The Profitable Play Podcast

If you're listening in real time, you know that summer is just around the corner—and if your foot traffic or bookings are starting to dip, you're not alone. This season can catch even the most prepared indoor playground owners off guard. But here's the good news: even if you didn't get a summer plan in place months ago, it's not too late to make a real impact on your revenue.In this episode, I'm sharing creative, actionable, and low-lift ways to boost income quickly—even if you're starting from scratch. These are strategies I used myself when we were struggling through slow summer seasons, and they helped us not only stay afloat but thrive.I'll walk you through how to:Rent out your unused play equipment for outdoor and at-home partiesOffer balloon décor for off-site events, not just birthdaysHost preschool and kindergarten readiness camps without needing certificationsFill a big market gap by offering baby-friendly classes and seriesLaunch short-term summer memberships, especially for teachersAdd a mini retail section with seasonal essentials and sensory-friendly optionsRun themed drop-off nights with a summer twistTake your café mobile by popping up at local markets and eventsHost profitable micro events that don't require big crowdsOpen up private rentals for families looking for low-stimulation or exclusive play optionsRemember, these don't all need to be complicated or time-consuming. Many of these ideas can be launched in a day or two using the resources you already have—and just one or two can make a big difference in your bottom line this summer.If you want help launching any of these ideas fast, be sure to check the show notes for links to free resources and templates inside Play Cafe Academy. And if you're in Play Maker Society, bring your questions to our next group call and I'll walk you through them step-by-step.Don't let the slower season catch you off guard. Let's get creative, stay scrappy, and make this your most profitable summer yet.Episodes & Resources Mentioned:WellnessLivingMobile Event Business Toolkit ($37)Episode 204: Summer MembershipsEpisode 99: Calculating ROI Of Renting That BoothEpisode 325: Parent-Only Event IdeasEpisode 249: Reuse Party Supplies And Make Extra Money Selling Busy BagsOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers SocietyGetting Started With Your Play Cafe [YouTube Video Playlist]What's Working In The Indoor Play Industry 2025 GuideFund Your Indoor Play Business [Free Training]Indoor Play Courses & 1:1 Consulting WaitlistMichele's InstagramMichele's WebsitePlay Cafe Academy YouTube ChannelETSY Template ShopPrepare Your Indoor Playground For a RecessionPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers SocietyQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

Play Makers Live 2025 Registration and Information (6 Tickets Left!) In this episode of the Profitable Play Podcast, I'm diving into Part 2 of our AI mini-series, and this time it's all about how to get better results from ChatGPT. I'm sharing the exact tips and strategies I use as an indoor playground owner to write better prompts, train ChatGPT to match my voice, and streamline my content creation and operations. I'll also walk you through how I use other AI tools to automate tasks like scheduling, creating videos, and designing graphics. If you've ever felt like AI was giving you “meh” results, this episode will change the game for you.

If you've ever joked about being the “lazy” play cafe owner—this episode is for you. (And if you're offended by that term… take a deep breath and trust me on this one.) I know you're not actually lazy—you're just juggling everything: your business, your family, your sanity… and trying to keep it all together. So in this episode, I'm sharing 8 of my favorite next-level AI hacks that help me save time, reduce stress, and focus on what actually matters.This isn't your basic AI 101. These are practical, time-saving tools I use daily as a business owner—whether you've already started experimenting with AI or have no clue where to begin, you'll walk away with real strategies you can use today.BLOG for this episode (if you prefer to read to follow along!)

In this episode of the Profitable Play Podcast, we're diving into what success can look like for indoor playground owners who are introverted, non-confrontational, or just prefer to lead from behind the scenes. I'm sharing practical strategies for managing staff, setting boundaries with customers, and marketing your business—even if you don't love being on camera or in the spotlight. You'll learn how to build a thriving business that aligns with your personality, avoids burnout, and still attracts loyal customers. Whether you're just starting out or reevaluating your role in your business, this episode will help you find a sustainable, authentic way to lead.Blog For This EpisodeMichele's InstagramEpisode 50: Setting Boundaries In Your BusinessEpisode 185: User Generated Content For Your BusinessFree Training: Using AI In Your Indoor Playground BusinessGet a FREE Aluvii Demo With Our PCA DiscountOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers SocietyGetting Started With Your Play Cafe [YouTube Video Playlist]What's Working In The Indoor Play Industry 2025 GuideFund Your Indoor Play Business [Free Training]Indoor Play Courses & 1:1 Consulting WaitlistMichele's InstagramMichele's WebsitePlay Cafe Academy YouTube ChannelETSY Template ShopPrepare Your Indoor Playground For a RecessionPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers SocietyQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

In this episode, I'm sharing three unique yet proven event ideas to help indoor playground owners boost revenue during the tricky spring season, bridging the gap between winter excitement and summer camp busyness. From hosting a fun and profitable "Mom-Friend Speed Dating" night, to a practical "Busy Bag" crafting event, to a strategic "Summer Camp Sampler," you'll leave this episode with a specific plan of action and ready to energize your community and drive business during typically slower months.Host a Profitable Busy Bag Event (DOWNLOAD)How To Host The Best Easter Egg Hunt (VIDEO)Mother's Day Vendor Events (PODCAST)Host A Successful Character Event (VIDEO)Stuffed Animal Adoption Event Ideas (VIDEO)Play Cafe Academy & Play Maker SocietyMichele's InstagramLEARN MORE ABOUT ALUVII AND SCHEDULE A DEMO: https://aluvii.com/play-cafe-academyOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2025 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademyPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

