The Richie Huffman Podcast
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWelcome to Parenting and Teaching with Richie Huffman! I'm Richie Huffman, President and CEO of Celebree School. On these podcasts we'll be talking to real parents and teachers about what's going on at home, in the classroom and everything in between. I hope you find these conversations informative, helpful, sometimes funny and sometimes serious. So let's go ahead and get started.
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30 Years of Lessons with Celebree School ft. Allison Tsomos, COO
February 06, 2024 20:09 - 18 minutes - 34.2 MBIt’s hard to believe that as we kickoff 2024, we’re in our 30th year of Celebree School. In this episode, I sat down with Allison Tsomos, Celebree’s Chief Operating Officer, and someone who's been in this business with me for 24 years and a guiding force throughout this entire journey. Allison and I dive deep into all of the valuable lessons we’ve learned throughout the past 30 years, like how we discovered the true power of our promise to Grow People Big or Small, and the strength that a ...
Navigating the Parent-Child Business Partner Relationship with Lou and Mike Sapperstein
December 11, 2023 17:06 - 59 minutes - 109 MBIn this episode of The Richie Huffman Podcast, we’re diving into the unique dynamics that come with being in a family business. I had the privilege of sitting down with Lou and Mike Sapperstein, a Celebree franchise father-son duo whose journey from accountants to entrepreneurs has been nothing short of inspiring. As they transitioned from days spent crunching numbers as boss and employee to nurturing young minds as business partners, Mike and Lou explore exactly how their relationship has...
Mastering Wealth Creation & Financial Freedom with Michelle Mayer
November 16, 2023 21:52 - 31 minutes - 58.3 MBWelcome back to the Richie Huffman podcast! This episode is all about wealth creation. If you’re looking to build wealth for yourself and your family, keep listening because this is the podcast for you. I’ve invited my private wealth advisor, Managing Director at Merrill Lynch, and good friend Michelle Mayer to join me as we explore the ins and outs of financial planning. From diversification to risk management and so much more, Michelle offers her expert insights on where to start and how ...
Building a Bright Future: The Art of Preschool Franchise Design with Justin Mihalik, JAM-ARCH
October 02, 2023 17:44 - 28 minutes - 33.6 MBWelcome back to the Richie Huffman Podcast! Today we're diving headfirst into the fascinating world of architectural design, guided by our preferred architecture firm JAM-ARCH. Joining me today is Owner, Founder, and Principal of JAM-ARCH, [pause] and a visionary in the realm of preschool and franchise building design, Justin Mahalik. We'll uncover the key considerations in achieving consistent and appealing designs across multiple locations, and explore the benefits that prototypes bring ...
The Power of Investing in your Team with Lisa Bricker
September 06, 2023 19:04 - 19 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode of the Richie Huffman Podcast, we unravel the hidden potential within your organization's most prized asset: your team. Today we're joined by Lisa Bricker, Chief Talent Officer of Celebree School, as we explore the pivotal connection between staff support, professional growth opportunities, and your business's success. From Career Pathways to Employee Investment Cycles, Bricker shares invaluable insights on employee recruitment and retention, and empowering your team to not ...
Navigating Commercial Real Estate in the Franchising World with Principle Broker Adam Schindler
August 03, 2023 13:30 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MBOn this episode of The Richie Huffman Podcast, I sat down with our Principle Broker, Adam Schindler, to discuss the ever-changing world of commercial real estate. Schindler, a seasoned Principle, or 'Master', Broker and commercial real estate expert, shares his insights on what to look for when scouting prime locations, our Celebree success stories and how we got there, and tips to help you navigate the intricacies of the real estate process. Whether you're an aspiring franchisee, entreprene...
The Enrollment Evolution: Enhancing Family Experiences with Phil Beam, Director of Enrollments
June 09, 2023 19:41 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBWelcome back to the Richie Huffman Podcast! In this episode, I sat down with Celebree School's Director of Enrollments Phil Beam as we explored the transformative shift from a call center to an enrollment team mindset. Join us as we uncover how team engagement, personalized journeys, and effective feedback dissemination has revolutionized our brand, leading to enhanced experiences for our families and remarkable growth. We delved deep into Phil's insights and discovered the secrets behind hi...
Going Into Business with the Right People
April 19, 2023 18:19 - 33 minutes - 32.5 MBWelcome back to the Richie Huffman Podcast, this episode, I spoke with business partners Freddy Naidu and Andrew Vu. Freddy and Andrew will be opening their Celebree School location in Dallas Texas, adding to their business portfolio and continuing to expand on their legacy. Freddy and Andrew come from the world of fitness and body building, where they have learned all about hard work, perseverance, and built the foundation for what has since become an immensely successful business partnersh...
