Child Care Rockstar Radio

By: 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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  • Kris Murray: What Would You Love?

    Kris Murray: What Would You Love?
    Nov 7 2024

    What would you love in your life? This week, Kris goes solo to explore the power of possibility and heeding the universe’s call—wet pants and all. She recaps highlights from the Child Care Success Summit and reflects on her own journey from CEO to strategic founder. This shift, she shares, has opened doors to new passions and personal growth. Through her transformation, Kris inspires listeners to step outside their comfort zones and fully embrace life’s possibilities. At the end of the episode, she talks about her new coaching, combining conscious leadership with business badassery.

    Key Takeaways:

    [7:13] Kris shares some insider baseball on the Child Care Success Summit, the most energetic and transformative event yet.

    [10:44] Learning to trust the process.

    [12:35] Hiring a new event management team, a beautiful fit with Anna and her husband.

    [17:15] Where are things not a fit right now, and you have not had the time or the courage to step up and make the change?

    [19:05] The power of possibility and answering the call, even through fear and imposter syndrome.

    [25:56] Kris talks about becoming the next version of herself, which is being the Founder but not having to do with the day-to-day operations or schedule of the Summit.

    [30:14] Moving towards your highest calling.

    [31:45] Ben Nemtin’s beautiful story and encouragement, using a Bucket List journal.

    [36:40] The universe will show you that “how” after you take the leap first.

    [39:27] Kris shares a few of her own bucket list items, including an amazing love relationship.

    [40:15] Kris listened to the universe, joined Bumble, and met Chris!

    [43:29] What would you love to do?

    [45:30] Kris’s new coaching group for awakened and enlightened leaders.

    Quotes:

    • “When you start really focusing on what you love and what you would love to have in your life, your life transforms into something new and fresh and different. It’s almost like a rebirth of sorts. It’s a new version of you that’s showing up.” — Kris [3:40]

    • “Trust the process.” — Kris [10:44]

    • “If I had not believed in the power of possibility that I actually could do that, even though I was scared beyond belief and had imposter syndrome beyond belief because I’d never owned a daycare, I decided to dive in anyway with wet pants.” — Kris [21:04]

    • “I created a multi-million dollar business out of a $15,000 investment of seed capital. And that was it.” — Kris [21:44]

    • “I’m a much lighter, neutral, glowing, loving, present version.” — Kris [27:14]

    • “The real you is the essence of the Divine. It’s you as the big you. It’s you as the ocean, not the drop.” — Kris [28:38]

    • “What are you waiting for? This is the youngest that you will ever be. … So this is again a wake-up call to listen to your wake-up call.” — Kris [34:55]

    • “We’re not getting any younger, and this is not a dress rehearsal, so focus on what you would love.” — Kris [44:37]

    Sponsored By:

    ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI)

    Use code CCSC5 to claim a free course!

    Mentioned in This Episode:

    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

    Eckhart Tolle

    Ben Nemtin
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    51 mins
  • Kim Lannin: The Inch Way — Steps to Create An Empowered School Culture