Considering opening a play space in a mall OR thinking of starting a very NICHE indoor playground concept? Watch this honest interview first!In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Karla, the owner of Eat and Be Hoopy, a unique business in Vermont. Karla shares her inspiring journey as a single mother who turned her passion for hula hooping into a brick-and-mortar business. Initially offering classes and parties in clients' homes, she eventually rented a dedicated space to accommodate growing demand, especially during Vermont's colder months.Karla's business now focuses on hosting parties and activities like hula hooping, art projects, sensory activities, and cooking classes, primarily for children aged three to nine. Located in a mall, her business benefits from foot traffic and a supportive community of small businesses, despite some challenges like space renovations and possible relocation.Karla discusses her strategic indoor playground location choice, advertising efforts, and participation in mall events to attract families. She also shares her thoughts on seasonal business fluctuations and her plans for growth, including potential expansion to a second location and training someone to assist her.Join us as Karla reflects on her entrepreneurial journey, the importance of starting small, and her excitement for future growth. Don't forget to check out her Instagram, "Eat and Be Hoopy," linked below, and leave your comments or suggestions for future topics. Thank you for watching!Karla's Website: https://www.eatandbehoopy.com/Karla's IG: @eatandbehoopy LEARN MORE ABOUT ALUVII AND SCHEDULE A DEMO: https://aluvii.com/play-cafe-academyOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2025 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademyPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

FREE Book More Birthdays Challenge: https://www.michelecaruana.com/birthdaychallengeBLOG for this Episode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/increase-birthday-party-bookingsIf you're an indoor playground owner looking to increase party bookings, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help fill up your calendar. Birthday parties are one of the most profitable revenue streams in your business, but if bookings are slower than you'd like, don't panic! In this episode, I walk through 10 things I would do right now, next month, and over the next quarter to boost party reservations.If you're looking for proven ways to increase party bookings and maximize revenue, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and start filling your party calendar today!OTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2025 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademyWelcome back play makers! I'm excited to bring you another insightful recorded coaching call today with Meghan Hopkins, co-owner of Jungle Jamz Play Cafe. At the time of this recording, Jungle Jamz had been open for just over 3 months. In this episode, we cover:Strategies for booking more summer birthday partiesTips for increasing café sales during parties and eventsUsing email marketing and blogging to boost bookingsBest practices for Facebook and Google adsHow to utilize testimonials effectivelyWeighing the pros and cons of paid events vs. free activities during open playThe joys (or lackthereof!) of bringing your kiddos to workand MUCH more!Whether you're aiming to boost your summer bookings, increase café sales, or improve your marketing efforts, Meghan's insights and Michele's expert coaching will provide you with valuable strategies to implement in your own play cafe. Join our Play Makers Society community on Facebook to share your thoughts and questions. Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.Jungle Jamz Website: https://www.junglejamzplaycafe.com/Jungle Jamz IG: https://www.instagram.com/junglejamz_playcafe/Jungle Jamz Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meghan_hopkinsOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2025 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice (WellnessLiving): https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademyI am excited to bring you another recording coaching call with a very-soon-to-be indoor playground owner!Today we are speaking with Ashima who is located in the Boston area and recently signed her lease to open a business called Stem Spot, which you can hear more about in Ashima's own words if you tune in.Ashima is finalizing all of her pre-opening details and so in this call we focus on things like:Ways to generate revenue since her buildout has been delayed and her rent will be kicking in sooner than expectedBecoming the face and voice of your business versus having a more professional, company feel to your branding and online presence and the pros and cons of eachBirthday party packages, pricing, semi private versus private, time slots, logistics and staffing, and moreThis episode is perfect whether you are opening a new business or looking to refine your current business!Stem Spot Website: https://www.stem-spot.com/Stem Spot IG: https://www.instagram.com/stem_spotRESOURCES MENTIONED:Episode 245 How To Increase Prices Effectively: https://bit.ly/4chHlZbOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2025 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

In this episode, I'm sharing 16 creative and profitable ways play cafe owners can celebrate Valentine's Day while uplifting their customer base. From Mom "speed dating" to parent-child craft workshops and “Date Night Drop-Off” services to themed play dates, these ideas are designed to boost revenue and strengthen community connections. Tune in for actionable tips to make this Valentine's Day a memorable and rewarding one for your business and your customers!Read this information on the blog and see picture examples: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/valentines-dayResources Mentioned In The Episode:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDWhy We Quit Kids Night Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7OCwa3aocU&t=33sMonkey Around IG: https://www.instagram.com/monkeyaroundplaycafe/OTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2025 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

Today I have a coaching call for you to listen in on with business partners Jordan and Alexis of Nurture to Play which is a soon-to-be play cafe in Minnesota.YouTube video of today's interview: Jordan and Alexis are deep into the planning phase of their business and back when this was recorded were about to sign their lease so in this call, we talk about things like:-how to space plan effectively, particularly for a strangely shaped piece of property-money making square footage versus non money making square footage and when it makes most sense to prioritize each-optimizing space layout to combat business seasonality and create enough revenue stream options to get through the slower traffic months-crowdfunding and pre-selling things like memberships and play passes during the build out phase-business sponsorships and the best way to network with local business owners to get some of your attractions funded through mutually beneficial agreements-and finally we also touch on something that is unique to Jordan and Alexis' situation which is that they are actually outsourcing the cafe operation in their business ot another local coffee shop owner Nurture to Play IG: https://www.instagram.com/nurturetoplaymn/Nurture to Play Website: COMING SOON!OTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2025 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

