Turn Your Passion for Education Into a Thriving Business!
At The Study Hub, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed with the right support, encouragement, and instruction. Through individualized tutoring, dyslexia intervention, and evidence-based learning services, we help students build confidence, strengthen foundational skills, and discover their potential.
With 10 locations across Oklahoma and thousands of students served, The Study Hub has become one of Oklahoma’s leading tutoring and dyslexia support networks. As the demand for individualized instruction and structured literacy support continues to grow, we are expanding nationwide and looking for passionate, mission-driven leaders who want to make a meaningful impact in their communities while building a rewarding business centered around helping students thrive.
Who We Are
With a reputation for excellence, The Study Hub has earned outstanding reviews on Google and Facebook while building a strong online presence through established search engine optimization and community trust. Our proven business model creates meaningful academic growth for students while giving passionate educators the opportunity to reconnect with the reason they entered education in the first place.
The Study Hub centers are vibrant, relationship-driven learning environments where students of all ages receive individualized support, build confidence, and develop the tools they need to thrive academically and beyond. We fill a critical gap in communities by providing evidence-based dyslexia intervention, structured literacy instruction, and academic support services families are actively searching for.
Why The Demand Has Never Been Greater
Parents are searching for reading and dyslexia support
Schools are overwhelmed
ACT/SAT pressure continues to grow
Students lost ground academically after COVID
Science of Reading legislation is increasing awareness
Families are willing to invest in individualized support
Why Owners Love The Study Hub Model
The Study Hub offers a purpose-driven business model built around services families are actively seeking and students genuinely need. Owners benefit from a flexible, scalable model that allows them to make a meaningful impact while building a successful business in their community.
Highlights of the model include:
High-demand dyslexia and structured literacy services
Recurring weekly tutoring sessions that create consistency for families and predictable revenue
Multiple areas of support including reading, math, writing, science, and ACT/SAT prep
A relationship-based model that builds strong word-of-mouth referrals
Low inventory and streamlined operational needs
The ability to grow by adding instructors, programs, and additional locations over time
Meaningful work that allows owners to truly change students’ confidence and futures
Many of our owners and directors are educators who wanted the opportunity to combine their passion for helping students with the freedom of owning a mission-driven business.
Our Story
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Kari Smith
Kari Smith founded The Study Hub in 2016 with a vision to provide students with the individualized support and encouragement often difficult to achieve in a traditional classroom setting. With more than 19 years of experience in special education, Kari saw firsthand the transformative impact personalized instruction can have on a student’s confidence, academic growth, and future success.
Driven by a passion for helping students thrive, Kari created The Study Hub as a welcoming, relationship-centered learning environment where students receive targeted academic support in a positive and encouraging atmosphere. She is equally passionate about empowering educators and leaders to pursue meaningful work, build strong connections with families, and create learning centers that make a lasting impact within their communities.
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Dr. Barbara Bayless
Dr. Barbara Bayless joined Study Hub Partners in 2022, bringing decades of expertise in literacy instruction, dyslexia intervention, curriculum development, and educational leadership. She holds two master’s degrees and a PhD in Instructional Leadership and Curriculum from the University of Oklahoma. Her extensive background as a reading specialist and instructional leader has become a key part of what makes The Study Hub model unique and successful for new owners.
As a specialist in dyslexia and structured literacy, Dr. Bayless provides Study Hub locations with high-level training and ongoing support in evidence-based reading instruction aligned with the Science of Reading. New owners benefit from proven systems, instructor training, assessment guidance, and literacy expertise that would otherwise take years to develop independently. Her leadership helps ensure that every Study Hub location is equipped to deliver high-quality reading and dyslexia services with confidence and consistency.
Dr. Bayless also plays a vital role in developing instructional systems, assessment procedures, and intervention plans that help new centers build trust with families quickly. From diagnostic evaluations to instructor coaching, she helps owners implement research-based practices that produce measurable student growth and strong parent satisfaction.
For many Study Hub owners, having access to Dr. Bayless’s expertise provides both credibility and confidence as they grow their business. Her mentorship and training help centers establish themselves as trusted academic resources in their communities while giving educators the tools they need to truly change students’ lives through effective instruction.
Are you a good fit?
At The Study Hub, we believe our success is driven by the passion and purpose of the people who lead our locations. We’re looking for exceptional individuals who are:
Educated and passionate about learning, with a deep belief in the power of reading support to unlock a child’s confidence, potential, and future success.
Professionally-minded and bring integrity, responsibility, and a strong work ethic to everything they do.
Socially engaged—natural connectors who enjoy building relationships within their communities.
Driven and results-oriented, with a deep commitment to helping students reach their full potential.
Leadership-oriented, able to inspire and guide both families and teams with confidence.
Influential, with the ability to make a positive impact and build trust in the community.
Hard-working, hands-on, and ready to do what it takes to create a thriving learning environment.
What You Get
As a Study Hub Owner, You Receive:
Branding & marketing support
Website and SEO presence
Reading & dyslexia training
Operational systems
Assessment guidance
Curriculum recommendations
Hiring support
Ongoing mentorship
Business coaching
Proven systems for growth
Built for Growth
Many Study Hub owners begin with one location and expand as demand grows. With proven systems, training, marketing support, and operational guidance already in place, owners have the opportunity to build a scalable education business that makes a lasting impact. Qualified owners may also receive discounted licensing fees for additional locations, creating strong opportunities for long-term growth and regional expansion.
The Investment
Initial Fee: $35,000
Capital Required: $35,000–$55,000 (depending on the build-out and location)
Monthly License Fee: 5% of gross sales
For Interested
Licensees:
More detailed financial projections will be provided, including:
Month-to-month earnings
Annual income models based on instructor count and sessions
Build-out estimates (flooring, furniture, walls, etc.)
Curriculum and supply cost overview
Discounts for multiple Study Hubs within a district
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