In this episode of the Enginehire Podcast, we’re joined by Kristen Wheeler, Senior Director of Membership Strategy & Industry Partnerships at the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) — the leading voice representing home care agencies and professionals nationwide. With years of experience building programs that strengthen home care businesses, Kristen shares how HCAOA advocates for the industry, supports agency owners through workforce challenges, and creates partnerships that drive l...

In this episode, we’re joined by Rebecca Howard, founder of the Nanny Agency Academy — the leading training and consulting program helping nannies, newborn care specialists, and domestic staffing professionals launch and scale profitable nanny agencies. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, including building and selling a multi-million-dollar service business, Rebecca has guided hundreds of agency owners to six-figure success using proven systems that actually work in the real wo...

In this thoughtful and practical episode, we sit down with Vimal Joshi, SVP of Operations at QX Recruitment Services, to talk about what it really takes to modernize and scale a recruitment agency in today’s tech-driven world. With over two decades of experience, Vimal shares how his entry into recruitment turned into a career dedicated to solving business problems—not just filling roles. He opens up about what he’s learned from helping staffing firms across healthcare, IT, finance, and engin...

What does it really take to launch and grow a successful nanny agency in today’s market? In this engaging episode, we sit down with Rebecca Howard, founder of the Nanny Agency Academy and one of the industry’s most trusted mentors for aspiring and established agency owners. With 25+ years of entrepreneurial experience—including building and selling a multi-million-dollar service business—Rebecca has helped hundreds of nannies, newborn care specialists, and domestic staffing professionals turn...

In this heartfelt and insightful episode, we sit down with Rebecca Pearcy, of Windsor House Nannies, to explore the idea of emotional professionalism because yes, screaming at work is frowned upon (even when you're overwhelmed). Rebecca shares her journey from being a career nanny to launching Windsor House Nannies, and offers actionable advice on staying composed in high-stress moments, responding to disrespect with grace, and showing up with confidence and calm even on hard days. Whether yo...

We sit down with Ranjith Ravula, founder of Raks Group, to unpack his incredible story of grit, growth, and success in the staffing industry. Arriving in the U.S. on a dependent visa, Ranjith started with humble jobs as a limo driver and accountant. With no background in staffing, no industry contacts, and limited English, he still managed to build Raks Group a $4M+ IT staffing company now featured on the Inc. 5000 for three consecutive years. Ranjith shares the raw truth about starting over,...

Christine shares her journey from being a neighborhood babysitter to founding her own nanny agency, Nap Town Nanny's. She discusses the importance of community connections, the challenges of running a childcare agency, and the lessons learned throughout her career. Christine emphasizes the value of human connection, networking, and the need for support within the nanny industry. She reflects on her experiences, the significance of local events, and the importance of being adaptable in b...

Discover how inadequate insurance coverage can devastate healthcare agencies and learn the critical steps to protect your business. Taylor George, founder of CareGuard Risk Partners, shares his journey from insurance agent to specialized broker in home health, hospice, and medical staffing. His revelation about the dangerous gaps in medical professional liability insurance policies has helped countless healthcare agencies avoid catastrophic outcomes. Important Links www.careguardrisk.com www...

Joining us is Beth Heyer, the owner of Babysitting Connection, Pet Sitting Connection, and Beth Heyer Consulting where she works with numerous brand new and established agency owners, but Beth it wasn’t always this way. Her journey is a testament to the power of pivots – strategic shifts in direction that can lead to unexpected and fulfilling destinations. In this episode, Beth gets honest and hands over her insights to making successful pivots, sharing that pivots can be in good times just a...

We're diving into an inspiring journey of career transformation, leadership, and purpose. My guest, Nick Paul, went from a career in finance to becoming the owner of a Right at Home in Spokane Washington Nick often tells his team they are in the “trust business,” And that philosophy has been key to his success in recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent—all while driving growth and profitability. We touch on the benefits of a franchise system, some of the best places to find support, what...

