
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.
Episodes
128 episodes
128: Quality Without the Cost: Budget-Smart Strategies for Early Childhood Leaders
🎙️ Feeling stuck choosing between quality experiences and staying on budget? Good news—you don’t have to pick just one. 💡In this episode, discover practical strategies to create incredible impact without breaking the bank, helping you bu...
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Episode 128
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20:08

127: Play to Profit: Transform Child's Play into Business Success with these 3 Proven Strategies
🎙️ What if the joy and play happening in your center could be the key to growing your business? Spoiler: It can. 💡In this episode, discover how intentionally designing amazing play experiences can boost enrollment, spark new inc...
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Episode 127
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21:32

126: The Parent Partnership Effect: Triple Your Impact by Empowering Families
🎙️ Ever wondered about the power of truly partnering with the parents you serve? The results might just triple your impact. 💡In this episode, discover how empowering parents and building real connections can strengthen child development,...
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Episode 126
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18:13

125: From Overwhelm to Outstanding: 3 Leadership Strategies Every Early Childhood CEO Needs
🎙️ Stuck in the daily grind, wondering if you’ll ever have time to truly lead? You’re not alone—but the shift from overwhelmed operator to confident CEO starts now! 💡Discover game-changing leadership strategies to step ...
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Episode 125
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17:15

124: The Time+Freedom Formula: Your Guide to Leading Smarter, Not Harder
🎙️ Feeling stuck between chasing flexibility and maintaining strong financial results? What if you didn’t have to choose? 💡Discover how to create both time freedom and financial stability by building a business that run...
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Episode 124
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16:43

123: Breaking Free from Financial Stress: Creative Revenue Streams for Leaders in Early Childhood
🎙️ Feeling like one unexpected expense could throw your business into chaos? It’s time to build financial resilience and unlock new revenue streams! 💡Discover how to move beyond traditional funding, diversify your income, and create a bu...
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Episode 123
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18:26

122: Guide Your Team to Greatness: Essential Leadership Moves for Early Childhood Success
🎙️ Feeling trapped in the exhausting cycle of micromanagement? What if the secret to real growth is leading—not overseeing every little detail? 💡Discover how to shift from constant supervision to purposeful leadership, empowerin...
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Episode 122
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22:02

121: Smart Strategies for Early Childhood Leaders: Create a Thriving Business with Purpose
🎙️ Drowning in endless programs and struggling to stand out? What if the key to success isn’t doing more—but doing what truly matters? 💡Discover how to cut through the chaos, refine your offerings, and create programs that align with you...
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Episode 121
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17:27

120: Engage, Inspire, Thrive: Master the Art of Marketing to Early Childhood Families
🎙️ Struggling to attract and retain families in your early childhood business? You’re not alone—but the right marketing can change everything! 💡Discover how to master family-centric marketing by crafting messages that truly conn...
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Episode 120
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18:15

119: Lead, Inspire, Achieve: Revolutionize Your Early Childhood Business with Empowered Team Management
🎙️ Feeling like you’re the only one keeping your business afloat? What if the secret to less stress and more success isn’t doing more—but trusting your team to step up? 💡Discover how to unlock your team’s hidden superpowe...
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Episode 119
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20:01

118: From Chaos to Clarity: Transform Your Early Childhood Business with Mindful Leadership
Ever feel like you're spinning in circles trying to manage your early childhood program? What if the secret to smooth sailing was already at your fingertips? Discover how embracing mindfulness can transform your day from chaos to cl...
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Episode 118
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22:06

117: Lead with Confidence: Transform Your Financial Outlook and Build the Business You Love
Ever wonder why some businesses thrive while others stay stuck in the grind? 🤔 The difference isn’t just in what they do—it’s in how they think. 💡Uncover three powerful strategies to shift your mindset, boost your profits, and f...
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Episode 117
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21:44

