Shows
Day in a Canoe Podcast: Financial Planning, Wealth Management, RIAFrom Dial-Up Dating to Modern Marketplaces, Building Trust at Scale with Fran Maier of BabyQuipWe sit down with Fran Maier, CEO and Founder of BabyQuip, to explore how she helps shape category-defining brands, starting with Match.com and now through BabyQuip. Fran shares what it takes to build trust at scale, the lessons she has learned from early exits and pivots, and how curiosity continues to drive her entrepreneurial journey. Fran also reflects on supporting women founders, creating economic opportunity through BabyQuip's provider network, and redefining true wealth as impact, time, health, and meaningful relationships. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction. 01:41 Match creates a new way for people to find partners.
2026-02-0919 min
Kingscrowd PodcastFrom the Data: What Drove $900M+ Online in 2025 and a Fresh Look at BabyQuipBrian, Scott, and Léa unpack the 2025 funding rebound across the online private markets—highlighting Reg A+’s triple-digit YoY growth, steadier Reg CF dollars despite fewer offerings, and how security mix is shifting (more preferred equity, more debt). Then Léa leads a deal review of BabyQuip: revenue progression (~$3.4M FY22 → ~$6M FY24), burn reduction, peak-season cash-flow positives, new “GoQuip” expansion, and partnership-led distribution—while raising again at roughly the same share price as ~2.5 years ago. (Not investment advice.)Chapters00:00 – Welcome & agenda: 2025 recap + BabyQuip deal review01:00 – Headline stats: ~$380M Reg CF, ~$547M Reg A+, >$900M com...
2026-01-1325 min
It's not you... but sometimes it isS01 E37 Surviving Silicon Valley: Lessons in Leadership and Confidence | Fran MaierIn this episode of It’s Not You, But Sometimes It Is, executive coach Meg sits down with Fran Maier — Silicon Valley pioneer, co-founder of Match.com, and CEO & Founder of BabyQuip. Fran brings three decades of leadership in tech, marketplaces, and scaling female-led companies in male-dominated environments.From building Match.com in the Wild West of the early internet to scaling BabyQuip into the world’s leading baby-gear rental marketplace, Fran opens up about sexism in tech, overcoming boardroom battles, rebuilding after failure, and the deep personal growth required to lead with authenticity. Her insights are raw, r...
2025-12-1243 min
Tiny TravelersHoliday Travel Hacks for FamiliesTiny Travelers: Holiday Travel Hacks for FamiliesBrought to you by BabyQuipHoliday travel with kids doesn’t have to feel chaotic. In this episode, we break down simple, realistic strategies to help families move through the busiest travel season with more ease, more comfort, and a lot less stress. From preparing before you leave to staying flexible on the road, these tips will help you feel more confident, organized, and ready for anything the holidays throw your way.We also talk about how to travel lighter, create smoother routines while you're away from ho...
2025-12-1117 min
Wild Business Growth#351: Fran Maier – BabyQuip, Match.com Fran Maier, the Founder & CEO of BabyQuip and Co-Founder of Match.com, joins the show to share her journey from starting the 1st online dating site to creating the #1 baby gear rental service for traveling families. Hear how to keep your business simple, how to build a business powered by moms, how BabyQuip started partnering with Vrbo, how to define your ideal customer avatar, and the best things to do in Santa Fe. Connect with Fran at BabyQuip.com and on LinkedIn
2025-12-0443 min
Wild Business GrowthFran Maier – BabyQuip, Match.comFran Maier, the Founder & CEO of BabyQuip and Co-Founder of Match.com, joins the show to share her journey from starting the 1st online dating site to creating the #1 baby gear rental service for traveling families. Hear how to keep your business simple, how to build a business powered by moms, how BabyQuip started partnering with Vrbo, how to define your ideal customer avatar, and the best things to do in Santa Fe. Connect with Fran at BabyQuip.com and on LinkedIn
2025-12-0443 min
Superpowers for Good: Empowering Changemakers for Social Impact via Regulated Investment Crowdfunding from the SuperCrowd.BabyQuip CEO Fran Maier Brings an “Airbnb for Baby Gear” to Traveling FamiliesSuperpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Fran: I’ve been the one who came in and looked at [ideas] and said, ‘Oh, I can do something with...
2025-12-0425 min
Tiny TravelersThe Rise of Smart Travel Planning: Why Parents Need Better Tools- A CHat with Thimin Gee of TogethrIf you’ve ever found yourself cramming into a “suite” that was really just a glorified hallway — or trying to make an itinerary work for a whole family — this episode is for you.We’re joined by Thilmin Gee, a family travel specialist and mom of 5-year-old twins who knows firsthand how the right accommodations can make or break a trip. After experiencing several travel mishaps early on, Thilmin made it her mission to match parents full itineraries for them based on local parent recommendations. Parents can customize these itineraries through Togethr AI capabilities.With her backgrou...
2025-12-0429 min
Inside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoFran Maier, BabyQuip — The “Airbnb for Baby Gear” Goes MainstreamBabyQuip helps families travel lighter by delivering clean, vetted baby gear—like cribs, car seats, and strollers—right to your hotel or vacation rental. CEO Fran Maier (co-founder of Match.com) shares how the company hit its first profitable quarter and keeps growing through strong word of mouth and a new Vrbo partnership that puts BabyQuip in front of more travelers. The team is also expanding beyond baby gear into beach, pet, and mobility equipment under the GoQuip brand to serve seniors and people with disabilities. We dig into how the marketplace works (trusted local providers, insurance, and safety stan...
2025-10-3024 min
Takin' Care of Lady Business®S3Ep137: Risk, Reinvention, and Rewriting the Rules with Fran Maier, Co-Founder of Match.comBefore anyone was swiping right, Fran Maier was already rewriting the rules. As the co-founder of Match.com, she didn’t just help people find love online. She helped women feel safe doing it. And when her company was sold for a fraction of what it’s worth today, she didn’t quit. She started again.Fran’s story isn’t just about startups. It’s about stamina. It’s about the quiet power of women who see what’s missing and decide to build it themselves. From creating trust in the earliest days of the internet to leading a com...
2025-10-2240 min
Tiny Travelers017: Budgeting for Family Vacations: How to Avoid Hidden CostsIf you’ve ever come home from a family vacation more stressed about your credit card bill than refreshed from the trip — this episode is for you.We’re joined by John De Goey, a certified financial planner and portfolio manager who’s helped countless families plan smarter, spend with purpose, and still enjoy meaningful travel. John shares practical strategies for saving ahead, setting realistic budgets, and avoiding those sneaky “budget busters” that derail trips — all without losing the joy (or the occasional splurge) that makes family travel special.From mapping out every likely expense before you lea...
