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In this episode of Grow Your Tutoring Business, Richard shifts the focus back to the “businessy” side of growth, without ditching the mindset foundations that make everything work. He unpacks why the phrase passive income can feel a bit icky (and why semi-passive or recurring revenue is usually a more honest way to think about it), especially for teachers and tutors who are wired for effort, fairness, and impact. You’ll hear a grounded take on what it really takes to build reusable digital assets, from recorded lessons to resources and memberships — and why scepticism is healthy when someone promises “money while you sleep.”
Richard also explores how tutors can use one-to-many thinking to increase their reach without losing their purpose, sharing practical examples (like blending skill-based teaching with pre-recorded literature support for different texts and exam boards). He closes with a reality check on timelines, boundaries, and avoiding the trap of pouring 100+ hours into something nobody wants, plus two opportunities: Lisa Johnson’s upcoming “Race to Recurring Revenue” challenge (which Richard is an affiliate for) and his own step-by-step course on building pre-recorded lessons into your tuition business, planned for February.
https://rcowell--lisajohnsonstrategy.thrivecart.com/one-to-many-elite-2026/
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By Richard CowellIn this episode of Grow Your Tutoring Business, Richard shifts the focus back to the “businessy” side of growth, without ditching the mindset foundations that make everything work. He unpacks why the phrase passive income can feel a bit icky (and why semi-passive or recurring revenue is usually a more honest way to think about it), especially for teachers and tutors who are wired for effort, fairness, and impact. You’ll hear a grounded take on what it really takes to build reusable digital assets, from recorded lessons to resources and memberships — and why scepticism is healthy when someone promises “money while you sleep.”
Richard also explores how tutors can use one-to-many thinking to increase their reach without losing their purpose, sharing practical examples (like blending skill-based teaching with pre-recorded literature support for different texts and exam boards). He closes with a reality check on timelines, boundaries, and avoiding the trap of pouring 100+ hours into something nobody wants, plus two opportunities: Lisa Johnson’s upcoming “Race to Recurring Revenue” challenge (which Richard is an affiliate for) and his own step-by-step course on building pre-recorded lessons into your tuition business, planned for February.
https://rcowell--lisajohnsonstrategy.thrivecart.com/one-to-many-elite-2026/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.