My annual TRENDS prediction episode is here! From custom gross-motor structures to more classes and online offerings, I am detailing what I expect more businesses will (or should!) do in 2025.Thanks to ALUVII for sponsoring this episode! Book a free demo and get our exclusive discount when you use this link: https://aluvii.com/play-cafe-academy2024 Trend Predictions: https://bit.ly/4j3Q8532023 Trend Predictions: https://bit.ly/4a9bJoH2022 Trend Predictions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG02UbNRciQ&t=13sSeries on Accommodating Autistic Kids: https://bit.ly/423lKBGChat with Inclusivity Specialist: https://bit.ly/4gGakIAOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

Schedule an Aluvii Demo And Unlock the Play Maker Discount: aluvii.com/play-cafe-academyIn this episode, I'm sitting down with Casey McGuire Davidson, a Life & Sobriety Coach and host of The Hello Someday Podcast for Sober Curious Women, to talk about how alcohol can affect both our personal and professional lives. We're diving into Dry January—what it is, who it's for, the benefits it can bring to your life and business, and some tips for making it through an alcohol-free month successfully. Whether you're curious about cutting back or supporting someone you care about, this conversation will give you plenty of insights and inspiration to reflect on your own relationship with alcohol and consider a healthier, more intentional path forward.Casey's Podcast - https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/podcast/ Connect with Casey on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok:https://www.instagram.com/caseymdavidson/ https://www.facebook.com/HelloSomeday/ https://www.pinterest.com/hellosomedaycoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeVIxEe2MC9sPUaDh74sdWQ https://www.tiktok.com/@hellosomedaysoberFree Masterclass Take A Break From Drinking With These 5 Secrets - http://www.hellosomedaycoaching.com/class PROFITABLE PLAY RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2025 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepSchedule an Aluvii Demo: aluvii.com/play-cafe-academyPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

Schedule an Aluvii Demo: aluvii.com/play-cafe-academyRead this episode's blog article: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/last-minute-holiday-tipsOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2025 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepSchedule an Aluvii Demo: aluvii.com/play-cafe-academyPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

In today's Profitable Play Podcast episode I have a coaching call for you to listen in on with Natalie Goodall, owner of Playgrounds Cafe and at the time this was recorded Natalie had been open for just under 5 months.In this call we cover things like:-how to choose a business focus-how to maximize the revenue obtained from parties already booked-how to fill empty party slots-how to expand your event revenue to other types of events like family reunions, baby showers, nfl watch parties, and more-how to maximize high-traffic holiday weeks in your business-how to motivate your staff to sell more, communicate with one another effectively, and work together to move the business forward- even if they are all working different shifts and schedulesAnd Natalie has a unique perspective because she actually works full time in addition to owning her indoor playground (which is fully staffed for the most part)-- so if you are wondering what working full time while owning a business looks like in real life, this is a great episode to tune into.Playgrounds Cafe IG: https://www.instagram.com/playgrounds_cafe/Playgrounds Cafe Website: https://www.playgrounds-cafe.com/OTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2025 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

In today's episode because we are getting into another hot topic amongst families and the play and education industries in general and that is the concept of Microschools. Now by definition, a Micro-shcool is a small, independent learning community that typically serves a limited number of students. These schools are characterized by personalized, student-centered education that is often tailored to the needs, interests, and pace of the individual students.Sydney Loper, owner of Cultivate Studio is one of my OG Play Cafe Academy– i helped her open her doors was back in 2019- so this interview is even nearer and dearer to my heart than normal. During and after the pandemic, though, Sydney felt like she was being called to a different business model. In this conversation Sydney is going to share why she made this pivot, how she got started, what needed to change about her space in order to make this shift possible, what her day to day and family life looks like now compared to when she was an indoor playground owner, what this pivot has meant for her financially, how her school and team have grown over the last 3 years of running her programs, what skills were able to really translate from play cafe ownership to Microschool ownership, and what she loves most about operating a Microschool. She is also going to share some of the mistakes she made along the way and tons of advice for anyone feeling Microschool curious or similarly called to this model .EDITORS NOTE: I incorrectly referred to Sydney's business as Cultivate Academy in the introduction and outro of this episode- my apologies! The correct name is CULTIVATE STUDIO.Sydney's Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/microschoolmakersocietySydney's Website: www.cultivatestudiosmobile.comEpisode 275 With Microschool Owner Alera Owens: https://bit.ly/4giSvzNOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2025 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

In this episode I'm joined by Nicole Heritage, the owner of Magnolia Play Cafe in Louisiana.We recorded this coaching call back in July, just a few weeks after Nicole opened her doors. In this conversation, we dive into Nicole's vision for her business, the challenges she faced during the opening process, and her invaluable advice for new business owners.During our coaching session, we explore three main topics:Retaining Memberships: Strategies to maintain memberships through slow seasons.Booking More Birthday Parties: Tips for attracting bookings even when your business is new.Email Marketing: Accelerating email list growth, engaging your audience, and using email marketing to boost sales.Additionally, we touch on other important aspects like Instagram growth and stepping away from day-to-day operations. Check out the show notes for links to Nicole's website and social media to see these tips in action!Tune in for practical insights and actionable advice that can help you grow your indoor play business.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Episode 1 (Creating an Email Opt In): https://bit.ly/3E5WU7DEpisode 2 (Creating a Welcome Email Sequence): https://bit.ly/4cFRCyrBook More Birthdays Challenge: https://www.michelecaruana.com/birthdaychallengeAnnual Membership Sales: https://bit.ly/4cG5uZuMagnolia Play Cafe:Website: https://magnoliaplaycafe.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magnoliaplaycafe/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themagnoliaplaycafeOTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of opening a brick-and-mortar play cafe with Mackenzie Tyson, owner of Playgrounds Play Cafe in Ohio. Mackenzie shares her experiences from the first seven months, including the hurdles of launching a business, unexpected expenses, and slower-than-expected bookings. We discuss the importance of pivoting and optimizing your business model, especially focusing on improving party and membership offerings for increased revenue.Tune in as Mackenzie opens up about her vision for Playgrounds Play Cafe and the reality of managing a new business. We also explore the necessity of staying agile, continuously learning, and being ready to make necessary changes to achieve success. Whether you're an aspiring play cafe owner or navigating your first year, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable tips.Mackenzie's Website: https://www.playgrounds740.com/Mackenzie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/playgrounds740/OTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

