• Child Care Rockstar Radio

  • Auteur(s): Kris Murray
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Child Care Rockstar Radio

Auteur(s): Kris Murray
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  • Early learning leaders around the globe are breaking through challenges, leading the way in innovation, testing new best practices, and impacting children and families in a much more powerful and positive way than ever before. Each week, tune in to top child care business guru Kris Murray on the Child Care Rockstar Radio podcast for interviews with early childhood leaders and experts that will leave you inspired to get to the next level of success, whatever that means for you. Kris Murray is President of Child Care Marketing Solutions, and the Founder of the Child Care Success Academy, the world’s largest and most comprehensive business coaching program for early childhood entrepreneurs and leaders. She is the author of two top-rated books on early learning business, and the mom of two great kids. She and her team are based in the mountains of Colorado. Listeners are encouraged to visit https://www.childcaresuccess.com/podcast/ and leave a message for a chance to have your questions/thoughts featured on a future podcast episode!
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  • Ep. 194 — Creating Beauty From Tragedy with Michelle Masjedi

    Ep. 194 — Creating Beauty From Tragedy with Michelle Masjedi
    Feb 13 2025
    Michelle Masjedi is a dedicated early childhood educator and business owner in Los Angeles. As the founder of The Journey Begins and the soon-to-open The Journey Continues, she has spent over 30 years shaping the future of child care. In this episode, Michelle shares how she and her community have rallied together in the wake of the devastating California fires, working to provide emergency child care, support families in crisis, and address the gaps in disaster infrastructure for young children. Beyond that, she goes more into the systems and leadership strategies that have transformed her business, from implementing clear SOPs to maximizing technology for efficiency. Key Takeaways: [5:38] Michelle secured a $1M grant to open The Journey Continues, a new child care center expanding infant and preschool care in a child care desert. [7:01] Michelle’s child care journey is deeply rooted in family, with her husband playing a key role in property acquisitions and business operations, while her children are also involved. [8:26] Michelle’s early career in early childhood education led her from teaching to business ownership, where she has spent 32 years shaping child care programs. [10:53] The California fires destroyed 289 child care centers and family daycare homes, leaving hundreds of families without care. [15:55] Michelle and other local directors mobilized immediately, forming a response team to provide emergency child care, distribute resources, and advocate for displaced families. [20:11] Michelle and her team created a GoFundMe scholarship program to help directly affected families cover the cost of child care. [23:55] The experience reinforced the importance of strong leadership, defined roles, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in managing a crisis. [25:08] Being named as a Child Care Rockstar finalist this past year, and a few best practices that have helped Michelle grow her business. [27:15] A few of the many benefits Michelle has gained from joining the Academy. [33:07] Michelle secured a $1M grant to open The Journey Continues, a new child care center expanding infant and preschool care. [36:44] More about the vision for the new center, including serving children from 18 months to after school and the anticipated timeline for completion. Quotes: “In the Pasadena Altadena area, there are 289 child care centers and family daycare centers that were lost in the fires — 289 — which is hundreds of children that immediately lost both their homes and their childcare.” — Michelle [11:41] “I immediately wanted to, just like wrap my arms around and protect people from that. And how could we do that quickly?” — Michelle [13:30] “Even in all of this devastating disaster, there’s been so much beauty in the community coming together.” — Michelle [21:59] “No matter how difficult and challenging it is, find the good.” — Michelle [23:45] “Really, the Child Care Success Academy changed everything for me. I really had some excellent tools in my toolbox, but I was missing so much. And when I joined the academy, it’s been five years now, I learned so many things.” — Michelle [26:22] “What if you could actually take on more and do more and grow to levels you never even imagined? And that was something I never allowed myself that opportunity or even thought, and that’s what the academy really did for me.” — Michelle [29:18] Sponsored By: ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) Use code CCSC5 to claim a free course! Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray @iamkrismurray The Child Care Success Company The Child Care Success Academy The Child Care Success Summit Grow Your Center Childcare Education Institute: use code CDARenewal22 to get $100 off your renewal The Journey Begins Donate to Michelle’s GoFundMe to help provide child care scholarships for families in need: GoFundMe — The Journey Begins
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    45 min
  • Ep. 193: Tameenah Adams — Feeling Alive in ’25

    Ep. 193: Tameenah Adams — Feeling Alive in ’25
    Jan 30 2025

    Tameenah Adams is a Certified Child Care Success Academy (CCSA) Business Coach and a seasoned entrepreneur who has successfully owned and operated multiple childcare centers in the DC Metro area. As a coach, she helps childcare owners streamline operations, build high-performing teams, and achieve sustainable growth. With over 25 years of experience in HR, business management, and leadership development, Tameenah launched ChildcareHR to support childcare owners with HR, compliance, and scaling their businesses. In this episode, Tameenah and Kris dive into the feelings wheel and discuss everything from life post-pandemic to stepping back into abundance — not just financially, but personally. They explore the importance of self-love, creating a life of ease as a leader, and embracing a daily rhythm that feels peaceful and fulfilling.

    Key Takeaways:

    [8:46] Learning to surrender and taking it one day at a time.

    [11:26] The biggest lesson learned from the pandemic.

    [13:07] Tameenah shares how she’s shifted to a reward system based on how her heart, mind, and body feel, rather than material things.

    [19:04] The connection between self-love and effective leadership.

    [20:40] Strategies for managing overwhelm and staying present.

    [25:52] The importance of surrounding yourself with the right community.

    [29:43] How outsourcing can create more time and efficiency.