With over 20 years of experience in education as a primary school teacher, governor, tutor, sport coach, James brings deep expertise to the in home childcare world. As co-founder and director of Manny & Me, London’s premier manny and nanny placement agency, he’s sharing how his agency overcomes challenges, recruits top-tier caregivers - mannies, nanny, and more, and how Manny and Me all began with his passion for education. Important Links MannyandMe.com LinkedIn Instagram Facebook&nbs...

Nick Bonitatibus, founder of Digital Champions, is on a mission to transform the home care industry. With over a decade of experience, he empowers agencies through social media and video marketing, helping them boost sales, attract referrals, and streamline caregiver hiring. Nick has educated thousands nationwide and today Nick stopped by the podcast to share how you can jump in and start using marketing tools to step up and excel in the competitive home care agency market today. If you aren’...

Ryan McEniff has been the co-owner of Minute Women Dementia Care Specialists for over a decade, a family-owned organization with over 55 years in business. Minute Women provide specialized care to their clients with dementia trained memory care professionals to provide a personalized approach to in-home care for seniors living with dementia. Important Links https://mwhomecare.com/ https://www.instagram.com/minutewomenhomecare https://www.facebook.com/minutewomenhomecare/ https://www.ti...

Imagine today is the day. This is your shot to finally turn that dream into a reality. But where do you even begin? Today, we're diving deep with Brandon White, the entrepreneur who's seen a lot. As he will tell you, he had two big exits and lots of strikeouts., Brandon's new book, 'Back of the Napkin to Business Plan How to write a business plan on a flight from San Francisco to New York. is a game-changer, and he's here to walk us through his 11-step system for crafting a winning plan...

Amelia Reed, owner of Amelia’s Nannies, joined me to share her expertise and offer a fresh perspective on the nuanced process of hiring and employing a caregiver, which can vary greatly from placement to placement. We delved into the importance of upholding industry standards—what they mean for both families and nannies—and explored the often-overlooked benefits of working with a professional nanny agency, explained with a clarity and elegance I hadn’t encountered before. Amelia also shared p...

Listen to the journey of Sarah Kuchta, owner and founder of Nittany Nannies, a nanny and babysitting agency, it is one one of creativity and a lot of heart. With a background in education and as a mom of five, she saw a gap in her community and stepped up to fill it, launching her agency in just 10 weeks through a fast-track accelerator at Penn State. In this episode, Sarah shares her strategies for balancing business and family, her marketing approach to attract college students Sarah’s stor...

Felicia Sutherland, of Honest Care Nanny, shares her insights on the importance of following intuition and instincts when running your agency and building confidence in trusting your professional judgment. We also dive deep into the value of seeking mentorship and creating a supportive community within the industry to gain clarity and expert guidance. Through her thoughtful approach, Felicia empowers caregivers and families alike to make authentic, balanced connections, and offers invaluable ...

Meet The Nanny Mom, Regina Stephenson. Regina is not only an incredible mentor to me but with a unique blend of empathy and practical wisdom, Regina leads with understanding while balancing it with sound judgment—a combination that has allowed her to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless nannies and families. Regina has cultivated an incredibly loyal nanny community deep nanny community by providing support and insights to help nannies navigate their careers with confidence and int...

Colleen Walsh, co-owner of Unicorn Family Care in British Columbia joins us to reveal all of the you don’t know what you don’t know and the I really wish I knew when I started so you can avoid the hurdles. Luckliy, Colleen is a serial entrepreneur and understands the theory behind all facets of what makes a successful business and lucky for us, she is all too happy to share her wisdom. We talk fiddling vs the means to an end and what to look for in software. Important Link https://www.unicor...

This episode dives into the heart of early entrepreneurship, highlighting the journey of Renee Madden, the owner of Nay’s Nannies. Renee shares how embracing transparency - openly communicating that she is a company of one -has been key to building deep trust with her clients. This honesty allows her to set realistic expectations, delivering the highest quality service as a boutique agency. Whether you're running a solo operation or leading a team, you’ll find inspiration in Renee’s approach ...