Maksim Fadeev is the leader and founder of an online school specializing in mathematics and physics. His team consists of over 20 professionals, including teachers, mentors, and assistants.

• Revenue exceeding 500,000 ₽ per month from teaching and methodology
• From a solo tutor to the founder of a school generating 1.5 million ₽ in monthly revenue
• Focused on strategy and growth, freeing up to 30 hours per month

In this article, we’ll explore how Maksim transitioned from part-time in-person tutoring to building an online school with a dedicated team and stable profits, and the pivotal role the “Turnkey Online School” project played in this journey.

Maksim Fadeev: A Success Story
Maksim Fadeev is the leader and founder of an online school for mathematics and physics. His team comprises more than 20 members, including teachers, mentors, and assistants.

• Revenue exceeding 500,000 ₽ per month from teaching and methodology
• From a solo tutor to the founder of a school generating 1.5 million ₽ in monthly revenue
• Focused on strategy and growth, freeing up to 30 hours per month

In this article, we’ll explore how Maksim transitioned from part-time in-person tutoring to building an online school with a dedicated team and stable profits, and the pivotal role the “Turnkey Online School” project played in this journey.
“I trusted Yuri—he had already helped me succeed once before. But starting a project from scratch, not knowing what lies ahead, was daunting. I took the leap, and I have no regrets.”
During the Mastermind program, Maksim systematically reached 500,000 ₽ per month for the first time but soon hit a ceiling. To scale further, he needed a team and the ability to delegate.
After launching his school, Maksim scaled to 1.5 million ₽ in net monthly revenue within a year. He completely stepped away from individual tutoring, keeping only one group for personal fulfillment, while delegating the rest to his teaching staff.
“At first, I didn’t fully grasp what it was about. But logically, I knew: large-scale online schools work, and that’s where I needed to go. From there, it was just about taking action.”
“It took me a while to realize I didn’t have to do everything myself. Rewriting a text, calling a repairman—these tasks can be delegated too.”
This marked the beginning of his transformation: from a micromanager to a true leader. Maksim hired an assistant, delegated tasks, and began recruiting and training teachers.
Today, Maksim’s team includes:

• Up to 15 teachers during peak periods
• 8 mentors during peak periods
• A full-time assistant handling administrative tasks and communications
• Assistants for video editing, interviews, and other tasks

One of the most powerful tools, according to Maksim, is Schoolsmart’s internal knowledge base:
“Without it, I wouldn’t have known where to find the right people. It has everything: from video introductions to operational guidelines. You just take it and implement it.”
In running his online school, Maksim leverages:

• Guidelines for working with teachers
• An onboarding system for assistants
• Management dashboards for tracking profits and planning

Achievements:

• Revenue: 1.5 million ₽ net per month
• Teaches only 4 hours per month
• Supported by a full-time assistant, a team of mentors, and a teaching staff
• Transitioned from chaos and burnout to systematic management
• Delegated 95% of tasks and built a school where his involvement is optional

“You can choose to teach or not teach, and your income stays the same. That’s true freedom.”

LYUDMILA MIKHEEVA — Resident of the "Turnkey Online School" Project by Schoolsmart

• Owner of an online school specializing in mathematics and other school subjects
• Monthly revenue of approximately 1,500,000 ₽
• From burnout and a 50-hour workload to a team, departments, and a system that operates independently of her

Lyudmila's strategy is to escape the endless "groundhog day," build a sustainable system, and grant herself the freedom of choice.

INITIAL STEPS: TUTORING OUT OF NECESSITY
It all began in 2020, when Lyudmila, a student at Bauman Moscow State Technical University, needed money. She decided to try her hand at tutoring mathematics. Her first lesson cost 1,000 rubles per hour, and her second client immediately requested three subjects: mathematics, computer science, and physics.
At first, it seemed like an ideal solution: the work was in high demand, students came easily, and income grew. However, the format was entirely offline, with a schedule that was practically round-the-clock. Lyudmila conducted lessons in taxis on her iPad, in university corridors, between classes, and late evenings at home.
In this article, we will recount Lyudmila's journey from tutoring to establishing an online school, her initial steps in delegation, and how her personal experiences helped build a business that grows without her constant involvement.
"I barely remember my second year. I woke up and fell asleep during lessons because I had absolutely no energy left."

First Ceiling: 350,000 Rubles and Burnout
Upon joining the professional community Schoolsmart, Lyudmila realized that tutoring could yield far greater returns. She raised her prices, expanded her student base, and reached an income of 350,000 rubles. Yet, this required working up to fifty hours a week. Her energy depleted entirely. All her time was consumed by classes.
"Mathematics surrounded me day and night. I was the top student in my faculty, but burnout overtook me completely."

