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EPISODE · Jul 25, 2025 · 43 MIN

Tapping on the Shoulder to Fully Booked: Susan’s Tutoring Journey in Hong Kong

from Grow Your Tutoring Business Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of Grow Your Tutoring Business! In today’s powerful and inspiring interview, Rich chats with Susan Duffy, a newly full-time tutor who has just made the bold leap from classroom to self-employment – all the way from Hong Kong. After 11 years teaching in the same school, Susan walked out last Friday and into her new life as a business owner. She shares the real story behind her decision to leave, how long it took to make it, and what it feels like to finally take the leap she’s been thinking about for years.From working in kindergartens where toddlers learn three languages, to being approached by parents in high-rise housing estates, Susan gives us a fascinating insight into the Hong Kong tuition market. She reflects on mindset shifts, financial planning, choosing the right clients, and how her confidence has grown over time. We also chat about the challenges of starting a business from scratch — from admin and taxes to putting yourself out there on social media. Whether you're considering leaving the classroom, already tutoring part-time, or just love hearing honest stories about starting out, this episode is a must-listen.🎧 Hit play to hear Susan’s down-to-earth wisdom, laugh-out-loud anecdotes, and what happened when a Simon Sinek podcast helped her quit her job on a rooftop lunch break! 👇 Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments — and don’t forget to subscribe for more stories like this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of Grow Your Tutoring Business! In today’s powerful and inspiring interview, Rich chats with Susan Duffy, a newly full-time tutor who has just made the bold leap from classroom to self-employment – all the way from Hong Kong. After 11 years teaching in the same school, Susan walked out last Friday and into her new life as a business owner. She shares the real story behind her decision to leave, how long it took to make it, and what it feels like to finally take the leap she’s been thinking about for years.From working in kindergartens where toddlers learn three languages, to being approached by parents in high-rise housing estates, Susan gives us a fascinating insight into the Hong Kong tuition market. She reflects on mindset shifts, financial planning, choosing the right clients, and how her confidence has grown over time. We also chat about the challenges of starting a business from scratch — from admin and taxes to putting yourself out there on social media. Whether you're considering leaving the classroom, already tutoring part-time, or just love hearing honest stories about starting out, this episode is a must-listen.🎧 Hit play to hear Susan’s down-to-earth wisdom, laugh-out-loud anecdotes, and what happened when a Simon Sinek podcast helped her quit her job on a rooftop lunch break! 👇 Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments — and don’t forget to subscribe for more stories like this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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