Stop Letting Your Tutoring Business Run You: Step Into CEO Mode

If you started your tutoring business for freedom, flexibility and a decent income… but now you’re working more than you did in the classroom, earning less than you hoped and feeling like your business runs you instead of the other way around, this one’s for you.

In Episode 63 of the Classroom to Business podcast, I’m breaking down why so many tutors end up stuck in the “side hustle cycle” and, more importantly, how to break out of it so you can reclaim your time, energy and vision for your business.

Why You’re Feeling Stuck

A lot of tutors build their business around tutoring, but don’t build the systems and structures to support it. That means:

• You’re wearing all the hats, tutor, admin, marketer, bookkeeper, social media manager…
  
• You’re reactive instead of proactive, making decisions on the fly with no clear plan.
  
• You’re constantly busy, but not necessarily working on the things that actually grow your business or your profits.
  

Sound familiar? This is what I call “employee mode”... when you’re stuck in the business and never have time to work on it.

The Shift: Thinking Like a CEO

Moving from employee mode to CEO mode is where the growth happens. It means:

• Setting aside dedicated “CEO time” every week to plan, review and strategise.
  
• Knowing your numbers and making decisions based on profit, not just revenue.
  
• Streamlining or automating admin so you’re not wasting hours on repeat tasks.
  
• Focusing on your core offers instead of spreading yourself too thin.
  

When you give yourself space to step back and look at the big picture, you make better decisions, avoid burnout and create a business that actually works for you.

Common Time-Wasters Keeping Tutors Stuck

Even if it feels “productive,” these habits are slowing you down:

• Rewriting the same onboarding emails over and over
  
• Manually booking consults or rescheduling clients
  
• Letting parents message you at all hours with no boundaries
  
• Jumping between admin, marketing and lessons with no structure
  
• Doing everything yourself because it feels “quicker” than setting up a system
  

These might seem harmless, but they keep you trapped in the same cycle.

How to Break the Cycle

The key is carving out intentional time to:

• Audit your systems and fix what’s not working
  
• Delete or delegate low-value tasks
  
• Create a clear, doable plan for your next stage of growth
  
• Build boundaries that protect your time and headspace
  

It’s not about working harder. It’s about working smarter and doing the right things in the right order.

Want Help Doing This? Join Me in Sydney for The Tutor Boost Workshop

If you’re ready to stop winging it and start running your business like the CEO you are, join me on Wednesday, 24th September 2025 in Sydney for a full-day, hands-on workshop.

You’ll walk away with:

• A clear plan for your next quarter
  
• Systems cleaned up and time-wasters gone
  
• Decisions made on the spot (no more overthinking!)
  
• More confidence and breathing room in your business
  

It’s a small-group event, so you’ll get personalised coaching and support from me throughout the day.

📍 Early Bird Offer: Book before 31st August and save $100 just $497 for the day (normally $597).

👉 Click here to grab your spot now

Bottom line: You don’t have to stay stuck in the side hustle cycle. Give yourself the time, tools, and strategy to step into CEO mode and watch what happens.