Women and Entrepreneurship with Salma Tejani
March 09, 2023 18:21 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWelcome back to the Richie Huffman Podcast. This episode, I spoke with another one of our incredible franchise partners, Salma Tejani, about her experience as a female business owner and Entrepreneur. Salma and her husband have already found tremendous success as partners at the Tejani Group in Houston, Texas, and decided to expand their portfolio by investing in a Celebree School. We spoke about Salmas inspirations, her mentors through life and all the things that she has learned during her...
The Keys to Entrepreneurship with Jason Skidmore
February 01, 2023 15:42 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThis month I spoke with a longtime friend of mine turned Celebree School Franchisee, Jason Skidmore, about his journey as an entrepreneur and business owner. Jason and I have walked a similar path in life, and we were able to share our experiences with getting our first business’ off the ground, the importance of having strong mentors, and how to plan for and maintain consistent growth. Jason invested in his first Celebree School in 2019, and now has 2 locations open with one more coming thi...
Getting the Results We Want with Celebree School Franchisee Vakul Goel
January 01, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBWe’re here with another awesome franchisee interview today. I sat down with Vakul Goel, owner/operator and future multi-unit franchisee with us here at Celebree to talk about his journey in the corporate world and what attracted him to taking control of his destiny by investing in Celebree School. Vakul has followed the procedures and used the tools laid out for him, and he is seeing the results each and every day in his Celebree School. I am so grateful to be on this journey alongside Vakul...
Living Your Dreams with Celebree School Franchisee Jessica Wiley-Ritzmann
December 01, 2022 20:32 - 42 minutes - 39 MBI sat down for a talk with one of our Celebree School franchise partners, Jessica Wiley-Ritzmann. We talked about her dreams of being involved in early childhood education, and how the pandemic was the push her family needed to take the leap and open their very own Celebree School. Jessica had some great insight about the challenges a new franchisee is faced with, how to manage a team, and create an environment that helps everyone involved to reach their full potential. It was an awesome con...
Creating Wealth
January 22, 2022 15:23 - 11 minutes - 21.1 MBRichie Huffman, CEO of Celebree School, shares advice for those who want create wealth. You'll learn about goal setting, milestones, and the proper mindset to achieve your wealth goals!
Life Strategies
December 16, 2021 01:31 - 7 minutes - 12.9 MBCEO of Celebree School Richie Huffman discusses successful strategies that apply to both your business and your personal life.
Mindset and Execution
November 06, 2021 23:07 - 6 minutes - 11.9 MBCelebree School CEO Richie Huffman discusses the relationship between your mindset and executing on your goals.
Five Steps to a Successful Franchise Event
September 21, 2021 02:45 - 5 minutes - 10.8 MBThe Celebree School team is in the middle of a red hot Franchise conference and expo season. CEO Richie Huffman shares his 5 best tips for franchise brands to make the most of your shows!
The Brand Promise
September 13, 2021 02:39 - 7 minutes - 13.8 MBRichie Huffman, CEO of Celebree School, shares his thoughts on "The Brand Promise"!
Celebree: 50 Franchises Sold In 2 Years!
September 13, 2021 02:35 - 6 minutes - 12.7 MBCelebree School CEO Richie Huffman shares the news of how his team has hit the milestone of 50 franchises sold in just 2 years.
Wealth is a 3 pronged approach
September 09, 2021 23:03 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MBWealth is a 3 pronged approach
How To Build A Business With Love...
September 09, 2021 23:01 - 4 minutes - 7.93 MBHow to build a business with love, ambition, and a little paranoia!
Celebree’s Knockout Team
August 29, 2021 00:13 - 9 minutes - 18.3 MBRichie Huffman chats with Jim DiRugeris about the Celebree team!
Don't Try to Outsmart the System
August 28, 2021 23:41 - 4 minutes - 8.4 MBRichie Huffman shares the number one best practice for franchise owners: don't try to outsmart the system and take advantage of the successful model that's been set up for you.
Celebree's Backstory
August 25, 2021 03:36 - 9 minutes - 16.6 MBRichie Huffman shares a bit of his backstory, the brand’s story, and why Celebree is growing people big and small!!
#21 - PARENT INVOLVEMENT with Chelsea Davies
December 24, 2018 20:55 - 25 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this episode, we speak with Chelsea Davies about the importance of PARENT INVOLVEMENT with children, especially during their developmental years. We learn about the “Million Fathers March” and how a simple thing like this can have such a profound impact on children and families everywhere. This episode is a must watch!
#20 - MOVEMENT with Groove Kidz
December 11, 2018 22:06 - 15 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, we speak with Groove Kidz about the importance of MOVEMENT for children, especially during their developmental years. We learn about some cool things to do at home and in the classroom to get kids excited about exercise and moving their bodies for optimal health. This episode is a must watch!
