The UK Mastermind For Online Education Entrepreneurs Building Lifestyle-First Businesses
Join a carefully curated group of education entrepreneurs who are just a few steps ahead, and build your path to 7+ figures while creating the lifestyle freedom you really want.
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Mastermind is Full
The mastermind is now full and I’m operating a waiting list. If you’re interested in joining, please apply as normal and you’ll be added to the list.
You’ll be contacted in case someone drops out, and you’ll have priority spaces that may become available in future.
In a nutshell
Olly Richards Mastermind
Group Size: 8
Time Commitment: 12 Months
Criteria to Join:
Like you, I started my education business because I love teaching.
And like you, I discovered that being great at teaching doesn’t automatically translate to running a thriving business. I remember exactly where you are now. The questions feel endless:
General business advice can point you in the right direction…
But what you really need are answers from people who’ve recently solved these exact challenges in their education businesses.
That’s why I’m bringing together a small group of online educators who are just a few steps ahead of where you are now. They’re not untouchable 8-figure gurus – they’re education entrepreneurs who’ve recently cracked the code to scaling thoughtfully.
Because here’s what I’ve learned:
The fastest path to growth isn’t trying to figure it all out alone…
It’s learning from peers who’ve just solved the problems you’re facing today.
A Mastermind Designed for Education Businesses
Back in 2015, I was probably where you are now, running a young, but fast-growing education business, StoryLearning.
But of course I had no idea what I was doing. (Who does, when they’re first getting started?)
That’s when I joined Russell Brunson’s Inner Circle mastermind.
Sitting at a table with a room full of millionaires… I was totally out of my depth.
But that experience showed me something crucial — the power of learning from people just ahead of where you want to be.
And sure enough, in the years that followed. I walked that path too:
✓ Built StoryLearning into a wildly-profitable business that runs on just a few days of my time each month
✓ Written language learning books that have sold 1.5 million copies worldwide
✓ Created multiple successful businesses across courses, SAAS, coaching, communities, and more
✓ Helped dozens of other entrepreneurs scale their businesses thoughtfully
But I also realised something else…
While that mastermind transformed my trajectory, those weren’t my people:
People in the ‘Make Money’ world.
And for a lot of educators… that just doesn’t feel right.
You know exactly what I mean, don’t you?
That’s why I’m creating what I wished existed when I was where you are now — a group for educators who put their expertise and their students at the heart of what they do.
Yes, we want substantial success (and you’ll learn how to make more money than you can shake a stick at.)
But we also care deeply about creating real impact for our students and building businesses that create freedom for us and our families.
I’ve seen firsthand how the right room, with the right peers, at the right time can completely transform your business trajectory.
The Format:
Small Group, Big Impact
Here’s what makes this experience unique:
Quarterly Deep-Dive Days in London
We meet for intensive, full-day sessions where you get proper time to dig into your challenges. This is where we direct the entire intellectual firepower of the group to help you — be it a growth, problem-solving or mindset challenge.
Unlike larger masterminds where you might get just one brief slot, our intimate 8-person format allows us to be flexible with time, explore your challenges in depth, and revisit key themes throughout the day — including at least one of Olly’s signature “impromptu” sessions based on key themes that emerge throughout the day.
As the year progresses, you begin by sharing what you actually got done since last time. The group knows exactly what you promised to tackle, and they’ll hold you to it (in the nicest possible way). You’ll share your current headaches and get practical feedback from people who’ve been there.
Just get yourself to London – everything else is taken care of.
(Some of our biggest breakthroughs happen over dinner – that’s why we all stay together.)
Group Experience For Ongoing Support & Community
You’ll be connected with me and the entire group throughout the year, with our private Telegram channel.
Whether you need quick feedback, have a question, or want to share a win, there’s no need to wait until the next in-person day — your network is always there.
Meet With Olly
We kick off the year with a brief 1-to-1 call in April. You and I will get to know each other and discuss your exact goals for the year to ensure you get maximum value from the group.
The Power of Eight
Eight members — that’s it. It’s the sweet spot where:
True Accountability Through Continuity
This isn’t a one-off event or a rotating group. You’ll meet with the same entrepreneurs four times over 12 months. That means:
Meeting the same people quarter after quarter creates a level of accountability you simply can’t get anywhere else. They’ll know exactly what you promised to achieve, and they’ll be there to support you, challenge you, and celebrate your wins along the way.