Two of the biggest roadblocks we face as indoor playground and play cafe owners are funding and sustaining cash flow- right? We need the money to get our business started and launched successfully and we need a constant flow of money to keep our business running.And one tactic to help overcome either or both of these roadblocks that I feel is pretty underutilized is B2B sales in the form of business sponsorships. In this episode I break down exactly what I mean by "business sponsorships", give you TONS of ideas and examples of what this might look like in real life, AND my best tips for putting your BEST pitches out there and getting as many "YES" responses as possible.BLOG for this episode with all episode links: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/get-play-area-sponsorsOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2025 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

In this episode of the Profitable Play Podcast, we dive into the crucial steps every indoor playground owner must take to ensure a safe and profitable holiday season. With the gifting season fast approaching, it's essential to not only curate an appealing retail inventory but also to vet your vendors thoroughly. Your reputation is on the line, and selling unsafe or non-compliant products can have serious consequences.We welcome back a fan-favorite guest, Azhelle Wade, AKA The Toy Coach, to guide you through the process of vendor vetting and toy safety. Azhelle shares her expertise on how to ensure that the toys and products you stock meet all safety standards, especially if you're considering handmade goods or working with local vendors. She also provides actionable tips on reducing your liability as a retailer, so you can protect both your business and your customers.Episode Notes & "Cheat Sheet":Key Takeaways:Why vendor vetting is crucial for your business's reputation and safety.Step-by-step guidance on ensuring toy safety and compliance with industry standards.Special considerations for handmade goods and local vendors.How to minimize risk and liability during the holiday season.Azhelle's Safety Bundle:Azhelle's Website: https://www.toycreatorsacademy.com/Azhelle's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetoycoach/OTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

In this essential episode of the Profitable Play podcast, host Michele Caruana sits down with Kayla Coburn, Inclusion Specialist and Educational Consultant and the owner of Inclusion Starts Now, to explore how indoor playground owners can make their spaces more accessible for all children. Kayla shares her expertise on creating inclusive environments that cater to diverse needs, ensuring every child can enjoy and benefit from the play experience. She offers actionable tips on modifying layouts, choosing adaptive equipment, and training staff to be more aware and supportive of inclusion efforts. Join us as we discuss the importance of accessibility in fostering a welcoming community, and learn how to transform your playground into a space where every child feels valued and included.Kayla's IG: https://www.instagram.com/inclusionstartsnow/Kayla's Website: https://www.inclusionstartsnow.com/More Episodes about Inclusion and Accessibility:Episode 93: https://bit.ly/41eRMHcEpisode 94: https://bit.ly/3yuISMWEpisode 95: https://bit.ly/4dS4m6yEpisode 96: https://bit.ly/4ayeJcWMORE RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASWeb Design Services- Book A Free Call: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-servicesFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

Social media can be overwhelming and time-consuming, especially for small business owners who wear many hats- like you might if you're listening to this podcast. From creating engaging content to figuring out the best platforms to reach your audience, it's a lot to juggle. But fear not, because in today's episode, we're going to break it all down for you.In this episode we hear from Leslie Presnall, a social media marketing expert who specializes in helping local, service-based businesses (like indoor playgrounds and play cafes!) grow their online presence and increase sales. We cover everything from the key components of a successful social media strategy, how to determine which platforms are most effective, and what types of content tend to perform best. We also discussed how to build a strong online community, encourage user-generated content, and balance the demands of social media with the day-to-day operations of your business. Plus, Leslie shared some trending strategies like utilizing automations for those struggling to gain traction on social media.If you've ever felt like social media is taking over your life or you're not sure where to start, this episode is for you.Leslie's Website: https://lesliepresnall.com/Leslie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lesliepresnallMORE RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

As entrepreneurs, we are always looking for a way to increase sales, especially during what should be our busiest months. And as the holiday season approaches, even though we are still many weeks away, we as indoor playground owners have a unique opportunity to align their marketing strategies with emerging social trends to ensure this happens.One such trend gaining momentum is the "underconsumption core" movement, which encourages consumers to focus on experiences and meaningful engagements over material goods. This trend is also in-line with the minimalism that's been on the rise for years now, especially post-pandemic. I'm sure you've seen it ALL over platforms like tik tok– influencers and regular parents showing off stripped-down playrooms and decluttered homes met with oooohs and ahhhhs in the comments– usually from parents who feel equally overwhelmed and overstimulated by all the STUFF we can accumulate with young kiddos around.This trend is especially relevant for indoor playground businesses, which can offer enriching experiences for families seeking to simplify their holiday celebrations, reduce the clutter that often comes along with big gifting holidays, and also improve their lives in the year to come. In this episode, we explore the WHY behind this trend and I share 9 tangible ideas for you to lean into "underconsumption core" this holiday season!Episode 9 (Sell With Emotion): https://bit.ly/3z3CDjKOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2025 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