#19 - UNIVERSAL PRE-K with Chris Peusch
December 11, 2018 16:09 - 33 minutes - 59.5 MBIn this episode, we speak with Chris Peusch about Universal Pre-K here in Maryland and the questionable outcomes from such an event. We hear a lot of credible information directly from Chris Peusch about this concept and what that means for Maryland families. This episode is a must watch!
#18 - HEALTHY PREGNANCY with Abby Gittin
November 20, 2018 15:54 - 28 minutes - 51.5 MBIn this episode, we speak with Abby Gittin about all of her natural tips and tricks to having a healthy pregnancy. At the time of recording, Abby is 36 weeks pregnant and still doing crossfit, eating all natural, whole foods, and receiving reiki on a regular basis. We are fascinated and very impressed with her approach to a natural, healthy pregnancy and we’re happy to share this information with you! This episode is a must watch! ________ ►►► Where to follow and listen to Richie H...
#17 - CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS with Dr. Barb O'Neill
November 13, 2018 22:20 - 28 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this episode, we speak with Dr. Barb O'Neill about her techniques for Transforming Challenging Behavior that she's picked up over the past 25 years in this industry. These strategies are very simple and quick to implement for Parents & Teachers everywhere! This episode is a must watch! ________ ►►► Where to follow and listen to Richie Huffman: ►► PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teaching-with-richie-huffman/id1399172469?mt=2 ►► INSTAGRAM: https://www.ins...
#16 - MILLENNIALS with Richie & Ali
October 27, 2018 15:34 - 24 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode, we speak about Millennials and the patterns we’re noticing when it comes to having kids & starting a family. We find out that Ali, herself, is a millennial and we discuss the major things holding this generation (Millennials) back from beginning their family life and following in the footsteps of past generations. The fact that times are changing is not good, neither bad. It just is. And we are excited to share our perspective on what’s happening! This episode is a must watc...
#15 - SPECIAL OLYMPICS with Mackenzie Irvin
October 22, 2018 18:14 - 27 minutes - 49 MBIn this episode, we speak with Mackenzie Irvin, with Special Olympics of Maryland. She is on a mission to spread awareness about the amazing things the Special Olympics are doing to empower people of all ages, from 2 year olds learning motor skills to 82 year old power lifters. This episode is a must watch!! Helpful resources include: https://www.somd.org/compete/young-athletes/ ►►► Where to follow and listen to Richie Huffman: ►► PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/par...
#14 - SHOPTINI with Kristi Stevens
October 18, 2018 17:21 - 27 minutes - 49.1 MBIn this episode, we speak with Kristi Stevens, Founder of the blog, SHOPTINI. She is on a mission to share her lifestyle of fashion, family, traveling and being happy, stylishly, with as many people as possible! This episode is a lot of fun because Kristi’s outlook and approach to life in this world of social media is awesome! This episode is a must watch!! Helpful resources include: https://www.Mom365.com https://www.shoptini.com https://www.instagram.com/shoptini ►►► Wher...
#13 - COMMUNICATION with Lisa Wiederlight
October 07, 2018 19:47 - 25 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this episode, we speak with Lisa Wiederlight, of SafeMinds.org. She is on a mission to share her story of having a child with Autism and what’s she’s learned on her journey. This episode is very important because Lisa talks about a lot of helpful resources and perspectives for Parents & Teachers that are caring for children with Autism and best practices when it comes to communication. This episode is a must watch!! ►►► Where to follow and listen to Richie Huffman: ►► PODCAST: ...
#12 - MENTAL HEALTH with Monyka Berrocosa
October 07, 2018 18:57 - 36 minutes - 65.9 MBIn this episode, we speak with Monyka Berrocosa, Executive Director of the John Brick Mental Health Foundation. She is on a mission to help educate people (especially Parents & Teachers) about the importance of Mental Health and how it differs from Mental Illness. This episode is very important because Monyka provides a few key perspectives on how we can get children on a strong, healthy path from a young age. This episode is a must watch!! ►►► Where to follow and listen to Richie Hu...
#11 - IMPORTANCE OF PLAY with Katie Young
September 16, 2018 15:11 - 25 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this episode, we speak with Katie Young, Director of Celebree Fallston about the importance of playing. Children (and adults) need play. It allows us to be happier and is one of the best ways for children to learn, both in and out of the classroom. This episode is a must watch!! ►►► Where to follow and listen to Richie Huffman: ►► PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teaching-with-richie-huffman/id1399172469?mt=2 ►► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/richiehu...
