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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.

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    161: Resourceful & Resilient: Making Every Dollar Count in an ECE Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 29:17


    160: Supporting the Parent Journey: Building Stronger Connections Between Families and Early Childhood Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 26:06


    159: Balancing Time and Freedom: Designing a Lifestyle That Empowers Early Childhood Educators

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 26:24


    158: Purposeful Profits: Building a Freedom-Centered Early Childhood Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 37:37


    157: Policy Power: Transforming Parent Partnerships Through Clear Guidelines

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 33:25


    156: Happiness in Action: Strategies for Thriving Early Childhood Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 26:47


    155: Navigating Together: Empowering Parents in Early Childhood Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 25:30


    154: The Purposeful Profit Blueprint: Leading Your Early Childhood Business to Thrive

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 25:46


    Send us a textIn this episode of Early Childhood Business Made Easy, we dive into the missing link between passion and profit in the childcare industry. Many owners celebrate full enrollment and packed events—yet still feel the financial strain each month. The difference lies in having a purposeful profit plan that ties your vision directly to your numbers.Discover how to shift from reacting to your finances to leading with intention—so you can build a business that pays you consistently, supports your team, and gives you the Time+Freedom™ to enjoy what matters most.Click HERE to see the Shownotes and Printable.Download your free Purposeful Profit Plan Worksheet + Dashboard Template at kelleypeake.com.Explore Module 1 of the Preschool Business Blueprint course, where you'll learn how to implement the full Purposeful Profit framework step by step.Join Shine Membership for monthly coaching, accountability, and strategies to stay on track as you grow your early childhood business.Visit https://kelleypeake.com/freebies - Grab these amazing resources and tools to grow your knowledge, control the chaos, and become more stress-free!Early Childhood Business Operations Framework Flight Plan. It goes over the 6 Operations Profit Boosters that are essential to operating an EC business. Be sure to set aside uninterrupted periods, you can optimize your concentration and accomplish more in less time. Here you will find an easy-to-implement tool to help you with this first strategy to help you reclaim your time.We help early childhood business owners ditch the chaos and lead with confidence. With actionable strategies and time-saving tools, you can grow your revenue, inspire your team, and create a thriving business—without sacrificing the life you love. Ready to make it happen? Visit kelleypeake.com and take the first step toward your dream business today!

    153: The Dollar Stretch: Smart Spending Strategies for Childcare Pros

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 26:30


    Send us a textFeeling like there's never enough left over—even when your classrooms are full? You're not alone. With most childcare businesses operating on razor-thin margins, every dollar truly counts.

    152: Unlocking Communication: SOPs That Bridge Gaps Between Parents and Educators

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 27:12


    Send us a textTired of repeating yourself to parents—or fixing miscommunications that could've been avoided? You're not alone.

    151: Nurturing Futures: Crafting Meaningful Experiences for Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 27:38


    Send us a text✨ Growth in your early childhood business isn't about doing more—it's about doing what matters most.In this episode, discover how to create meaningful, memorable experiences that families can't stop talking about—without adding more to your plate. Learn how to refine your core services, empower your team, and turn everyday routines into moments that inspire loyalty, referrals, and genuine impact.

    150: The Parent Partnership: Nurturing Bonds in Early Childhood Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 28:40


    149: Unlock the Hidden Leaders: The Secret to Building a Team That Thrives With You

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 31:24


    148: Stop the Hidden Costs Draining Your Business: 3 Profitable Pathways That Put You Back in Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 23:35


    147: The Profit Playground: How to Stop Relying on Tuition and Build a Business That Lasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 21:15


    146: Lead Smarter, Not Harder: Say Goodbye to Micromanaging for Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 21:02


    145: Streamline or Sink: Simplify Your Services and Watch Profits Rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 23:49


    144: Marketing That Works While You Sleep: 3 Simple Moves to Grow Your Early Childhood Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 26:31


    143: Unlocking Team Power: Transform Your Early Childhood Business with These Leadership Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 22:12


    142: Your Business Shouldn't Break You: How to Build Profit & Peace Into Every Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 24:06


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    141: Small Budget, Big Impact: How Smart Operators Get Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 15:17


    140: Goodbye Micromanaging, Hello Momentum: Simple Strategies That Keep Your Team on Track

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 18:23


    139: Less Chaos, More Cash: The Secret to High-Impact, Low-Overhead Offerings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 21:09


    138: The Parent Attraction System: Fill Your Programs with Families Who Feel Like Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 22:21


