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Ep. 217 - Not Your Typical Childcare Center with LaVonda Paul 40:28

17d ago40:28

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This week, Kris welcomes LaVonda Paul, a trailblazing early childhood leader and fourth-generation entrepreneur, for an inspiring conversation about legacy, leadership, and the power of showing up. As the owner of Small Impressions Child Development Center in Taylors, South Carolina, LaVonda has spent 19 years building a community-first program. In…

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Ep. 216 - What "Trust the Process" Really Means with Kris Murray 39:07

1M ago39:07

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It's solo episode time! Kris shares insights from her new book, The Antidote to Fear, and outlines three practical ways to trust yourself and the process. She talks about embracing fear and self-doubt, including her "yoga mat" moment that changed her career direction. Kris discusses manifestation as a giving process and highlights the importance of…

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Ep. 215 - How Disney's Service Values Can WOW Your Customer with Vance Morris 52:43

2M ago52:43

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Kris welcomes Vance Morris, former security guard turned Disney leader and successful entrepreneur, for a trip to the happiest place on earth — great customer service! Vance helps business owners get, serve, and keep clients for life through creating experiences and response-required marketing. He shares real-world strategies to delight customers, …

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Ep. 214 - Fixing a Broken Culture with Intentional Leadership with Ashanti Ordone 49:36

2M ago49:36

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Kris welcomes Ashanti Ordone, the Founder and CEO of Gifted & Talented Academy, and the 2025/26 Child Care Rock Star Award winner! They talk about expanding from a home daycare to three locations, transforming her school's culture, and overcoming challenges in the early childhood education landscape. Ashanti shares her powerful story of building a …

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Ep. 213 - Getting Your Operational "Stuff" Together with Jami Hartmann 47:40

2M ago47:40

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Want to stop the revolving door of teachers and create a rock-solid childcare team? Kris talks with Jami Hartmann from Trainual about how the right systems can transform your center's operations. They dig into practical strategies for finding great staff, training them effectively, and keeping them motivated. Jami shares some great insights on gett…

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Ep. 212 - Leveraging Word of Mouth Marketing for Fast Growth with Josh and Pamela Hernandez 42:07

3M ago42:07

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Kris welcomes Josh and Pamela Hernandez, owners of Montessori Kids Universe Stone Oak. The duo talks about their path into early childhood education and opening up MKU, tips for starting out with cash flow out of the gate, and enrollment strategies that worked for them. They also chat with Kris about using referral rewards, how they balance family …

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Ep. 211 - Chasing Cows and Building Dreams Into a 12-Center Empire with Jennifer House and Jenni Grawvunder 43:39

3M ago43:39

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Kris welcomes "The Jens", aka Jennifer House (CEO) and Jenni Grawvunder (COO) of Children's Choice Preschool, to share the remarkable story behind their 12-center child care empire in San Diego County. What started as a nonprofit program with 25 children has grown into a thriving operation serving nearly 1,300 kids across 11 centers (with a 12th on…

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Ep. 210 - When You Love Kids This Much, Success Comes Naturally with Dominique Gill 39:30

4M ago39:30

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Kris welcomes Dominique Gill, heart-centered leader and owner of Unique Kids Childcare in Nashville and Smyrna, Tennessee, to share her journey to multi-site child care leader. Dominique opens up about starting as a young mother seeking affordable child care, working in exchange for tuition, and eventually moving from home-based care to two thrivin…

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Ep. 209 - A Family Affair! Tales of a Multi-Generational ECE Company with Tea Shong and Trina Romanowski 46:40

4M ago46:40

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Kris sits down with Tea Shong and Trina Romanowski, the powerhouse mother-daughter duo behind a thriving, multi-site early childhood business in Michigan. Winners of the Partnership of the Year Award at the Child Care Success Summit, Tea and Trina share how they scaled from an in-home daycare to three high-quality centers, all rooted in purpose and…

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Ep. 208 - Creating Leadership Magic In Her Ruby Slippers with Rachel Supalla 46:31