BREAKTHROUGH TO A MILLION AND A DELIBERATE STEP BACK
The real leap occurred when Lyudmila joined the Schoolsmart Mastermind. There, she first structured group classes, introduced new pricing tiers, and within a few months, achieved a monthly revenue of one million rubles.
However, this success came at a steep price: 38 working hours per week, a packed schedule, and once again the sensation of "groundhog day."
"When I reached a million, I realized I couldn't sustain it. I deliberately stepped back to 800,000. That was the amount where I felt comfortable."

New Crossroads: The Limits of Tutoring
By age 23, Lyudmila sensed she had hit a ceiling. A stable 800,000 rubles per month was a solid achievement, but the prospect of repeating the same routine year after year seemed daunting.
During a business trip to Dubai, the Schoolsmart team suggested trying something new—building an online school. Initially, the very idea of "stopping teaching" provoked resistance in Lyudmila. She loved the lessons and the children, and she didn't want to abandon her passion. But the notion that a system would provide freedom of choice and opportunities for growth ultimately prevailed.
"The phrase 'stop working' outraged me. But the idea of freedom ignited a spark."

First Year of the Online School: A Path of Transformation
At first, Lyudmila followed her familiar path. In September, she once again recruited 45-46 clients, maintaining an income of 800,000 rubles per month. But soon it became evident: she was repeating her old ways.
The turning point came when Lyudmila dared to redirect traffic and sales to other teachers. In September, the first four sales were handled by the team, not by her personally.
By January, the income was split evenly: 500,000 ₽ from Lyudmila herself, and another 500,000 ₽ from her teachers. By spring, the school's revenue reached 1,533 million ₽. In June, Lyudmila fully ceased conducting lessons for the first time.
"The school operates on its own. That was the indicator that the system was built correctly."

How Lyudmila Changed After Delegation
Today, the online school employs 15 teachers and 8 staff members. Entire departments have been established: lead generation, sales, SMM, administration, and quality control.

Key Growth Tools
According to Lyudmila, the primary drivers were social media and paid traffic. She wasn't afraid to take risks, investing varying amounts in advertising—from 500 rubles to 300,000 per month. As a result, the flow of leads never dried up.
The first thing Lyudmila delegated was lead processing: "When a hundred leads come in at once, they need to be handled immediately. It's impossible to do it alone." Later, this expanded to sales, recruiting, and administration.
You can learn more about Lyudmila's delegation specifics in the interview:
"Avito and Profi.ru might disappear, but social media will stay with you. It's your personal brand, your main growth tool."
You can view all residents who have created online schools via the link.

NEW HORIZONS
Today, Lyudmila has an ambitious goal: to reach 2.8 million rubles in monthly revenue. Now, all income is generated by the teachers, while her role is strategic management and team development.
"I will always know how to earn a million on my own. But I chose a system that provides freedom—in both time and money."
Lyudmila Mikheeva's story is a vivid example of how a tutor can evolve into the leader of her own online school and construct a system that functions without her ongoing participation. The "Turnkey Online School" project by Schoolsmart helped navigate this path more swiftly, securely, and with confidence in the outcome.

English Language Tutor Alisa Buzhina: "I always learn alongside my students, and this helps me better understand their goals and fears"
Alisa Buzhina is an English language teacher with 16 years of experience, working with entrepreneurs and students. In this article, we will tell how she managed to increase her income to 5 600 $ per month while maintaining a balance between work and personal life, and how participation in the Schoolsmart community helped her achieve such impressive results.

• Expert in English language
• Income — 5 600 $ per month
• Teaches adult entrepreneurs and students

Alisa Buzhina began her career as an English teacher unexpectedly for herself. After graduating from university, she embarked on a solo backpacking trip through East Asia — without a clear plan and with a backpack on her shoulders. "I didn't know back then that I would become a teacher," she shares. Six months later, upon returning to Russia, Alisa made an important decision — to try her hand at teaching; she had always loved languages, and this became the foundation of her new profession.

