have been working on with tutors inside The Profit Pathway that has completely shifted the way they work, giving them more time, more profits and more energy for the things that matter most.

We are talking about moving from "employee mode" to "CEO mode", building systems that actually work for you and creating the space to grow... instead of constantly putting out fires and reacting to everything.

In this episode, I talked about: ✔ Why so many tutoring business owners end up with less freedom and more hours than they had in the classroom ✔ The "side hustle cycle" and how to break free from it ✔ What it really means to work on your business, not just in it ✔ Common time-wasters that keep you busy but small ✔ How to create CEO time each week so you can plan, review and grow ✔ The mindset shifts that lead to bigger profits and a business that works for your life

This one's for you if: → You are exhausted from juggling lessons, admin, marketing and enquiries all on your own → You are making decisions on the fly without a clear plan → You are stuck in the "reactive" cycle and want to step into your role as CEO → You want your tutoring business to give you more time, more money and more flexibility

Want personalised support for your business growth? Let's map out your next steps together. Book a free 1:1 strategy call and we will chat about where you are at, what you want, and how I can help you get there. 👉 Click here to book your free strategy call

Upcoming Event - Tutor Boost Workshop (24 September, Sydney) 📍 In-person, hands-on event for tutoring business owners 📝 Focus: auditing systems, identifying time-wasters, refining processes, and strategic planning 🤝 Small group format with one-on-one support from Kirsty 👉 Click here to grab your spot

Want to join The Profit Pathway next round? 📝 Join the waitlist to be the first to know when doors open again in November. You will also get bonus resources and early access. 👉 Click here to join the waitlist

Stay connected: Website: www.kirstygibbs.com Instagram: @kirstygibbs.coaching Email: [email protected]

This is a real, honest chat with Ali from Head Start Club on the Sunshine Coast, about what it takes to start strong, stay focused, and build a business that works for your life (not just your students).

We chat about:

✔ What helped her back herself in the early stages ✔ Why she didn't wait to "have it all together" before getting support ✔ How she knew it was time to hire help, and what that looked like ✔ What shifted in her mindset as she went from teacher to business owner ✔ Letting go of distractions and staying in her lane ✔ How she's built a business that supports both her family and her clients

This episode is perfect for you if: → You're still in the classroom and thinking about starting a business → You've already started, but it feels messy or uncertain → You're waiting for the "right time" to invest in support → You want to build something solid, simple and sustainable

Want Support? 👉 Book a free 'Next Steps' call, and find out how you can move yuor business to the next stage, and how I can help you to get there: CLICK HERE

📩 Let's Connect! Website: kirstygibbs.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @kirstygibbs.coaching_

Did you enjoy this episode? Please subscribe + leave a review. It really helps others find the show and supports more teachers stepping into business.

If you've ever felt stuck in your head, unsure if you're doing the right thing, or quietly wondering, "Am I actually cut out for business?", this episode is for you.

I sat down with the lovely Hayley Grant, a teacher and tutoring business owner, to talk through what was really going on behind the scenes before things started to shift.

We kept it real, talking through the mindset traps, the emotional side of business, and what helped Hayley stop overthinking and finally start moving forward with more clarity and confidence.

In this episode, we chat about:

✔ How Hayley's self-doubt was showing up (and what helped her shift it) ✔ Why things felt like a "slow grind" in the early stages ✔ The difference support and structure made to her confidence ✔ Letting go of perfection and giving herself permission to go at her own pace ✔ How she's showing up in her business now and feeling proud of it ✔ The power of being in a room with other tutors who get it

This one's for you if:

→ You're second-guessing your offers, pricing or whether you're "doing it right" → You're holding back from putting yourself out there → You feel like you're doing it all on your own, and it's getting heavy → You're ready to build something that actually feels good

** Hayley completed my start-up course for tutors: Tutor Bootcamp and is a current member of The Profit Pathway, my 6-month program for tutors who want a real plan, real support, and a business that works (without working 24/7).

Want personalised support for your business growth?

Let's map out your next steps together. Book a free 1:1 strategy call and we'll chat about where you're at, what you want, and how I can help you get there.

👉 Click here to book your free strategy call

Want to learn how to start a tutoring business?