2025-08-1232 min
Tiny Travelers016: How to Get Real-Time Parenting Help While Traveling: On-the-Go Support Tips from Miss Poppins Founder Nicky RishiIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to travel with young kids—and wished you had real-time support—you’re not alone. This episode is for parents navigating the chaos of packing, planning, and problem-solving on the go.We’re joined by Nicky Rishi, twin mom and founder of Miss Poppins, an AI-powered parenting platform that offers expert-backed support through every phase of the parenting journey. From coaching through travel stress and jet lag, to packing minimalist (yes, even with twins!), to using vendors like BabyQuip to lighten the load, Nicky shares her philosophy of disrupting parenting by buildin...
2025-08-0531 min
Tiny Travelers015: How to Travel While Breastfeeding: Packing, Pumping, and New AI Support Tools with Junobie Founder Nickey RamseyIf you’ve ever tried pumping in a public restroom, panicked over spilled milk mid-road trip, or wondered how you’re supposed to keep up with breastfeeding while traveling—this episode is for you.We’re joined by Nickey Ramsey, founder of Junobie: the eco-friendly breast milk storage brand turned AI-powered lactation support platform. Nickey shares how her own frustrating experience as a working, traveling, breastfeeding mom led her to invent smart solutions—from reusable milk bags to software that helps moms find and book lactation rooms wherever they go.We talk about everything from TSA rules...
2025-07-2229 min
Tiny Travelers014: Booking Family Travel: How to Find the Best Hotel or Vacation Rental with Kids, Featuring KidGo Founder Dana AbrahamPlanning a family trip and not sure whether to book a hotel or rental? You’re not alone.As a mom of two and frequent traveler, Dana Abraham knows the difference between a trip that works for your family and one that falls apart by bedtime. After one too many stays that looked great online but failed in real life, Dana started asking better questions. Questions like: Is there enough space for a stroller? Are there blackout shades? Does it even feel safe with toddlers?In this episode, Dana shares how rethinking the way we ch...
2025-07-1530 min
Vacation Rental Scale-UpWhy Vrbo’s BabyQuip Partnership Has Hosts Pushing BackVrbo has quietly launched a new partnership with BabyQuip, allowing guests to rent baby essentials like cribs, strollers, and high chairs delivered straight to their vacation rental 🏠.Convenient for families? Absolutely.But here’s what’s frustrating hosts 👇This new feature skips host involvement entirely, no heads-up, no approval, and no share of the revenue 💸For many professional managers, it raises big red flags around security, guest experience, and platform overreach 🚨In this episode, Uvika from RSU by PriceLabs unpacks:🔹 What this Vrbo–BabyQuip integration really means🔹 Why many hosts feel sidelined🔹 How it fits into a bigger pattern of OTAs controlling more of...
2025-07-1004 min
Tiny Travelers013: Sustainable Parenting & Travel Tips: Secondhand Gear, Smart Packing and Eco-Friendly Parenting with Ben Norment of Stork ExchangeTrying to reduce waste as a new parent? You’re not alone.Ben Norment and his wife were determined to shop secondhand and make sustainable choices from day one, but the reality was messy: porch pickups gone wrong, wasted time, and gear that didn’t deliver. So they built Stork Exchange, a platform that makes it easier for parents to shop open-box and returned baby gear from brands they trust.Now a dad of two (soon to be three!), Ben joins us to talk about sustainable parenting without the guilt, his favorite secondhand baby items, and...
2025-07-0837 min
Tiny Travelers012: Postpartum Truths and Baby Travel Hacks from Swaddelini Creator Liz HiltonIf you’ve ever tried to soothe a newborn mid-flight—or just survive those foggy postpartum weeks—this episode is for you.We’re joined by Liz Hilton, a designer, entrepreneur, and mom of four who turned her own postpartum struggles into the award-winning Swaddelini: a seamless swaddle designed for babies who “hate swaddles.” With a background in fashion and 3D knitting, Liz shares the behind-the-scenes story of how she created a product that helps parents around the world sleep better, travel lighter, and feel more supported.This episode isn’t just about a swaddle—it’s about redef...
2025-07-0152 min
Tiny Travelers011: Overpacking Regrets? Smarter Ways to Travel Light with Kids, Featuring PoshMom’s Founder Jara LandonPacking for a trip with kids doesn’t have to mean bringing the whole house. In this episode, I’m joined by Jara Landon, founder of PoshMom and mom of three, for a refreshing, real-talk conversation about how to actually pack lighter for family vacations without sacrificing comfort or sanity.We get into what you really need (and what you don’t), how to avoid “just in case” overpacking, and how simplifying your bags can simplify your whole travel experience. If you've ever unzipped your suitcase and realized you packed for five different versions of the same trip… this...
2025-06-2441 min
Tiny Travelers010: Minimize Meltdowns on Vacation: Communication Tips from a Pediatric Speech ExpertIf your last family trip was filled with toddler tantrums or travel stress, this episode is for you.I’m joined by Dinalynn Rosenbush, pediatric speech-language pathologist and host of The Language of Play podcast. With over 30 years of experience helping families improve communication, Dinalynn shares how simple language tools, used at the right time, can help kids feel calmer, more confident, and better prepared while traveling.We talked about why preparing kids for transitions matters just as much as packing snacks, how to turn everyday travel moments into learning opportunities, and what “being a duck...
2025-06-1746 min
Tiny Travelers009: How to Make Disneyland Trips Magical for Kids (and Stress-Free for Moms) with the Fairy Guide MotherIf you've ever dreamed of a stress-free trip to Disneyland with your little ones—but ended up feeling like you needed a fairy godmother—this episode is for you.We're joined by the brilliant and magical Katie Jo Lauren Cassidy, aka the Fairy Guide Mother, a Disneyland travel nanny with a background in early childhood education. With years of experience guiding families through the happiest (but also busiest) place on earth, Katie Jo shares her secrets for navigating lines, managing meltdowns, and making sure every family—neurodivergent kiddos included—gets to experience the magic.Whether you're a...
2025-06-1044 min
Tiny Travelers008: The Default Parent on Vacation — Mental Load, Packing Stress, and Travel Tips from Lily Walla, Founder of AuggieWhat does it really take to plan a family trip when you’re the one juggling the details, the bags, and everyone’s emotions?In this episode, we’re naming the invisible work behind family travel—and how to share the load so it doesn’t all fall on one parent (often mom!).I’m joined by Lily Walla, founder and CEO of Auggie, a platform helping modern parents shop smarter and feel more supported. She’s also a mom of a toddler, a Brooklyn-based entrepreneur, and the self-declared “default parent” when it comes to travel lo...
