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The Childcare Business Coach
Evelyn Knight
134 episodes
6 months ago
The shocking truth about childcare business longevity will make you rethink your entire approach to ownership. Did you know that a mere 9% of childcare programs survive beyond the 10-year mark? Even more alarming, 41% close before completing their first year, and a staggering 80% shutter before hitting the two-year milestone. These statistics represent real businesses, real dreams, and real investments that vanished—leaving their owners with nothing to show for years of hard work. What separ...
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The shocking truth about childcare business longevity will make you rethink your entire approach to ownership. Did you know that a mere 9% of childcare programs survive beyond the 10-year mark? Even more alarming, 41% close before completing their first year, and a staggering 80% shutter before hitting the two-year milestone. These statistics represent real businesses, real dreams, and real investments that vanished—leaving their owners with nothing to show for years of hard work. What separ...
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Education
Kids & Family,
Business,
Management,
Education for Kids
Episodes (20/134)
The Childcare Business Coach
The Shocking Truth: Why 91% of Childcare Businesses Fail
The shocking truth about childcare business longevity will make you rethink your entire approach to ownership. Did you know that a mere 9% of childcare programs survive beyond the 10-year mark? Even more alarming, 41% close before completing their first year, and a staggering 80% shutter before hitting the two-year milestone. These statistics represent real businesses, real dreams, and real investments that vanished—leaving their owners with nothing to show for years of hard work. What separ...
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6 months ago
20 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
Surviving Economic Cycles in Child Care with Cindy Lehnhoff Director at National Child Care Association
Running a successful childcare business requires more than just a passion for children—it demands business acumen, adaptability, and sometimes making tough decisions. Cindy Lenhoff, Director of the National Child Care Association, brings four decades of industry expertise to this eye-opening conversation about navigating economic cycles in the childcare sector. Drawing from her journey from accidental preschool teacher to vice president of the second-largest childcare company in America, Cin...
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6 months ago
37 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
Building a Resilient Centers: Strategies for Success and Navigating Challenges
This episode explores strategies for childcare center owners to enhance enrollment, improve quality, and withstand economic fluctuations. Evelyn shares insights on educating families about the value of quality childcare and emphasizes the need for intentional practices in management and marketing. • Importance of intentionality in childcare management • Strategies for overcoming enrollment obstacles • Competing effectively against corporate childcare centers • Marketing as ...
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9 months ago
35 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
Building a Resilient Childcare Business: Strategies for Thriving Amid Economic Challenges
Are you ready to transform your childcare business into a resilient asset that thrives even in economic storms? Join me, Evelyn Knight, as I share insights from my 17-year journey navigating the ever-evolving landscape of childcare. Learn how to tackle the economic challenges of 2024 brought on by subsidy changes and financial setbacks, drawing inspiration from Southwest Airlines' innovative problem-solving ethos. I reveal strategies for diversifying income without burdening parents, ensuring...
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9 months ago
19 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
Finding Joy and Peace Amidst Life's Challenges
Ever felt the weight of the world on your shoulders, even when everything seems to be going well? That's exactly where I found myself this year, navigating the intertwined exhilaration and daunting moments of 2024. Join me on this emotional journey as I unveil the strategies I've developed to transform negative thoughts into positive ones, using tools like gratitude and praise journals to realign my perspective. I promise you'll uncover tools to help you sift through chaos and unearth beauty ...
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9 months ago
14 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
The Reality of Entrepreneurship: Purpose, Struggles and Legacy
In this episode of The Child Care Business Coach Podcast, Evelyn Knight takes a candid look at the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. She reflects on the weight of responsibility, the struggle for balance, and the fulfillment of living a life of purpose. Drawing from her own journey, Evelyn shares the importance of perseverance, mental fortitude, and staying true to your calling, even when the challenges seem insurmountable.Whether you're a seasoned daycare business owner or just starting in...
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9 months ago
21 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
The Pain of Losing Staff
In this episode of The Child Care Business Coach, we’re diving into one of the most challenging aspects of leading a daycare or child care center: the stress and heartache of losing trusted staff members. Staff turnover in the child care industry can be particularly painful, leaving leaders to manage the emotional toll while also dealing with practical setbacks, from disrupted routines to strained relationships with families. This episode is for child care center directors, owners, and leader...
