In this episode, Marli explores why the “know, like, and trust factor” is amplified tenfold for professionals working with families during vulnerable postpartum and early childhood periods. She breaks down each component and provides practical strategies for building them into your business approach, whether you’re already established or just starting out. Learn more about becoming […]

In this episode, we chat with Christina Carpenter, a Cradle Coach Academy graduate and founder of Everyone Is Sleeping. Christina shares her journey from corporate life to building a thriving sleep consulting business in just one year. As a mom of three (ages 6, 5, and 2.5), she discusses how she found the perfect balance […]

In this episode, Marli tackles one of the most common questions from aspiring sleep consultants: “How much will it cost to start my business?” Marli shares her personal experience of launching a sleep consulting business while working full-time and raising three children, and breaks down three different approaches to getting started based on different budget […]

In this episode, Marli addresses the common challenge of imposter syndrome among sleep consultants. She discusses how nearly everyone experiences feelings of self-doubt when starting a new career path, especially in the specialized field of sleep consulting. Marli shares personal experiences and practical strategies to help listeners overcome these feelings and build confidence in their […]

In this episode, Marli shares her expertise on selecting the right sleep consultant certification program. Drawing from her personal experience and insights gained from training over 500 sleep consultants since 2018 at The Cradle Coach Academy, Marli outlines five essential factors to consider when choosing a certification program, plus a bonus consideration that can significantly […]

In this special episode, we interview two Cradle Coach Academy graduates, Heidi Lovens and Alyssa Hempel, who combined their individual sleep consulting businesses to create Big Little Sleeper Co. They share their journey from solo entrepreneurs to business partners, how they navigate their partnership, and the challenges and triumphs they’ve experienced along the way. The […]

In this conversation, Marli discusses the journey of becoming a certified sleep consultant, focusing on the time commitment required for certification, the structure of the coursework, and the process of building a business in this field. She emphasizes the flexibility of the program designed for busy moms, the importance of continuing education, and the relationship-focused […]

In this episode, Marli interviews Maeve, a successful Sleep Consultant program graduate who transitioned from a corporate accounting career to becoming a sleep consultant. Maeve shares her entrepreneurial journey, including how her obsession with her own child’s sleep in 2020 led to her passion for helping other parents. Maeve discusses her most significant accomplishment—consistently showing […]

This week’s episode is a repost of an episode recorded in March of 2024 and features TCCA graduate, Lexi Teska. Since launching her business in late Sept 2023, Lexi has had an extremely impressive start to her Sleep Consultant career, crushing goal after goal. Lexi, a military spouse and mom to three, 3 and under […]

In this episode, Marli Klaus shares her personal journey from a 13-year corporate career to becoming a full-time sleep consultant. She details how she transitioned from feeling unfulfilled in her corporate role to building a successful business around her passion for sleep consulting, eventually replacing (and surpassing) her corporate income while gaining the flexibility and […]