5M ago46:31

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Kris is joined by longtime friend, business visionary, and rockstar early childhood leader Rachel Supalla. Rachel is the founder of Vision Tree, a TEDx speaker, and the author of The Playful Leader's Toolkit, a book packed with wisdom on leading with joy, grounding, and energy. With 10 schools across Montana and Utah, Rachel shares how she's scaled…

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Ep. 207 - You Can't Save Your Way to Success with Gigi Schweikert 43:19

5M ago43:19

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Kris welcomes Gigi Schweikert, CEO of Lightbridge Academy, to explore what it takes to lead at scale and stay grounded in the human side of early childhood education. With 85 centers across the U.S., Gigi shares how she thinks about quality, culture, and decision-making at the organizational level, and why trust is still the best metric. They discu…

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Ep. 206 - Leadership Lessons in Child Care with Regina Miller 49:05

6M ago49:05

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Kris welcomes the joy-inducing and magnetic Regina Miller, a nationally recognized trainer, author, and owner of Trailblazers Academy in Wichita, Kansas. With nearly five decades in early childhood education and 35 years in leadership, Regina shares fantastic insight into what it really takes to lead a team, stay connected as an owner, and build la…

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Ep. 204 - From Home to Center: Young Leadership in Action with Whitney Burkman 51:11

6M ago51:11

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Kris welcomes young inspiration and rising leader Whitney Burkman, owner of Magnolia Academy in Payson, Utah. Whitney shares more about her journey from in-home childcare to a full 125-spot center before age 30. She talks about building confidence as a young business owner, gives some great advice for hiring, marketing strategies, leadership challe…

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Ep. 203 - What's Your Customer Journey? (And Why You Should Care) with Brett Nelle 49:43

7M ago49:43

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Kris welcomes Brett Neller, CEO of LineLeader by ChildcareCRM, to explore the real meaning of the customer journey in child care, and why it's critical for sustainable growth. Brett shares insights from his professional evolution, including how dropping his kids off at care centers helped him deeply understand the needs of operators. He and Kris ta…

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Ep. 202 - A Great Story of Scaling Up and Growth with Adrianne Agulla 45:31

7M ago45:31

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In this episode, Adrianne Agulla, CEO of Hamilton Heights Child Development Centers in Nebraska and the true definition of an education entrepreneur, joins Kris. Adrianne shares how she went from working in the corporate world to owning six successful daycares and a catering business called Milton's Amazing Kitchen. Together, she and Kris talk abou…

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Ep. 201 - Gamification in Parenting AND Business with Zac Alcampo 1:05:01

8M ago1:05:01

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Zac Alcampo, Creative Director at Grow Your Center, brings a fresh perspective to leadership, culture, and creativity in early education. With two decades of experience in the gaming industry, Zac is a dynamic entrepreneur and inventive strategist who has helped build immersive digital experiences that merge gamification, artificial intelligence, a…

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Ep. 200 - Every Day Is A Gift with Vernon Mason 49:04

8M ago49:04

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He's back! The great Vernon Mason returns as one of the podcast's most popular guests to help celebrate this milestone 200th episode. He and Kris reflect on leadership, legacy, and what it really means to be present. In this episode, Vernon shares his beautiful wisdom and journey from growing up in an in-home child care program to building and sell…

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Ep. 199 - Follow Your True Calling with Rachel Davis 56:09

9M ago56:09

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This is an inspiring and impactful episode with Rachel Davis, founder of Children's Promise Centers, an early childhood program in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Operating 20 hours daily, her centers provide critical support for working families often overlooked by traditional child care models. Rachel chats with Kris about her journey from the Denver Re…

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Ep. 198 - Be The CEO of Your Life with Jessica Harris 49:00

9M ago49:00

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Jessica Harris is the owner of Four Sisters Childcare in Linden, Utah — a thriving center named after her four daughters. Alongside her husband, she's built a program that's now serving 91 full-time equivalent students with a capacity of 86 and a waitlist. But her real work goes beyond enrollment. In this episode, Jessica shares her journey from ru…

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Ep. 197 - Creating an Extended Family In Her Community with Neshanta Linson 42:27

