Child Care Genius Podcast

How much smoother would your child care business run if your leadership team could solve problems, track key metrics, and stay accountable, without needing you involved in every decision?   In this episode of the Child Care Genius Friday Training Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey continue their series on the Eight Pillars of Leverage by focusing on one of the most important aspects of operations: bu...

How do you know if your tuition rates are helping your center grow, or quietly holding you back? And are you making the most of one of the most powerful enrollment tools already sitting inside your program? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol answer two important questions submitted by child care owners as part of the popular Ask Brian & Carol series.   Join Brian and...

Have you ever wondered why some child care businesses can grow to multiple locations while others struggle to scale?   In this episode of the Child Care Genius Friday Training Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey revisit their series on the Eight Pillars of Leverage by discussing one of the most important foundations of a successful child care business: systems. From policies and procedures to operatio...

Are leads slipping through the cracks because you're too busy running your child care center? Every missed inquiry could mean a family enrolling somewhere else—and many owners don't even realize how much enrollment they're losing due to slow follow-up. In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian Duprey sits down with Child Care Genius Marketing Director, Blessing Okoro, to introduce an...

What kind of leader do your team members see when challenges arise? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Friday Training Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey revisit their Eight Pillars of Leverage series by exploring one of the most important skills a child care owner can develop: leadership.   Listen in as they discuss the difference between high road, middle road, and low road leadership, why le...

What does it take to stand out in one of the most competitive child care markets in the country? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol sit down with Claire Chou, owner of Tobarlin Academy in California, to uncover how she built a thriving child care program with a full enrollment and a wait list — even in a state where many providers are struggling with declining enroll...

What does it take to stand out in one of the most competitive child care markets in the country? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol sit down with Claire Chou, owner of Tobarlin Academy in California, to uncover how she built a thriving child care program with a full enrollment and a wait list — even in a state where many providers are struggling with declining enroll...

What does it take to stand out in one of the most competitive child care markets in the country? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol sit down with Claire Chou, owner of Tobarlin Academy in California, to uncover how she built a thriving child care program with a full enrollment and a wait list — even in a state where many providers are struggling with declining enroll...

What if the biggest staffing challenges in child care today require a completely different approach than they did just a few years ago? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Friday Training Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey continue their eight-part series on the pillars of leverage by diving into one of the most important topics for child care owners: staffing. From hiring strategies and intervi...

What separates the child care owners who thrive from those who stay stuck? Sometimes the answer is a willingness to embrace change, take calculated risks, and keep learning no matter how long you've been in the industry. In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey welcome Kaye Boehning, owner of Tomorrow's Promise in Texas, to share her journey from operating a single...

What if the biggest thing holding your child care center back isn't your effort… but your marketing strategy? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol dive into the marketing pillar of leverage and share practical ways child care owners can attract more families and increase enrollment.   Tune in as they discuss websites, Google Ads, social media, referral programs, signag...

What if the biggest thing holding your business back is your own fear of growth? In this episode of the podcast, Brian Duprey sits down with successful multi-location child care owner Diane to discuss her journey from a single center owner with a "perfect little world" to leading multiple thriving locations. Listen in as Diane shares the mindset shifts, leadership lessons, and hard truths that hel...

What do financially strong child care business owners do differently? One of the biggest factors is understanding their numbers. In this episode of the Child Care Genius Training Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey continue their series on the Eight Pillars of Leverage by diving into the critical role finances play in building a profitable, sustainable child care business.   Listen in as they share pr...

Why are some child care centers struggling with enrollment while others seem to be growing faster than ever? And if you're a newer owner, should you hire a bookkeeper or handle your finances yourself? In this Ask Brian and Carol episode, Brian Duprey is flying solo while Carol recovers from surgery, but he's still bringing plenty of practical advice to answer two great listener questions. First, B...

What if one unexpected change in your market, economy, or community could significantly impact your child care business? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Training Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey explore one of the most important pillars of leverage: diversification. From expanding into multiple locations to creating additional revenue streams and investing outside of child care, they share...

Debt can either become a powerful tool for growth or one of the biggest mistakes a child care business owner makes. In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian sits down with Child Care Genius CFO Thomas Fernandez for a practical and eye-opening conversation about borrowing money, building wealth, and making smart financial decisions in business. Tune in as they discuss the difference...

What if the biggest shift in your child care business starts with the way you begin your day? In this Friday Training episode, Brian and Carol revisit the eight-part series on the Eight Pillars of Leverage by focusing on mindset and why it matters so much for child care owners, directors, and teams. Listen in as they talk about how the owner's mindset often sets the tone for the entire school, and...

There's a different kind of child care conference experience coming this fall… and Brian Duprey says it may be exactly what overwhelmed child care owners need right now. In this special episode of the Ask Brian and Carol series, Brian shares exciting details about the upcoming Child Care Genius Leverage Conference taking place in the Dominican Republic and explains why this event was intentionally...

Nobody builds a successful child care business completely alone. In this episode of the Child Care Genius Friday Training Podcast, Brian Duprey shares a candid conversation about why coaching can be one of the smartest investments a child care owner ever makes. From enrollment and finances to leadership, culture, systems, and mindset, Brian breaks down the areas where many owners struggle and expl...

Bringing your spouse or partner into your child care business can be one of the most rewarding—and challenging—decisions you'll make as an owner. Tune in to this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast as Brian is joined by special guest co-host Michael Braswell for a real, honest conversation about what it truly means to play a supporting role in your business. Listen in as they share personal e...

Are you making money in your child care business but still wondering where it all went at the end of the year? In this Friday Training episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and special guest Michael Braswell break down the powerful concept of Profit First and why so many owners struggle to actually keep the money they earn.   Tune in as they explain how a simple shift in managing your ca...

Are hidden costs quietly draining your child care center's profits without you even realizing it? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol answer a powerful "Ask Brian and Carol" question from a listener looking to uncover smarter ways to track and reduce overlooked expenses. Tune in to this episode to start seeing your numbers—and your business—in a whole new way.   Liste...

Are you too far removed from your finances—and paying the price without even realizing it? In this Child Care Genius Friday Training Podcast, Brian is joined by coach Michael Braswell to challenge a bold idea: what if firing your bookkeeper (at least temporarily) could actually make you a better, more profitable business owner?   Tune in to this episode as they break down why so many child care ow...

Are you trying to grow your child care profits—but worried it will come at the expense of your staff or the quality of care you provide? This is one of the most common challenges owners face, and in this episode, Brian and Carol tackle it head-on with practical, real-world strategies that actually work. Tune in to this episode of the Ask Brian and Carol series as they answer a listener's question...

Are you still charging the same tuition you did years ago—and quietly losing money because of it? In this Child Care Genius Training Podcast episode, Brian breaks down why raising your child care rates annually isn't just smart—it's necessary for long-term success. Tune in to hear 10 practical reasons, from keeping up with inflation to improving staff retention and staying competitive in your mark...