Join the Tutor Bootcamp to learn the exact steps to take to start and build your very own tutoring business. Take the guesswork out, and follow my step-by-step roadmap to show you how you can take your teaching skills out of the classroom, whilst still making an impact and income, but on your terms and with more flexibility and freedom!

👉 Click here to join the Tutor Bootcamp

Want to join The Profit Pathway next round?

📝 Join the waitlist to be the first to know when doors open again in November. You'll also get bonus resources and early access.

👉 Click here to join the waitlist

Stay connected: Website: www.kirstygibbs.com Instagram: @kirstygibb.coaching Email: [email protected]

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Feeling buried in admin? I share 5 simple time-saving strategies to help you reclaim your time without sacrificing the growth of your tutoring business.

You'll learn how to:

• Stop the back-and-forth with new inquiries

• Time-block like a boss (without burning out)

• Reuse and repurpose content like a pro

• Automate your invoicing and payment reminders

• Pre-schedule your nurture emails and lead magnet follow-ups

Perfect for: Tutoring business owners ready to simplify, scale and stop doing everything manually.

💥 Want Support? 👉 Book a free strategy call: CLICK HERE 👉 JCheck out my business growth freebies: CLICK HERE

📩 Let's Connect!

• Website: kirstygibbs.com

• Email: [email protected]

• Instagram: @kirstygibbs_

Did you enjoy this epsiode? Please subscribe + leave a review. It really helps others find the show and supports more teachers stepping into business.

If you've ever found yourself fully booked but still broke, constantly second-guessing your business decisions, or feeling like you've created another full-time job for yourself… This chat is for you.

I jumped on with the lovely Jess Manton, a literacy specialist and tutoring business owner, to talk about:

• The reality of what was going on behind the scenes just a month ago
• What shifted to help her move forward (mentally and practically)
• The key changes she's made in her business that are already making a huge impact
• How support, strategy and community have changed everything
• And… how she just won a business award (!!) after nearly walking away

We also cover:

• Why amazing tutors still undercharge (and what to do about it)

• Moving past decision fatigue and into confident action

• Letting go of perfection and getting practical instead

• The power of getting out of your own head and being in the right room

Want what Jess has?

Jess is part of The Profit Pathway, my 6-month business coaching program that helps tutors clean up the backend of their business, understand their finances, charge properly and build systems that give you your time (and sanity) back.

🚪Doors are open 21–28 May!!!

If your business is taking up all of your time, but feeling unorganised and/or underpaying you, this is your sign to do something about it! Don't leave it another 6 months! Step up and into the actions that create great business woman and successful businesses!

👉 Check out The Profit Pathway here www.kirstygibbs.com/profitpathway

If you'd like to book in for a free call to chat about where you're at in business and see 'what next', then CLICK HERE and choose a time that works for you.

Let's be real. If your tutoring business has started to feel overwhelming, unpredictable or just bloody hard… you are not alone.

In this episode, I'm getting a bit ranty (in a loving way) because I see way too many brilliant tutors building businesses that are burning them out, and not paying them properly.

If you're spending hours chasing payments, running sessions, answering messages, doing late-night admin… and still wondering, "Why am I not getting ahead?" This is your wake-up call.

I'm sharing:

• Why more students won't fix your business (and what will)

• The 3 simple systems that changed everything for me - and will change things for you too!

• How to move from overwhelmed and underpaid… to clear, confident and actually profitable

• Why being "just a tutor" is not the problem, but winging it is

• And the real reason so many people stay stuck (even when they're working more than they did in the classroom)

This episode is for you if: → You're booked (or busy) but not paying yourself properly → You're second-guessing everything and stuck in the day-to-day → You know things need to change — but you don't know where to start

You've done the hard bit. You've started. You've built something. But now it's time to clean it up — and build a tutoring business that actually works for you.

Links that I mentioned in this episode:

🎯 Take the Quiz Not sure where to start? Find out what stage your business is in — and what to focus on next: www.kirstygibbs.com/quiz

🧡 Join the Profit Pathway Waitlist Doors open 20th May! This is my 6-month coaching program to help you build a profitable, organised, sustainable business…without burning out. Waitlisters get early access + exclusive bonuses AND an early bird discount. www.kirstygibbs.com/waitlist

📬 Got a question? DM me anytime on Instagram- @kirstygibbscoaching I'd love to hear what resonated with you.