The Sleep Consultant Blueprint

Are you letting fears and misconceptions about marketing and building a business hold you back from your dream of becoming a sleep consultant? In this episode of the Moms Making Money podcast, Marli discusses five common marketing myths that prospective sleep consultants often believe. She emphasizes that marketing is essential for all businesses, regardless of size, and that it should be approach...

These are the things that I wish I knew when I started my journey to becoming a sleep consultant. It's so easy to get caught up in the idea that we have to know it all, be it all and never admit to not knowing something. However, that's not reality and all it does is make others (and ourselves!) feel isolated. So in this episode, I am breaking down the two biggest confessions I have when it comes...

Today’s episode is all about how you can earn more money without having to market your business more. While we have talked about ways to do this with sleep consulting alone in episode 27, today we are going to talk through another way to make this happen. The world of parenting support is expanding and it is becoming more and more socially acceptable to reach out for and accept support with this j...

In this episode of the Moms Making Money podcast, we discuss the concept of Return on Investment (ROI) specifically in the context of becoming a sleep consultant. We emphasize the importance of understanding both financial and non-financial returns, such as time flexibility and community impact. The conversation covers the journey of becoming a sleep consultant, the essential tools and support nee...

In this week's episode of the Moms Making Money podcast, we break down how much time it will realistically take you to get certified as a Sleep Consultant through The Cradle Coach Academy. We talk through how long the sleep education is, what is included and what the experience is like, as well as how we set you up for success with business content to help you launch and grow your business. If you...

In today's episode of the Moms Making Money podcast, we are talking through when the best time to start a Sleep Consulting business is, how to know it's the right time for you to get started, what the natural ebbs and flows are in this business, and more! Our huge EARLY Black Friday sale is going on through Nov. 1st and you can save $1,000 on your tuition using code EARLYBLACKFRIDAY! Have question...

In this episode of the Moms Making Money podcast, Marli Klaus discusses the Cradle Coach Academy and its unique approach to training sleep consultants. She shares the inspiring journey of a recent graduate, Jessica, who is a pediatric occupational therapist and added certified sleep consultant to her skillset. The conversation emphasizes the importance of not only acquiring knowledge but also impl...

In this episode of the Moms Making Money podcast, we continue our conversation with Michelle Connor, a Sleep Consultant and TCCA grad who shares her journey of overcoming challenges and pursuing her passion. We discuss the importance of not waiting for the 'right time' to start a business, the impact of becoming a sleep consultant on Michelle's life, and the significance of setting realistic expec...

Michelle, a high school science teacher and sleep consultant, shares her journey of starting her sleep consulting business alongside her teaching career. She discusses the challenges she faced in finding her first paying clients and the misconceptions surrounding sleep training. Michelle emphasizes the importance of providing a positive experience for volunteer clients, as they become advocates fo...

In this episode of the Moms Making Money podcast, we are breaking down exactly how to get a sleep consultant business up and running in 90 days without being hunkered down for hours on end behind a computer. Apply for the Live Certification Program (applications close on Sept. 5th, or when 10 enrollments are reached, whichever comes first): https://thecradlecoachacademy.com/live-application Book a...

Selina Truax, graduate of The Cradle Coach Academy, shares her journey of becoming a sleep consultant and her passion for gentle sleep training. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong attachment with the child while teaching independent sleep skills. Selina discusses how she found her niche and clients through social media, free seminars, and word-of-mouth. She also talks about the...

Jamie is a military spouse, which means a lot of time away from her husband. She clearly remembers when she had two little ones and she was exhausted and not present. She remembers thinking "we all need sleep!" Jamie and her husband decided to sleep train their youngest and it changed their lives! Jamie then quickly looked into getting certified because she knew she wanted to help other parents fe...

Anneka is Irish, is a former marketeer-turned-sleep-coach, wife, mama to 2 little ladies and was an expat in Doha for over 10 years before recently moving back to Ireland. Anneka LOVES her sleep! So whenever she hears a fellow Mama (brand new or seasoned) speak about how exhausted she is, it brings up ALL KINDS OF FEELINGS. Why? Because despite what society wants us to believe, she knows it doesn'...