#10 - MINDFULNESS with Stacy Fritz
September 16, 2018 15:07 - 22 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this episode, we speak with Stacy Fritz, co-owner of Fit 2 Order. She is on a mission to spread health and wellbeing to as many people as she can. This episode is very exciting because she introduces us to MINDFULNESS and the amazing health benefits associated with this ancient practice. This episode is a must watch!! ►►► Where to follow and listen to Richie Huffman: ►► PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teaching-with-richie-huffman/id1399172469?mt=2 ►► I...
#8 - LIFE AS A STUDENT with Wilson Smith
September 11, 2018 13:22 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode, we speak with 4th grader, Wilson Smith, on what it's like to be a student in today's school system. We learn all about the subjects that interest him most, and how he has a business at 9 years old. This is a fun filled podcast that we're excited to share with you! ►►► Where to follow and listen to Richie Huffman: ►► PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teaching-with-richie-huffman/id1399172469?mt=2 ►► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ri...
#2 - AFFORD QUALITY CHILDCARE with John Lamb
September 11, 2018 12:57 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode, you'll learn about the new childcare subsidy that has been passed in Maryland this 2018 that allows more Maryland families access to quality childcare. We're very excited to share this with you! ►Where to follow and listen to Richie Huffman: ►► PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teaching-with-richie-huffman/id1399172469?mt=2 ►► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/richiehuffmancelebree ►► WEBSITE: http://richiehuffman.com ►► FACEBOOK: ...
#9 - SWITCHING CAREERS to Early Childhood Education with Stefanie Shurer
August 17, 2018 21:14 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this episode, we speak with Stefanie Shurer about her experience switching from being a public school teacher to being in the early childhood education space. This is a fun filled podcast that we're excited to share with you! ►►► Where to follow and listen to Richie Huffman: ►► PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teaching-with-richie-huffman/id1399172469?mt=2 ►► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/richiehuffmancelebree ►► WEBSITE: http://richiehuffm...
#7 - WHAT TO LOOK FOR in a daycare with Ali Kraus
August 01, 2018 00:47 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, Richie & Ali speak about the top things any parent or teacher should look for in a daycare before making any commitments. The environment our children are taught in is very important, this episode will provide you some helpful tips on your parenting / teaching journey. ►Where to follow and listen to Richie Huffman: ►► PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teaching-with-richie-huffman/id1399172469?mt=2 ►► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/r...
#6 - RAISING TWINS with Ashley Tiburzi
July 19, 2018 17:57 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode, we'll be talking about Raising Twins with Ashley TIburzi. It's a very fun episode, full of laughs and great insight into Ashley's lifestyle. We're excited for this to help you on your parenting journey. ►Where to follow and listen to Richie Huffman: ►► PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teaching-with-richie-huffman/id1399172469?mt=2 ►► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/richiehuffmancelebree ►► WEBSITE: http://richiehuffman.com ►► ...
#5 - TEACHER OF THE YEAR & STEM with Brendan Penn
July 19, 2018 17:54 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBIn this episode, we're honored to speak with Teacher of the Year, Brendan Penn about his strategy in the classroom and the importance of STEM. You can learn more over at, www.celebree.com/stem ►► Where to follow and listen to Richie Huffman: ►► PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teaching-with-richie-huffman/id1399172469?mt=2 ►► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/richiehuffmancelebree ►► WEBSITE: http://richiehuffman.com
#4 - PRESCHOOL ACCREDITATION with Jennifer Nizer
July 19, 2018 17:47 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBIn this episode, we'll be discussing the importance of Pre-Schools being accredited. We're honored to have Jennifer Nizer joining us on this podcast. Looking forward to sharing this very important insight with you! ►Where to follow and listen to Richie Huffman: ►► PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teaching-with-richie-huffman/id1399172469?mt=2 ►► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/richiehuffmancelebree ►► WEBSITE: http://richiehuffman.com ►► FACEB...
#3 - BALANCING MOTHERHOOD WITH WORK with Lisa Bricker
June 14, 2018 20:35 - 23 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this podcast episode, Richie Huffman speaks with Lisa Bricker, a Mom of 3 and a Chief Talent Officer responsible for 850 employees about Work Life Balance. They discuss everything from being focused at work, being present at home and rapping in car during commutes. It's a great time! ►►► Where to follow and listen to Richie Huffman: ►► PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-teaching-with-richie-huffman/id1399172469?mt=2 ►► INSTAGRAM: https://www.inst...
#1 - WHO IS RICHIE HUFFMAN?
June 08, 2018 12:00 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, you'll learn about Richie Huffman and why he's a credible figure in the Parenting & Teaching space. Our goal for this podcast is to begin helping on your journey as a Parent / Teacher in a modern world. Being the President & CEO of Celebree Preschools for the past 25 years, Richie has helped thousands of Parents raise happy, healthy children while also being a father of 5 himself. We're excited to share this experience with you!