2025-06-0341 min
Tiny Travelers007: What to Pack (and What to Skip) When Traveling with a Baby: A Guide to Avoid Overpacking with Infant Insights FounderParents don’t need more stuff. They need more support.That’s what Brooke Boruff—licensed occupational therapist, baby development consultant, and founder of Infant Insights—reminds us in this episode.We talked about the pressure to pack everything “just in case,” why the real travel essential might be peace of mind, and how you can build supportive routines even while on the go.“You’re not going to mess them up just because you took a vacation. You were literally meant to be that baby’s parent.” — Brooke Boruff, Infant Insights — IG @infantinsights—
2025-05-2730 min
Tiny Travelers006: Planning your first family trip to Disney? Tips for Visiting Walt Disney World (WDW) or Disneyland with a Baby or ToddlerPlanning a Disney trip with babies or toddlers? This is the episode for you. I talked with Alyson Thomas — IG @smartmomsplandisneypodcast—about one of the most magical, yet sometimes overwhelming, adventures you can plan: a first Disney trip with kids under five. Aly is a Disney travel expert, mom of three (including preschool twins!), and co-host of the Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast.“It’s less about this magical first trip to Disney for them—and more about creating memories for your momhood, right? They only get one childhood, and you only get one shot at this as...
2025-05-2032 min
Tiny Travelers005: No More Sleepless Vacations: Expert Sleep Tips for Traveling Families with Rachael Shepard-Ohta, Founder of Hey, Sleepy BabyPlanning your next family trip and worried about how your little one will sleep away from home? You’re not alone—and today’s episode is your survival guide to better sleep while traveling with kids. I’m joined by the amazing Rachel Shepard-Otaz —IG @heysleepybaby— certified sleep consultant, founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby, host of the No One Told Us podcast, and mom of three. I do love to travel. And I even made my husband put it in his vows that he would travel with me wherever I wanted to go—even if we had kids. — Ra...
2025-05-1336 min
Tiny Travelers004: Is Disneyland After Dark the Secret to a Stress-Free Visit for Families with Toddlers? Baby-Friendly Tips from a Travel Expert in Anaheim, CaliforniaWhat happens when you keep your toddler up past bedtime at Disneyland? Is it a recipe for disaster... or can Disneyland at night be the most magical visit for your family?In this episode, I’m joined by Breana Tocki—IG @babyquip.breetocki—to share her favorite tips for enjoying Disneyland after dark with babies and toddlers. She’s a Disneyland insider, one of BabyQuip’s OG Quality Provider in in Anaheim, California, and a mom of three. “I’m not a morning person—and I’m sure a lot of other parents aren’t morning peop...
2025-05-0637 min
Tiny Travelers003: Raising Mindful Travelers: How to Keep Kids Calm and Present—Even in the Airport Chaos with Samantha Cieslinski, The Running Wine MomIf traveling with kids ever feels more like surviving than vacationing, this episode is for you. I sat down with Samantha Cieslinski—IG @therunningwinemom_—to share simple ways we can help kids (and us as parents!) be more calm, present, and connected while traveling. Samantha is a high school health and PE teacher, mom of two, and podcast host who’s passionate about making movement, mindfulness, and motherhood all work together.“And just letting go of that control is a really big practice that I think a lot of us, especially as moms, have a hard time doing. A...
2025-04-2938 min
Tiny Travelers001: Welcome to Tiny Travelers: Your New Go-To for Stress-Free Family AdventuresWelcome to Tiny Travelers, the family vacation podcast where we make traveling with kids easier, smarter, and more fun. I'm Sarah Huff, a travel-loving mom and baby gear expert who's been helping families travel lighter and happier for nearly a decade.In this very first episode, I'm sharing my story, how BabyQuip changed my life (and saved my sanity) on my very first trip with a baby, and why Tiny Travelers will become your favorite new resource for real-world travel tips, encouragement, and fun along the way.This show will answer questions like:How...
2025-04-2911 min
Tiny Travelers002: Traveling with Twin Babies: Ultimate Survival Tips for Flying, Packing & Road Trips with Barbie BlankTraveling with little ones is an adventure in itself, but when you're managing twins? That’s next-level logistics. In today’s episode, I’m joined by none other than Barbie Blank—IG @thebarbieblank— travel influencer, former WWE Diva Champion, and mom to newborn twins.You got this, you know? Like, just know it's gonna be fine. Whatever's gonna happen, what's gonna happen. If you're on a plane, you're never gonna see these people again. Try to have fun traveling with your kids! — Barbie Blank, @thebarbieblankIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of flying or ro...
2025-04-2925 min
MomShineEp 318 How To Run A Successful Family Business: Leadership Lessons from BabyQuip's Mother-Son FoundersSend us a textIn this episode, we unpack four essential lessons for family business success from BabyQuip's powerhouse mother-son founding team. Learn how they: • Set professional boundaries that work • Build trust through clear values • Avoid micromanagement pitfalls • Drive innovation while preserving relationshipsFrom enforcing boundaries to building trust, BabyQuip's Fran and Joe Maier reveal their playbook for running a multi-million dollar family business. Plus: Exclusive $20 off gear rental for listeners!🎁 EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Save $20 on your BabyQuip rental of $100+ Use code: MOMSHINE20 Book now: https://www.babyquip.com/p/mom...
2025-02-0641 min
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel + Coaching | Airbnb Hosting TipsThe Genius Solution for Family-Friendly Airbnbs (No Gear Required!) | BabyQuip CEO Fran MaierEver wondered how to transform your short-term rental into a family-friendly haven?In the latest episode of the Smart Stay Show, Rory and I sit down with Fran Maier, CEO of Baby Quip, to explore how providing essential baby and toddler gear can elevate the guest experience. Fran shares her journey as a host-turned-innovator and how Baby Quip helps families travel light while ensuring hosts deliver a seamless stay.From reducing guest packing stress to offering promo codes and affiliate opportunities, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Plus, hear fi...
2024-12-3030 min
Smart Moms Plan Disney PodcastDisney Parks And The Movies That InspireFor most of us, our love of Disney didn’t start in the parks but started on the BIG and small screens of our theaters and homes. Join our episode this week as we discuss the Disney movies that inspired US and our love for what we find connected to them in the Disney Parks! We look at the movie and TV inspirations that are found all over Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal KingdomReady to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out our 1-minute form here and we’ll be in touch: JOIN...
2024-12-171h 27
The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention192 Getting Kids Involved In Family Activities, Without The Fuss!Hey Friends~
It is Holiday time of the year!! No matter where you are in the world, you are quite possibly celebrating SOMETHING during these shortest days of the year! It’s often hard to keep up with school and normal daily life - without also adding in big celebrations. But that is just what goes on in December! How do we Keep the joy? Keep it light? Remember what you are doing and what you are celebrating?
Today’s topic is how we can draw our kids into the experience. Maybe your experience is being part of...
