Ep 375: Overwhelmed by Open Houses? How I Simplified, Scaled, and Finally Found My Flow - How to Plan a Successful Open House That Increases Enrollment Without Burning Out

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Are you overwhelmed trying to plan your next school open house? 😩 You’re not alone. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the chaos, confusion, and emotional weight that comes with trying to host a meaningful event that actually leads to enrollment. Whether you run a microschool, private school, or homeschool hybrid, this episode will help you stop winging it and start building an intentional, repeatable open house system that works.

I share my story of failed open houses, the fear of no-shows, how I wasted money on the wrong things, and what finally helped me create a scalable open house playbook that converts. You'll learn the best time to host an open house, what to include (and what to skip), how to do it on a budget, and how to make every open house a powerful showcase of your educational program.

💡 If you're trying to increase enrollment, build trust with families, and confidently explain your school’s unique value—this episode is your first step.

🎯 This episode covers:

• Open house planning strategies that work

• How to boost school enrollment through events

• How to host a successful school open house on a budget

• What to include in your open house presentation

• Tools for organizing roles and responsibilities

• Real stories of trial and error from my own microschool journey

• How to follow up with families and turn interest into enrollment

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