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In this episode, host Michele Caruana sits down with Alyssa Fox, owner of Wiggle and Play in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Alyssa shares her journey of transitioning to a larger space for her indoor playground business, discussing the launch process, funding, and overcoming unexpected roadblocks. Learn about the various revenue streams that sustain her business, her hiring philosophies, and her hands-on approach to management. Whether you're an established indoor playground owner or considering entering the industry, Alyssa's insights and advice are invaluable.Highlights:Transition to a larger space: Challenges and triumphsDetailed look into the build-out and funding processInsight into revenue streams and business focusUnique hiring strategies and staffing successPractical advice for current and aspiring playground ownersLinks:https://wiggleandplay.com/https://www.facebook.com/wiggleandplayOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

In this insightful episode, we dive into the world of job sharing with Melissa Nicholson, the visionary creator of Work Muse. As many of our listeners are on the brink of launching their own play cafes, they often face the daunting challenge of balancing their current full-time jobs with the demands of starting a new business. Melissa shares how job sharing can be the perfect solution for those looking to mitigate risk while transitioning into entrepreneurship.For aspiring play cafe owners, the journey from a full-time job to successfully running their own business can be fraught with financial and emotional challenges. The fear of quitting a stable job, the prolonged process of opening a cafe, and the potential for delayed income generation are significant concerns.Many end up juggling two full-time roles or taking on part-time work just to make ends meet. In this episode, we explore how job sharing can provide a balanced alternative, allowing future cafe owners to stay in their field while easing into their new ventures.And job sharing can also be a viable option if your spouse or partner eventually plans to leave their career with the purpose of working on your business as well.Melissa delves into the concept of job sharing, its benefits, and the industries most open to such opportunities. We also discuss common misconceptions about job sharing, the dynamics of job-sharing opportunities, and how benefits and compensation work in this setup. Melissa provides practical advice on finding job-sharing opportunities, approaching current employers about potential job-sharing arrangements, and avoiding common mistakes.Melissa Nicholson is the host of Jobshare Revolution podcast, the founder of Work Muse, the first U.S. job share company, and a global thought leader in job sharing. With nearly a decade of job sharing experience in the radio industry behind her, Nicholson is working to educate and empower employers and employees to embrace the benefits of job sharing, a partnership between two people who, together, tackle the role of one full-time position. Work Muse drives adoption of job sharing in business as a source of competitive advantage while helping individuals find work-life balance. It brings training, implementation, and support to companies and individuals to create successful job shares. Work Muse launched the first-ever online job share training program Job Share Academy in 2022.Join us for a deep dive into job sharing and discover how this innovative approach can help you smoothly transition into owning your play cafe while maintaining financial stability and professional growth.Melissa's Website: https://workmuse.com/Melissa's IG: https://www.instagram.com/workmuse/Melissa's Bootcamp: www.workmuse.com/bootcampOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

Register For The Course Creation Bootcamp (and unlock my bonus training): www.michelecaruana.com/bootcampFREE Guide to creating digital classes or products: https://bit.ly/3Mfg7aCLearn About Heather's Course Story & Her Kindergarten Readiness Program: https://bit.ly/3Z1lsKiHow "Play" Coach Juliana Took Her Skills Online, Increased Her Impact, Retired Her Spouse, and Designed Her DREAM Business: https://bit.ly/3APttrpLaunching, Growing, and Scaling an Intentional Indoor Playground Business With Christine Hernandez: https://bit.ly/4fTMeKBPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

FREE Guide to creating digital classes or products: https://bit.ly/3Mfg7aCGet 50% Off WellnessLiving (My POS System of Choice): https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademyTo celebrate my milestone of reaching 300 Profitable Play Podcast episodes-- I did something a little different.I dedicated my 300th episode (and 301st episode!) to rounding up some of (what I consider to be) my BEST pieces of advice, that (and here's the catch)-- almost NO ONE takes or implements.For links to all videos and resources mentioned here, visit the blog for today's episode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/episode300OTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

To celebrate my milestone of reaching 300 Profitable Play Podcast episodes-- I did something a little different.I dedicated my 300th episode to rounding up some of (what I consider to be) my BEST pieces of advice, that (and here's the catch)-- almost NO ONE takes or implements.For links to all videos and resources mentioned here, visit the blog for today's episode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/episode300OTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

In this episode, Michele Caruana chats with Katie from Adventure Brews Play Haven, a mobile business offering classes and activities as she prepares for a brick-and-mortar location. They discuss the advantages of starting as a mobile business to build revenue and a customer base, delve into effective crowdfunding strategies, and explore ways to secure business sponsorships. Michele provides tailored advice on key pre-opening steps, such as planning and preparation before signing a lease. Tune in to hear Katie's questions and Michele's insights, and discover actionable tips for engaging your market and generating income before opening a physical space.Takeaways: Mobile operations can build a strong foundation pre-launch; crowdfunding and sponsorships are effective for raising capital; careful planning is essential for success.Adventure Brews Website: https://adventurebrewsplayhaven.com/Adventure Brews IG: https://www.instagram.com/adventurebrewsplayhavenOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

