In this new episode, I am joined by Jamarrion Tabor of Madalyn’s House Childcare in Georgia. I couldn’t think of a more heartfelt, fun, and creative thinker to speak to than Jamarrion. She is bringing her vision of high-quality early child care and education to inner-city, minority, and underserved children, as well as single parents. She tells us about her background in the inner city, her approach to pampering and appreciating her teachers, her financial growth, and her fast journey to becoming an Empire Level member of The Child Care Success Academy. Enjoy and Happy New Year, everyone!   Key Takeaways: [1:19] Kris gives an update on how her first challenge of year is going, 6 Figures in 7 Days Challenge: From Fear to Financial Freedom, and shares some of the amazing results that participating challengers are seeing. [7:23] Jamarrion shares her background and how she got into the world of early childhood education. [10:15] Jamarrion dives into what inspired her to transition from running a home-based learning program to opening a brick-and-mortar center. [12:05] Kris asks Jamarrion to share how her enrollment has been affected throughout the pandemic. [15:14] Jamarrion shares a fun fact about herself.  [16:27] Jamarrion shares the tactics she uses to keep her staff motivated, increase staff retention, and improve her hiring process.  [24:50] Jamarrion shares her passion and her "why" behind the work that she does each day. [34:26] Kris and Jamarrion discuss how being a part of the Child Care Success Academy has helped her throughout her journey, and specially how Coach Tameenah Adams has helped her.  [38:34] Kris and Jamarrion discuss the importance of maintaining a good credit score and knowing your financials.  [44:02] Jamarrion shares her definition of a Child Care Rockstar.  [46:10] Jamarrion shares some of her most loved resources that has helped her grow into the owner and leader that she is today.  [49:06] Jamarrion provides some specific insight on the growth that she has experienced since joining the Child Care Success Academy.    Quotes: “I was raised by a single mom and most of my friends are single parents.” — Jamarrion “Just seeing the struggles single parents have as I was growing up and as I became an adult, it just really made me want to help in all ways.” — Jamarrion “If you don’t know your numbers, you’re just spinning your wheels.” — Jamarrion “With everything we do, I try to make it fun.” — Jamarrion “With childcare, we’re not always able to pay our staff what we want to pay them, and so I try to make it up in other ways and make them feel appreciated.” — Jamarrion “People talk in the community.” — Kris “A lot of our members are still feeling like they’re pushing a boulder uphill when it comes to hiring, and I think a lot of it is sowing those seeds, planting those seeds of what we’re talking about here.” — Kris “I truly believe that childcare is the foundation of education.” — Jamarrion “I want to change the perspective of childcare in urban areas.” — Jamarrion “We have to get back to ‘it takes a village’ to raise a child.” — Jamarrion “When you treat your money good, your money will treat you good.” — Jamarrion  “If you’re listening to this podcast now and your doors are still open, then you are a Child Care Rockstar.” — Jamarrion   Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray The Child Care Success Company The Child Care Success Academy The Child Care Success Summit Madalyn’s House Childcare Madalyn’s House on Facebook Tulip’s Learning Academy on Facebook Jamarrion Tabor on Facebook M House Childcare on Instagram Tameenah Adams Child Care Millionaire (on Amazon) 48 Laws of Power (on Amazon) Think and Grow Rich (on Amazon)