9M ago42:27

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Neshanta Linson is the owner of Hermes Enchanted Garden, a boutique early childhood program in Lower Alabama. Starting as a home-based daycare, her center has grown into a thriving, community-driven school that blends classical education, family values, and a strong sense of connection. Beyond her role as a business owner, Neshanta is deeply commit…

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Ep. 196 - What Does ECE Stand For? Empathy-Courage-Excellence with The Sisters (M. Mercedes & Maria Consuela) 43:01

10M ago43:01

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Kris welcomes The Sisters, Sister M. Mercedes Diaz and Sister Maria Consuela Garzón of St. Francis Daycare Center in Alton, Illinois, who also just happen to be the winners of the 2024 Child Care Rockstar Contest! In this episode, the sisters share their journey of leading a 45‑year‑old institution, discussing their leap into early childhood educat…

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Ep. 195 - Stack Your WINS for Massive Momentum with Jacob Jensen 49:17

10M ago49:17

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Jacob Jensen is the Executive Director of The Learning Station, a Christian-based child care organization in Myrtle Beach, and a coach for the Child Care Success Company. As a husband and father of two boys, Jacob is dedicated to providing exceptional early education while upholding core values like positivity, family, and excellence. With three sc…

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Ep. 194 - Creating Beauty From Tragedy with Michelle Masjedi 44:33

11M ago44:33

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Michelle Masjedi is a dedicated early childhood educator and business owner in Los Angeles. As the founder of The Journey Begins and the soon-to-open The Journey Continues, she has spent over 30 years shaping the future of child care. In this episode, Michelle shares how she and her community have rallied together in the wake of the devastating Cal…

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Ep. 193 - Feeling Alive in '25 with Tameenah Adams 51:28

11M ago51:28

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Tameenah Adams is a Certified Child Care Success Academy (CCSA) Business Coach and a seasoned entrepreneur who has successfully owned and operated multiple childcare centers in the DC Metro area. As a coach, she helps childcare owners streamline operations, build high-performing teams, and achieve sustainable growth. With over 25 years of experienc…

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Ep. 192 - Build a Great Team Around You with Thomas Brawner 50:40

1y ago50:40

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Kris welcomes Thomas Brawner, Owner and CFO of Alta Schoolhouse, a Montessori-inspired preschool located in Lakeland, Florida. Thomas first talks about his and his wife's journey to Lakeland - his wife had previous experience as a director at a childcare center, while Thomas came from a business background but shared a passion for working with kids…

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Ep. 191 - The Power of Story with Brenda and Gordie McClay 51:17

1y ago51:17

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In this episode, host Kris Murray welcomes Brenda and Geordie McClay, the dynamic husband-wife team behind Bright Ideas Child Care and Learning Center. Brenda and Geordie share their remarkable journey, from Brenda's initial desire to be an elementary school teacher to opening their first childcare center in 2009 and expanding to a second location …

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Ep. 190 - Fail Your Way To Success with Constance Sholar Cherry 46:23

1y ago46:23

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This week, Kris welcomes Constance Sholar Cherry, the powerhouse owner of Creative Home Academy, to share her remarkable journey from home daycare to running multiple thriving centers. Constance discusses her growth through challenges, especially navigating the launch of her center during the pandemic, and emphasizes the "don't just survive, thrive…

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Ep. 189 - The Power of Story with Jon Sieber 49:25

1y ago49:25

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It's all about the story this week as Kris welcomes Jon Sieber, Co-Founder of Story Time Learning, and Story Time Chess, an innovative early learning and education-based product for kids and adults of all ages. Jon shares how he went from theater to chess to Story Time, the power of storytelling to help children learn complicated concepts such as c…

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Ep. 188 - What Would You Love with Kris Murray 50:37

1y ago50:37

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What would you love in your life? This week, Kris goes solo to explore the power of possibility and heeding the universe's call—wet pants and all. She recaps highlights from the Child Care Success Summit and reflects on her own journey from CEO to strategic founder. This shift, she shares, has opened doors to new passions and personal growth. Throu…

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Ep. 187 - The Inch Way: Steps to Create An Empowered School Culture with Kim Lannin 36:29

