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Early Childhood Business Made Easy

Ever thought… How to start a preschool or play cafe? How to successfully manage an early childhood business or childcare? How to hire great teachers? How to grow preschool enrollment? How to increase your parties and indoor play traffic? What do today’s busy parents value most? How great would it be to have a business mentor sharing preschool, childcare, play cafe, and other early childhood business success secrets based on years of lessons learned the hard way so you don’t have to? For just that and more - tune in each week to the Happiness Hustle - Early Childhood Business Made Easy Podcast with your host, Kelley Peake, ex-corporate childcare leader turned CEO of multiple million-dollar early childhood businesses. Kelley is on a mission to help other early childhood business leaders, managers, and owners control the chaos, ditch the exhausting overwhelm, and keep the joy as they build a profitable business, making a difference in the lives of others. You will find lots of inspiration, tips, resources, and actionable strategies giving you the step-by-step details you need to create success in your own business. Whether you are a busy parent, a pulled in all directions ambitious mompreneur, or one in the making who's looking to create a preschool, play cafe, or other early childhood focused business that makes a difference, it is our goal to make your life a little easier with every resource, blog post, or podcast. To find out more resources that will help you control the chaos, ditch the exhausting overwhelm, and keep the joy as you grow your successful business, head over to www.peakecreative.com.

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Early Childhood Business Made Easy

99: Building a Cohesive and Lasting Team in Early Childhood Business

February 27, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 99

Let's face it, in the world of early childhood business, where the only constants are change and a 3-year-old's unpredictable mood swings, having a team that sticks together stronger than peanut butter to the roof of your mouth is no easy feat. But guess what? It's not only possible; it's achievable, and we're here to show you how.

Get ready to take notes, because today, you'll learn three powerhouse strategies to transform your team dynamics.

First, we'll explore the art of cultivating a strong workplace culture that's so inviting, even the most dedicated lone wolves will want to join the pack.
Next, we're talking about empowering leadership and the magic of delegation, because let's be honest, you can't—and shouldn't—do it all.
And finally, we'll dive into building team unity and collaboration, turning your group of talented individuals into a symphony of early childhood education excellence.

We delve into these three actionable strategies that are designed to address the root causes of high turnover directly.

By implementing these strategies, early childhood business operators and managers can create an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and part of a meaningful mission.

This not only enhances team retention but also transforms your workplace into a more positive, productive, and stable environment, countering the industry norm and setting a new standard for success.

Be sure to grab our free Crafting Your Core Values Worksheet that can be found on www.kelleypeake.com where the show note of this episode is located. A comprehensive guide to help you define the core values that will shape the culture and success of your early childhood business. This resource is essential for anyone looking to build a strong, cohesive team that embodies their business’s ideals and vision.

Resources:

Early Childhood Business Operations Framework Flight Plan. It goes over the 6 Operations Profit Boosters that are essential to operating an EC business. Be sure to setting aside uninterrupted periods, you can optimize your concentration and accomplish more in less time. Here you will find an easy-to-implement tool to help you with this first strategy to help you reclaim your time.
Profit Illuminator Workshop - Create a Personalized and Sustainable Plan to Grow Your Early Childhood Business. So you can lead confidently as the CEO you are — even if you have little to no formal business management experience.

We help early childhood business owners ditch the chaos and lead with confidence. With actionable strategies and time-saving tools, you can grow your revenue, inspire your team, and create a thriving business—without sacrificing the life you love. Ready to make it happen?
Visit kelleypeake.com and take the first step toward your dream business today!