109. 2023 ECE Forecast: Experts Share Predictions and Trends Part 1

<p>As a leader, it’s your job to see the forest through the trees. While your staff are involved in the details of the day-to-day, you’re the one that keeps an eye on how everything fits into the bigger picture.</p><p>And that means you’ve likely noticed some things:</p><ul><li>You’ve had to raise your tuition rates.</li><li>Your occupancy has fallen due to staff shortages.</li><li>You’ve felt pressured to increase your pay rate to try to attract quality staff.</li><li>Supply costs are higher than ever.</li></ul><br/><p>If any of this hits home for you, it’s because these trends are widespread across the ECE industry. They’re not in your head, and they’re happening everywhere.</p><p>How do I know?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Because industry experts have confirmed that these things are <em>really</em> happening based on data they’ve been collecting through years of research.</p><p><br></p><p>Taken at face value, these trends can generate anxiety about what’s to come and what that will mean for you and your center.</p><p><br></p><p>But I’ve got some good news. While experts have confirmed these worrying trends, they’re also pretty optimistic about 2023 and the level of opportunities that could be available to centers who are ready to take advantage of them.</p><p><br></p><p>And I’m going to give you the inside scoop on everything you need to know.</p><p><br></p><p>This week’s podcast episode is the first in a two-part deep dive on the 2023 ECE forecast. I talk seven industry experts about their predictions surrounding operations, financials, and marketing in 2023 and what leaders like you can do to maximize your center’s opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for a conversation about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The trends that experts have been seeing in ECE data</li><li>Their predictions for 2023 (Don’t worry—it’s not all doom and gloom!)</li><li>What actions you should take to prepare for and capitalize on what’s to come</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>I’ve always said that seeking wise counsel is the trait of a good leader,