2024-12-1218 minSmart Moms Plan Disney PodcastRating EPCOT Table Service DiningIs EPCOT the best park for FOODIES?! One piece of the argument comes from the wide variety of Table Service dining available at EPCOT. But which ones should YOU choose on your next Disney World vacation? Listen to our reviews and scores before you go!Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out our 1-minute form here and we’ll be in touch: JOIN OUR PATREON! Support the podcast with Patreon and we will thank you with more resources and access to the podcast hosts! Your support keeps us going and producing this great content! ...
2024-12-101h 24
BizNinja Entrepreneur RadioFrom Match.com to Car Seats and StrollersSummaryFran Maier, a pioneering entrepreneur and co-founder of Match.com, joins host Tyler Jorgenson to share her journey and insights into entrepreneurship. Fran discusses her latest venture, BabyQuip, the leading baby gear rental service designed for traveling families. She recounts the inspiration behind BabyQuip and highlights how it solves the challenge of traveling with children by providing safe, clean, and accessible baby equipment. Fran also touches on her entrepreneurial journey, from her early days in marketing to building iconic brands like Match.com by emphasizing trust and safety.BabyQuip’s innovative gig-economy model empowers mo...
2024-12-0929 minThe Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention191 Julia Cook: Your Internet-Connected Child Learns Differently. Need Insights?Hey Friends~
Have you ever had a book that changes how you communicate with your child? Maybe the book showed a new way to handle a problem - and you think, I am going to be more like Mrs. Buttercup!
Maybe that story helped you learn how to explain something in a way that your child understands. Maybe it is a concept, maybe a behavior. Maybe the story even helped YOU understand the concept or behavior DIFFERENTLY. Stories are powerful!! Stories teach in ways that we cannot do when we speak directly.
You will enjoy toda...
2024-12-0539 minSmart Moms Plan Disney PodcastTime Saving Strategies for Planning A Disney VacationTIME IS MONEY! And WASTED time at Disney is costly in many ways! Listen to this episode to prepare for your vacation in an efficient way that ultimately profits you in magical moments spent with your family & fellow travelers!Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out our 1-minute form here and we’ll be in touch: JOIN OUR PATREON! Support the podcast with Patreon and we will thank you with more resources and access to the podcast hosts! Your support keeps us going and producing this great content! Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast Pat...
2024-12-031h 05The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention190 Bob Hastings: Using Storytelling to Help Kids Listen & ImagineHey Friends~
Holidays are a time that we create stories. Stories have the power to draw our families together and we can weave into those stories the lessons that we really want our kids to know!
Listening to stories is a fabulous way to TRAIN OUR IMAGINATION AND OUR LISTENING SKILLS at the same time! Do you do any “Listen-Only” stories? Human brains are developing differently now with so much screen exposure.
Today, we have a master storyteller here with us! Bob Hastings shares how his creativity was sparked through storytelling with his kids and gran...
2024-11-2825 minSmart Moms Plan Disney PodcastWater Parks at Disney WorldWe are so excited about the year-long promotion Disney World is offering to on-site guests in 2025! Water park visits are included on check-in day and we want to make sure YOU know how great that is and why you should make this perk work for your 2025 vacation!Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out our 1-minute form here and we’ll be in touch: JOIN OUR PATREON! Support the podcast with Patreon and we will thank you with more resources and access to the podcast hosts! Your support keeps us going and producing this great co...
2024-11-2657 minThe Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention189 Your Child Is A Gestalt Language Learner? Uses Echolalia? 4 Tips To Help Expand Interactive SkillsHey Friends~
Are you wondering why your child echoes you? Do they not really answer the question, but actually repeat what you say, back to you? This pattern of communication is indicative of a Gestalt Language Processor. This pattern is common among kiddos with autism. Kids without autism may also use this pattern of language, though it is most common in the very early years.
How do you manage this?
Always respond
Be a sleuth - figure out what that echo might represent
Embrace their attempts to communicate
Understand this is a script
Listen in...
2024-11-2117 minSmart Moms Plan Disney PodcastLightning Lane Strategy at Disney's Animal KingdomAnimal Kingdom is a tricky one with the new Lightning Lane Multipass system, even causing some people to think they don’t need to use the Lightning Lane at this park. Listen to our co-hosts discuss the what, why, and how of using Lightning Lane Multipass and Single Pass at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out our 1-minute form here and we’ll be in touch: JOIN OUR PATREON! Support the podcast with Patreon and we will thank you with more resources and access to the podcast hosts! Your support keeps us going a...
2024-11-1956 minThe Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention188 Susanna Peace Lovell: Is Your True Self Enough? Lessons Learned In Parenting A Child With AutismHey Friends~
Walking the road of parenting is hard. It is filled with joy and struggles. We are okay to feel the way we feel. No matter what you feel about it. Learning to let go of negative judgment and condemning thoughts about our feelings is critical to be authentically yourself. Parents are often able to do this with their kids, but continue to struggle to be so kind to themselves. If this is you, you will LOVE today’s Episode with Susanna Peace Lovell, author of Your True Self is Enough.
Susanna’s daughter wrote in the forwa...
2024-11-1433 min
Flight ClubFran Maier - CEO & Founder at BabyQuipFran Maier is a serial entrepreneur and Super Founder with over 25 years of experience building and scaling disruptive B2C and B2B internet businesses. She is the founder and CEO of BabyQuip, the #1 baby gear rental service worldwide, and co-founder of Match.com, as well as the founder of TRUSTe (now TrustArc). A trailblazing Latina business leader, Fran is recognized for her leadership in family travel, privacy tech, and the gig economy, with extensive media coverage and numerous accolades celebrating her influence in the tech industry and female entrepreneurship. Website: www.babyquip.com Social me...
2024-11-1426 minSmart Moms Plan Disney PodcastWhat's Overrated and Underrated at Hollywood Studios?Hollywood Studios is such a GREAT Disney park but some things there are OVERRATED! What do our podcast hosts say those things are? And what about the UNDERRATED things at Hollywood Studios? Do you have them on your list to experience?Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out our 1-minute form here and we’ll be in touch: JOIN OUR PATREON! Support the podcast with Patreon and we will thank you with more resources and access to the podcast hosts! Your support keeps us going and producing this great content! Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast P...
2024-11-121h 03The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention187 Gary Chapman: Wrap Your Discipline In Their Love Language. Here's How!Hey Friends~
Everyone has some type of dysfunction in their upbringing, but these days MANY people are unsure what a healthy family looks like! Parents often express that they wonder how to raise their kids without repeating what their parents did. One way to learn Traits of Healthy Families is to read books! Another way is by learning to speak love into your families in ways that each person understands best.
