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Building Community and Connection in Business with Richie H…
Community is more than a buzzword—it’s the foundation of a thriving business. But how do you scale a brand while keeping human connection a…
March 4, 2025
Building Community and Connection in Business with Richie Huffman
Community is more than a buzzword—it’s the foundation of a thriving business. But how do you scale a brand while keeping human connection at the core?
Join us LIVE on The Bliss Business Podcast as we welcome Richie Huffman, Founder & CEO of Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education who has built a thriving franchise by prioritizing relationships, trust, and meaningful engagement.
Richie has spent decades shaping a business model where community is at the center—helping families, educators, and franchisees create environments where children thrive.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
✅ The power of authentic community in business growth
✅ How storytelling fosters trust and deepens brand connection
✅ Strategies for scaling while maintaining a people-first approach
The businesses that will thrive in the future won’t just be the ones with the best products—but the ones that create belonging, inspire action, and build lasting relationships.
💬 How does your business build community? Drop your thoughts in the comments and tune in LIVE for this insightful discussion!
Richard Huffman
Founder and CEO of Celebree School | Flagship Company of Huffman Family Brands
Starting the company in 1994, Richie grew Celebree School from a single preschool into the growing franchise it is today. In his current role, Richie shares his expertise, insights, and leadership with Celebree School franchisees while continuing to shape Celebree’s short-term and long-term vision.
As the President and CEO of Celebree School, he guides the core vision of the Celebree brand: a vision that embraces change, innovation, and the constant pursuit of self-improvement. Thanks to Richie’s combination of leadership and experience, Celebree continues to set industry standards within the early childhood education sector. He has also shaped Celebree’s dynamic corporate culture, helping attract some of the most forward-thinking leaders and executives in the industry.
Richie is also at the helm of Huffman Family Brands (HFB), a unified platform company dedicated to fostering social development, innovation, and community empowerment through its portfolio of powerful and beloved brands. HFB builds on decades of success with brands like Celebree School, Caliday School Age Programs, Celebree Enterprise, and more. Together, all operating brands under HFB provide early childhood education, enrichment programs, franchise opportunities, and philanthropic support to communities across the United States. With over 150 locations open or in development in 16 states, Huffman Family Brands continues to lead the way in supporting families, entrepreneurs, and communities.