Blog for this episode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/add-coworking-to-your-indoor-playgroundFREE Wellness Living Demo With 50% Discount: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademyIn this episode I am SO excited to talk about one of the HOTTEST trends in the indoor playground industry right now– and that is adding COWORKING options to your space.In the evolving landscape of work and childcare needs, indoor playgrounds have a unique opportunity to diversify their offerings and tap into a growing market need by incorporating coworking services to their facilities.This blend can not only maximize the use of available space but also attract a broader customer base, including parents and caregivers seeking productive environments while their children play. This episode covers:How to decide if coworking can work inside your facilityHow to price a coworking offerHow to create a pilot program to ensure sustainabilityHow to plan your launch for maximum success and revenueHow to improve and adjust your program over timeAnd MUCH more!RESOURCES MENTIONED:FREE Wellness Living Demo With 50% Discount: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademyPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDEpisode 272 Founding Members Launch: https://bit.ly/3Y2eOTvEpisode 169 Content Marketing Blitz Strategy: https://bit.ly/3olshqbFocusing on High Ticket and Recurring Revenue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7BQXm4W2YA&t=159sJordan's Corner/ Jordan Works: https://www.instagram.com/jordanworksOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

This episode features a coaching session with Georganne Younclaus, the soon-to-be owner of Mama's Play in New Jersey. In this unique coaching session, we take a high-level approach to discuss critical aspects of running a business. Georganne and I delve into essential questions like how to create a business that serves your mission without being dependent on you, maintaining personal life and relationships while managing a demanding business, and setting strong boundaries to protect your mental health while ensuring profitability.I share my experiences and insights, highlighting the importance of mindset from day one. This episode is packed with specific strategies and lessons I've learned from my journey, aiming to help you avoid common pitfalls that lead to burnout and resentment. We explore the key differences between successful businesses and those that struggle, offering practical advice to ensure your venture supports the life you want to lead.If you're feeling overwhelmed by your business, struggling with hiring, or finding it difficult to balance personal relationships and business demands, this episode is for you. Remember, a successful business should enhance your life, not rule it.Mamas Play Website: https://www.mamasplay.com/Mamas Play IG: https://www.instagram.com/mamasplaynj/OTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

Wellness Living FREE Demo + 50% Discount: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademyIn this inspiring episode, we are thrilled to welcome Jody Dyer, the visionary owner of Crippled Beagle Publishing. Jody reveals the secrets behind transforming your indoor playground mission into a captivating children's book. Drawing from her own experience as a writing coach and author, Jody provides step-by-step guidance on writing, publishing, and marketing a book. Learn how storytelling can amplify your brand, extend your reach, and create a lasting impact in your community. Don't miss this episode filled with practical tips, creative inspiration, and strategies to take your mission to new heights and WELL beyond your 4 physical walls. Tune in for a conversation that promises to spark your imagination and elevate your business.Jody's Website: https://www.crippledbeaglepublishing.com/Jody's Program: https://www.crippledbeaglepublishing.com/authormastermindOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

We have another recorded coaching call for you on the podcast today!Today we are talking to Sarah Kobin who is the owner of Sunshine Play Cafe in Kentucky. And while Sarah's space is what I would consider “fully staffed”, meaning she has a team running the place without her needing to be there unless she wants to be, she is still feeling that overwhelm– because even just managing a team is a LOT, especially when a business is new- for everyone involved– for you, your staff, AND your customers. So today we are first going to talk to Sarah about continuing to delegate tasks in terms of what she should be delegating as well as how and when, we are getting into team management and reducing staff turnover by increasing her teams happiness level and overall satisfaction with their position.Next we get into my favorite app and system for task and project management, and how I manage my entire life– not just my business life- with ONE free tool and how I am able to loop my team and my spouse into that as well so we all can benefit and better our communication. We are also going to talk about her different revenue streams and where her focus should be, as well as some things that aren't quite working out for her right now. We really get into troubleshooting some of her offerings and I think we end the call with some great conclusions and action items that I think Sarah will really like the results of once she tests them out. RESOURCES MENTIONED:Asana Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0xUSDysSmc&t=488sClockwork: https://bit.ly/4aRy5e2Sarah's Business (Sunshine Play Cafe):Website: https://www.sunshineplaycafeky.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunshineplaycafeky/OTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

BLOG for this episode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/14-things-i-loved-about-this-play-cafe-businessYouTube Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKtCgkmvI5I&t=296sPre-Vacation Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/prevacationplaylistFree A.I. Training: https://www.michelecaruana.com/using-ai-for-your-play-cafe-businessCafe Kiosk Ordering: https://bit.ly/3QPEUViOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

Introduction:Welcome back play makers! It's me, your host Michele Caruana, and I've got an exciting guest expert interview lined up for you today. One of the most common challenges I hear from my community is the struggle to effectively market their business while juggling numerous responsibilities. We understand the importance of marketing, yet finding the time to do so can be daunting. In previous episodes, I've emphasized the value of handling marketing efforts internally rather than outsourcing, but time always remains a constraint. Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by social media and content marketing expert Jerry Potter. Jerry specializes in helping busy business owners maximize their social media impact while minimizing time investment.Guest Introduction:Jerry Potter is renowned for his expertise in social media and content marketing. With a focus on efficiency and simplicity, he empowers business owners to achieve significant results with minimal effort. Through his website and YouTube channel, Jerry has amassed a following of over 100,000 subscribers and has influenced nearly a million individuals worldwide to master their content marketing strategies.Key Topics Covered:Choosing the Right Platforms: Jerry advises on which social media platforms to prioritize based on your business goals and target audience.Creating Engaging Content: Learn strategies for crafting quality content that resonates with your audience and improves visibility within algorithms.Local Audience Targeting: Discover techniques for reaching local parents while expanding your audience reach for tangible business outcomes.Maximizing Efficiency: Jerry shares actionable tips for achieving better results with less time and effort invested in social media marketing.Connect with Jerry Potter:Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Jerry Potter Website: https://dateyourfollowers.comOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

