Turning a Love of Homeschooling into a 7-Figure Business | Ally Adair-Chung (MU Classic)

Sep 19, 2025

Ally Adair-Chung, an education entrepreneur who transformed her love for homeschooling into a thriving 7-figure business, reveals her inspiring journey. She discusses the rising demand for alternative education and the obstacles she faced while scaling from just two rooms to serving over 300 families. Ally emphasizes the importance of personalized learning and shares tips on how to gauge local demand. Discover how a passion for education can turn into a profitable venture while addressing the needs of families seeking flexible schooling options.

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Homeschooling Equals Parental Ownership

Homeschooling is primarily about parents owning their child's education, not simply teaching at home.
Ownership lets families choose teachers, methods, and personalization that institutional schooling often cannot provide.

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Rapid Launch From Crisis To Scale

Ally opened a homeschool hybrid in October after spotting need during COVID and started with 36 kids.
By January she had a waitlist of over 200 and later served 300+ families in a multi-seven-figure business.

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A Student Who Forced Her Pivot

Ally described a student forced back into a regulatory box despite advanced community college coursework.
That experience convinced her to leave institutional settings and serve families directly to protect student progress.

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#594 Have you ever felt torn between public school and homeschooling but wished for more flexible options? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Ally Adair-Chung shares how she turned her passion for education into a thriving multi-seven-figure business by creating homeschool hybrids and micro schools. She walks us through the journey of identifying a massive need, building a solution from the ground up, and scaling it to serve hundreds of families. Whether you're a parent looking for alternative education models or an entrepreneur seeking a high-demand business opportunity, this conversation is packed with insights. Tune in to learn how the future of education is shifting — and how you can be a part of it!

(Original Air Date - 2/21/25)

What we discuss with Ally:

+ Homeschooling is about ownership, not just teaching

+ Rising demand for alternative education options

+ Ally’s journey to a 7-figure business in education

+ Scaling from 2 rooms to 300+ families in months

+ Biggest startup challenges: space, staff, regulations

+ How to gauge demand in your area

+ Profitability: Costs, income, and business models

+ Parent-led education vs. traditional schooling

+ The system’s limits on personalized learning

+ Steps to start your own learning center