Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom Podcast Episode Fifty One with Michael Black

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom, I sit down with Michael Black, founder and CEO of Success Tutoring, one of Australia’s fastest-growing education franchises, and author of the bestselling book Millionaire Tutor. Michael shares his journey from starting a tutoring business in a spare room as a teenager to building a global education brand with over 100 locations across multiple countries, all before the age of 30. Now expanding into the United States, his story challenges many assumptions about age, experience, and what it really takes to succeed in business. Along the way, Michael realized that some of the most common advice entrepreneurs hear, like chasing “work-life balance” or diversifying too early, can actually slow growth. Instead, he built his success by focusing deeply on one thing, reinvesting consistently, and committing fully to a single vision without a backup plan. We talk about what it means to build a business early in life, how to stay focused in the face of endless opportunities, and why execution matters more than perfection. We explore: Why work-life integration may matter more than work-life balance The case for specialization before diversification Why perfection can delay progress—and what to do instead How reinvesting in your business fuels long-term growth The reality of imposter syndrome at every stage of success Why action, not just mindset, is the key to creating “luck.” Michael also shares honest insights about navigating uncertainty as a young founder, from negotiating his first commercial lease to hiring his first team, and how pushing through discomfort helped him grow into his role as a leader. This conversation is a reminder that success doesn’t come from having everything figured out—it comes from taking action, staying committed, and being willing to learn as you go. Connect with me here: Website: https://www.kimmillerhershon.com Connect with me on LinkedIn: /kmillerhershon Subscribe to newsletter: link.kimmillerhershon.com/widget/form/aEdmdA1W5MhoMCMfy5O8 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.