Dr. Gary Chapman, a New York Times #1 Bestselling Author, is today's guest on The Language Of Play!
He says you should “WRAP YOUR DISCIPL...
2024-11-0732 minSmart Moms Plan Disney PodcastRanking The Festivals At EPCOTMost days of the year, EPCOT has a celebratory FESTIVAL included with your park visit and they cycle through these festivals annually while gaining more and more fans every year. Which festivals are the best and why?Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out our 1-minute form here and we’ll be in touch: JOIN OUR PATREON! Support the podcast with Patreon and we will thank you with more resources and access to the podcast hosts! Your support keeps us going and producing this great content! Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast PatreonSmart Moms Plan Disney P...
2024-11-051h 12
Cubicle to CEOReducing Risk To Fuel 60% Growth With a Gig Economy Business ModelReducing risk is a huge lever scaling startups can use to their advantage. This was a big theme in my conversation with Match.com co-founder, and current CEO of BabyQuip, Fran Maier.BabyQuip is the world’s largest baby gear rental marketplace, empowering thousands of independent contractors around the country to build successful side hustles, while helping families travel more easily. In today’s case study, Fran details how they were able to grow their network of these independent contractors (AKA Quality Providers) by 60% in one year by alleviating as mu...
2024-11-0449 minThe Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention186 4 Strategies To Help Young Kids Overcome Monster Fears This HalloweenHey Friends~
The question comes up often this time of year, “How do you explain Halloween & monsters to a toddler, especially a toddler struggling with fears?”
Actually… Kids don’t wait for halloween to fear monsters! The issue of fears is real at any time of the year. But for lots of kids, it gets ramped up during Halloween time! You cannot even go to the grocery store without seeing scary faces.
Let’s unpack 4 ways you can help your little one get past fears. Listen to this Episode to understand the importance of what to do fi...
2024-10-3028 minSmart Moms Plan Disney PodcastRating Hollywood Studios Table Service DiningWhen you’re deciding which restaurant is the best choice for your Disney vacation while at Hollywood Studios, consider the grades we discuss here so you can know what to expect! Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out our 1-minute form here and we’ll be in touch: JOIN OUR PATREON! Support the podcast with Patreon and we will thank you with more resources and access to the podcast hosts! Your support keeps us going and producing this great content! Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast PatreonSmart Moms Plan Disney Podcast FacebookSmart Moms Plan Disney Podcast Instagram ...
2024-10-291h 07The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention185 Anastasia Arauz Unraveling the Magic of Play Therapy in Child DevelopmentHey Friends~
How we communicate with our kids determines how well they understand us, Communication is key! Developmentally, we know our kids are at different levels. How do we know what is good for them?
In play, we can learn where they are at. Today’s guest, a play therapist, Anastasia Arauz, defines play as when we are “Peaceful and grounded with who your soul is.” We discuss HOW to use play to build deep trust, get over communication hurdles, and address trauma. Take a step back. Don’t fix. Just listen and follow. Stay purely present without...
2024-10-2428 minSmart Moms Plan Disney PodcastLightning Lane Itinerary For Magic KingdomLightning Lane Multi-Pass, Lightning Lane Single Pass, and Virtual Queue are all helpful tools to make sure you get the most magic out of your Disney World theme park experiences! This is part 1 of a series where we will talk through an itinerary plan for using these options to your best benefit.Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out our 1-minute form here and we’ll be in touch: JOIN OUR PATREON! Support the podcast with Patreon and we will thank you with more resources and access to the podcast hosts! Your support keeps us going and pro...
2024-10-221h 04
Female Startup ClubMatch.com Co-Founder Fran Maier is The Reason We Don’t Enter Our Weight Into Dating Apps! Talking VC F*ups, BabyQuip & Dating Apps Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club.Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women.Women like Fran Maier from Match.com...
2024-10-2248 minThe Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication GrowthHey Friends~
Our parenting and communication habits set up our children to have habits of responding.
In general…
If we habitually require them to interact, they will be interactive.
If we expect and create situations where they must speak, they will speak.
How we spend our time is what they see is how TO spend time!
In today’s episode, we talk about the HABITS we have CREATED around our communication with our children and Which 4 habits you can develop in your interactions that cause language to blossom!
A...
2024-10-1832 minSmart Moms Plan Disney PodcastDisney Debates: MagicBands, Memory Maker, Park Hopper, and More!So many decisions to make about all of the little details of your Disney vacation. Listen to our co-hosts debate those important options you are probably already debating in your head and heart yourself!! Do you add a park-hopper? What about Magic Bands? Dining plans? 6 different vacation options are debated to help you decide!Listen and we will help you decide what’s best for you and your family!Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out our 1-minute form here and we’ll be in touch:JOIN OUR...
2024-10-1558 minSmart Moms Plan Disney PodcastChristmas at Walt Disney World(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)So many Christmas events at Disney World from Magic Kingdom’s super popular Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party to Hollywood Studios Jollywood Nights, as well as the Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT. Listen to this episode as we discuss where you can really get into the Christmas holiday spirit at Disney World!Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast team member? Fill out our 1-minute form here ...
2024-10-0849 minThe Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention182 Tell Me The Truth Whether I Like It Or Not! 6 Questions To Guide The Process.Hey Friends~
Have you been cultured to be quiet? Have you grown up NOT telling what is actually true for you? Perhaps you know that if you tell what you actually think - It would not be okay. You learned to say what is expected of you.
This is “socialized behavior.” … There is a time for that.
Not Today!
If you want your kids to tell you the truth, you need to be able to accept ALL KINDS of truth. We cannot expect our kids to only speak the truth when we want to hear...
2024-10-0322 minSmart Moms Plan Disney PodcastRating Magic Kingdom Table Service Dining At Disney World(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)Magic Kingdom is not often considered a strong park for table service dining and that might make you a little unsure about what’s available! LListen to this episode as we discuss each table service dining option at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and learn what grades we think they each earn.Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast co-host? Fill out our 1-minute form here and we’ll be in touch: JOI...
2024-10-011h 09The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention181 Gwen: Want Words To Replace Screaming In Your 1 Year Old? Listen To This Success Story!Hey Friends~
This is a follow up to Episode 42 about teaching very young children to use the toilet. However, we also learn that Gwen inadvertently taught her 1 year old, that communication through screaming works!
We all teach something we did not intend to teach at times. Gwen shares how she discovered this truth, and decided to change it. Listen in for ideas that apply, too!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com to have a conversation about helping your child communicate better!
Affiliate...
