Child Care Genius Podcast
Learn how to become a smarter child care leader by listening to the Child Care Genius Podcast. Podcast hosts Brian and Carol Duprey have over 25 years of experience in opening and operating 10 child care centers in central Maine. They are both Certified Child Care Coaches, Best-Selling Authors, and have helped thousands of child care owners, directors, and teachers grow their child care businesses. Formerly the Child Care Millionaire Podcast, the Child Care Genius Podcast interviews the brightest minds in the child care industry, to help guide you into making smarter business decisions. The podcast will feature topics focused on increasing center profitability, expansion, employee hiring and retention, cultivating an amazing mindset, and how to retire wealthy, leaving a legacy for future generations. Child Care Genius is the world's #1 community for brilliant child care leaders.
Episodes
Do you know your true net worth—and why it matters to your future? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian Duprey walks you through how to calculate your net worth using a personal financial statement (PFS) and explains why every child care business owner should be tracking it annually.
Listen in as Brian shares real-life examples, breaks down assets vs. liabilities, and high...
What happens when a woman leaves a high-powered engineering career and finds her calling in early childhood education? Tune in to this inspiring episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast as Brian and Carol Duprey welcome back special guest Nancy Morrison, owner of The Little School in Louisiana. Known for her trailblazing spirit and commitment to quality, Nancy shares how her center became the first in her region to ear...
Are finances a mystery in your child care business? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian Duprey kicks off a special financial training series by challenging owners to take control of their numbers. He shares practical advice—including why temporarily doing your own bookkeeping might be the smartest move you make.
Tune in to hear how understanding your cash flow can lead to...
What does your marriage have to do with the success of your child care business? More than you might think. In this heart-to-heart episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey step away from business strategy and dive into something even more foundational—your relationship. With over 30 years of marriage (and a whole lot of learning along the way), they’re sharing the real talk that child care owner...
Struggling to stay consistent with your child care center’s social media posts? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian Duprey and Faith Yocum walk through the Genius Box from Child Care Genius Marketing—a monthly toolkit of ready-made content designed to save time and boost engagement.
Tune in as they explain how this customizable resource helps child care owners post five t...
Changing careers is never easy—especially when it means leaving behind a high-paying, high-prestige profession to start something entirely new. But for our guest on Episode 202 of the Child Care Genius Podcast, it was a decision fueled by purpose. Mayosha Mendis, a former cancer researcher and EPA scientist, made the bold leap into early childhood education after becoming a mom—and realizing the kind of care she wanted...
Are your social media posts actually helping fill your center—or just sitting unseen in the feed? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian Duprey and co-host Faith Yocum break down the must-know strategies for using Facebook and Instagram to boost enrollment and attract staff. From organic posts to ad campaigns, they explore what really works and how much you should be spending. Tune in to learn how to s...
How can better communication transform your child care center’s culture? In this 200th episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian Duprey and Sindye Alexander, co-owner and COO of Child Care Genius, wrap up their three-part series on workplace culture with a deep dive into communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics.
Tune in to learn how to create an environment where staff fee...
Is your child care center not showing up on page one of Google? That could be costing you enrollments—and money. In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian Duprey and Faith Yocum break down how smart Google advertising can help you reach families faster without wasting your budget.
Learn the difference between throwing money at ads and using data to drive results. If you’ve ever...
What if the most impressive person on paper turns out to be your biggest hiring mistake? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian Duprey is joined by returning guest Sindye Alexander for a candid and insightful conversation about hiring for culture—not just credentials. If you’ve ever been dazzled by a resume only to regret the hire two weeks later, you’re not alone—and this episode is for you.
Is your website helping parents find you—or hiding you from view? In this episode, Brian Duprey and Faith Yocum explain why a strong website isn't just about good looks—it's about visibility, strategy, and serious return on investment.
Tune in as they break down how websites impact enrollment, what most child care owners get wrong, and how to make your center stand out online.
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What does a thriving workplace culture really feel like—and how can you tell when something’s off? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian Duprey is joined by co-owner and special guest co-host Sindye Alexander to kick off a three-part series all about workplace culture in child care. Tune in as they unpack the emotional weight of leading a team in a caregiving industry—and why culture isn’t just a buzz...
Are you pricing your child care services the right way—or accidentally turning families away? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian Duprey breaks down the psychology behind pricing and reveals simple tweaks that can make a big difference. Learn why odd numbers work, how small changes impact perception, and how to stand out with pricing that feels both smart and intentional. Tune in for a tip you won’t...
What if the biggest leaks in your finances aren’t coming from your budget—but from how you run your center day to day? In this powerful final episode of the Profitability Killers series, Brian and Carol Duprey dive into the last three costly mistakes that silently drain money from child care businesses—and what you can do to stop them.
Listen in as Brian and Carol break down operational missteps like under...
Looking for creative ways to boost enrollment in your child care business? This episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast explores how strategic partnerships with kid-focused businesses—like pediatric dentists, resale shops, or bounce places—can drive more families through your doors. Tune in for practical tips and inspiring ideas to help your center grow.
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What if your biggest financial mistakes are the ones you don’t even realize you’re making? In part three of this four-part series, Brian and Carol Duprey are back to uncover three more hidden profitability killers that could be holding your child care business back.
Tune in as Brian and Carol share why recurring credit card debt, high-interest loans, and visible spending habits can quietly e...
Is your child care referral program bringing in enough new families? In this Friday episode of the Child Care Genius podcast, Brian Duprey shares a simple yet powerful way to offer cash referral incentives—plus a creative twist you might want to try. Tune in to discover practical tips to grow your enrollment and boost your bottom line.
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Could one mistake wipe out your child care business’s profits — or even your entire business?
On this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey continue their powerful four-part series on the biggest profitability killers in the child care industry. In Part Two of this important series, they're diving into three more critical threats that could be quietly draining your finances with...
Looking for simple ways to build stronger connections with your families and staff? In this episode of the Child Care Genius podcast, Brian Duprey shares creative customer and staff appreciation ideas that can boost relationships and help your child care business grow. Tune in for quick tips you can start using right away!
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Are hidden profitability killers draining the life out of your child care business — without you even realizing it?
On this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey kick off a powerful four-part series focused on 12 silent threats that could be eating away at your profits. They’ll reveal common mistakes — and share real-world solutions — to help you protect and strengthen your bus...
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