We can't assume that others have the same struggles as us. Sounds obvious, right?Well, it's tempting to create services and products with ourselves in mind.For instance, I'm a tutor who helps other tutor business owners.I can't assume they have the same pain points as me. And as education business owners, we're prone to deciding what support people need.Soundbites" And that's why I rarely encourage people to carry out the traditional target audience exercise where you use your imagination to pinpoint who they are and what problems they're having. Instead, here's an actionable step you can take to really understand your audience."" In short, we have to understand the real problems real potential customers are having."Enjoy :-)Sumantha____________________👋🏽 Hello! I'm Sumantha McMahon, and I've supported over 100 tutors and education business owners.As a teacher 'dropout' turned professional tutor, combined with my 20+ years as a business owner, I'm in it with you! Yes, I'm qualified too :-)My training leans on tried-and-tested methods that are completely tailored to our niche.Work with me to breathe life into YOUR definition of success:#1 Bespoke 1:1 MentoringHigh-touch 6-month programme for tutors who want to make their business more lucrative, in a sustainable way for the future, while protecting the impact they make.#2 The Tutors' MastermindThe leading membership for tutors that combines tailored training (live and recorded), a community of like-minded business owners and exclusive discounts.#3 The Group Class CourseGet lifetime access to this self-paced course designed to help you launch, grow and refine your group classes. Includes teaching ideas too.This podcast is recorded using Riverside. Sign up for your account here (free plan available)____________________Sometimes, I share links to resources and apps that I recommend. They are all based on my experience - if I don't love them, I don't recommend them. In some cases, I earn a small commission for my recommendation, at no cost to you.

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