Tiffany Diaz

Master & Thrive Podcast

Business EN ↓ 4 episodes

Master & Thrive is the NYC childcare business podcast for ambitious daycare owners, preschool directors, and early childhood entrepreneurs who want stronger enrollment, consistent profitability, and confident leadership. Each episode delivers practical strategies on childcare marketing, licensing compliance, staff retention, tuition pricing, systems, and scalable growth—designed specifically for the New York City childcare landscape. Tune in for expert insights, real-world solutions, and the tools you need to build a high-quality, financially thriving childcare program.

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Tiffany Diaz

Episodes

“Easy Money?” The Truth About Running a Daycare From Home EP4 17.04.2026 31:13

Episode 4 is live 🎙️ Let’s clear something up… Working from home does not mean this job is easy. And running a daycare is not “easy money.” In this episode, we’re calling out the myths people still believe about childcare from “you just babysit” to “it must be easier because you’re home.” Some of it is funny… but most of it shows how misunderstood this work really is. If you’re a provider, you’ve...

Not Every Daycare Will Survive This | 2K & 3K Expansion Explained Ep 3 31.03.2026 36:26

Episode 3 is live 🎙️ Not every childcare provider will benefit from the 2K & 3K expansion. Some will grow. Others may struggle to even stay in the system. And if providers are forced to depend on networks just to survive… we have to ask: Who is this really being built for? In this episode of Master & Thrive, we break down what’s actually happening — beyond the surface. Because this isn’t j...

Don't Open a Daycare… Watch This First | Real Lessons from Daycare Owners Ep 2 06.03.2026 25:14

Thinking about opening a daycare or already running one? In this episode of Master & Thrive, we share the real lessons we learned after starting our daycare businesses from setting boundaries with parents to protecting your business and managing burnout. If you’re a childcare provider or aspiring daycare owner, this conversation will give you the perspective we wish we had before we started. *...

Pre-K & 2K in NYC: Opportunity or Threat to Your Childcare Business? Ep 1 19.02.2026 36:33

In the premiere episode of Master & Thrive, we uncover the truth behind New York City’s Pre-K and 2K programs under the new mayor and what it really means for daycare owners, preschool directors, and early childhood education entrepreneurs. From enrollment shifts and funding structures to staffing requirements, DOE contracts, and compliance changes, this episode breaks down the real impact on...