Can you imagine being the very first certified Sleep Consultant in your area? Such a great opportunity, but also so daunting. Nicole Christodoulou got to experience this first hand when she became the first certified Sleep Consultant in Cyprus, which is located in the European Union. Here is a little bit about Nicole: I am the founder and lead baby and toddler sleep consultant here at The Baby Ypn...

This is a solo episode where you can get a little taste of what it's like working with me inside our community. This is a conversation that we have quite frequently inside our community and that is: How do you deal with the hate that sometimes comes along with being a Sleep Consultant? If you are a mom you have likely seen what I'm talking out. Comments that are shaming moms for asking for help wi...

Hope is a mom of three and certified sleep consultant through The Cradle Coach Academy. Before becoming a sleep consultant, Hope was an English as a second language teacher, working both abroad and within the US. She loves that she can now work in her business while raising her kids. She sought out a career in sleep consulting because she sees a massive value in helping parents thrive in their mar...

Alyssa Wall is an entrepreneur, wife, nurse and most importantly a mama of one. As a first time mom, she felt super naive to how incredibly challenging it would be to manage the sleep of an infant. Her daughter's sleep challenges taught her how quickly sleep deprivation takes a toll and how important sleep was for the healthy functioning and wellbeing of her entire family. After many sleepless nig...

This week's episode is a conversation with Amy Motroni, a Pediatric Sleep Consultant and The Cradle Coach Academy graduate. Amy recently shifted from exclusively one on one service based work to a course and membership model. We talk through how she knew it was time to make this shift, how she did it, what has changed since making this shift, and so much more! Amy is a Pediatric Sleep Consultant a...

Join Lori Steele-Starr and Marli today as they share big news about a brand new Certification program that is launching at The Cradle Coach Academy! Lori Steele-Starr is dedicated to helping parents navigate the wild ride of raising kids by empowering parents through education, support, and a sprinkle of humor.  Lori is a Certified sleep coach turned passionate Parenting Coach, Early Childhood tea...

Today's episode features Danielle Cyrenne, a Clinical Social Worker from Canada, mom of 2, and Certified Sleep Consultant through The Cradle Coach Academy. Danielle and I chat about how she was able to manage both her full time job and the program while becoming certified, and how she has been able to launch a successful business quickly. Becoming a Sleep Consultant has enabled her to go into priv...

It can feel really scary to think about niching down, regardless of what business you're in. For Allison, it was never really an option to NOT niche down. She became a Sleep Consultant after identifying a major gap in the market, and has since transformed the lives of well over a hundred families. Allison Ezell is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant from Dallas, Texas, and the founder of Dwell...

Becca is the owner of the Mindful Nursery. She graduated from TCCA a little over 1 year ago. Becca was a full-time professional nanny for years prior to becoming a sleep consultant. She shares her perspective about whether you need to be a parent yourself in order to be a successful sleep consultant, how she was able to leverage the flexibility of her business to make several major life changes le...

Whether you are an aspiring Sleep Consultant, a recently graduated Sleep Consultant or an experienced Sleep Consultant, this is not an episode you're going to want to miss. Prior to becoming a sleep consultant, Courtney always said she would never start her own business; she was overwhelmed with the ins and outs of it all. However, the course was so helpful in walking her through this and she ende...

Today, we're diving into the exciting world of becoming a sleep consultant and what it takes to get certified and launch your very own business. If you've been dreaming about starting a business, particularly in sleep consulting, or if this is a new interest that's been tugging at your heartstrings, this episode is for you. I get it, change can be daunting, but remember, if nothing changes, nothin...

In this episode we tackled a topic that's on many of our minds: investment. Specifically, we dove into the world of becoming a certified sleep consultant and what that means for your wallet, your time, and ultimately, your life. We started off by acknowledging a truth many of us face – as moms, we often put ourselves last. But here's the thing, investing in ourselves, especially when it comes to o...