Getting Back To Your Purpose with Love and Confidence with Joy Clore Willis

Kris welcomes Joy Clore Willis, aka Mama Joy, Director of A Kids Gym in Oviedo, Florida. In between cruising around Alaska and spending time with her children and grandchildren, Joy is the busy mind behind A Kids Gym, where they incorporate activity and play as well as traditional physically-oriented services. Joy talks about the changes that came about when she joined Kris’s community, and what she has done to grow her confidence and inspire her staff. Joy also talks about powerful marketing messages that have worked and finding structure during uncertain times.

 

Key Takeaways:

[10:57] Joy talks about opening A Kids Gym. She combined her background in PE and creative movement to open a special place where kids could come and feel welcome. She loves helping families see the many benefits that go just beyond the physical when kids enroll in the school.

[14:52] Joy opened the gym for physical fitness and within a few months, she had a half-day preschool that ran gym, art, and storytime. That also outgrew itself in a short amount of time, and now they are at an enrollment of 120 kids, with 156 being the perfect number.

[16:23] Fun Fact: Joy is not only a busy businesswoman, she is a mother and a grandmother! As she and her husband RV around Alaska, Joy talks about her past as a baton twirler. You may have even caught her twirling fire at the Polynesian Village at Disney World!

[20:08] Joy shares some of the insights she has learned over the pandemic, and how she and her team rose up during some of the most difficult challenges.

[24:57] How does Joy stay optimistic and keep her head on solid as a leader through the tough times? She credits her coaching with Kris and the community as a big help. Not only did she get the structures for success, but accountability buddies.

[33:46] Start managing your company’s core values, and share your why and purpose with staff. This will help you inspire the people already there, and find you new ones that align with the bigger vision.

[35:51] A natural celebrator and cheerleader, Joy elevated her culture with themed days and special time for the staff to fill up their cup.

[40:39] Joy and Kris talk about the top marketing assets that set Kids Gym apart.

[40:53] What is one thing Joy would have done differently in her life if she could?

[44:30] A rockstar to Joy is someone that shows up every day. They love what they do, and they know that it matters.

 

Quotes:

  • “I’m looking forward to the biggest reset opportunity that we have.”
  • “A rockstar loves what they do, and they know that it matters.”

 

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Mentioned in This Episode:

Kris Murray

The Child Care Success Company

The Child Care Success Academy

The Child Care Success Summit

 

A Kids Gym | Facebook

 

Simon Sinek

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