Aug 29 2024 50 mins
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 they overcame to grow their successful child care business, American Care Academy, including strategies for boosting enrollment, improving cash flow, and cultivating a positive, community-driven culture. They also shine a light on Patricia's doctoral work and the launch of her nonprofit, She Empowerment Global, which is empowering women entrepreneurs in Ghana.
Key Takeaways:
[4:39] Kris heads back to Cleveland, excited to visit family and friends, including a fellow yogi and Child Care Success Academy member!
[10:06] More about American Care Academy and Patricia’s journey into child care after being laid off from a corporate job.
[11:22] Megan’s involvement from a young age.
[15:12] Challenges the business faced with enrollment and cash flow, and how they implemented systems and processes to turn it around, including phone skills training, a new website, and CRM systems.
[19:35] Implementing the discipline and accountability that you’re expecting from your team, while also maintaining a culture of joy and fun.
[26:31] The high school component of their second location.
[30:01] Patricia’s pursuit of a PhD and the launch of her nonprofit, She Empowerment Global, to empower women entrepreneurs in Ghana.
[34:01] Strategies for balancing their work and personal relationship as a mother-daughter team, including setting boundaries and finding joy outside of the business.
[41:44] Bringing the historical component into their story.
[43:05] What’s next for Patricia and Megan?
[46:02] Precious Jewels Mentorship Program.
Quotes:
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“There is a transaction taking place, but it’s not a transactional relationship. The whole purpose is for us to empower children through our learning programs, and that starts with us all being on board and having our own light to give out.” — Megan [26:31]
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“We mean it does take a village. We are there to be that village, quite literally.” — Patricia [28:45]
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“A ChildCare Rockstar is someone dedicated to enhancing the quality of early childhood education with all of their might and joy.” — Megan [47:30]
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