116: Unlock Time Freedom: Powerful Efficiency Hacks Every Early Childhood Business Operator Needs
Ever feel like you're just surviving your day instead of running your business? 🤯What if there was a way to break free from the chaos and actually get more done with less stress? This week, we’re revealing 3 ga...
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Episode 116
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21:55

115: Community Connections that Count: Boosting Your Business through Local Engagement
Is your early childhood business the community’s best-kept secret? Imagine turning it into the go-to spot families can’t stop talking about!In our latest episode, we’re diving into the secrets of community engagement t...
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Episode 115
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22:31

114: Turn Parent Concerns into Powerful Connections: 3 Strategies Every Early Childhood Business Leader Needs
What if every parent concern wasn’t a confrontation, but a golden opportunity to build stronger relationships and grow your business? It’s time to flip the script on those tricky conversations! In this week’s episode, we’re...
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Episode 114
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21:41

113: Lead with Less Stress: 3 Big-Picture Strategies to Ignite Your Team's Engagement
Feeling like you're carrying the weight of your entire business on your shoulders? What if the key to less stress and more success was hiding in plain sight—your team! Imagine walking into your preschool or childcare center and seei...
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Episode 113
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23:53

112: Unlock Hidden Revenue: Diversify Your Early Childhood Services for Big Gains!
🎉 Is your early childhood business stuck in a cycle of unpredictable revenue? What if the secret to financial stability lies in just three simple strategies? 🤔 Tune in to this week's episode of the Early Childhood Business Made...
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Episode 112
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22:34

111: Unlock Effortless Online Marketing: Transform Your Early Childhood Business Today!
Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of online marketing? 🎯 What if we told you there's a way to make it effortless and actually fun? In our latest episode, we reveal three game-changing strategies that will transform your marketing from ...
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Episode 111
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19:52

110: Boost Morale, Reduce Turnover: The Ultimate Guide to Cultivating a Dynamic Early Childhood Team
Is your team running on fumes? Discover the secret to turning burnout into brilliance!Imagine a team that’s not just working, but thriving—motivated, engaged, and excited to show up every day. There are proven approaches th...
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Episode 110
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21:03

109: Lead with Clarity and Confidence: The Power of Mindful Decision-Making in Early Childhood Education
Feeling like you're constantly putting out fires at your early childhood business? What if the secret to transforming chaos into calm lies in one simple practice?Are you feeling overwhelmed by constant decision-making and daily challenge...
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Episode 109
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21:19

108: Maximize Enrollment: 3 Proven Marketing Strategies for Early Childhood Businesses
Hey there, early childhood champions! Ready to supercharge your marketing game and attract more families to your preschool, play cafe, or childcare center? Are you struggling to attract more families to your early childhood business...
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Episode 108
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18:44

107: Mastering Your Payroll: Unlocking Strategies for Optimal Expense Management
Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of managing payroll for your early childhood business? Ever feel like payroll is sucking the joy out of running your early childhood business? Imagine turning that dreaded task into a breeze – saving time...
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Episode 107
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17:55

106: From Chaos to Connection: Transform Your Parent Communication with These Proven Strategies
Ever feel like communicating with parents is like trying to solve a Rubik's cube in the dark? 🌟 Imagine if you could turn those frustrating moments into opportunities for connection and collaboration! In our latest episode, we reveal th...
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Episode 106
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26:00

105: Cultivating Appreciation and Unwavering Loyalty in Your Early Childhood Business Team
Have you ever wondered what truly makes your team members wake up excited to come to work every day in your early childhood business? What if I told you that the secret to a committed and enthusiastic team isn't just in the wages y...
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Episode 105
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22:42

104: Positive Vibes Only: Transform Your Early Childhood Business with Simple Leadership Hacks
🌪️ Do you ever feel like running your early childhood center is a bit like organizing a picnic in a tornado? You can turn your most hectic weeks into your happiest, maintain positivity, and manage stress during hectic weeks in your early childh...
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Episode 104
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23:23
