In the very first episode of Three Bosses in a Podcast, Richard and Matthew are joined by Jonny Heaver, founder of Achiever Tutoring, to kick off the series Entrepreneurship in Education.

Jonny shares the story of how he started his tutoring business while at university after being shocked by the lack of accountability, poor value and inconsistent quality he saw in larger tuition companies. What started as a small leap of faith quickly became something much bigger — and today, he leads a team of around 40 tutors.

This episode dives into what really makes an educational entrepreneur. Jonny talks about passion, purpose, self-belief, saying yes before you feel ready, and why a little bit of “delusion” might actually be one of the ingredients of entrepreneurial success.

The conversation also explores:

Why underestimating yourself can hold you back

How growth does not happen at the same time for everyone

The difference between confidence and arrogance

What Jonny learned from appearing on The Apprentice

Why entrepreneurship can offer freedom, but also demands a lot from you

How education businesses can be built around meaning, impact and possibility

There is wisdom in this episode far beyond Jonny’s years, and whether you are already running a business or only just starting to think differently about your future, there is a lot here to reflect on.

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