    Kim Lannin: The Inch Way — Steps to Create An Empowered School Culture
    Oct 24 2024
    Kris welcomes the awesome Kim Lannin, member of the Child Care Success Academy and owner of Inch by Inch Childcare, Inc. for the past 18 years. Kim shares her inspiring journey of building a successful child care business, overcoming early challenges through the support of the Academy, and developing a unique “Inch Way” philosophy centered on exceptional customer service and a collaborative, hands-on leadership approach. Key Takeaways: [2:47] Kim provides an overview of her business, Inch by Inch Childcare, Inc., which she has owned for 18 years. The school has a current license capacity of 102 and is 90% full, with a revenue of over $2 million for the year. [6:25] Kim loves a good Peloton session, with over 2,600 rides completed. [7:30] Fun fact, Kim is Canadian! [8:41] Kim recounts the early challenges she faced, including having no vision and lacking business skills. She credits the Child Care Success Academy for providing the tools she needed to succeed. [14:00] Kim suggests that the lack of leadership in childcare may be due to a lack of leadership skills and a reliance on conventional, top-down management styles rather than a more collaborative, hands-on approach. [14:42] Kim advocates for a more unconventional, collaborative leadership style where the leader is “hands-on” and focused on supporting the team, rather than just giving orders. [17:30] How Kim’s mindset has changed over the years and what she attributes that to the most. [20:07] Forming a Massachusetts cohort during the pandemic and how that helped everyone get through a difficult time. [23:58] Dealing with staffing challenges by constantly hiring and bringing in candidates. [28:01] What sets Inch By Inch apart from competition in the community? [30:27] How “The Inch Way” helps retain employees and family. [31:29] Future goals, including rebranding and expansion. Quotes: “What is now your ceiling will become your floor.” — Kim [6:59] “Within the first five years, I was on the brink of complete and utter failure. And this is a true story. This is not a paid infomercial, but what saved me was finding the Academy, because I had no plan. I had no idea what I was doing, and it gave me the tools that I needed to get on the right path.” — Kim [9:32] “The two main pillars I think of what you should be doing with your business are articulating your vision or core values and deciding what they are. They have to be inherent to you, that you believe in, and that’s what we have now.” — Kim [11:56] “Putting together that team who’s working with you and you’re all working together is really, really important.” — Kim [12:50] “To be successful, at least for us, we’ve had to be unconventional. We are unconventional, and it’s hard to be that way sometimes.” — Kim [14:07] “I have much more confidence in our brand than I did even five years ago, but we’ve really managed to articulate and put into place something that parents appreciate. Kids are thriving, so I have much more confidence.” — Kim [17:46] “ABC. Always Be Hiring.” — Kim [23:06] “If someone wants to be a part of your team, then hire them. If they want to be with you, then why would you say no? Likewise, if somebody wants to come to your school and then find a way to get them in.” — Kim [26:33] “The way we decided to set ourselves apart was through customer service, and that is what the ‘Inch Way’ is. It’s being helpful, being kind, and not hesitating to go the extra mile for people. That will set you apart. People will appreciate that, and it will benefit your business in ways that you never anticipated.” — Kim [29:22] “People often confuse kindness for weakness, but they are different things. Meet people where they are — some people need help and support. Be that for them, and it will pay off. That’s really the foundation of the ‘Inch Way’ — it’s how we treat our families and staff, and it governs how we go about our day.” — Kim [29:41] Sponsored By: ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) Use code CCSC5 to claim a free course! Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray 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 Inch By Inch
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    36 mins
  • Ashley Varouhas: Deepen Your Roots and Succeeding Through Relationships

    Ashley Varouhas: Deepen Your Roots and Succeeding Through Relationships
    Oct 10 2024

    This episode features Ashley Varouhas, a young powerhouse, dynamic child care leader, owner, and coach at the Child Care Success Academy. Ashley shares her journey from teacher to owner and administrator, and how she integrates her passion for early childhood education into her two successful centers. They discuss the importance of strong leadership, staff retention, and cultivating a unique school environment that meets the needs of both children and teachers. Ashley also shares some great strategies for business growth, managing multiple centers, and how fostering relationships is key to long-term success.

    Key Takeaways:

    [2:28] Congrats to former guest Beth Davis and her Kindness Initiative! If you want to learn more about Beth, check out her past episode here.

    [12:46] Ashley’s early career in early childhood education started at KinderCare, sparking her passion for leadership and innovation in the industry.

    [15:15] After several false starts, Ashley opened her first center in Minnesota in 2022 and is about to open her second location.

    [17:29] The importance of serving her teachers and maintaining strong leadership to retain staff — only two teachers have left in two years.

    [20:49] Ashley emphasizes that ensuring a supportive, well-staffed environment reduces stress and turnover, leading to high teacher satisfaction and 100% tour conversion.

    [27:26] Gardening plays a big role in her program, offering children hands-on learning experiences. Next year, Ashley plans to expand the gardening curriculum.

    [37:45] Ashley highlights the importance of being present at her centers, whether through daily visits or other ways, to maintain a sense of stability and connection with staff.

    [40:45] Ashley is currently opening a second center focused on infant care, to address a growing need for more infant and toddler spots in her community.

    [46:39] She maps out child transitions up to nine months in advance, ensuring smooth transitions and full capacity throughout the year.

    [51:07] Ashley defines a Childcare Rockstar as someone who puts their all into it every day, and that can look different for everyone!

    Quotes:

    • “I still get into the classroom because that part of me that loves working with kids will never die.” — Ashley Varuhas [14:16]

    • “I really feel in my life, like, when things are right and meant to be, it just all clicks, and it all flows really fast.” — Ashley [16:27]

    • “I’m proud to say, in almost two years of being open now, we’ve only had two teachers turnover in almost two years.” — Ashley [17:26]

    • “When people have it, you can’t train the it factor in somebody. I believe you can train skills, but she just has everything else.” — Ashley [20:18]

    • “It’s about supporting the teachers, creating a great place for them, and that energy trickles down to the kids.” — Ashley [21:40]

    • “I feel like my program is a menagerie of my experiences, and then my passion all kind of in one melting pot.” — Ashley [23:06]

    • “We have to deepen our roots before we grow our branches.” — Ashley [36:36]

    • “I think you can define a Childcare Rockstar as someone that puts their all into it every day.” — Ashley [50:51]

    Sponsored By:

    ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI)

    Use code CCSC5 to claim a free course!

    Mentioned in This Episode:

    Kris Murray

    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

    Nest Learning Academy

    Ashley Varouhas
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    54 mins

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