By Kelley Peake
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The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.
Is your team running on fumes? Discover the secret to turning burnout into brilliance!
Imagine a team that’s not just working, but thriving—motivated, engaged, and excited to show up every day. There are proven approaches that will help you build a motivated, cohesive team that enhances the quality of expereinces you provide and boosts your business's success.
In our latest episode of the Early Childhood Business Made Easy podcast, we reveal three game-changing strategies to create a dynamic team environment that will transform your early childhood business.
Curious how? Tune in now and unlock the potential of your team! 🎧 - See the shownotes here.
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Monthly Happenings Team Newsletter. We currently use the same Monthly Happenings Team Newsletter every year. Each month we update the current month for the current year and send this to our team. It is so easy and saves so much time! Be sure to check it out and use it as a guide to create your own Monthly Happenings Team Newsletter - Download it here.
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Feeling like you're constantly putting out fires at your early childhood business? What if the secret to transforming chaos into calm lies in one simple practice?
Are you feeling overwhelmed by constant decision-making and daily challenges in your early childhood business? In this week's episode, "Lead with Clarity and Confidence: The Power of Mindful Decision-Making in Early Childhood Education," we tackle these issues head-on.
Discover how mindful leadership can transform your approach to managing your business by focusing on three key strategies
The key benefit? You'll learn to lead with clarity, reduce stress, and create a more supportive and productive environment for your team and the families you serve.
Discover how mindful decision-making can turn your leadership from reactive to proactive. Ready to lead with clarity and confidence?
Tune in to our latest episode and find out how! - See the shownotes here.
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Mindful Decision-Making Checklist: A printable resource designed to help you implement mindful decision-making strategies. This checklist includes reflective questions, a step-by-step guide, and space for your notes. Download it here
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Hey there, early childhood champions! Ready to supercharge your marketing game and attract more families to your preschool, play cafe, or childcare center?
Are you struggling to attract more families to your early childhood business? This week, we're uncovering three powerful strategies to boost your enrollment effortlessly and amplify your market presence. 🚀
Here’s what we’re diving into:
Effective marketing can be simple and transformative. By leveraging digital tools, building community partnerships, and creating a memorable brand experience, you'll turn your marketing stress into success.
Tune in to learn how you can apply these game-changing strategies and watch your business thrive! - See the shownotes here.
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Brand Identity Guide - designed to help you develop a cohesive brand and communicate your mission effectively. This printable resource includes step-by-step instructions, checklists, and space for your own ideas. – Download it here.
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Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of managing payroll for your early childhood business? Ever feel like payroll is sucking the joy out of running your early childhood business? Imagine turning that dreaded task into a breeze – saving time, cutting costs, and boosting your team’s morale all at once. It's time to tackle your payroll woes head-on and transform payroll from a headache into your secret weapon for success.
In this episode of the Early Childhood Business Made Easy podcast, we reveal how a streamlined payroll system can free up your time and resources, allowing you to focus on what you love – creating enriching experiences for the children and families you serve. Learn how automating payroll processes can save you time and reduce errors, optimizing employee scheduling can cut costs and boost efficiency, and implementing performance-based incentives can motivate your team and enhance productivity.
Don’t miss out on these game-changing strategies that will revolutionize your payroll management and set your business up for success!
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Performance-Based Incentives Planner (Available Soon!) – A comprehensive worksheet to help you create and implement a performance-based incentives program. Download it here.
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Ever feel like communicating with parents is like trying to solve a Rubik's cube in the dark?
🌟 Imagine if you could turn those frustrating moments into opportunities for connection and collaboration! In our latest episode, we reveal three game-changing strategies to master parent communication and build stronger partnerships. 🎉
Curious to know how clear channels, personalized messages, and two-way dialogues can transform your early childhood business? Tune in now and discover the secrets to making your parent relationships flourish! 📬✨
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End of School Year Parent Survey Template: A comprehensive survey to gather valuable feedback from families. Download it here.
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Have you ever wondered what truly makes your team members wake up excited to come to work every day in your early childhood business?
What if I told you that the secret to a committed and enthusiastic team isn't just in the wages you pay, but in the culture of appreciation you cultivate?
How can you transform your workplace into a community where every team member not only feels valued but is inspired to contribute their best every single day?