1y ago36:29

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Kris welcomes the awesome Kim Lannin, member of the Child Care Success Academy and owner of Inch by Inch Childcare, Inc. for the past 18 years. Kim shares her inspiring journey of building a successful child care business, overcoming early challenges through the support of the Academy, and developing a unique "Inch Way" philosophy centered on excep…

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Ep. 186 - Deepen Your Roots and Succeeding Through Relationships with Ashley Varouhas 53:51

1y ago53:51

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This episode features Ashley Varouhas, a young powerhouse, dynamic child care leader, owner, and coach at the Child Care Success Academy. Ashley shares her journey from teacher to owner and administrator, and how she integrates her passion for early childhood education into her two successful centers. They discuss the importance of strong leadershi…

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Ep. 185 - Never Lead From Fear with Silvia Sarhadian 48:22

1+ y ago48:22

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Kris welcomes Silvia Sarhadian, an Empire member of the Childcare Success Academy and owner of two franchise locations of The Learning Experience. Silvia shares her journey from a career in chemistry and banking to early childhood education, where she discovered her true passion. She highlights the importance of resilient leadership, communication,…

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Ep. 184 - The Path to Joy in Entreprenuership in Mother-Daughter Team with Patricia and Megan Williams 50:52

1+ y ago50:52

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Kris welcomes the dynamic mother-daughter duo of Patricia and Megan Williams. As members of the Child Care Success Academy's Empire track, Patricia and Megan share their inspiring journey of joyful entrepreneurship and the profound impact they are making — not just in the United States, but globally. Patricia and Megan talk about the challenges the…

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Ep. 183 - Leading Teams Out of Conflict and Into Collaboration with Tasha Santistevan 44:04

1+ y ago44:04

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Kris welcomes Tasha Santistevan, the Executive Director at Child Time Inc. and a coach for the Child Care Success Academy. Tasha shares her journey from a high school summer job in childcare to her current leadership roles. She discusses her passion for empowering directors and leaders in the childcare industry, offering insights on conflict resolu…

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Ep. 182 - Empowering Growth in Adults and Children with Ashley Blackmon 1:04:34

1+ y ago1:04:34

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Kris welcomes the awesome Ashley Blackmon, owner and founder of A Perfect Start Learning Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Ashley shares her remarkable journey from humble beginnings to running a thriving, nationally accredited childcare center with plans for expansion. She discusses how she's built a program focused on empowerment, growth, and helpin…

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Ep. 181 - Get Support for Your Business in a Disaster or Crisis with Militza Mezquita 35:57

1+ y ago35:57

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It's an extremely valuable and informative episode, as Kris welcomes Militza Mezquita, Senior Advisor with Save the Children. Save the Children is the primary organization in the United States, helping childcare centers with emergency preparedness, resources, and funding for over 100 years. Militza shares a wealth of knowledge about funding and wha…

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Ep. 180 - Meet The Child Care Chic with Latrice Galloway 48:20

1+ y ago48:20

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Kris rolls out the pink carpet for Latrice Galloway, one of the most inspirational, dynamic, and business-savvy women in the early learning industry today. She talks about The Childcare Chic blog, The Childcare Clique community, and her upcoming Born to Teach conference at which Kris will be speaking. Latrice drops some golden wisdom on the two thi…

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Ep. 179 - How to Increase Staff Retention by 10x in Seven Months with Crystal & Ricardo Romero 59:24

1+ y ago59:24

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From 120% staff turnover annually to just 14% in seven months? It may sound like a dream scenario, but for Kris's guests this week, it's reality. Kris welcomes Crystal and Ricardo Romero from the New Mexico Early Learning Academy, currently serving three amazing locations. They share some game-changing tips on hiring the right people, onboarding, a…

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Ep. 178 - Becoming the Provider of Choice with Scott Whitaker 55:36

1+ y ago55:36

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What are the two keys to retaining more families in your program? And do you think that those two keys also apply to retaining staff? This week, Scott Whitaker, aka the "Membership Boy Wonder," is here to answer those questions. Scott is the membership consultant at the Child Care Success Academy, and he has some great tips on how to set yourself a…