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12 months ago
26 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
Unraveling Mental Fatigue: Balancing Entrepreneurship and Self-Care
Feeling drained even after a full night’s sleep? Join me, Evelyn Knight, as I unravel the mysteries of mental fatigue and its sneaky ways of creeping into our lives. From the frustration of irritability to the rollercoaster of eating habits and insomnia, mental fatigue can mask itself well, but it's crucial to recognize its signs. I share my personal journey preparing for the NACI conference in Anaheim, where I confronted these challenges head-on. Together, we'll explore the underestimated im...
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12 months ago
18 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
Leadership is About Caring for The Whole Person
As child care leaders, we dedicate so much time to improving our leadership skills, yet many of us still face burnout. Often, we overlook the importance of caring for our whole self—both mind and body. In this episode, I’m joined by Maraya Brown, a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Entrepreneur, to explore this critical topic. Maraya specializes in helping high-performing individuals, like child care owners and leaders, who focus on mental performance but neglect their physical health...
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1 year ago
28 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
Gratitude and Flight Delays Ep.121
I am grateful to have my flight delayed a day. yes, I said it. I am also grateful for the impact I get to have and for the collaborations and people who have helped me along the way.
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1 year ago
11 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
Grace In Leadership
it can be hard for us to determine when we are being taken advantage of and when we need to give grace. Grace in leadership is a very important trait. Join me as we talk about how to distinguish grace from allowing people to take advantage of you.
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1 year ago
19 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
Desiring the Reward Without the Work Ep.119
Do you admire people and think about how lucky they are? Do you wish you could accomplish more? It takes work!
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1 year ago
15 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
Generational Child Care Automation with Playground Ep.118
As a child care leader, I often wonder how my son’s life will be affected by being raised in a childcare center with a child care mom. Daniela Andrew’s and Sasha Reiss, co-founders Playground, the childcare management software company talk about Daniel and his brother’s experience being raised by a mom who owned child care centers.
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1 year ago
22 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
Chaos Does not Have to Rule Your Life Ep. 117
I am on a mission to level up ECE. We are an industry that can stop the chaos and have order if we start working on a few things now.
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1 year ago
27 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
Do I Deserve to be Where I am? Episode 116
How many of you ask that question? Do I deserve what I have earned? Join me today as we tackle imposter syndrome.
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1 year ago
17 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
The People Around you Determine Your Life Episode 115
Did you know that you can measure your future success by the people you spend the most time with? Don’t miss out on all the fun at The Child Care Business Summit!
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1 year ago
14 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
The Future of ECE and AI Integration with Summit Speaker Scott Wayman Episode 114
Today, Scott Wayman joins us with the future of ECE. In this episode we discuss an array of topics such as private childcare entrepreneurship, the future of childcare and incorporating AI into your programs.
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1 year ago
15 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
The Children Must be Our Main Priority Episode 113
I recently was told that my summit is the only child care business conference where children were discussed. This shocked me! How can we run child centered businesses if the children are not the center. We must lead our companies with purpose.
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1 year ago
18 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
Unlock the Power of Networking 112
Welcome to a life changing episode of "The Child Care Business Coach," where we dive into the impact of the people around us on our professional and personal lives. Join us as we explore the essential truth that our life’s results are the culmination of who we spend our time with. Discover strategies to foster valuable relationships that can catapult your child care business to new heights.In this episode, we also highlight the critical importance of participating in industry events. Learn ho...
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1 year ago
14 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
I Feel Out of Place in ECE at Times 111
I sometimes feel out of place in the world of child care.I am a visionary, always seeking growth opportunities. I don't buy into much of the negativity and blame that my industry tends to get caught up in, and I thrive on prosperity!I've discovered I am not alone!I am aligning myself with people who have a growth mentality and are focused on solutions, not problems. I want to surround myself with individuals who aren't just business owners but are true Entrepreneurs.So, I am launching a new p...
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1 year ago
21 minutes

The Childcare Business Coach
The shocking truth about childcare business longevity will make you rethink your entire approach to ownership. Did you know that a mere 9% of childcare programs survive beyond the 10-year mark? Even more alarming, 41% close before completing their first year, and a staggering 80% shutter before hitting the two-year milestone. These statistics represent real businesses, real dreams, and real investments that vanished—leaving their owners with nothing to show for years of hard work. What separ...