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'ParentPreneurs' Earning Nationwide Attention For Insight, Inspiration

New book tells the story of how Macaroni KID owners started multimillion dollar business

By Kara Murphy August 24, 2022

Jamie and Brian Ratner's just-released book, ParentPreneurs: A Decade of Deals From a Messy Minivan is getting attention nationwide for its insightful and honest look at how the couple built their multimillion-dollar business from the ground up.

In their latest interview, Jamie and Brian talked with NBC 6 South Florida reporter Johanna Gomez about the book, the lessons they hope readers walk away with, and their partnership with Kevin O'Leary. They struck a deal with O'Leary — also known as "Mr. Wonderful" — on the hit show Shark Tank.


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"It's supposed to make you laugh and learn as you go," Jamie says about the book during the interview with NBC 6 South Florida. ParentPreneurs tells the story from Jamie and Brian's viewpoints about how they took $5,000 in savings and turned CertifiKID into a multimillion company. 

During the pandemic, the Ratners acquired Macaroni KID. Combined, CertifiKID and Macaroni KID are recognized as one of the largest parent-focused digital media and advertising companies in the country, reaching millions of families nationwide.

See the full interview here: