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Presented by: Guy FalzaranoFounder and CEO
Agenda About Lightbridge Academy Making Hard Decisions What Sets Us Apart A Solid Foundation To Build On Ten Keys To Successful Entrepreneurship & Life My Mission Statement
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The Beginning
• Founded as Rainbow Academy by Guy & Julia Falzarano in 1997.
• Ten original employees 5 of which were Guy, Julia and their three sons Louis, Guy, and David.
• Iselin center: located two blocks from Metro Park train station.
• With 5,000 square feet and a maximum capacity of 100 children, it took off with great success.
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Rainbow Academy
Nineteen years ago, my goals were to: Create a company that would stand out Provide great customer service Bring the community together through an
inclusive, welcoming family environment Foster the education and development of young
children
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We’re Growing• Prior to 2011 - Co-ownership growth model • Over 40 individual investors• 2011 - Launched the Franchise Company
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We’re Growing• 2016 – 25 centers operating NJ, NY & PA.
Jule Management Group – 12 Affiliated franchises
Currently we have 68 unaffiliated franchisees
16 Centers to open in 2017 Employing over 500 staff members Serving over 3700 children ages 6 weeks –
Kindergarten
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New Name, Same Company
We created an exceptional company with an ordinary name.
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The Marketplace
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Making Hard Decisions
October 2014 -- Changing our name from Rainbow Academy to Lightbridge Academy
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Know YourselfNot Child CareNot Education
We are in the TRUST business!
We build trust through our relationships with parents giving them peace of mind.
“The Solution for Working Parents”
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What Sets Us Apart – Our Facilities
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What Sets Us Apart – Early Education Curriculum
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What Sets Us Apart – Innovators in the Use of Technology
Biometric Finger Scanning
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What Sets Us Apart – Innovators in the Use of Technology
ParentView® Internet Monitoring System
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What Sets Us Apart – Innovators in the Use of Technology
Interactive Whiteboard Technology
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What Sets Us Apart – Innovators in the Use of Technology
ParentE-Communication App
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Transform the lives of all families by treating them as part of our own.
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A Solid Foundation – Our Vision
A Solid Foundation - Our Mission – Our “Why”
Illuminate young minds while helping everyone in our Circle of Care along life’s journey.
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A Solid Foundation
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Core Values
C - Care Deeply with every genuine interaction
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Core Values
C - Care Deeply with every genuine interaction
H - Happiness - creating happy memories in a joyful environment
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Core Values
C - Care Deeply with every genuine interactionH - Happiness - creating happy memories in a joyful environment
I - Integrity –being honest and respectful in all relationships
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Core Values
C - Care Deeply with every genuine interactionH - Happiness - creating happy memories in a joyful environment I - Integrity –being honest and respectful in all relationships
L - Lead by Example - Set the example for all others to follow
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Core Values
C - Care Deeply with every genuine interactionH - Happiness - creating happy memories in a joyful environment I - Integrity –being honest and respectful in all relationships L - Lead by Example - Set the example for all others to follow
D - Deliver consistent “WOW” customer service
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Core Values
C - Care Deeply with every genuine interactionH - Happiness - creating happy memories in a joyful environment I - Integrity – being honest and respectful in all relationships L - Lead by Example - Set the example for all others to followD - Deliver consistent “WOW” customer service
R Relationships & Recognition -- Build meaningful relationships while recognizing accomplishments
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Core ValuesC - Care Deeply with every genuine interactionH - Happiness - creating happy memories in a joyful environment I - Integrity –being honest and respectful in all relationships L - Lead by Example - Set the example for all others to followD - Deliver consistent “WOW” customer serviceR - Relationships & Recognition – Build meaningful relationships while
recognizing accomplishments
E - Excellence - never settling for “good enough” by continuously improving and embracing change
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Core ValuesC - Care Deeply with every genuine interactionH - Happiness - creating happy memories in a joyful environment I - Integrity –being honest and respectful in all relationships L - Lead by Example - Set the example for all others to followD - Deliver consistent “WOW” customer serviceR - Relationships & Recognition – Build meaningful relationships while
recognizing accomplishmentsE - Excellence - never settling for “good enough” by continuously
improving and embracing change
N - Nurture - each family member in a supportive and positive learning environment
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Ten Keys to Successful Entrepreneurship and Life!
Start with Why – Have a strong why behind the what
Definitiveness of Purpose – Set your course, set goals and hold yourself accountable
Burning Desire – Be passionate about what you do – get excited, it’s contagious
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Ten Keys to Successful Entrepreneurship and Life!
Specialized Knowledge – Know your business
Unwavering Belief in Yourself – Be decisive -- BURN THE BOATS!
Do the Right Thing – Develop your CORE VALUES and live by them – they are clear directions for conducting your life
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Ten Keys to Successful Entrepreneurship and Life!
Attitude of Excellence – “Good enough never is,” POLICE THE PRODUCT! Hold everyone accountable
Attitude of Gratitude – Pay It Forward
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Ten Keys to Successful Entrepreneurship and Life!
Positive Thoughts all day, every day – Know that thoughts are things and develop a strong belief that something good is about to happen
Five Magic Words:
Keep Moving and Never Quit!!!(thanks Napoleon Hill)
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My Mission Statement
I am proactive, positive, optimistic, humble, courageous and kind. I undertake my work with the assurance of success. As such, I magnetize my condition to attract the creative forces of the universe to achieve my goals.
(thanks N.V. Peale)
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What’s Next
Create Your Vision – Start With WhyCreate Your Personal Mission
StatementDevelop and Live By Your Core ValuesLive Your Life By Design, Not Default
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Thank You!