{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63189da9c473950012e68693/69f0f2e7f8c66377375099d0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Resources to Revenue: Claire Riley’s Business Story","description":"<p><strong>Growing a tutoring business or education business takes more than good ideas — it takes mindset, strategy and the courage to build something bigger than yourself.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by <strong>Claire Riley, founder of Classroom Secrets and host of The Education Business Podcast</strong>, for an honest conversation about business growth, teacher identity, mindset and what it really takes to create an education business with long-term value.</p><p><br></p><p>Claire shares how she went from secondary teaching to primary supply, then spotted a gap in the resources market and created Classroom Secrets. What started as a way to work from home eventually became a seven-figure education business with a growing team, a strong brand and a much bigger mission.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about the mindset blocks that often hold teachers and tutors back, especially around money, growth and feeling “allowed” to build something successful. Claire also shares why your business should be more than just a job you love — and why building an asset matters if you want freedom, stability and legacy.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a brilliant episode for tutors, tuition business owners and education entrepreneurs who are ready to think differently about growth.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>In this episode, we cover:</h3><ul><li>Claire Riley’s journey from teaching to founding Classroom Secrets</li><li>Why spotting a real problem can become a business opportunity</li><li>The mindset shift from teacher to business owner</li><li>Why matching your teacher salary should not be the end goal</li><li>Building a business asset, not just another job</li><li>Finding the right people, mentors and support</li><li>Why there is no magic blueprint for growth</li><li>The reality of growing a team and scaling an education business</li><li>How your definition of success changes over time</li><li><br></li></ul><h3>Who this helps:</h3><p>This episode is for UK tutors, teachers, tuition business owners and education entrepreneurs who want to grow beyond survival mode and start building something with more freedom, value and long-term potential.</p>","author_name":"Richard Cowell"}