Care to CEO
The only podcast built for underdog entrepreneurs, everyday people, and caregivers who want to build their own care-based business (Group Homes, Home Care, Foster Care, Behavioral Health Housing, Veteran Housing, etc.) without a trust fund or a fancy degree.
This show is hosted by Crystal Smith, a former CNA turned CEO & City Councilwoman, who shares the real, unfiltered, from-the-trenches playbook, helping you focus on the transformation journey from being an overworked and underpaid worker to becoming CEO and business owner — just like Crystal did — with tactical steps, mindset shifts, mentorship, and hard truths.
Care to CEO
Home Care Is Just the Beginning: Expanding Your Business Beyond the Basics
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Welcome back to Care to CEO, the podcast where we break down what it really takes to build, grow, and scale a care-based business from the ground up. In today’s episode, we’re challenging everything you think you know about home care. Home care isn’t the end goal; it’s just the entry point.
Crystal Smith shares her personal journey of starting hands-on in the care industry and realizing that running a home care agency is only the foundation for an entire healthcare ecosystem. She discusses how mastering operations, building strong referral relationships, and developing solid systems can open doors to countless expansion opportunities, from adult day services to staffing, Medicaid certifications, and beyond. If you’ve ever wondered how to break out of survival mode and think bigger in the care industry, this episode is for you.
Get ready for actionable insights, real talk about scaling, and inspiration to turn your care business into a platform for long-term impact and success.
Timestamps:
00:00 Building a career in home care
04:23 Realizing broader business potential
08:27 Knowing when to expand
12:07 Expanding home care services
14:54 Starting a consulting business
20:06 Finding the right documentation system
23:13 Early career in elder care
25:19 Networking and learning from others
29:38 Expanding home healthcare services
31:32 Expanding industry opportunities
Care to CEO - Podcast Show Website - https://caretoceo.com/
Crystal Smith - https://www.crystalsmithandco.com/
Crystal Smith Mentoring - https://ft.crystalsmith.online/
TopHealth - https://tophealth.care/
“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”