I'm a Nanny (again), but I have only 1 client and she's a Realtor, so it's as needed. Sadly it's very little and sporadic. She found me via my Craigslist ad and I wish there were more like her as she's the exact parent's I love to work for (albeit more hours please). And that's my problem....there's none. Or maybe they're hiding...heck if I know!
ANYWAY! My area just abuses and uses grandparents for childcare. Why? Because they're free! Why pay for good childcare when you can watch elderly people chase your toddlers around for free right? Can you guess this bugs the living tar out of me?
I just can't break this invisible barrier around here! Like I know my niche and I'm well aware I'm working with a very small market/clientele. But I'm ridiculously determined to do what I love. I refuse to set foot in another center. So here I am...
I'm ready to bang out some new business cards or make another dang hoodie....advertise like I'm on the Las Vegas strip (sans strippers). Thinking about getting building blocks, putting my info on them and leaving them places. All that amazing creative stuff I make myself mental with, all over again. But should I even bother? What am I doing wrong? What's the angle I need to dangle to get these parent's to bite? Does anyone live in an area like mine?
Ladies, give me your wisdom! Your strength! Your clients....just kidding. Advice welcome!
ANYWAY! My area just abuses and uses grandparents for childcare. Why? Because they're free! Why pay for good childcare when you can watch elderly people chase your toddlers around for free right? Can you guess this bugs the living tar out of me?

I'm ready to bang out some new business cards or make another dang hoodie....advertise like I'm on the Las Vegas strip (sans strippers). Thinking about getting building blocks, putting my info on them and leaving them places. All that amazing creative stuff I make myself mental with, all over again. But should I even bother? What am I doing wrong? What's the angle I need to dangle to get these parent's to bite? Does anyone live in an area like mine?
Ladies, give me your wisdom! Your strength! Your clients....just kidding. Advice welcome!
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