2024-09-2619 min
#WisdomOfWomenEmpowering Women with Ambition: Fran Maier on Match.com and BabyQuipAre you a visionary woman founder looking to build a high-impact, high-growth company? This episode of #WisdomOfWomen is a must-listen! Join Coco Sellman as she sits down with Fran Maier, the powerhouse CEO of BabyQuip and a serial entrepreneur with a track record of launching and scaling transformative ventures like Match.com and TrustE. Fran's journey is nothing short of inspiring, and in this episode, she shares invaluable insights that every woman entrepreneur needs to hear.Discover the secrets behind Fran's success, from her strategic approach in making Match.com a household name to her innovative leadership...
2024-09-2447 minThe Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention180 Child Stuck On Past Tense Mistakes? How To Help In 4 Steps!Hey Friends~
Is your child using past tense mistakes like “I maked it,” instead of “I made it” ?
Do they use present tense instead of past: “I cook,” when it was actually this morning when they helped with breakfast?
Past tense errors are a common indicator showing a child needs some help with language development. A common mistake parents make is thinking the child will simply figure it out. While that can be true sometimes, waiting also allows them to create habits that later need to be undone and re-learned.
If you’d like to know how...
2024-09-1919 minThe Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention179 Lois Letchford: Dyslexia? Put Away What Is Not Working And Make Learning FunHey Friends~
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a communication disorder that interferes with learning, understanding, and using language. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the USA says DLD “is one of the most common developmental disorders, affecting approximately 1 in 14 children in kindergarten.” To add to the confusion, over the years, “DLD has also been called specific language impairment, language delay, or developmental dysphasia.” Source: https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/health/voice/developmental-language-disorder.pdf
Is your child struggling in school? Not listening well? & Unable to communicate what they mean?
Today’s guest, Lo...
2024-09-1329 minThe Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention178 Time Out Not Effective? A Strategy To Make It WorkHey Friends~
We hear, “Give your child a time out!
Then we hear, “No! Make it a Time-IN!”
The Washington Post says that timeout is outdated.
So what is the truth about the Time-Out? If you have ever wondered about this and then today’s episode is for you!
Let’s get some clarity and down to Earth wisdom on this topic!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com
Affiliate RESOURCES I be...
2024-09-0520 minThe Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention177 Keep Getting Stuck When You Try To Reinforce Rules? 3 Steps To Get You On Track!Hey Friends~
Do you find yourself having a plan… and then you run out of gas or focus to keep that plan going? Maybe your kids are not doing what you rehearsed in your mind, so now you don’t know what to do. It SEEMS like your idea isn’t fitting this situation!
What is going on here?
If this happens to you, hang tight! We’ll be discussing this today!
Remember, “Your Follow through is what teaches, not your words.”
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
CONTACT the Host...
2024-09-0217 min
The Running Wine MomRevolutionizing Family Travel: BabyQuip's Expert Tips for Stress-Free JourneysIn this episode of the Running Wine Mom podcast, host Samantha Cieslinski interviews Sarah Huff, the senior manager of customer and community at Babyquip. They discuss the challenges and rewards of Sarah's role at Babyquip, as well as expert tips on traveling with young children. Sarah shares her favorite bottle of wine, her recent struggles with sleep, and the importance of maintaining physical fitness for mental health. They also talk about the emotional support children need as they grow older and the importance of listening to them. Sarah describes her parenting style as relaxed and focused on kindness and...
2024-07-2344 min
The Running Wine MomRevolutionizing Family Travel: BabyQuip's Expert Tips for Stress-Free JourneysIn this episode of the Running Wine Mom podcast, host Samantha Cieslinski interviews Sarah Huff, the senior manager of customer and community at Babyquip. They discuss the challenges and rewards of Sarah's role at Babyquip, as well as expert tips on traveling with young children. Sarah shares her favorite bottle of wine, her recent struggles with sleep, and the importance of maintaining physical fitness for mental health. They also talk about the emotional support children need as they grow older and the importance of listening to them. Sarah describes her parenting style as relaxed and focused on kindness and compassion...
2024-07-2344 min
Show Your Value with Lee BensonBuilding Successful Brands and Breaking Barriers with Fran MaierIn this episode, we sit down with Fran Maier, a serial entrepreneur and super founder with over 25 years of experience. Fran's remarkable journey includes co-founding Match.com, pioneering the privacy compliance tech company TrustArc, and leading BabyQuip, the number one global baby gear rental brand. Join us as we delve into Fran's insights on entrepreneurship, the challenges women founders face, and the significance of building trusted brands. Fran shares her experiences and lessons from her extensive career, providing valuable takeaways for aspiring entrepreneurs.What You'll Learn:- How to identify and tap into high-demand markets.
2024-05-2955 min
Don't Be Caged By Your AgeEP 5 Building a Tech Business in Your 60sIf you think you’re too old to launch a business, think again.According to a recent study, a 60-year-old startup founder is 3 times as likely to found a successful startup as a 30-year-old startup founder – and is 1.7 times as likely to found a startup that winds up in the top 0.1 percent of all companies.At 62, our guest, Fran Maier, embodies the entrepreneurial spirit, proving that age is no barrier to innovation or success.From setting up a frozen yogurt stand at Stanford, to shaping the online dating scene as a co-founder of Matc...
2024-04-0432 min
She Leads with Carly118: Fran Maier | Co-Founder, Match.com & Founder/CEO, BabyQuipFran is a serial entrepreneur and Super Founder with over 25 years of experience pioneering category-disrupting B2C and B2B internet businesses. Fran is widely recognized for her leadership as Co-Founder and first General Manager of the online dating service Match.com, Founder of the privacy compliance tech company TRUSTe (now known as TrustArc), and Founder and CEO of her current venture, BabyQuip, the #1 global baby gear rental brand. BabyQuip currently serves over 2k markets and maintains a network of independent gig economy entrepreneurs in the thousands. As an award-winning business icon, trailblazer for women in tech, and...
2024-03-2649 min
How She Does ItMastering the Sharing Economy With Fran MaierOver the past 10 to 20 years, the sharing economy has taken over: In many ways, renting and returning is now our way of life. Think about it: We stay in strangers’ homes via Airbnb and VRBO, we borrow books on Kindle, Zipcars are viable alternatives to owning a car, and we rent a different dress for every wedding or event so we never have to be Instagrammed wearing the same thing twice. But what about renting things for the smallest members of your family? Fran Maier, CEO and founder of BabyQuip, has made that possible. With BabyQuip, traveling fam...
