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

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. Thomas provides an inspiring glimpse into the strategies he and his wife used to successfully open Alta Schoolhouse, after facing challenges with their first two location attempts, emphasizing the importance of understanding the dynamics of their local market and building a strong, credible team - including hiring a respected architect - as keys to finally launching the school; throughout the conversation, Thomas shares insights into his innovative approaches to marketing, staffing, and growing the new childcare business, demonstrating the rewards that can come from pursuing your vision with the right support system in place. 

 

Key Takeaways:

[5:40] Check out Kris’s new website! https://krismurray.com/

[9:03] Thomas joins the show from Lakeland, Florida. 

[9:38] Alta Schoolhouse opened in April 2022, and is a Montessori inspired pre-school. 

[11:00] Thomas talks about why he and his wife chose Florida.  

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