The magic happens because we spend a full year together. No revolving door, no surface-level connections – just deep, lasting relationships that transform businesses.
Not Your Typical ‘Crush It’ Mastermind
If you’re looking for an Alpha ‘growth at all costs’ group where everyone’s obsessed with hitting 8-figures by next Tuesday… This is not for you.
This is a mastermind for education entrepreneurs who actually give a damn about doing things right, and I’ll be filtering for this at the application level:
✓ You Put Education First
You take real pride in your work and genuinely care about outcomes for your students. (After 11+ years of StoryLearning, I can tell you that’s how you build something that actually lasts.)
✓ You Want Smart Growth
We focus on building sustainable businesses with high profit margins. (Not meaningless top-line numbers, good for nothing but bragging rights.)
✓ You Value Freedom
You’re building a business that fits your life, not the other way around. Because we believe there’s a big, beautiful life to be lived away from your laptop. (And your family agrees.)
✓ You Want the Right Room
You want to be around other UK and European education entrepreneurs — people who understand that business can be both profitable AND fulfilling. (Bonus: No red-eye flights to the US required.)
If you’re nodding along to this, thinking “Finally, someone gets it!” – then you’re probably a good fit.
Why I’m Running This Mastermind
Every successful entrepreneur surrounds themselves with other successful entrepreneurs.
I spent years doing this myself and many of my biggest leaps forward came from things I learnt directly from others.
Many of my biggest breakthroughs came from entrepreneurs one step ahead of me. Other times, it was from newer entrepreneurs doing exciting new things who showed me how to pivot and stay relevant.
But the biggest lessons of all came from similar businesses to my own — other online education entrepreneurs working on the same challenges.
And while so many other masterminds are filled with a hodgepodge of businesses in different niches that have nothing in common with yours, and are just not as useful as they’re supposed to be…
I’m now creating my own room filled with smart, talented online education entrepreneurs…
A small group of peers tackling the same challenges, at different stages…
Who can share exactly what’s working for them right now…
So that you can deploy what you learn directly into your business, and we can all learn and grow together, in an insanely useful and supportive group of likeminded business owners.
All you have to decide is… can you afford NOT to be in the room with us?
Available Spots
Just 8 Spots. Really.
I’ve deliberately kept this group small — just 8 spots.
A bigger group would mean more revenue, but it would compromise what makes this mastermind valuable: the relationships.
It’s amazing what you can achieve in 12 months when you’re learning from others who are just a few steps ahead on the same path.
The people in this group aren’t untouchable gurus — they’re education entrepreneurs facing the same challenges you are, just at different stages. That’s exactly why their insights are so valuable.
If now isn’t the right time, that’s completely fine — just know that once these spots are filled, the group stays closed for 12 months. (No revolving door of new members.)
So please make a conscious decision, rather than defaulting to ‘maybe later.’
(2024 was the year a LOT changed in online business. Doubtless 2025 will bring more of the same.)
The application link is below if this feels right for you.
Payment Options
What’s the investment?
Pay in Full
£12,000
Pay Monthly
£1,250 / mth
(for 12 months, total £15,000)
(Prices in GBP. Plus VAT for UK businesses only.)
Key Dates
April 2025 – April 2026
The mastermind will begin in April and last for the full calendar year.
The Telegram group will open in April, and you’ll have your initial call with Olly.
Dates for London meetings:
May
21st – 23rd
September
3rd – 5th
December
10th – 12th
February (2026)
25th – 27th
Criteria to Join
This mastermind is for online education entrepreneurs.
This means:
The minimum annual revenue required to join is $300k.
(This revenue range isn’t arbitrary – it’s intentional. The main premise of the group is that everyone can receive insights from entrepreneurs with comparable experience. Broadly speaking, $300k to $3m in AR involves solving challenges on the same spectrum. That’s where this group is focused, and how I ensure extreme value for those who attend.)
The Mastermind
Ready to join?
Apply for the Mastermind below or feel free to drop me a message on WhatsApp if we’re already connected.
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