2024-03-1833 min
How Success HappensFran Maier, Founder of BabyQuip and Co-Founder of Match.com, on Resilience and the Power of Timing Fran Maier is the entrepreneurial powerhouse behind BabyQuip, as seen on SharkTank, and is also the co-founder of Match.com. In this episode, Fran delves into the pivotal moments shaping her journey, including her decision to join Match.com in its early stages and the launch of BabyQuip, a platform connecting traveling families with baby gear rental services. Fran highlights the transformative power of innovation in entrepreneurship, inspiring others to push boundaries and redefine industries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-03-0646 min
How Success HappensFran Maier, Founder of BabyQuip and Co-Founder of Match.com, on Resilience and the Power of Timing Fran Maier is the entrepreneurial powerhouse behind BabyQuip, as seen on SharkTank, and is also the co-founder of Match.com. In this episode, Fran delves into the pivotal moments shaping her journey, including her decision to join Match.com in its early stages and the launch of BabyQuip, a platform connecting traveling families with baby gear rental services. Fran highlights the transformative power of innovation in entrepreneurship, inspiring others to push boundaries and redefine industries.
2024-03-0645 min
The Art Of EntrepreneurshipSeeing around corners, being early to market, and taking risks w/ Match.com Co-Founder & BabyQuip CEO, Fran MaierThis episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone curious about the skills required to become a serial entrepreneur. My guest today is Fran Maier, a "Super Founder" best known for co-founding and launching Match.com. With over 25 years of experience in B2B and B2C internet businesses, she is now leading the #1 baby gear rental service company in the country as CEO of BabyQuip.Make sure you tune in for Fran’s insights on marketing to your audience, launching multiple successful businesses, and seeing around corners to spot the next big venture!
2024-01-2220 min
Chick ChatPro Tips for A Magical Disney Vacation with KidsPlanning a trip and traveling to Disney World or Disneyland with kids is extremely exciting but, at the same time, can be very overwhelming. There is so much to do and think about. What should you reserve? What do you need to pack? How can you find the best deals? That's why we're chatting with Sarah, today's guest, to give us the scoop on all the best tips and tricks to make your next Disney vacation with the kids just as amazing as you imagined!Who is Sarah Huff?Sarah Huff is a SoCal native...
2023-12-1247 min
DisLove Podcast with Vanessa and KrisDisLove E139 Alexa a BabyQuip Independent Quality Provider and a review of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas PartySend us a textIn this episode, Kris and Vanessa interview Alexa who is a BabyQuip Independent Quality Provider. They provide baby gear rentals that make travel with little ones a breeze and create a home-like experience while you're away. From strollers and car seats to cribs and high chairs along with everything in-between they make travel easier for families.Check out this awesome offer from Alexa.Rent one item, get an upgrade free when booked through this link.Details: 🚒Only valid with the Caba...
2023-12-0735 min
The New Majority PodcastThe New Majority Investor Circle | Fran Maier, BabyQuip, open roundIn this episode, Mackenzie Loy, The New Majority founder, chats with Fran Maier, super entrepreneur and Founder/CEO of BabyQuip. BabyQuip is transforming vacations, making them more accessible for families with young children. The platform boasts a community of over 1,700 Quality Providers (QPs) offering a diverse selection of baby essentials, addressing a significant and previously unmet need for families looking to travel with young children. BabyQuip is still raising, and plan to close their campaign on December 12th. During the interview, we discuss the importance of trust, safety, and hospitality. Fran shares insights into BabyQuip’s pl...
2023-11-0944 minSmart Moms Plan Disney PodcastTop Mistakes Made At Disney World : Dopiest - Mailbag Episode(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)Such a funny episode where we read listener submissions as they share their most Dopey mistakes at Disney World. Laugh and learn with us!Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast co-host? Fill out our 1-minute form here and we’ll be in touch:JOIN OUR PATREON! Support the podcast with Patreon and we will thank you with more resources and access to the podcast hosts! Your support keeps us going and producing this great content! Smart M...
2023-10-0352 minSmart Moms Plan Disney PodcastTop 7 Disney World Vacation Planning Strategies - Doc-est(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)The Mega 7 Episodes are focusing on the wisdom needed for a magical Disney experience! Do you agree with our hosts Aly, LJ, and Katie?Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast co-host? Fill out our 1-minute form here and we’ll be in touch:JOIN OUR PATREON! Support the podcast with Patreon and we will thank you with more resources and access to the podcast hosts! Your support keeps us going and producing this great content! Smart Moms Plan Di...
2023-09-2645 minSmart Moms Plan Disney Podcast7 Things Disney Could Do Better - Grumpiest(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)In this MEGA 7 episode we want you to know that we all love Disney but there are some instances where they could do better or even miss the boat all together! Join the Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast Hosts Aly, Karla, and Becki as they discuss the things that make them GRUMPY about Disney World and learn more for yourself about the things that are helpful for your Disney vacation.Ready to plan your magical...
2023-09-191h 02Smart Moms Plan Disney Podcast7 Reasons You Aren't Going To Disney World - Sneeziest(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)Are you Sneezy about booking a Disney Vacation? What are the reasons that you're avoiding Disney? I bet we cover it here! Listen to Aly, Becki, and Stacy discuss the ideas they've heard for why people are not going to Disney! Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast co-host? Fill out our 1-minute form here and we’ll be in touch:JOIN OUR PATREON! Support the podcast with Patreon and we will thank you with more resources and access to the podcast ho...
2023-09-1259 minInside Startup Investing with Chris LustrinoEp. 78 - Fran MaierIn this Inside Startup Investing podcast episode, Chris Lustrino chats with Fran Maier, the co-founder and CEO of BabyQuip. Fran sheds light on how BabyQuip, as a leading baby gear rental service, has become a game-changer for traveling families both nationally and internationally. As a new father, Chris resonates with the need for such a service, making the conversation both personal and insightful. Fran discusses the inspiration behind BabyQuip, their challenges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their commitment to making travel more convenient for parents.
Highlights include…
What makes BabyQuip the leading US national and in...
2023-09-0720 minSmart Moms Plan Disney Podcast7 Things You're Embarrassed To Ask About Disney - Bashful-est(Any pricing discussed in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. See full terms and conditions at Smart Moms Travel)Don't be BASHFUL about listening to this episode! We know there are things you don't know and we want to help you! Join Aly, LJ, and Becki talk about the things you don't want to ask about! And if you think you're a Disney pro, listen to see if you agree with us!Ready to plan your magical Disney vacation with a podcast co-host? Fill out our 1-minute form here and we’ll be in touch:JOIN O...
