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Marcus teaches out of his Honda Civic. This is the story we tell on our about page, from his side of the windshield.
I
Four lessons before lunch. Two after pickup. Every few sessions a student asks if they can e-transfer later. Marcus says yes. It is easier than making it awkward in the car.
By Friday: Tyler, $65? Priya, paid? Did the Chen family send that?
He is excellent at teaching people to merge safely. The admin lives on sticky notes and hope.
II
Lesson goes well. Student improves. Then payment.
Cash is rare. Cards mean a reader he doesn't want to carry. E-transfer means following up later, or forgetting entirely.
Some instructors undercharge just to avoid the conversation. Marcus isn't one of them. He just wants it handled before the next student gets in.
III
Student taps their card or phone to Marcus's iPhone. Payment confirmed. Income recorded. No reader, no follow-up text on Saturday.
Each student gets a profile. Session history, payments, contact info. When a parent asks what they owe, Marcus opens one app.
The lesson ends when the lesson ends. Not when the money finally shows up.
Keep reading
How Tap to Pay works →
The afternoon Marcus stopped saying 'I'll e-transfer you later.'
How Morgan started →
Marcus, Elena, Dave, and the gap between how solo businesses work and how payment software expects them to.
Elena's week as a tutor →
Five families, five billing rhythms, and one Sunday spent reconciling the week.
