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Is your team meeting expectations? In this episode, Brian Duprey and CCGU coach Kym Pomares share a practical and simplified approach to evaluating staff performance using employee scorecards. Learn how to assess core values, address pain points, and track improvement over time—all while keeping the process straightforward and effective. Tune in to discover actionable strategies to elevate your center’s work performance!       Mentioned in this episode: GET TICKETS to the Child Care Genius

Are your finances holding your child care business back? On episode 148 of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey share essential strategies to help child care business owners take charge of their finances. From tracking cash flow daily to understanding profit-and-loss statements, they break down the key steps to financial clarity.   Brian and Carol also highlight the importance of setting clear financial goals, utilizing tools like QuickBooks, and working with a

Is your center’s budget tighter this year? Brian and Carol share simple, actionable tips to save thousands by rethinking your cleaning expenses. From motivating your team to exploring affordable alternatives, these strategies will help keep your center spotless and your budget on track. Tune in for practical insights and start saving today!         Mentioned in this episode:   GET TICKETS to the Child Care Genius LIVE Conference!   Need help with your

Are staffing challenges keeping you up at night? Tune in to this week’s episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, hosted by Brian and Carol Duprey, as they tackle one of the most pressing topics for child care center owners: staffing. Packed with actionable insights, this episode explores innovative strategies that will help you optimize hiring and manage your team effectively in today’s evolving job market.   Discover how CareerPlug can streamline your hiring process

Ready to save money on your taxes before the year ends? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey share practical tax strategies to help child care business owners maximize deductions and stay organized. From tracking mileage to prepaying expenses, they provide actionable tips to keep your finances on track and your tax bill low.  Tune in and prepare your business for a successful start to 2025!      

How do you lead in a crisis? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol dive into the fifth pillar of the eight pillars of leverage—leadership. Drawing on their military training and decades of child care experience, they unpack what it truly means to lead by example, especially when the stakes are high. Leadership isn’t just about titles or authority; it’s about how you show up in critical moments and the

Looking for ways to stay ahead in child care enrollment? Tune in as Brian Duprey and Michael Braswell dive into the game-changing impact of CRM systems for larger child care centers! Discover how these systems streamline lead management, prevent data loss, and automate communication touchpoints to help increase enrollment and foster better relationships with families. Whether you’re managing a single center or multiple locations, this episode offers valuable insights to elevate your operations.    

Are you maximizing the potential of your child care business operations? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey unpack the fourth pillar of leveraging your business: operations. From assembling the perfect leadership team to structuring productive meetings, this discussion is packed with actionable strategies to streamline your processes and keep your centers running smoothly.   Tune in as Brian and Carol explore the value of L10 meetings, a tool

Are you struggling to get your child care business noticed online? In this episode, Brian Duprey is joined by CCGU SEO expert John Loto, who shares actionable takeaways on improving your website’s search engine ranking. Tune in as John explains how to optimize your website, create valuable content, and build backlinks to increase visibility. Learn how Child Care Genius Marketing can help your business get found online and drive growth.       Mentioned in

Is your child care business set up to run smoothly, no matter what? This week, Brian and Carol Duprey dive into the power of building reliable systems to streamline your operations and set the foundation for growth. As part of our series on the eight pillars of leverage, we explore how structured processes can make your child care program more efficient, scalable, and consistent. From creating standardized procedures to implementing operations manuals, the right systems

Struggling to get a handle on your business finances? Tune in as Brian Duprey and special guest, Child Care Genius University coach Kym Pomares, share practical insights on tracking key financial numbers to secure your child care business’s financial health. From understanding revenue and expenses to managing cash flow and avoiding debt, this episode provides actionable steps to help you build a stable, profitable business. Don’t miss these essential tips for better financial clarity!  

Curious about how marketing can transform your child care business? Tune in to this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast as Brian and Carol discuss the next pillar of leverage in your child care business: effective marketing. Last week, they tackled mindset, and now they’re ready to share marketing strategies that every child care owner needs. This episode is part two of an 8-part series covering the essential pillars of leverage for child care

Looking to grow your child care center’s reach? Tune in to this episode as Brian Duprey and Sindye Alexander discuss creative ways to engage with your local community and spread your message beyond digital platforms. From attending local events to forming reciprocal partnerships, this conversation is packed with actionable steps to help you connect with families and other businesses. Listen in for ideas to make a memorable impact on your community!     Mentioned in

Have you ever felt like you’re on a hamster wheel, jumping from one task to another, without a moment to breathe? Join Brian and Carol Duprey, your trusted hosts of the Child Care Genius Podcast, as they dive into the first of an eight-part series exploring the “Eight Pillars of Leverage” in the child care industry.    Designed to give you the edge in managing mindset, marketing, operations, and more, this series is your guide

Are you losing revenue due to common tuition mistakes? Tune in as Brian Duprey and CCGU coach Michael Braswell highlight how tuition decisions—like offering weekly vs. monthly payment options, setting appropriate discounts, and managing annual rate increases—can strengthen your child care center’s budget. Discover strategies to avoid common pitfalls and grow your business. Listen now for tips you can apply right away!         Mentioned in this episode:   GET TICKETS to the

Are you facing challenges managing child behavior or even staff behavior at your child care center? You’re not alone. In this special rerun episode of the Child Care Genius podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey revisit one of the most popular episodes ever. Featuring insights from child behavior expert Prerna Richards, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you navigate these tough situations and create a more harmonious environment in your center.   Prerna

Are you struggling with parents not reading your center’s handbook or policies? Have you ever considered onboarding new parents, just like staff, to improve your center’s operations? In this episode, Brian Duprey and Lisa Giancarli introduce the concept of parent onboarding and discuss how Lisa has successfully implemented it into her business. Learn how this approach can help set expectations, reduce issues, and create smoother transitions for families by reviewing your center’s policies and procedures,

Have questions about running your child care business with a spouse or navigating a challenging economy? Tune in to this special Q&A episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, where hosts Brian and Carol Duprey answer real questions from listeners like you! With years of experience both as child care business owners and coaches, they share practical advice and personal stories to help you succeed.   In this episode, Brian and Carol tackle a tricky

Want to elevate your child care center’s online presence? In this episode, Brian Duprey and CCG Marketing Manager Blessing Okoro explore the power of Google My Business and Google Advertising. Learn how to enhance visibility and attract more families with simple, effective strategies. Tune in to discover tips that can help your business stand out!         Mentioned in this episode: GET TICKETS to the Child Care Genius LIVE Conference!   Need help

 Looking to strengthen team connections while reinforcing your center’s core values? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol chat with Elissa Woodle, owner of two large centers in South Carolina, who has mastered the art of creating a supportive and cohesive staff culture.   Elissa shares her experience managing both small and large centers, explaining why the additional resources at larger centers make a big difference. She walks us through