2025 Growth Blueprint Webinar Series

Unlock the essentials of growth in early education with HINGE Advisors' 2025 Growth Blueprint Webinar Series. Designed for early education business owners, each session dives into proven strategies and innovative approaches to expand your business by becoming financially fit, learning where to find opportunities, finding out how to manage the acquisition process, strengthening your operations, and creating a team that is ready and eager to grow. From financing and negotiating to closing and integration, learn how to effectively grow your early education business and personal wealth. Join us each month for expert insights, actionable guidance, and resources to help you grow and succeed in 2025 and beyond.

Coming Up…

The State of the Early Education Industry

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

As we enter a new year, it's once again time to dive into the current landscape of the early education industry — exploring key trends, challenges, and opportunities that every provider should know. From evolving regulations and economic pressures to shifts in parent expectations and workforce dynamics, this webinar will provide a comprehensive look at the forces shaping early education today, establishing a basis for your successful growth. Join HINGE Advisors’ Kathy Ligon alongside EY-Parthenon’s Phil Vaccaro as they share insights and offer actionable strategies to help you navigate and succeed in ECE’s ever-changing environment.


Do I Even Want to Grow?

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Are you considering growing your early education business but unsure if it’s the right move for you? Join HINGE Advisors’ Kathy Ligon and two-time early education business founder and seller Nan Rikard for an insightful webinar exploring the advantages and disadvantages of expansion. This session will help you weigh the pros and cons so you can make confident, purpose-driven decisions about the future of your business. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain clarity and plan your next steps!


Seizing Opportunities: Strategies
for ECE Growth and Expansion

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Growth thrives on recognizing and embracing the right opportunities. Join HINGE Advisors’ Kathy Ligon as she explores pathways to expand your early childhood education business — from internal growth to pursuing greenfield and brownfield developments to acquiring existing businesses and real estate. Gain insights into finding and evaluating opportunities both financially and strategically while identifying the critical factors that should guide your decision-making process. Equip yourself with the tools to confidently take the next step in your growth journey.

Catch Up on All Past Webinars on Our YouTube Page!

Access webinars all the way back to 2014 when you dive into our HINGE Webinars playlist on YouTube. View annual industry updates, insights on succession planning, staffing tips and tricks, and much, much more.