The Beginning of the Journey: Working at a Training Company
Alisa's first serious experience in teaching English took place at one of the best training companies, where she worked for six years. This company was unique in its methods and format. The eight-day trainings led by Alisa were an intensive immersion in the English language.
"We started classes at 8 a.m. and finished at 11 p.m. These were full days using every possible form of learning: games, movies, songs, skits — everything to create a real immersion in the language for the students."
Working with corporate clients from the oil and gas, medical, and pharmaceutical sectors became an important stage for Alisa. It was during this period that she built confidence in her abilities and realized that her work should be well compensated.
However, after several years, Alisa felt that she had reached a ceiling in this company and decided to move forward. "At some point, I realized that further growth in this company was impossible, and I wanted more freedom," she shares.

The Decision to Go Independent
In 2018, Alisa took a bold step — she quit her job and decided to fully dedicate herself to individual teaching. This was not an easy decision, but Alisa already understood then that she needed to develop and move further. She traveled to Budapest to obtain the international CELTA certificate — a prestigious certification confirming a high level of English language teaching worldwide.
"I passed this exam not for the paper, but to put myself in the place of those preparing for important life challenges."
After obtaining CELTA, Alisa decided to continue her development and set another goal for herself — to pass the Proficiency exam, one of the most challenging English language exams. This exam became a true test for her. After three years and eight attempts, Alisa finally passed the exam at a level that satisfied her. This process became an important lesson for her as both a teacher and a professional: she realized that success requires persistence and readiness to overcome difficulties.

Individual Teaching: Finding Her Audience
After obtaining certifications and advancing her qualifications, Alisa fully focused on individual teaching. Her primary students became adult entrepreneurs who aim to either relocate to another country or develop their business on an international level.
For Alisa, not only the teaching process is important, but also the result. Working with entrepreneurs, Alisa began to build her unique offering, which included an individual approach, a deep understanding of the student's goals, and a high standard of quality. Her approach to teaching has always been based

"I am confident in myself; I know my skills are worth this money. I no longer fear charging $78 per hour."
Anselm Fayol, a native French tutor, transformed his career in just six months of training at TheRichTutor. From working in traditional schools with limited income and rigid schedules to building his own thriving online business, Anselm has proven that there are no limits when it comes to financial growth.

• Native French language teacher
• Annual income exceeding $148,000
• Hosts webinars where he successfully sells video courses and plans to launch subscription-based lessons

"It’s incredible to see my income grow to over $148,000 a year—last month alone, I earned $12,000!"
— Anselm shares.

Key Lessons Anselm Learned
One of the most crucial skills he gained through TheRichTutor was analyzing advertising expenses. He no longer simply spends money on promotion—he calculates the cost of acquiring each new client and makes every campaign as effective as possible.
"I break big tasks into small ones and work through them step by step. For example, one day I record common student mistakes, the next day I create a short video about them, and the day after I edit and post it online."
— Anselm explains.
Today, Anselm has built an online presence with over 21,000 Instagram followers, where he regularly shares Reels and useful learning tips. He also connects with his audience through community groups and messenger platforms, ensuring constant engagement.
"Even if it feels like no one is watching, your posts and videos keep working for you."
— Anselm says.

Teaching Approach
Anselm conducts free diagnostics—consultations via Zoom—to assess potential students’ needs, evaluate their level, and recommend suitable courses. He also runs free webinars, during which he offers lesson recordings and structured learning programs.
"Understand your value! Write down your strengths, set a fair price for your expertise, and take action, even if it feels scary. At first, I feared criticism, but TheRichTutor system encouraged me to act. Now I know that knowledge without application is useless."
— Anselm confidently advises.

From Finland with Love
Emily Ruble – a talented drawing instructor and language tutor from Finland whose life changed dramatically thanks to determination and the right strategy.
Emily’s story is not just inspiring; it is a concrete roadmap to building a stable online business with an annual income of over $130,000. Let’s dive into her journey and highlight the turning points that led her to such results.

Building the Foundation
While studying in Helsinki, Emily began combining her two passions: drawing and teaching Finnish to newcomers planning to relocate to Finland. At first, she started with modest rates and limited opportunities, earning just $4,000 a year.
Her breakthrough came when she joined TheRichTutor community, where she discovered a new perspective: tutoring is not about selling hours but about creating outcome-based products for students.
“In the beginning, I was charging less than $10 per lesson. But once I applied the tools and strategies I learned, my income grew tenfold in just a few months.”
— Emily recalls.
By redesigning her online teaching profile on international tutoring platforms, Emily quickly attracted new students. Within a single week, she gained 10 new learners for Finnish alone, and her drawing groups tripled in size.

