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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 15 MIN

306. The Enrollment System That Added 80 Families in 30 Days

from Schools of Excellence: The No. 1 ECE & Private School Leadership Podcast

What if I told you one of our clients added 80 new families to her enrollment for the upcoming school year, and five more who enrolled on the spot, in under 30 days? Not through luck. Not through crossing her fingers and hoping tours would convert. Through a system.In this episode, I'm walking you through the enrollment gear: what it actually looks like to build an enrollment ecosystem instead of just doing enrollment activity. I'm sharing the real story of a client, Missy, who runs multiple locations and turned one of her struggling centers around by building accountability into her calendar instead of hoping her team would just remember to follow up.We're covering the four levels of work every gear needs (strategic, implementation, support, and classroom), the difference between green and red activities in your enrollment process, and why your calendar is the real battlefield where enrollment either happens or doesn't. I also get into why disturbances and interruptions throughout your day aren't a sign something's broken. They're actually part of the job, and there's a mindset shift here that changes how you lead.What You'll Learn:The three systems Missy put in place that helped her center enroll 80 new families in under 30 daysThe four levels of work (strategic, implementation, support, classroom) and who owns each one in your enrollment processThe difference between green activities (closest to the cash) and red activities (busywork that feels productive but doesn't move enrollment)Why your calendar, not your to-do list, is where enrollment actually gets won or lostHow to know when your enrollment gear can move into strategic maintenance instead of constant hustleWhy interruptions and disturbances throughout your day are an invitation to practice leadership, not a problem to eliminateResources Mentioned:Five Gears Diagnostic: https://hub.schoolsofexcellence.com/fivegearsConnect With Us:Join us on Substack: https://chaniewilschanski.substack.com/

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