Business of Preschool Podcast

Welcome to the Business of Preschool Podcast aka The Bop Pod, where boldness meets strategy in preschool business ownership. Hosted by Chelsea Reue, this podcast is your guide to success and profitability in the world of preschool education. Whether you manage one school or an empire, join us for bold strategies, inspiring stories, and actionable insights tailored for owners ready to make bold moves. Tune in now!

Business of Preschool Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Chelsea Reue, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chelsea Reue hosts Business of Preschool Podcast, a business show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Childcare Advocacy & Policy Change | Tim Kaminski, TLCCA President & Chelsea Reue

  Oct 14, 20251h 31mS2

  <p>Childcare isn’t just about education—it’s the backbone of our workforce and economy. In this episode of The Business of Preschool Podcast, I sit down with Tim Kaminski, President of the Texas Licensed Child Care Association (TLCCA), to talk about the power of advocacy and why providers need to unite for meaningful change.</p><p>Tim shares how he transitioned from speech pathology into childcare, and what he’s learned about influencing policy, building relationships with lawmakers, and using the right messaging to make childcare a true business issue. We also dive into the role lobbyists play, why coll...

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  Episode #9

  Why Every Preschool Owner Needs Checklists | With Firefighter & Paramedic Jason Reue

  Oct 7, 202553 minS2

  <p>✨ In this episode of The Business of Preschool Podcast, Chelsea sits down with her husband, Jason Reue—a firefighter and paramedic—to explore the surprising power of checklists as leadership and management tools.</p><p>Drawing inspiration from The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande, Chelsea and Jason break down how aviation, emergency medicine, and yes—even preschool management—use checklists to lighten the mental load, reduce mistakes, and prepare teams for both routine tasks and unexpected emergencies.</p><p><br></p><p>From diaper-changing procedures to disaster preparedness, discover why checklists aren’t about limiting expertise—they’re about cognitive offloa...

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  Episode #8

  From Accidental Entrepreneur to 6 Childcare Centers | Lessons from Erica Saccoccio & Chelsea Reue

  Sep 30, 202545 minS2

  <p>What happens when you stumble into entrepreneurship… and end up running 6 childcare centers? 🌟</p><p>In this episode of The BOP Pod, I sit down with Erica Saccoccio to hear how she went from accidental entrepreneur to successful childcare business owner. She shares the lessons, challenges, and mindset shifts that helped her scale — and what every preschool owner can learn from her journey.</p><p>💡 Subscribe for more real stories and strategies to grow your childcare business.</p>

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  Episode #7

  Protecting Your Preschool: Navigating Insurance with Samantha Phillips

  Sep 23, 202550 minS2

  <p>In this episode of The BOP Pod, Chelsea Reue sits down with Samantha Phillips to tackle one of the most overlooked — yet critical — parts of running a childcare business: insurance. They share personal stories, break down the challenges of working with insurance providers, and explain why understanding your coverage can make or break your business. From liability and student accident policies to building an emergency fund and documenting everything, this conversation equips you with the knowledge you need to protect your school, your staff, and your peace of mind.</p>

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  Episode #6

  Reboot – Lessons from Burnout, Balance and Building a Stronger Preschool Business

  Sep 16, 202511 minS2

  <p>After more than a year away from the mic, Chelsea is back — and this reboot episode is all about honesty, growth, and real talk about the messy middle of running and selling a preschool business.</p><p>In this catch-up conversation, Chelsea shares:</p>The story behind her podcast pause and caring for her grandmotherBig wins — writing a book, securing $20M+ in listings, and finding new creative outletsLessons about burnout, boundaries, and what needed to changeWhy failing forward is such good business adviceA fresh vision for the BOP POD — real, unpolished conversations that help owners navigate enrollment struggles, sales prep...

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