    137: Build Leaders, Not Burnout: How to Grow a Team That Runs With You (Not Behind You)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 17:50


    136: Escape the Daily Hustle: How to Build a Business That Thrives Without You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 21:34


    135: Future-Proof Your Business: 3 Revenue Strategies to End the Cash Flow Struggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 26:49


    134: Cut the Chaos: The Secret Power of Clear SOPs in Your Early Childhood Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 24:22


    133: Burnout-Proof Your Business: The Secret to Keeping Great Team Members (and Your Sanity)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 27:42


    132: Design to Grow: How to Build Programs That Grow With You (Not Against You)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 19:00


    131: From Confused to Confident: How to Turn Parents into Your Strongest Partners

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 19:28


    130: Grow Your Dream Team: How to Build Leaders That Step Up and Stick Around

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 18:58


    129: Keep Your Best People: The Secret to a Team That Stays, Grows & Shows Up With Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 23:06


    128: Quality Without the Cost: Budget-Smart Strategies for Early Childhood Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 20:08


    127: Play to Profit: Transform Child's Play into Business Success with these 3 Proven Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 21:32


    126: The Parent Partnership Effect: Triple Your Impact by Empowering Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 18:13


    125: From Overwhelm to Outstanding: 3 Leadership Strategies Every Early Childhood CEO Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 17:15


    124: The Time+Freedom Formula: Your Guide to Leading Smarter, Not Harder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 16:43


    123: Breaking Free from Financial Stress: Creative Revenue Streams for Leaders in Early Childhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 18:26


    122: Guide Your Team to Greatness: Essential Leadership Moves for Early Childhood Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 22:02


    121: Smart Strategies for Early Childhood Leaders: Create a Thriving Business with Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 17:27


    120: Engage, Inspire, Thrive: Master the Art of Marketing to Early Childhood Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 18:15


    Lead, Inspire, Achieve: Revolutionize Your Early Childhood Business with Empowered Team Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 20:01


    From Chaos to Clarity: Transform Your Early Childhood Business with Mindful Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 22:06


    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 clarity. Tune in to learn simple strategies that bring peace to your process and power to your leadership. Ready to lead with calm and confidence?

    Lead with Confidence: Transform Your Financial Outlook and Build the Business You Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 21:44


    Ever wonder why some businesses thrive while others stay stuck in the grind?

    Unlock Time Freedom: Powerful Efficiency Hacks Every Early Childhood Business Operator Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 21:55


    Ever feel like you're just surviving your day instead of running your business?

    Community Connections that Count: Boosting Your Business through Local Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 22:31


    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 that go beyond the basics.Think: building real connections, creating buzz, and becoming the place every family wants to be.Ready to become a local favorite?

    Turn Parent Concerns into Powerful Connections: 3 Strategies Every Early Childhood Business Leader Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 21:41


    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 sharing 3 game-changing strategies that will help you confidently navigate parent concerns, reduce stress, and create a thriving, supportive environment for your families.Want to learn how simple tweaks to your communication can lead to higher retention and happier parents?  Tune in now and discover how to turn challenges into opportunities! Tools & Resources:Click HERE to see the Shownotes and Printable.Visit https://kelleypeake.com/freebies - Grab these amazing resources and tools to grow your knowledge, control the chaos, and become more stress-free!Early Childhood Business Operations Framework Flight Plan. It goes over the 6 Operations Profit Boosters that are essential to operating an EC business. Be sure to setting aside uninterrupted periods, you can optimize your concentration and accomplish more in less time. Here you will find an easy-to-implement tool to help you with this first strategy to help you reclaim your time.We help early childhood business owners ditch the chaos and lead with confidence. With actionable strategies and time-saving tools, you can grow your revenue, inspire your team, and create a thriving business—without sacrificing the life you love. Ready to make it happen? Visit kelleypeake.com and take the first step toward your dream business today!

    Lead with Less Stress: 3 Big-Picture Strategies to Ignite Your Team's Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 23:53


    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 seeing your staff taking charge, solving problems, and working together without you having to micromanage. Sounds like a dream, right?In this week's episode, we're unlocking 3 BIG strategies to turn that dream into reality and help you lead with less stress! You'll learn how to ignite your team's full potential, foster real ownership, and get them as invested in your business as you are.Ready to transform your team and free up your time? Tune in NOW to discover how!

    Unlock Hidden Revenue: Diversify Your Early Childhood Services for Big Gains!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 22:34


    Unlock Effortless Online Marketing: Transform Your Early Childhood Business Today!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 19:52


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