From Australia to USA: The Tutoring Franchise Dominating the World

In this podcast episode, Success Tutoring Founder & CEO Michael Black sits down with USA Growth and Performance Manager Joel Harpur to share the journey of transforming an Australian tutoring centre into a global franchise and what it means for the brand's expansion into the United States.

The conversation takes learners behind the scenes of the brand's evolution, from its early days in Australia to the strategic decisions that drove its global expansion. Michael and Joel share how Success Tutoring has consistently outperformed traditional tutoring models by focusing on personalised learning, strong systems, and a scalable membership-based business model.

"We didn't just want to build another tutoring company. We wanted to build a system that could genuinely scale while still changing students' lives, one by one."

Michael Black

Founder, Success Tutoring

How Success Tutoring Scaled So Fast

Michael reflects on how the business gre rapidly across Australia by solving key problems families face with traditional tutoring; rigid programs, inconsistent results, and a lack of personalisation. By creating a flexible, personalised learning model supported by strong systems and a membership-based structure, Success Tutoring was able to deliver both educational results and sustainable growth.

Joel expands on why this model translates so well internationally noting that the challenge in education is universal.

"No matter the country, parents want confidence, results, and support that their children can rely on. The Success Tutoring model was built to meet those needs at scale."

Joel Harpur

USA Growth Leader

Why the USA, and Why Texas First?

A major focus of the podcast is the strategic move into the United States, beginning with Texas. Michael and Joel discuss why cities like Dallas, Houston, and Austin present the perfect combination of population growth, education demand, and opportunity for a modern tutoring model.

They also share how the curriculum, training systems, and operational frameworks have been adapted for the U.S. market, ensuring centres can launch with the same level of quality and consistency that has driven success in Australia.

What Makes the Model Different?

Throughout the episode, the discussion returns what separates Success Tutoring from traditional tutoring businesses. The membership model, personalised programs, and strong operational support allow centres to build long-term relationships with families while maintaining predictable growth and scalability.

Michael highlights the importance of structure and culture, while Joel speaks about the strength of the systems and leadership pipeline that enable expansion across multiple cities and, eventually, multiple countries.

A Global Vision

The podcast closes with a look to the future. From continued expansion across the United States to long-term global growth, the vision is clear: to build one of the world's most trusted and impactful tutoring brands.

With strong leadership, proven systems, and a model designed to scale, Success Tutoring's journey from Australia to the USA is only the beginning.

Considering a Future with Success Tutoring?

This podcast highlights what makes Success Tutoring such a compelling opportunity:

• A proven model that supports people from all professional backgrounds
• The meaningful impact centre owners make on students and their communities
• Strong systems, training, and ongoing support that set partners up for success.
• Real potential for long-term growth, including multi-centre ownership

If you're looking to start a business, build a sustainable income, or make a career change with purpose, Success Tutoring offers a clear and proven pathway.

Book a call to learn more about owning a Success Tutoring centre.

This could be the beginning of something big.