Welcome to the Childcare Business Growth Podcast! In this episode, we interview Cris Rodriguez, a lifelong martial artist and successful owner of a martial arts school, sharing unique insights on building a strong team and fostering business growth. Cris discusses the essential mindset shifts that childcare business owners need to embrace to achieve sustainable success. Cris highlights the importance of empowering employees and setting clear, actionable goals for the future. Learn how to cre...
In this enlightening episode of the Childcare Business Podcast, we sit down with the remarkable Vanessa Dooley, a seasoned expert in the childcare industry. Vanessa’s mission? To empower business owners worldwide with her invaluable insights and strategies. 🌟 Key Discussion Points: Preparing for Childcare Inspections:Vanessa dives into practical strategies that business owners can implement to ensure they’re well-prepared for inspections. One intriguing approach? Running Competitions among di...
Join us on the Child Care Business Growth Podcast as we dive into an insightful conversation with our special guest, Vernon Mason. In this episode, Vernon unveils his new book that navigates the turbulent waters of the child care industry. He shares a personal account of a crisis he faced when his business enrolled children too rapidly, driven by the fear of financial instability and the looming threat of mortgage payments. Vernon opens up about the valuable lessons learned from this experien...
Join us in this melodious journey of leadership and team-building with our latest podcast episode, “How To Keep A Team That Love What They Do”. Dive into an engaging conversation with our host and special guest, Jocelyn Manzanarez, the founder of Musically Minded in Seattle. With two decades of experience, Jocelyn unveils the art of nurturing a team dedicated to spreading the joy of music to young minds. Discover the three pivotal tips for maintaining a team that’s passionate about their r...
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the transformative world of early childhood education with our esteemed guest, Veronica Green. Together, we explore the pivotal role of personal development for team members, understanding that growth is not just a goal but a journey essential for educators. Veronica shares her valuable insights on the significance of structured personal development plans, emphasizing how they serve as roadmaps to both personal and professional fulfilment. We confro...
Explore the delicate dance of work/life balance in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with our guest, Daria. With a rich background in ECE, she brings invaluable insights for directors navigating the demanding landscape of this field. This video delves into the realities of ECE directors—juggling myriad responsibilities, often at the risk of burnout. Daria shares her wisdom on recognizing personal limits, the art of delegation, and the power of clear communication. She underscores the necessity ...
Join us in this inspiring video as we celebrate the remarkable Deborah Tillman and her transformative work. With a heartfelt conversation, we extend our deepest gratitude to Deborah for her profound impact on families, educators, and communities worldwide. Her dedication to shaping events and nurturing growth is truly commendable. In this dialogue, we delve into the core values that drive success—character, empathy, and passion. We discuss the golden rule of treating others as one would wish...
Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we delve into the dynamic world of business growth within the Early Education sector. Joining us today is a seasoned industry veteran Marnie with two decades of experience, who will share invaluable insights on nurturing expansion without compromising quality. Throughout this episode, Marnie highlights the significance of strategic partnerships, exemplified by their collaboration with esteemed professors from Agency by Design, which has been instru...
Welcome to the Childcare Business Growth Podcast! In this episode, we’re joined by Ronnae Williams, affectionately known as the State Inspector or The People State Lady. Dive into the heart of the childcare industry as we explore the hurdles that new employees face. Our host sheds light on the crucial role of comprehensive orientation and training, aiming to prevent the sense of being overwhelmed that often leads to high turnover. We delve into the essence of honesty and the impact of effecti...
In this live episode of the Childcare Business Growth Podcast, we have a special treat for you. We are joined by Stephanie and Lyndsey from The Curiosity Approach, a revolutionary philosophy in early childhood education. They share with us how they stand out from the competition and move away from institutionalized approaches in their settings. We talk about how they create unique and joyful learning environments for educators and children, using recycled materials, natural resources, and ope...