    [35:17] Practical strategies for financial recovery and smart money management.

    [38:06] Overcoming fear and leading with confidence.

    [42:07] Transparent leadership and leading with grace.

    [44:48] Exploring the power of the Feelings Wheel.

    Quotes:

    • “I was at the intersection of my life. I had to make a choice because, quite honestly, there were times I didn’t even know if I could make it another day. What kept me hanging on was knowing my children needed me.” — Tameenah [7:56]

    • “I’m learning now that there is a different reward system. My reward comes in how my heart feels, how my mind feels, how my body feels. Am I able to sleep well? Rewarding myself really doesn’t cost anything.” — Tameenah [13:07]

    • “I’ve started the journey to really look and love me. I’m healing from the hurt in my life and how I hurt myself. Self-love is being kind to yourself.” — Tameenah [18:33]

    • “I stay plugged into a community that can serve me and understand me, where I feel safe.” — Tameenah [25:00]

    • “Your intentions have to equal your impact.” — Tameenah [35:22]

    • “It’s all about the energy you bring into your leadership decisions.” — Kris [40:08]

    • “I’m leading differently because I’m leading even more transparently.” — Tameenah [42:18]

    • “I’ve taken my power back. There is nothing anyone can say about me that I haven’t transparently shared myself. I’m not going to walk around in shame for anything.” — Tameenah [43:47]

    • “What people think of me is none of my business. What I think about me is my business.” — Tameenah [48:20]

    Sponsored By:

    ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI)

    Use code CCSC5 to claim a free course!

    Mentioned in This Episode:

    Kris Murray

    @iamkrismurray

    The Child Care Success Company

    The Child Care Success Academy

    The Child Care Success Summit

    Grow Your Center

    Childcare Education Institute: use code CDARenewal22 to get $100 off your renewal

    Tameenah Adams
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    51 min
  • Ep. 192: Thomas Brawner - Build a Great Team Around You

    Ep. 192: Thomas Brawner - Build a Great Team Around You
    Dec 31 2024
    Kris welcomes Thomas Brawner, Owner and CFO of Alta Schoolhouse, a Montessori-inspired preschool located in Lakeland, Florida. Thomas first talks about his and his wife's journey to Lakeland - his wife had previous experience as a director at a childcare center, while Thomas came from a business background but shared a passion for working with kids. Thomas provides an inspiring glimpse into the strategies he and his wife used to successfully open Alta Schoolhouse, after facing challenges with their first two location attempts, emphasizing the importance of understanding the dynamics of their local market and building a strong, credible team - including hiring a respected architect - as keys to finally launching the school; throughout the conversation, Thomas shares insights into his innovative approaches to marketing, staffing, and growing the new childcare business, demonstrating the rewards that can come from pursuing your vision with the right support system in place. Key Takeaways: [5:40] Check out Kris’s new website! https://krismurray.com/ [9:03] Thomas joins the show from Lakeland, Florida. [9:38] Alta Schoolhouse opened in April 2022, and is a Montessori inspired pre-school. [11:00] Thomas talks about why he and his wife chose Florida. [12:50] How he and his wife handle the different roles and responsibilities. [15:05] Fun fact: Thomas is Argentinian and has a close affinity for the culture…especially soccer! [16:25] The Montessori inspired component. [18:25] How Thomas found the Child Care Success Academy. [22:10] Falling in love with the real estate development side of building Alta Schoolhouse. [23:25] The two locations that failed before the final Alta location, and what Thomas learned from the process. [25:15] Investing in the right team at the beginning will save you money and earn you respect down the road. [27:35] The different types of marketing they utilized, including the power of Mom’s Groups! [29:47] Fun offerings at tours and open houses. [32:20] The importance of knowing your market and doing your homework. [32:35] Staffing and building confidence within leadership. [35:31] Team retention and finding new members. [38:17] Alta is a young and vibrant environment. [41:01] The idea of starting another location in the near future. [42:02] Thomas talks about managing finances as a self described “spreadsheet fiend” and secret shopping locations before they opened. [47:18] Thomas’s advice for people looking to get into the industry: go for it! Quotes: “The work life balance is truly, truly a gift in this industry.” [14:16] - Thomas “It's been an absolutely incredible experience ever since joining the community and just the wealth of knowledge that you can get so quickly. It’s pretty invaluable.” [20:08] - Thomas “The moment that we hired this architect and he walked into the doors of the city hall with us, the city planners and everybody on staff took us seriously. We were no longer two kids that had a dream and were trying to open up school. We were now business professionals with the backing of an architectural firm that was well known in Lakeland and respected in Lakeland. That is what gave us the credibility that we needed to be taken seriously.” [24:53] - Thomas “We were able to build a wait list and have enough desire for what we were offering, where we were able to be in the green on day one.” [27:11] - Thomas “They (your team) get confidence from good leadership.” [34:22] - Thomas “I'm constantly looking at what other centers in our area are paying, and it's my goal to pay more than them.” [35:51] - Thomas “It’s obviously an income for my family, but it's provided a community and just a sense of fulfillment in creating jobs, creating happiness through, through the kids and students and parents that are under your care. Go for it!” [37:14] - Thomas Sponsored By: ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) Use code CCSC5 to claim a free course! Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray @iamkrismurray The Child Care Success Company The Child Care Success Academy The Child Care Success Summit Grow Your Center Childcare Education Institute: use code CDARenewal22 to get $100 off your renewal Alta Schoolhouse @altaschoolhouse
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    51 min

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