In this episode of The Profitable Play Podcast, host Michele Caruana tackles the summer slowdown that many play cafe owners face, offering valuable insights and practical tips to navigate this challenging season. Drawing from her own experience of facing an 80% drop in open play traffic, she emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and adapting to seasonal changes. Michele outlines eight specific and actionable strategies to help businesses survive the summer dip and take advantages of the numerous opportunities still available for additional revenue this season. While the best time to prepare was months ago, the second best time to act is RIGHT NOW. Tune in for essential advice on transforming your business model to mitigate seasonality, leveraging customer needs, and making the most of the slow season to ensure long-term success.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Read This Content On The Blog: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/8-tips-for-surviving-the-summer-slow-down-in-the-indoor-playground-industryMobile Event Mini Course: https://www.michelecaruana.com/Launch-a-Soft-Play-BusinessJordan Works Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanworks_/Monkey Around Play Cafe Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@monkeyaroundplaycafeCash Injection Strategies Part 1 (Episode 214): https://bit.ly/44vVXRgCash Injection Strategies Part 2 (Episode 215): https://bit.ly/43umInFSummer Camp Program Tips (Episode 158): https://bit.ly/4biZWDhSummer Camp Execution Tips (Episode 159): https://bit.ly/4cetjrpHost a Community Baby Shower (Episode 121)r: https://bit.ly/3QFsujzShould You Rent That Booth? (Episode 99): https://bit.ly/3XBfeQtShould You Cancel That Class or Event? (Episode 153): https://bit.ly/3PacPrBOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

FREE "Hire Your Kids" Guide: https://bit.ly/hireyourkidsguide"Hire Your Kids" FULL Toolkit (Step-By-Step): https://bit.ly/hiringkidstoolkit Indoor playground owner business coaching call with Little Harts Play Cafe owner Jessica!In today's episode, you get to listen in on a recorded coaching call with indoor playground owner Jessica who will be opening Little Harts Play Cafe later this year.In this conversation, we discuss...... Potential layout solutions for a 3,000 square foot space... Combining two smaller spaces into one... Private birthday parties versus semi-private... Fundraising strategies like merch sales, crowdfunding, and crowd sourced loans... Drop-shipping/ no inventory merch sales... Better accommodating Dads and male caregivers in an industry that seems more woman-focused... Website design and marketing priorities pre-opening... Reasonable costs for website design and ongoing maintenance... What to focus on FIRST when it comes to marketingGo behind-the-scenes of the process of opening an indoor playground or play cafe business in this coaching call!P.S. Want a pre-launch step-by-step marketing plan? Here you go : https://www.michelecaruana.com/marketingchecklistLittle Harts IG: https://www.instagram.com/littlehartsplaycafe/Website coming soon! RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASWeb Design Services- Book A Free Call: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-servicesFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

In this episode, host Michele Caruana brings a refreshing and fun perspective to the Profitable Play Podcast, after a series of heavier topics featured on the podcast feed like managing stress, handling conflict, and navigating divorce as a business owner. Michele shares insights from her recent family trip to Disney, focusing on how indoor playground owners can incorporate Disney's magic into their businesses starting TODAY. Drawing from her observations at Disney parks and resorts, she outlines six practical strategies that can help you differentiate your indoor playground and enhance your customer experience. These tips are designed to be actionable and attainable, regardless of the size of your business.BLOG for this article: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/embracing-disney-magic-at-your-indoor-playgroundResources Featured In This Episode:Pluie: www.hellopluie.com15 Things To Have On-Hand: https://bit.ly/44U3NVFTour Playlist on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3AJ7IHTSpecial "Birthday Child" Experience: https://bit.ly/3QOb83jRe-Using Leftover Supplies to Create "Magic": https://bit.ly/3UP7U0HNFL Watch Parties: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uniDixKgY8kGiving Back As a Play Space: https://bit.ly/3WL2eanOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

Today we are going to be talking about something on the more difficult side, but it's a topic that has proved itself, unfortunately, 100% necessary in our industry.DIVORCE.Because divorce is something that you may never THINK will happen to you, until it does. And luckily, whether you ever find yourself in that position or not, there are really simple things you can do starting TODAY to prevent a lot of the conflict, expenses, and stress that come with the divorce process, specifically if you own or operate a business with your spouse. And even if your spouse is NOT an owner/ operator of your business or have their name listed on the business entity, YOUR business will still be part of the division of debt and assets– so if you are married or plan to be married at ANY point while running your business- this is an absolute MUST listen for you. Today on the show we have Dinah Rainey joining us. Dinah Rainey is a CDC Certified Divorce Coach® and the founder and owner of Dinah Rainey, LLC, a women's divorce coaching business. With over 30 years of legal experience and more than 15 years as a family law attorney, Dinah specializes in helping women strategically prepare for and navigate the divorce process.Beyond her coaching practice, Dinah is also the founder and owner of a consulting firm and a real estate investment company. She has also founded and owned law firms in California and Georgia.So while Dinah of course cannot give actual legal advice here, she has some amazing practical knowledge to share that can benefit you in numerous ways, even if you are lucky enough to never go through divorce.Dinah's Links:Facebook.com/coachdinahraineyInstragram.com/dinah.raineyLinkedin.com/in/dinahraineyTiktok.com/@dinahraineyPinterest.com/coachdinahraineyOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