In this live episode of the Childcare Business Growth Podcast in 2024, we are joined by Emma Pinnock, a specialist in helping children who need additional support. Emma shares her insights and experiences on how to support children in centers who face various challenges, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. She explains why it is important to understand the needs of each child beyond just one aspect, and how to tailor the support accordingly. We discuss topics such as relationship buildi...
Is Artificial Intelligence a friend or a foe when it comes to the future of Childcare? 🧠 In this podcast of Childcare Business Growth, Nick Williams and Anthony D'Agostino, founder of Inspire Care 360 discuss and explore the possible landscape of the Childcare Industry in the future. They ponder upon opportunities that AI may hold for the business owners, staff and the parents when it comes to the development of children. Gain valuable insights, explore innovative trends, and discover the p...
In this episode, Nick Williams from Childcare Business Growth Podcast talks to Dr. Charity Holland, the owner of The Family Place Early Enrichment Academy in Indiana. She tells her story of how she built a successful childcare business and faced many challenges. She shares her secret of being a finisher and how being bold helped her grow her academy. They also talk about marketing analysis, follow-up, and data use in business. Listen to this podcast to learn from Dr. Charity Holland a...
S3 EP 01 - Ben McAdams 'End Of Year Profit' | Childcare Business Growth Podcast 2024 In this live session, Nick from Childcare business growth talks to Ben McAdam, a profit coach and mentor for small business owners. Ben shares his insights on how to take an objective look at your business performance, rather than just getting caught up in the day-to-day tasks. He explains why focusing on the right numbers can help you achieve long-term benefits for your business, even if it means facing so...
Join Nick Williams and Cris Rodriguez to discuss The Top 3 Mistakes Business Owners Make! With 29 years of Martial Arts Experience and 22 years of Teaching Experience, Professor Cris Rodriguez is a 1st Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, 3rd Degree TKD Black Belt, and Co-Owns Gracie PAC MMA, a BJJ & MMA School in Tampa, Florida, with her wife Stephanie. She has been obsessed with Internet Marketing for the past 10 years and is the Founder of Grow Pro Agency, a Digital Marketing ...
Join Nick Williams and Jessica Johnsen as they discuss when the Right Time is to Scale! Jessica has an extensive background in the Early Education industry. She started in college as a teacher and eventually took over the Colorado State University Lab Preschool. Jessica then consulted in the industry for over 5 years before moving to Washington DC and joining Georgetown Hill Early Schools. Jessica joined Yellow Brick Road (YBR) in 2019 when the company was facing some financial and cu...
Join Nick Williams and Beth Cannon as they discuss how Systems Save Your Sanity! Beth Cannon is an international speaker, educator, and entrepreneur known for her passion for engaging leaders and inspiring teams. With a heart to serve early educators through business and leadership strategy and team-building, Beth serves as a keynote speaker, conference presenter, digital course creator, coach, and consultant. She’s also the creator of The Leader’s Lounge – an online platform for early educa...
Join Nick Williams and Samantha Phillips to discuss the importance of Being Selective About Your Insurance Agent.. Samantha Phillips is a Texas native and preferred vendor with a sparkly reputation as our industry’s leading expert about childcare insurance. She has helped child development centers, franchisees, private preschools, in-home, and after school programs all over the United States implement and maintain first class protection plans through her comprehensive coverage analysis and i...
Join Nick Williams and Sindye Alexander to discuss Building a Positive Workplace Culture in Your Child Care Center and Guiding Your Team Through Conflict.. Sindye has over 25 years of experience in the child care field. She owned and directed both home and commercial child care centers. While working with several business coaches, Sindye experienced tremendous growth and success, and found it necessary to move to a larger building. She, with the help of her amazing team, was able to grow her...
Summer Picha joins Nick Williams from Childcare Business Growth to discuss the new Childcare Top Tips Book and more.. Summer is a Minneapolis/ Twin Cities based early child development and leadership expert who helps ECE programs become the best in class choice for their clients. Summer is a trainer, speaker, and best selling author as well as the founder of The Conscious Classroom Certification Model: the leading framework that helps owners and administrators train & retain great staff, ...