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ECE to CEO

by Carla Ward

ECE to CEO is the podcast for early childhood educators who know they have something more they want to build and are ready to figure out how to actually build it. Hosted by Carla Ward, early childhood educator turned entrepreneur, speaker, consultant, course creator, and podcast host, ECE to CEO is an honest look at what it takes to turn your experience, ideas, and expertise into a business. Carla shares the strategies that worked, the mistakes that cost time and money, the ideas that completely flopped, and the decisions that helped grow a business and brand beyond the classroom. From creating workshops and consulting offers to launching podcasts, courses, events, and new income streams, nothing is off limits. This isn’t entrepreneurship wrapped up in a perfect little bow. We’re talking about figuring things out before you feel ready, starting with what you have, changing direction when something isn’t working, and learning how to run the b

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Episodes

  1. How to Pitch Your First ECE Workshop

    Ready to start getting hired to deliver workshops for early childhood educators but not sure how to get your foot in the door? In this episode of ECE to CEO, Carla Ward shares how she started pitching workshops, what she's learned over seven years of speaking, and the advice she gives her...

  2. Why Every ECE Entrepreneur Needs an Email List

    You don't own your social media followers. If Instagram crashes, an algorithm changes, or a platform disappears, how will you stay connected with your audience? In this episode of ECE to CEO, Carla Ward shares why building an email list should be one of your first priorities when starting an…

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  3. Your Customer Can’t Buy From You If They Can’t Find You

    You know who you want to work with. But do they know how to work with you? In this episode of ECE to CEO, Carla talks about understanding your ideal customer and taking a closer look at the journey they take to find you, connect with you, and ultimately work with you. From your Instagram bio to...

  4. Pilot Episode

    Welcome to ECE to CEO—the podcast for ECEs with ideas, expertise, and that little voice telling them there might be something more. In this quick pilot episode, I’m sharing why I created this podcast, who it’s for, and the one lesson we’re putting into practice from day one: done is better than...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

ECE to CEO is the podcast for early childhood educators who know they have something more they want to build and are ready to figure out how to actually build it.

Hosted by Carla Ward, early childhood educator turned entrepreneur, speaker, consultant, course creator, and podcast host, ECE to CEO is an honest look at what it takes to turn your experience, ideas, and expertise into a business.

Carla shares the strategies that worked, the mistakes that cost time and money, the ideas that completely flopped, and the decisions that helped grow a business and brand beyond the classroom. From creating workshops and consulting offers to launching podcasts, courses, events, and new income streams, nothing is off limits.

This isn’t entrepreneurship wrapped up in a perfect little bow. We’re talking about figuring things out before you feel ready, starting with what you have, changing direction when something isn’t working, and learning how to run the b

HOSTED BY

Carla Ward

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What is ECE to CEO about?

ECE to CEO is the podcast for early childhood educators who know they have something more they want to build and are ready to figure out how to actually build it. Hosted by Carla Ward, early childhood educator turned entrepreneur, speaker, consultant, course creator, and podcast host, ECE to CEO is...

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ECE to CEO is created and hosted by Carla Ward.
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