The Leap Forward
Emily’s next big step was joining TheRichTutor’s live growth challenge, designed to prove in real time that educators can achieve a five-figure monthly income.
As part of the program, she was guided to create her first $1,200 product — a structured drawing course designed for group learning. This shift from hourly lessons to productized offers became the cornerstone of her success.
Her monthly income grew rapidly:

• From about $4,000 at the beginning,
• To $45,300 within three months,
• And eventually surpassing $130,000 per year..

Emily’s Approach Today

• Runs group classes in both drawing and Finnish.
• Sells structured educational products priced at at $1,200–$3,000.
• Conducts free consultations via Zoom to attract students and recommend courses.
• Leverages social media (Instagram, Reels, and community platforms) to grow her audience and generate consistent demand.

“TheRichTutor community helped me see that the biggest barrier was in my own mind. Once you learn to position yourself, raise your prices, and build real products, opportunities multiply. Now I travel freely, teach online, and know my skills have no limits.”

From Aspiring Teacher to Million-Dollar Tutor
Meet Olivia Arkins, a specialist in rhetoric, communication, and academic writing, who transformed her career from a young teacher into a thriving entrepreneur with an income exceeding $132,000 per year.
Today, Olivia is one of the most in-demand tutors in her field. Business leaders, politicians, and top executives seek her expertise in effective communication and persuasive speaking. She is fully independent, charges from $174 per 45-minute session, and has built a team of associate tutors to support her growing client base.

Breaking Through the Ceiling
Before joining the TheRichTutor Mastermind Program, Olivia’s income fluctuated between $36,000 and $54,000 per year. That was her “ceiling,” and she couldn’t push beyond it.
“Life is divided into before and after the Mastermind—and the same happened with my income.”
— Olivia recalls.
In the Mastermind, Olivia completely shifted her mindset. She learned to make quick decisions, stop second-guessing herself, and embrace calculated risks.
“I decided very quickly to join. Within two months, I doubled my income. By May, I had already reached $11,000 per month!”

Lessons from TheRichTutor
Thanks to the program, Olivia experienced:

• A rapid influx of motivated students.
• A sharp increase in income.
• Mastery of business communication with high-level clients.

High-Value Clients
One of Olivia’s most striking examples is a long-term student whose family invests over $4,000 per month in a personalized tutoring package. This case proves that income potential in tutoring has no limits—if you position yourself correctly and focus on results.
“Most tutors underprice themselves, charging $20 an hour. I learned that premium clients are willing to pay for transformation, not just time. That’s the real shift.”
— Olivia explains.

Lydia Mitchell, the youngest winner of the reality show "Tutor to a Million," has journeyed from individual lessons with low fees to her own educational system generating over $11,111 per month.
The secret to such an astonishing result is straightforward. In our TheRichTutor community, Lydia realized that education is not merely a service but a valuable product that must be skillfully marketed. Through Lydia's success story, we aim to demonstrate that for a tutor who masters sales and promotion tools, income limits vanish, paving the way to financial freedom and boundless opportunities.
Friends, let's delve into Lydia's success story and break down her path into key stages, so that each of you can draw valuable lessons from this million-dollar tutor's experience.

Burnout and the "Ceiling" in Earnings
High income demands high workloads—a mandatory condition for tutors who rely solely on their teaching expertise and neglect sales and promotion tools.
Lydia knew burnout all too well. Her life had turned into an endless cycle of lessons, preparations, and homework checks. A 60-hour workweek, no personal life, and constant fatigue—that was the price she paid for $3,889 per month.
"I felt like a worn-out horse," admits Lydia. "Working individually and constantly ramping up the load, I realized it was a dead end."
The next breakthrough came when Lydia decided to participate in the "Tutor to a Million" reality show.
Training in purchasing ads from bloggers, developing and implementing new formats, fresh ideas, and experiments—our heroine progressed through one growth point after another. And how else, when you're personally guided "hand in hand" toward the result?
"In the TheRichTutor community, you're surrounded by people focused solely on big results. Among us were those who had already reached the heights; I had role models to look up to. It's crucial to see fellow educators like yourself and understand that Yuri's methods truly work."
Let's examine how a million-dollar tutor structures her work:

• Lydia has a total of 26 students, 20 of whom attend mini-groups;
• Work time: 25 hours per week, including time for marketing and promotion (instead of the previous 60 hours on lessons);
• Price for group sessions—$28, for individual ones—$56;
• Lydia practices subscriptions. 8 sessions - $222 (2 hours per week), $333 (3 hours per week);
• Diagnostics. An excellent tool for tutors to attract students and subsequently sell subscriptions;
• Lydia actively uses targeted advertising, blogger promotions, and develops her social networks. All expenses have long been recouped, and the number of followers and potential clients continues to grow;
• Lydia believes it's vital not just to teach the subject but to understand the reasons why it's challenging for the child—individual traits, an unsuitable teacher, boring school instruction;
• Time management: Lydia allows herself to rest and relax. Self-care is the foundation of income growth. Only then comes a sense of freedom and the realization that you can live and work calmly.

