My name is Jason Holloway, and my journey in online business started back in 2017 when I began working with my brother on his business, Scrap the 9 to 5. It was an affiliate marketing venture promoting online training, and within just three years, we hit seven figures.
During that time, I met so many new business owners trying to find their footing, eager to succeed but struggling with building websites, setting up funnels, and handling the tech side of things. I started offering my help by building websites for them, but I always wanted to do more.
After moving on from Scrap the 9 to 5, my wife and I built our own successful online business, Uplevel Academy, a six-figure English tuition business. Through smart systems, automation, and keeping overheads low, we were able to work just 30 hours a week between us - while still making a great income.
Today, Smart Start exists to give other tutors the same advantage. If you're spending too much time on admin, losing leads through the cracks, or stitching together tools that don't talk to each other - I can help you fix that. I work directly with tutors to build the systems that support your growth, without the overwhelm.

Most tutors are brilliant at teaching. The systems side - the tech, the follow-up, the automation - is where things fall apart. Smart Start bridges that gap. I build the infrastructure so you don't have to figure it out yourself.
Starting a tuition business doesn't have to be complicated.
Entrepreneurship should be accessible to anyone, regardless of budget or experience.
You deserve to take control of your success - with clear, step-by-step guidance.
Your time is valuable. We make the process as quick and seamless as possible.
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to level up, Smart Start has everything you need to succeed. Let’s make it simple.

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