Early Childhood Education Experts Kate and Carrie Crack Us Up

Celebrating Small Family Businesses

When the episode starts with four people laughing and wiping tears from their eyes, you know it's going to be a good one.

Two first cousins who are both third-generation entrepreneurs, Carrie and Kate have a variety business experience, but their core passion is Early Childhood Education. They have both owned and operated facilities, and they leveraged up to training other people how to run their own. They've been doing that for over 20 years.

They're both authors and have both owned businesses in the publishing industry. As we publish this episode, their 6th book together, titled Don't Chase the Monkey, is available on Amazon and will be publicly launched very soon. (Link below)

Carrie decided to own a childcare facility when she was in childcare herself. Kate decided to start one after she became a parent. Eventually , they joined forces.

There are so many family connections and people in the family working for one another in their extended family that it is a little confusing. What is clear is how much they know about what works and what doesn't when family members work together.

Join us in this entertaining and educational discussion and meet these dynamic women.

Links to more about Kate and Carrie:

• Don't Chase The Monkey book - Kate and Carrie's latest book, just published in Sept. 2024
• Amazon.com: Carrie Casey: books, biography, latest update - Carrie's Amazon author page
• Amazon.com: Kate Woodward Young: books, biography, latest update
• Texas Director Facebook page
• Carrie's LinkedIn profile
• Kate's LinkedIn profile
• ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts - Kate and Carrie's podcast
• Texas Director website

00:00 Introduction to Kate and Carrie

00:53 Early Entrepreneurial Ventures

02:05 Family Influence and Business Background

04:36 Diving into Childcare

10:23 Challenges of Working with Family

19:16 Expanding Texas Director

21:12 Reflecting on Business Success and Future Plans

22:31 Advice for Small Family Business Owners

24:11 Balancing Family and Business Relationships

25:40 The Importance of Delegation and Hiring Experts

27:01 Mindset Shifts for Business Growth

28:16 Navigating Family Dynamics in Business

37:38 The Value of Peer Support and Venting

38:46 Planning for Personal and Business Future

42:06 Promoting New Books and Final Thoughts