2023-09-051h 02
Heroes in BusinessFran Maier, Super Founder CoFounder Match, TRUSTe, and BabyQuipMaking travel easier for parents. Fran Maier, Super Founder CoFounder Match.com, and TRUSTe (TrustArc), now CoFounder BabyQuip is interviewed by David Cogan Host of the Heroes Show and Founder Eliances entrepreneur community. find a special offer for listeners
2023-03-1416 min
Heroes in BusinessFran Maier, Super Founder CoFounder Match, TRUSTe, and BabyQuipMaking travel easier for parents. Fran Maier, Super Founder CoFounder Match.com, and TRUSTe (TrustArc), now CoFounder BabyQuip is interviewed by David Cogan Host of the Heroes Show and Founder Eliances entrepreneur community. find a special offer for listeners
2023-03-1416 minHeroes in BusinessFran Maier, Super Founder CoFounder Match, TRUSTe, and BabyQuipMaking travel easier for parents. Fran Maier, Super Founder CoFounder Match.com, and TRUSTe (TrustArc), now CoFounder BabyQuip is interviewed by David Cogan Host of the Heroes Show and Founder Eliances entrepreneur community. find a special offer for listeners
2023-03-1416 min
Eliances HeroesFran Maier, Super Founder CoFounder Match, TRUSTe, and BabyQuipMaking travel easier for parents. Fran Maier, Super Founder CoFounder Match.com, and TRUSTe (TrustArc), now CoFounder BabyQuip is interviewed by David Cogan Host of the Heroes Show and Founder Eliances entrepreneur community. www.eliances.com find a special offer for listeners www.babyquip.com/p/cogan
2023-03-1416 min
Heroes in BusinessFran Maier, Super Founder CoFounder Match, TRUSTe, and BabyQuipMaking travel easier for parents. Fran Maier, Super Founder CoFounder Match.com, and TRUSTe (TrustArc), now CoFounder BabyQuip is interviewed by David Cogan Host of the Heroes Show and Founder Eliances entrepreneur community. www.eliances.com find a special offer for listeners www.babyquip.com/p/cogan
2023-03-1416 minEliances Heroes in BusinessFran Maier, Super Founder CoFounder Match, TRUSTe, and BabyQuipMaking travel easier for parents. Fran Maier, Super Founder CoFounder Match.com, and TRUSTe (TrustArc), now CoFounder BabyQuip is interviewed by David Cogan Host of the Heroes Show and Founder Eliances entrepreneur community. www.eliances.com find a special offer for listeners www.babyquip.com/p/cogan
2023-03-1416 min
This Side Of Country With Trav And KjiestaBabyQuip Interview With Lindsay (Love Your Local FM)Imagine flying your family on a trip and instead of bringing things like the baby stroller, the car seat, you just rent them when you get there! Enter Babyquip! That's what they do! Uber for baby equipment. They're a franchise and we recently chatted with Fargo location representative Lindsay! We chatted with how she got involved, why she loves Babyquip and what's one of the most unique things she's had to rent out. Check out our chat!
2023-02-2316 min
Startup SavantCo-Founder of Match.com & BabyQuip on Building Brand Trust#34. Fran Maier is the CEO and founder of BabyQuip, the "Airbnb of baby rental equipment." Having been a co-founder for Match.com, Fran is no stranger to the startup world. In fact, Fran has been involved in starting numerous enterprises and continues to invest in other startups. Fran encourages founders to differentiate their business from the market and talk with customers in order to establish a successful brand.In this episode we dive into:Why building brand trust is importantCo-founding Match.com, TrustE, and BabyQuipBabyQuip's unique Shark Tank experienceFran's tips for navigating your board of directors
2022-10-1957 min
Savvy BroadcastingTips for Launching a Successful Business with BabyQuip CEO, Fran MaierFran Maier is a serial entrepreneur and brand builder with over 25 years experience in B2C and B2B internet businesses. She is best known for her 10+ years leading TRUSTe (now TrustArc), the leading privacy trustmark and compliance provider, and as Co-Founder and first General Manager of Match.com.Fran speaks widely on several topics relating to women in business, including opportunities for women in the collaborative economy, addressing the lucrative family travel segment, women in entrepreneurship and on boards. She serves as an advisor to many start-ups including Portfolia, Women’s Start-up Lab, Sign-up.com, Kango, and Dab...
2022-09-1619 min
Inspire WithinFran Maier, Co-Founder of Match.com#9: During this week's episode, I am joined by Fran Maier, the Co-Founder & original General Manager of Match.com. She is also well known for her 10+ years leading TRUSTe (now TrustArc), the leading privacy trustmark and compliance provider. Fran is also the current CEO of BabyQuip, the #1 baby gear rental service. We discuss her journey as a female founder in a male-dominated industry, her experience pitching BabyQuip on Shark Tank, and advice she has for emerging entrepreneurs.
To learn more about BabyQuip, CLICK HERE
To connect with Inspire Within on Instagram, CLICK HERE, on...
2022-09-1226 min
Inspire WithinFran Maier, Co-Founder of Match.com#9: During this week's episode, I am joined by Fran Maier, the Co-Founder & original General Manager of Match.com. She is also well known for her 10+ years leading TRUSTe (now TrustArc), the leading privacy trustmark and compliance provider. Fran is also the current CEO of BabyQuip, the #1 baby gear rental service. We discuss her journey as a female founder in a male-dominated industry, her experience pitching BabyQuip on Shark Tank, and advice she has for emerging entrepreneurs.
To learn more about BabyQuip, CLICK HERE
To connect with Inspire Within on Instagram, CLICK HERE, on...
2022-09-1226 min
Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda EllsworthThe Power of Aligning Customer Needs with Your Business - Fran MaierFran Maier is CEO and Founder of BabyQuip, the leading baby gear rental service, serving families traveling to over 650 locations in the United States, Canada, and beyond.
She is a "Super Founder" and brand builder with over 25 years of experience building B2C and B2B internet businesses. She is best known for her 10+ years leading TRUSTe (now TrustArc), the leading privacy trust mark and compliance provider, and as Co-Founder and first General Manager of Match.com.
Fran speaks widely on several topics relating to women in business, including opportunities for women in the collaborative economy, addre...
2022-07-2532 min
Beautiful Tomorrow Travel Tips PodcastHow Family Travel with Infants, Babies, and Toddlers Can Be Less Stressful - Interview with Sarah Huff of BabyQuipSend us a textWelcome back, travelers! Thank you for joining me for another episode of the Beautiful Tomorrow Travel Podcast.On this week's episode, I have a conversation with Sarah Huff of BabyQuip about how family travel with infants, babies and toddlers can be less stressful with equipment rental and sanitation services through BabyQuip.BabyQuip was featured on Shark Tank, has tens of thousands of 5-star reviews, and is available in hundreds of locations in the United States and internationally. Their services, locations, and positive reviews are only growing.
2022-07-2232 min
The Family VacationerBaby Quip
Travel Light with BabyQuip
How to skip the stress of packing baby gear for your next trip
Episode 88 – The Family Vacationer with Rob and Danny
Guest: Fran Maier, Founder & CEO of BabyQuip
If you’ve ever tried flying with a pack n play or packed your car to the roof with baby gear, you know that traveling with young kids can feel like moving an entire nursery. In this episode, Rob and Danny explore an e...
2022-07-1926 min