What happens when a burned-out educator turns her postpartum struggle into a thriving business? In this episode, Marli chats with Teal Chalek — a Cradle Coach Academy graduate and founder of Roots of Reverie — about her transition from special education to sleep consulting, how she went from zero to six clients in two weeks […]

In this episode, Marli reveals the true requirements for building a successful sleep consulting business. Spoiler alert: it’s not what you think! While many women believe they need healthcare or childcare experience to succeed, Marli shares what actually determines success in this field. She breaks down the two critical elements that separate thriving sleep consultants […]

In this comprehensive episode, Marli breaks down the five critical factors you need to evaluate before pursuing a career in sleep consulting. She shares her personal journey from corporate burnout to building a thriving sleep consulting business and explains what it really takes to succeed in this field. If you’ve been wondering whether sleep consulting […]

In this episode, we sit down with Leslie, a Cradle Coach Academy graduate who successfully transitioned from being a stay-at-home mom for six years to building a thriving sleep consulting business. Leslie shares her unique journey, valuable sales insights from her corporate background, and how she built a successful local business without relying heavily on […]

In this episode, Marli discusses why traditional marketing approaches often fall flat for sleep consultants and why focusing on relationship-based marketing leads to more success and less stress. She shares practical strategies for building genuine connections with clients and other professionals in the parenting space to grow a sustainable sleep consulting business. Listen to last […]

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 […]