In today's episode, we delve into the heart of what makes a workplace not just functional but truly exceptional—appreciation and loyalty. If you're at the helm of a preschool, childcare center, or any early childhood business setting, you know how crucial your team is to your success. But how do you ensure that your team not only stays but thrives and grows with you?
We're exploring three transformative strategies:
Are you ready to see the difference a little appreciation can make? Let's dive in!
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Team Development Activity Planner. A list of activity ideas with planning guide for fostering stronger team bonds with your own activities. Available on our podcast website.
Check the show notes here and download the template.
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🌪️ Do you ever feel like running your early childhood center is a bit like organizing a picnic in a tornado? You can turn your most hectic weeks into your happiest, maintain positivity, and manage stress during hectic weeks in your early childhood business.
INVESTING TIME IN STRATEGIES LIKE MINDFULNESS, STRUCTURED FLEXIBILITY, AND CELEBRATING SMALL WINS COULD LEAD TO MORE EFFICIENT OPERATIONS AND A MORE POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT, ULTIMATELY SAVING TIME AND REDUCING STRESS IN THE LONG RUN.
These are not an additional task but a transformative approach that enhances efficiency and workplace atmosphere. Transform your stressful week into a series of moments filled with growth, joy, and positivity.
Let’s create an oasis of calm in the storm of running an early childhood business, and together, let’s make every day a little brighter for you, your team, and the children you inspire. It is time you learn how to survive and thrive in your early childhood business by turning potential stress into structured success!
Don't miss out on discovering the secrets to a stress-free, joy-filled workplace—because who says you can't have calm in the chaos?
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This week, we've implemented a new practice at our center that you might find useful. Check out our Parent Sign, letting them know we are practicing mindfulness this morning. This simple notice can help set the tone for the day and keep parents informed about the positive activities their children are engaging in.
Check the show notes here and download the template.
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Ever feel like your budgeting spreadsheets are a labyrinth you can't escape? Imagine flipping that around—where instead of it controlling you, you harness it to find more profit, time, and freedom in your early childhood business. Turn your financial fears into a powerful tool for growth and peace of mind.
Financial clarity will empower you to lead with confidence, knowing your business's financial health is secure, allowing you more freedom to innovate and enrich the lives of the children and families you serve.
You can ditch the budgeting blues for some game-changing strategies that will not only simplify your finances and enhance financial management in your early childhood business, but also amplify your impact on those tiny souls you serve everyday.
Today, We’ll guide you through three transformative strategies:
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The Credit Card Maximizer: By carefully selecting a business credit card with the best rewards for your spending habits and setting up an efficient auto-pay system, you can not only simplify your financial management but also accrue valuable benefits that help lower your overall expenses. Use this guide to take proactive steps toward optimizing your business's financial strategies.
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Are you tired of feeling like you're always playing catch-up in your early childhood business? Imagine walking into your preschool or childcare center each morning, knowing exactly what awaits you: a well-oiled machine where every task flows seamlessly from one to the next.
By integrating processes and systems in the EC business you lead, you'll not only enhance the operational flow of your business but also reclaim time—time that can be invested back into growing your business, enriching the lives of the families you serve, and giving you more of the Time+Freedom Lifestyle you deserve..
Three game-changing strategies will take you from chaos to clarity. Discover how:
Can turn your daily grind into a dance of efficiency. You can transform the way you run your business and transform it into a model of efficiency and satisfaction, where stress is reduced and productivity soars.
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Potential Parent Policy Topics Guide - We list out some of the important situations that may come up that you can address before it becomes a conflict. When parents and your team are clear about the expectations, rules, and policies, there is less room for conflict.
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🧩 Ever felt like the enrollment season is more of a puzzle than a process? Dive into Episode #101 of the Early Childhood Business Made Easy podcast, where we're turning that puzzle into a masterpiece!
🪢 Transforming your enrollment process is not just about filling spaces quicker; it's about building lasting bonds with families, making your early childhood program the talk of the town.
💛✨ Tune in to learn how these actionable strategies can set your business apart and foster a thriving community that feels more like family.
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Digital Tour and Information Session Planner: A step-by-step guide to creating engaging and informative digital content that showcases your program effectively. This planner includes planning tips, scripting advice, and promotional strategies to make your virtual tours and information sessions a hit with prospective families.
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The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.