In this inspiring episode of Amazing Authorities, host Mitch Carson sits down with Michael Black — founder of Success Tutoring, bestselling author of Millionaire Tutor, and a leader reshaping how tutoring franchises grow and thrive globally.
From a single tutoring center in Australia to over 100 franchise locations across Australia and New Zealand, Michael’s journey is a masterclass in vision, systems, and relentless execution. His flexible gym-style membership model removes long-term contracts, giving families choice and franchisees strong, recurring revenue — a key differentiator in the education industry.
Now expanding into the United States, Michael shares how local curriculum adaptation, cultural awareness, and operational excellence drive successful international growth. With a U.S.-based growth manager and Spanish-translated materials, Success Tutoring is strategically positioned to serve diverse communities across North America.
At the core of Michael’s leadership philosophy is a simple truth:
Execution beats ideas.
Great businesses aren’t built on theory — they’re built by action, iteration, and learning faster than the competition.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
📈 Franchise Growth Strategy — How Success Tutoring scaled past 100 franchises in under a decade
🧠 Why Execution Matters More Than Ideas — The mindset shift that drives real progress
🇺🇸 How to Enter a New Market — Adapting curriculum, language, and support to local needs
🏛️ Systems-Based Success — SOPs modeled after McDonald’s to train and empower franchisees
📚 Education as an Entrepreneurship Pathway — Helping ordinary people build profitable tutoring businesses
🤝 Mentorship and Leadership — Why Michael invests in teaching franchisees how to succeed in business, not just tutoring
Michael’s story proves that educational businesses don’t just change students’ lives — they change entrepreneurs’ lives.
🌍 Learn More About Success Tutoring & Michael Black
📘 Book: Millionaire Tutor — available worldwide online
🏫 Franchising & Locations: Learn more at SuccessTutoring.com
🎥 Mentorship Content: YouTube training and educational business resources
📍 Currently expanding across the United States