Lydia Mitchell's Success Story
LYDIA MITCHELL
Lydia Mitchell, the youngest graduate of the educational program “Tutor to a Million”, has grown from charging minimal fees for one-on-one lessons to building her own educational system generating over $11,111 per month.
The secret behind such rapid success is simple. Inside TheRichTutor community, Lydia realized that education is not just a service but a valuable product that must be skillfully marketed. Her journey proves that once a tutor masters sales and promotion tools, income limits disappear—unlocking financial freedom and new opportunities.
Let’s take a closer look at Lydia’s story and break down her path into clear stages, so every tutor can learn from this “million-dollar” educator.

Burnout and Hitting the Earnings “Ceiling”
For tutors who rely solely on teaching skills while ignoring sales and marketing, higher income often comes at the cost of extreme workloads.
Lydia knew burnout all too well. Her life became an endless cycle of lessons, prep work, and homework checks. A 60-hour workweek, no personal life, and constant exhaustion—that was the price she paid for about $3,889 per month.
“I felt like a worn-out horse,” Lydia recalls. “Working individually and constantly increasing the load, I realized it was a dead end.”
Her breakthrough came when she joined the “Tutor to a Million” program.
Through hands-on training in digital advertising, collaborations with bloggers, fresh lesson formats, and constant experiments, Lydia progressed step by step. Guided by mentors and supported by peers, she was pushed to aim higher.
“In TheRichTutor community, everyone is focused on results. Some had already achieved the success I was striving for, and I finally had role models to follow. It’s crucial to see fellow educators succeed and realize that the system truly works.”

Lydia’s Formula for Success

• 26 students in total, with 20 learning in mini-groups.
• 25 working hours per week, including marketing and promotion (instead of 60+ hours just teaching).
• Pricing: $28 per group session; $56 per individual session.
• Subscriptions: 8 sessions for $222 (2 hrs/week) or $333 (3 hrs/week).
• Diagnostics: Lydia uses entry assessments as a tool to attract students and sell subscriptions.
• Promotion: active in targeted ads, collaborations with bloggers, and growing her social media presence. Her investments in marketing paid off quickly.
• Approach: she focuses not only on teaching but also on why the student struggles—whether it’s learning style, teacher mismatch, or lack of engagement.
• Work-life balance: By prioritizing rest and self-care, Lydia sustains energy and confidence, which in turn fuels growth.

“A year and a half ago, it felt like I caught the very last train. Joining TheRichTutor gave me a breath of fresh air—without it, I honestly wouldn’t have known what to do.”
— David Nichols
David Nichols is a math tutor and standardized test expert with more than 12 years of teaching experience. Since joining TheRichTutor, he has transformed his career, now earning over $133,000 per year while building his own online school, Foundation.

• 12+ years of teaching experience
• Annual income exceeding $133,000

The Turning Point
For years, David relied solely on one-on-one sessions and struggled to scale his income. Everything changed after a chance conversation with a member of TheRichTutor.
“At first, I was skeptical. I thought it was just another quick-money scheme. But what struck me was the honesty. Instead of pushing me into a program, they told me straight up: ‘You’re not ready yet.’ That honesty earned my respect and made me want to learn more.”
This encounter shifted David’s perspective. For the first time, he began to see tutoring not only as teaching but as a structured business that could be scaled.

Discovering the Power of Groups
Like many tutors, David believed only individual lessons could deliver quality. But then he tried group sessions:
“When I created my first groups of six students, charging $31 each, I realized it was $186 for one hour of work. And the quality of teaching didn’t drop at all.”
This experiment proved life-changing. By combining groups with premium one-on-one sessions, David was able to work fewer hours while earning far more. Today, he charges up to $100 per individual lesson and continues to expand his programs.

A New Level of Freedom
“I don’t consider myself a genius or just lucky. I simply decided one day that I wanted more for my family and was willing to work on myself. TheRichTutor didn’t just give me tools for growth and higher income—it gave me real freedom and confidence in the future.”
David Nichols’ story is a clear example of what becomes possible when a tutor approaches their work systematically, embraces new models, and joins a supportive professional community.