E237 - Smooth Operations, Stronger Results: Mastering Systems and Compliance with Faith Yocum
Release Date: 12/16/2025
E244 How Child Care Owners Can Win at Business and Marriage with Brian and Carol Duprey
Child Care Genius Podcast
What really happens when you go into business with your spouse or partner? Can you grow a successful company without letting work take over your marriage—or your life? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey share what it’s truly like to build a business together, navigate the minefields, and come out stronger on the other side. Tune in to this episode as Brian and Carol share real-world lessons from 35 years of marriage, entrepreneurship, and partnership. From defining clear “lanes” of responsibility and separating business from personal life,...
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E243 Why the Legacy Conference Is The Child Care Conference Built for Owners Who Want More with Brian and Carol Duprey
Child Care Genius Podcast
What kind of legacy are you building through your child care business—and are you being intentional about it? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey lean into a powerful conversation about growth, impact, and why now is the moment to invest in yourself, your team, and your future. With the Child Care Genius Legacy Conference right around the corner, this episode gives you an exciting inside look at what makes this event such a powerful experience for owners and leaders. Tune in to this episode as Brian and Carol pull back the curtain on the Child Care...
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E242 The No-Fluff Guide to Profit, Enrollment, and Leadership in Child Care with Brian and Carol Duprey
Child Care Genius Podcast
What would change in your child care business if you had a simple, step-by-step roadmap to stronger profits, better leadership, smarter marketing, and real growth, all in one place? Join Brian and Carol Duprey on this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast as they pull back the curtain on Brian’s newest solo book, Child Care Multi-Millionaire, and why he believes it’s the best, most practical guide he’s ever written for child care owners who feel like one part of the business is always “not firing on all cylinders.” Tune in as Brian and Carol break down the core themes...
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E241 Market Shifts, Real Opportunities: How to Lead Through 2026 with Brian and Carol Duprey
Child Care Genius Podcast
What are you expecting from the child care market in 2026… and what if the biggest opportunities don’t show up until later in the year? Join Brian and Carol Duprey on the Child Care Genius Podcast as they break down what they’re seeing right now, what they’re watching closely, and how owners can stay steady, strategic, and ready for what’s next. Listen in as Brian shares a quick personal health update after a major surgery this fall and talks about how good it feels to be back to full strength. You’ll also hear a fun glimpse into a big change for Brian and Carol, including why...
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E240 How Child Care Owners Can Hit 2026 Goals With Simple Math with Brian and Carol Duprey
Child Care Genius Podcast
As we ring in 2026, it’s the perfect time to trade vague New Year’s resolutions for a clear plan that actually moves your business forward. In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey dive into practical goal setting for child care owners and leaders who want real traction, not another year of good intentions. Listen in as they share why annual goals tend to fall apart and how to plan in quarters instead. They walk you through the 12-week goal framework they teach inside Child Care Genius University and explain how breaking your year into focused “work...
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E239 From Mental Health to Early Childhood: Meeting Kids Where They Are with Latisha Moore
Child Care Genius Podcast
What if the growth of your center isn’t about working harder, but about finding the right support, building the right systems, and serving families more deeply? Tune in to this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast as guest host Sindye Alexander sits down with returning guest Latisha Moore, a child care leader in North Carolina with more than 15 years in the industry and a story that starts in mental health and at-risk youth work, then comes full-circle into early childhood. Listen in as Latisha shares what families say they love most about her programs: a faith-grounded culture, a true...
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E238 Building a Strong Team in a Competitive Hiring Market with Robin Harris
Child Care Genius Podcast
If you’ve ever wondered why some child care businesses keep strong teams, even in a tough hiring market, while others feel like they’re constantly starting over, this episode is for you. Tune in as Sindye Alexander, COO of Child Care Genius, fills in for Brian and Carol and sits down with Robin Harris, owner of Exceptional Scholars Leadership Academy and a longtime Child Care Genius University member who has officially joined the Child Care Genius team as a coach. Listen in as Robin shares her journey from public school education into opening her own center in 2018, and why she...
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E237 - Smooth Operations, Stronger Results: Mastering Systems and Compliance with Faith Yocum
Child Care Genius Podcast
Strong systems can work wonders for your business—turning daily chaos into calm, improving consistency, and freeing up time for growth. In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, CCG COO Sindye Alexander steps in as guest host for a powerful conversation with Faith Yocum, owner of Six Little Ducks Childcare Centers in Buffalo, NY, and Vice President of Coaching and Business Development at Child Care Genius. Together, they dive deep into how smart systems, solid processes, and clear expectations can help your center run more efficiently and operate smoothly—even when you’re not...
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E236 The Realities of Expansion: Balancing Growth and Relationships in Child Care with Jessica Kelley
Child Care Genius Podcast
Expanding your child care business is more than just adding another location—it’s about growing your impact, your leadership, and your heart for families. In this week’s episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, special host Sindye Alexander, COO of Child Care Genius, fills in for Brian and Carol Duprey to chat with Jessica Kelley, a seasoned child care owner from Clarksville, Tennessee. With over 23 years of experience and a second location now underway, Jessica shares her story of growth, community connection, and leadership grounded in relationships. Listen in as Sindye...
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E235 - The Big Reveal: Announcing the Child Care Legacy Conference with Brian Duprey
Child Care Genius Podcast
What does it look like to build a legacy in child care—and are you creating one without even realizing it? Tune in to this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast as Brian Duprey steps behind the mic for a special message while continuing to recover from open-heart surgery. He shares heartfelt gratitude for the support he’s received and gives listeners an important update you won’t want to miss. In this episode, Brian unveils exciting details about the newly renamed Child Care Genius Legacy Conference—formerly Child Care Genius LIVE—and why this event is unlike anything else...
info_outlineStrong systems can work wonders for your business—turning daily chaos into calm, improving consistency, and freeing up time for growth. In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, CCG COO Sindye Alexander steps in as guest host for a powerful conversation with Faith Yocum, owner of Six Little Ducks Childcare Centers in Buffalo, NY, and Vice President of Coaching and Business Development at Child Care Genius. Together, they dive deep into how smart systems, solid processes, and clear expectations can help your center run more efficiently and operate smoothly—even when you’re not there.
Listen in as Faith shares her journey from manufacturing management to child care owner, and how discovering the right coaching support helped her scale her centers and build a business that practically runs itself. She and Sindye explore how to create SOPs that actually work—where to start, what to include, and simple ways to make them part of your everyday operations.
You’ll also hear how to use staff input to refine processes, stay inspection-ready with a compliance calendar, and set brand standards families can rely on. The discussion goes beyond theory, with real-life examples, time-saving ideas, and creative ways to use AI to draft procedures while keeping that all-important human touch.
If SOPs and compliance have ever felt overwhelming, this episode will help you get started with clarity and confidence. Tune in for practical steps, plenty of encouragement, and an open invitation to connect with the Child Care Genius team for a free discovery call to explore how coaching can help your center thrive.
To Contact Faith Yocum: Faith@childcaregenius.com
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