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Ep. 177 - Confident Leadership & A Strong Marriage with Rick and Nancy Kodama 55:00

1+ y ago55:00

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The story this week starts with pizza, so you know it's going to be a good one! Kris welcomes Rick and Nancy Kodama from Kid's World Learning Center. Rick and Nancy are a husband-and-wife team based near Houston, Texas. They share some great tips on having a business together as a married couple for over three decades. They chat with Kris about the…

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Ep. 176 - From Floater to Executive Director with Shannon Vasquez 38:28

1+ y ago38:28

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Kris welcomes Shannon Vasquez, Executive Director of PB Schools. Shannon started as a floater in 2004 and has since grown the organization to 8 locations. In their chat, Shannon shares her journey from floater to leader and her goals for the upcoming year. She discusses how the Academy's training and coaching have helped her build confidence in her…

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Ep. 175 - Creating a World Worth Being In with Raj Jana 42:41

1+ y ago42:41

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Kris welcomes Raj Jana, co-founder and CEO of the mental health app Liber8. Raj shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he created Liber8 to help people manage stress and mental health. He and Kris discuss their passion for entrepreneurship and using their gifts to help others. They talk about the importance of improving our world and mindfully …

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How to get that Next Listing 13:14

1+ y ago13:14

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Real Estate Rockstars' coach Mike Cribbin discusses prospecting. What's the easiest way to get your next listing? There is an easy way and a hard way to get more prospects into your pipeline. Mike shares his tips on how video and video webinars gets him more prospects.Av Hana Slivka

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Q&A and Objections with Coaches Mike Cribbin and Jim Steele 51:14

1+ y ago51:14

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Coaches Mike Cribbin and Jim Steele go through questions and objections from our Facebook members. They cover topics including cold calling, FSBOs, objections vs conditions, self-confidence, flood insurance, and whatever else was on our member's minds lately.Av Roseanne Costagliola Rubin

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Rockstars Jam Session - Starting Over in Real Estate 28:00

1+ y ago28:00

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What would you do differently if you had to start all over again in real estate? What would you tell your younger self? These tips are great for both new agents and experienced agents.Av Real Estate Rockstars / Borino Productions

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Ep. 174 - An "Easy Button" For Child Care Management with Daniel Andrews and Sasha Reiss 37:15

1+ y ago37:15

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It's all about the best and brightest in software automation for schools this week, as Kris welcomes Daniel Andrews and Sasha Reiss, co-founders of Playground, an innovative childcare management software company. They first share Playground's unique story of being friends since high school and creating a solution for their own families' childcare c…

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Rockstars Jam Session: Working with Today's Buyers, Part 2 29:13

2y ago29:13

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Rockstar coach, Jess Stone, talks with Hana about the positives of working with buyers. We discuss vetting questions, finding the right lender, helping them with pre-approval, buyers' agreements, and what can go wrong and how to handle it. (This is part 2 of 2)Av Roseanne Rubin

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Rockstars Jam Session: How to work with buyers in today's market, Part 1 32:36

2y ago32:36

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Rockstar coach, Jess Stone, talks with Hana about the positives of working with buyers. We discuss vetting questions, helping them with pre-approval, buyers agreements, tracking clients by categories, and how to help them find the right home. (This is part 1 of two).Av Roseanne Rubin

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Ep. 173 - Unstoppable: A Global Vision of Massive Impact with Kishani Woldberhan 45:38

2y ago45:38

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Kris welcomes the very inspirational Kishani Woldberhan of Kids Early Learning Centers, now operating four locations in Texas with plans for expansion into Ethiopia. Kishani talks about bringing Montessori-inspired education to underserved communities, and her vision for building two new schools in Ethiopia with a combined capacity of over 3,000 st…

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Rockstars Jam Session: Changing times in real estate; what should we do? 32:26

2y ago32:26

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Real Estate Coach Mike Cribbin discusses the NAR decision fallout and how it will impact you as an agent / Realtor. The sky is not falling!Av Hana Slivka

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