IACDP Video eJournal - August, 2022 MISSION: "Enhancing the Children's Development Industry by harnessing the collective knowledgeexperience,andwisdom of the entire community. Facilitated (Internationallycommunication InterdisciplinaryandSports, Arts, Education), builds our Industry one conversation, one event, one project at a time."
PROMOTING GLOBAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
NOTE on the IACDP eJournal articles and video interviews: The opinions and recommendations in these articles are exclusively those of the author(s). Publication by the International Association of Child Development Programs (IACDP) is not an endorsement. The IACDP strongly recommends that any Member considering implementing the content of these articles first consult with your business attorney, insurance broker and accountant to assess important issues that might affect your business as a result.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IACDP international Video Interviews in this Issue! • Sharron Crowley (Canada) – PERSERVERANCE! CEO of Aquaventures, Tumble Time, LEAP Learning, Really Cool Pool Stuff. • Lorraine Currie (Canada) – SURVIVAL! CEO of Futures Child Development Centers and www.MyGymIsOnline.com • Ross Gage (Australia) – CEO of Gymnastics Clubs of Australia update • Robb Holman (USA) – CEO Holman International Leadership • Stacy Tuschl (USA) CEO Powerhouse Mastermind and FootTraffic • Rachel Castle (USA) Owner of Kids Sports Consulting: focus on professional office management • Theo Milward (UK) CEO with invaluable perspectives on Swimtime, Franscape, ICAP (Institute of Child Activity Providers) • Frank Sahlein (Puerto Rico) – Evolution of Child Activity Centers Expansion, Succession, Mergers & Acquisitions
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Message from the Executive Director Frank Sahlein CONGRATULATIONS to the Board of Directors, all of our Guiding Lights, Suppliers, and Associations! Our rich and diverse pool of expertise in the International Association of Child Development Programs gives rise to a fantastic array of short video interviews and/or articles in each edition. Check these out and grow! The opportunities and challenges we all faced together have given rise to creative and powerful solutions moving forward. Listen to the experts! Professional credit and THANKS to STEVE GREELEY for our IACDP Domain Group and cover graphics. CELEBRATE with us in Puerto Rico on May 2-4, 2023, for our second annual “live and in-person” High Performance Conference see details in this issue – contact Frank Sahlein with any questions! We are actively soliciting IACDP Member SPOTLIGHT suggestions for the next IACDP video eJournal. Also – be thinking about our IACDP Hall of Fame nominations, which will be presented at the 2023 Conference in Puerto Rico. See the categories HERE. Thank you!
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IACDP interview – SHARRON CROWLEY PERSERVERANCE! Aquaventures, Tumble Time, LEAP Learning, Really Cool Pool Stuff Click the video image below to play the lively discussion segment!
IACDP interview – LORRAINE CURRIE SURVIVAL! Futures Child Development Centers and www.MyGymIsOnline.com Click the video image below to play the lively discussion segment!
IACDP interview – ROSS GAGE CEO of Gymnastics Clubs of Australia – evolution of an Association Click the video image below to play the lively discussion segment!
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IACDP interview – ROBB HOLMAN CEO Holman International Leadership – The 5 Key Questions towards Leadership Identity and the #1 Tule for Creating Trust! Click the video image below to play the lively discussion segment!
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3 Days of Diverse Formats DAY 1 features optional sessions that are laser-focused on the hottest topics in the industry. DAY 2 is our “Global Togetherness Day” featuring keynotes, breakout round tables and a Gala Awards Dinner celebration. DAY 3 finds us in industry-specific groups for the day (associations, suppliers and CAC owners). 3 R D L E V E L C O N S U L T I N G • L E A P L E A R N I N G • I N S P I R E T E K J A C K R A B B I T T E C H N O L O G I E S • I N S I D E P U B L I C A T I O N S • T U M B L T R A K U S G Y M N A S T I C S S U P P L I E R S ’ A S S O C I A T I O N & M O R E ! Thank You to Our Sponsors Who You'll Meet at the 2023 IACDP Event Association leaders and Child Activity Center owners and educators from the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Singapore and more! 2023 IACDP Conference Fee Includes: Tuesday Evening IACDP Reception with Cash Bar Priority Registration Option for Add On Workshops Wednesday & Thursday All Sessions Coffee/Tea Breaks and Lunch Wednesday Evening Caribbean Themed Gala Awards Dinner And of course, Puerto Rico excursions, beach time at the resort, an amazing indoor and outdoor workout facilities and Salsa Dance lessons! IACDP will make charitable contribution to an island children’s cause on behalf of the conference attendees. REGISTER BY DECEMBER 31, 2022 WWW.IACDP.ORG
IACDP interview – STACY TUSCHL CEO Powerhouse Mastermind and FootTraffic Click the video image below to play the lively discussion segment!
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IACDP interview – RACHEL CASTLE Owner of Kids Sports Consulting focusing on professional office management Click the video image below to play the lively discussion segment!
IACDP interview – THEO MILWARD CEO with invaluable perspectives on Swimtime, Franscape, ICAP (Institute of Child Activity Providers) Click the video image below to play the lively discussion segment!
ICAP are holding their UK Conference on Saturday 15th October at the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London. Guest speakers include the incredible Frank Sahlein tickets are on sale here: https://institutecap.co.uk/icap conference 2022/
From Swim Schools to Software
• they did not want to speak to anyone unless they chose too
• they wanted to be able to review the various class and prices easily and make an informed choice on their terms
To put this growth into context, comparing Swimtime on a like for like basis before and after COVID, it is over 50% larger. During COVID itself, when faced with months of shut down, that same software was brought to market as FranScape.
• the ability to book in 60 seconds via a mobile phone
In late 2021 Theo and his team purchased a majority share in the Institute of Children’s Activity Providers (ICAP) a UK Membership organization for the sector. This gives Theo’s team the ability to support the sector more widely, helping to raise standards and improve the outcomes for children through its network of hundreds of businesses.
For more information on FranScape please see www.franscape.io
It was evident that no off the shelf provider could match this requirement, so Theo’s team built their own solution. That software transformed Swimtime, winning multiple awards and seeing the revenue and profits balloon over 5 years.
On top of this, how did Theo’s team manage a large Franchised network of operators to provide support and insight to drive revenue and profitability?
Designed to be everything the Swimtime team were looking for but could never find, FranScape is an off the shelf platform that gives Children’s Activity brands the latest technology for a fraction of the price. This solution is already multi award winning and has seen explosive growth.
Back in 2016 when Theo purchased Swimtime, one of the UK’s largest Swim Schools he was faced with a challenge. How did he bring a true 21st century digital experience to a market that was more traditionally organized? The reality was the customer had moved on and expected:
IACDP presentation – FRANK SAHLEIN Evolution of Child Activity CentersExpansion, Succession, Mergers & Acquisitions Click the video image below to play the lively discussion segment!
UPCOMING IACDP EVENTS & DATES Tuesday, September 6, 2022 (Northern Hemisphere) – IACDP Board Meeting at 7 pm EST. Tuesday, November 6, 2022 (Northern Hemisphere) – IACDP Board Meeting at 7 pm EST. May 2-4, 2023 – IACDP Conference in Puerto Rico! IACDP MEMBERS - call to action! Like what you see in this edition? Please encourage other professional Educators, Child Development Center Owners, Industry Suppliers, and Associations to join the IACDP cause. As always, TOGETHER we CREATE our Industry Future! Please point your referrals to our site: www.IACDP.org
