Schools Of Excellence Podcast

What if you had a Culture Decoder — a way to see exactly why your school feels stuck in constant chaos?

Every day, you're bombarded with decisions, interruptions, and team confusion. It's not just exhausting — it's cultural.

The truth is, your school culture runs on hidden systems. And when those systems are reactive and unclear, maintenance becomes a drain instead of a strength.

In the fourth episode of the 5 Gears series, we unlock...

The sixth and final episode in the 5 Gears series, today’s episode focuses on the Strategic Growth Gear. This episode looks a little different from others in the series because strategic growth is not just about building other systems or how to optimize other systems — it's about really understanding when and how to expand your impact.

You’ll learn the four distinct paths of growth:

1. Internal – Strengthening what you already have....

Imagine if parents didn't just receive updates — they became your biggest champions.

Let me tell you a story. For years, schools have been playing an exhausting game of "communicate and hope." Newsletters flying into inboxes. Random app notifications. Sporadic event invites. Parents scrolling, sighing, deleting.

But what if there was a different way? A way where parents lean IN instead of tune OUT?

The fifth in the 5 Gears series, thi...

The fourth in the 5 Gears series, this episode dives deep into the Staff Culture Gear. 

Here’s a surprising truth about staff culture: It's not just about having great benefits or competitive pay. A comprehensive retention ecosystem goes beyond the basics. Using Schools of Excellence’s Retention Intelligence Framework, we examine how school leaders can build an environment where staff can thrive and grow.

What you’ll learn:

1. W...

Why do some schools effortlessly attract families while others struggle — despite offering the same features, pricing, and programs?

The secret isn’t more Facebook ads or another website refresh. It’s identity.

In this game-changing episode of the Schools of Excellence podcast, I sit down with marketing expert Veronica Romney, author of Identity Marketing, to break down why schools that market with identity — not just benefits — win ...

Warren Buffett famously said: “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who has been swimming naked.”

Right now, the financial tide is going out. And many school leaders are about to be exposed.

MYTH: As long as your school is mostly full, you're financially healthy.

Many school leaders believe that high enrollment equals financial success. When your classrooms are full and parents seem happy, you might think you're doing great. Th...

When was the last time you looked at your enrollment numbers and thought, “This is fine?” Many school leaders mistake “not terrible” for “optimal” — and it's costing them more than they realize.

One of our clients, Missy, thought her multi-location program was doing “fine” too. Her center wasn't full, but that was just the nature of that location ... or so she thought.

After implementing three specific systems, that same center enrol...

We know the feeling of trying to juggle everything at once and feeling overwhelmed when we aren’t able to.

That’s why this episode introduces a Schools of Excellence proven framework that will revolutionize your school’s operating system. It’s called the 5 Gears, and it explores the idea that it’s impossible to work on everything at once.  

Today we’re kicking off a 6-part series during which Chanie will break down each of the g...

This episode looks a little different. Chanie was recently joined by school leaders wanting to fill their programs without spending a dollar on marketing. 

During this exclusive roundtable replay, three education leaders will share:

• How one school enrolled 27 new students using only their enrollment system
• The calendar structure that helped another secure 15 new enrollments
• The exact process that led to 7 premium enrollments t...

Every school leader we talk to is feeling the same crushing pressure:

• Enrollment numbers are dropping
• Marketing costs are skyrocketing
• Parents are becoming more selective than ever

Schools of Excellence has studied hundreds of schools who broke through the enrollment ceiling. They are not spending more money on marketing, a fancy website, or desperate discounts and panic pivots. They have done a complete system overhaul o...

Millennial and Gen Z parents are engaged in what feels like an academic arms race — treating their children's education like a life or death strategic operation — and for good reason.

On average, these parents will spend a quarter of a million dollars on their child’s education, not to mention the emotional energy and strategic planning they dedicate.

The enrollment pressure compounds as families look for the perfect school and cente...

We see how hard you’re working as you continue to lose money to free pre-k programs. We see you losing sleep over next month’s enrollment. We see you struggling to maintain your rates while spots remain empty. 

Now, we want you to pause and answer this question: What are you doing to drive enrollment?

Unfortunately, most school leaders are prioritizing activities that are farthest from the cash. 

Instead of changing ...

This episode looks a little different. Chanie was recently joined by school leaders, just like yourself, who are ready to join the top schools that are growing enrollment by 25% without cutting rates or compromising quality.

What you’ll learn in this workshop replay:

1. Profit Messaging™: How to clearly communicate your center's unique value
2. Profit Calendar™: Creating a systematic approach to enrollment activities
3. Profit Pipeline™: Ma...

We know there’s a lot of hesitancy around financial conversations, but let’s overcome that discomfort to acknowledge this truth: enrollment and finances are two sides of the same coin. When we’re content with “fine but could be better” enrollment numbers, we are leaving money on the table. 

Let's say you have two open spots in your Pre-K classroom. It doesn't sound like a lot, but if we do the math, those two spots add up to $2...

There is an educational extinction event happening right now. You're not just losing students. You are witnessing the systemic dismantling of traditional education.

In the last three years alone, 37 % of private schools have seen enrollment drop by over 20%. And the numbers continue to worsen. But you don’t have to continue fighting just to survive. 

In this episode, you’ll learn how to become irreplaceable by:

1. converting inq...

When we struggle with enrollment, we say things like:

• “Free pre-K is killing us.”
• “We lost our grant funding.”
• “Our city keeps changing the rules.”
• “The minimum wage keeps increasing. It's destroying our margins.”
•  “Parents only care about price right now.”

Schools of Excellence hears you, but we’re going to flip this narrative…

These are not your real problems. These are symptoms.

In today’s episode, you will learn the ...

Whether you live in a bustling city or a quiet suburban area, the educational landscape is shifting. Schools can no longer depend on default systems or traditional approaches. 

Can you feel it? We’re in the midst of a Great School Enrollment Awakening.

The old enrollment approach feels hollow and artificial. Parents are no longer looking for an institution; they’re seeking a community — one that honors their values and values th...

Chanie was recently joined by women multi-site owners for a CEO Power Hour to uncover the money leaks in their operations. You cannot listen to this without saving some money. We promise!

In this episode you will learn:

1. Space Optimization Gaps
2. Payment System Leaks
3. Schedule Efficiency Gaps
4. Food Control Leaks
5. Supply Management Gaps
6. Administrative & Technical Systems

Discover the breakthrough approach used by the elite 1% of...