Book More Birthdays with Ads Course: https://bit.ly/3N7bPAIBLOG For This Episode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/save-money-on-adsToday we're diving into PART 2 of one of my favorite topics: marketing your indoor playground or play cafe business while saving money.Facebook and Instagram Ads can be powerful tools for scaling your indoor playground business, but they often feel confusing and costly for beginners.While quick-launch ads and boosted posts are tempting, they often lack real ROI.Instead, focusing on strategic spending is key. Let's explore some actionable tips for maximizing your ad budget.Book More Birthdays with Ads Course: https://bit.ly/3N7bPAIEpisode 123 (Ad Targeting): https://bit.ly/3QO5b6mEpisode 90 (Google Ads): https://bit.ly/4ajRWBmEpisode 80 (Mobile Sites): https://bit.ly/4boBbGoFacebook Pixel Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Ic0DRgaCM&t=43sBoosted Posts Explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ213beDfqEOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

THIS is one of those episodes that make me wish I could hop in a time machine back to 2015 when I was opening my business with what I know after this conversation. Knowing how to handle conflict and how to master difficult conversations with confidence would have saved me SO much anxiety, stress, and ALL the negative consequences that came from NOT having this perfected.Our guest on the show today is Elisabeth Robinson of “Mastering Difficult Conversations”.Elisabeth's mission is to help people and businesses overcome pre-conversation anxiety and build confidence. Effective communication is a crucial skill in both personal and professional life, and today, Elisabeth is going to give us some really practical tips regarding how we can tackle conflict head-on and become better leaders in our business. And Elisabeth also owned multiple brick and mortar bakery businesses so she has an amazing perspective as both an entrepreneur and highly trained and experienced HR professional to help guide us in this tricky area.Today we are covering everything– from handling conflict with difficult customers, to handling issues with employees, and even navigating conflict BETWEEN employees– because I don't know about you, but one thing I will always point to as something that shocked me about owning an indoor playground was just how much time and energy I would spend managing my team and hiring, training, firing– everything that comes with having support staff. It blew me away just how all-consuming that was, and like I said, I really wish I knew then what I know now and Elisabeth is going to walk us through all of it step by step.Elisabeth's IG: @hardconversations2.0For a FREE 20-Minute Consult: elisabeth@masteringhardconverstions.comOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com

Book More Birthdays with Ads Course: https://bit.ly/3N7bPAIToday we're diving into one of my favorite topics: marketing your indoor playground or play cafe business while saving money.Facebook and Instagram Ads can be powerful tools for scaling your indoor playground business, but they often feel confusing and costly for beginners.While quick-launch ads and boosted posts are tempting, they often lack real ROI.Instead, focusing on strategic spending is key. Let's explore some actionable tips for maximizing your ad budget.Book More Birthdays with Ads Course: https://bit.ly/3N7bPAIFacebook Pixel Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Ic0DRgaCM&t=43sBoosted Posts Explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ213beDfqEOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com

Normally on the Profitable Play Podcast we talk about how to take care of your marketing, your team members, your sales and your customers, your business partners and vendors,- all that. But today, I want to talk about how we can take care of YOU, the business owner. Because while most of us have amazing support systems and teams that help us make our missions possible– we still remain at the center of it. And if we allow our stress and anxiety and overwhelm to impact our mental and physical health- EVERYTHING suffers. My guest on the show today is Kelly Hale. Kelly has 25 years experience in the wellness & rehab field as an OT, restorative movement specialist and nervous system regulation expert. Her lifelong love of learning is apparent in her numerous certifications in Pilates, Brain Gym, Body Ecology, integrative manual therapy and more. She is continually fascinated by the body's innate ability to self regulate and heal from within. Kelly's work is sought out for her unique, synergistic approach that goes beyond the diagnosis and functional deficits to examine the true root causes such as “tripped-up” reflexes, cranial-sacral system disruption, and an un-integrated nervous system. This work has inspired her to create many nervous system regulation programs for rehab and movement professionals as well as the curious person seeking a calmer, more empowered life. As a former meditation drop out herself she understands all too well the challenges of finding the peace and calm and is passionate about sharing quick, simple tools to tap into the wisdom of your nervous system. Kelly has owned a Holistic Rehab and Pilates practice since 2001, so she has a TON of brick and mortar experience as well. She is a highly sought out presenter at professional conferences and a key note speaker. And today, she is going to teach us how to identify WHEN our bodies are reaching burnout, how to put a stop to it and regulate our nervous system and hormones, and how to actively prevent such imbalances and disruptions in the future– so that we can stay HEALTHY in our minds and bodies- so we can be present both physically and mentally in our businesses, our relationships, and in our various roles in our families and communities.FREE Nervous System Regulation for Stress + Anxiety: https://inspiredwell.com/innerpeaceKelly's Website: https://inspiredwell.com/Poop Camp: https://inspiredwell.com/poop-camp-registration/Kelly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/inspired2wellness/OTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com

Since we are ALREADY nearing the halfway point of the year, today I want you to ask yourself a couple of questions (5 to be exact!) that I have gotten in the habit of asking MYSELF if I'm feeling a little distracted or unmoored in my work or personal life, because it always brings my goals and perspective back into focus.Resources Mentioned:Kid's Night Out Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7OCwa3aocU&t=8sHiring Your Kids: https://bit.ly/3xDmLDsHiring a Virtual Assistant: https://bit.ly/3Wa0bfIOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com

How to successfully launch a physical product with Female Founder of the Year and TIME Best Invention winner, Pluie Founder Addie Gundry!In this video, I welcome Addie Gundry, the visionary founder and CEO of Pluie, a revolutionary commercial changing table featured on Shark Tank and recognized by TIME as a best invention. Addie shares her journey from a culinary career on The Food Network to creating Pluie out of a personal need as a mom for improved public changing tables. We discuss Addie's clever company naming strategy, the launch process for a physical product, and the growth of Pluie into major outlets like CVS and Starbucks-- PLUS her expansion into more products for parents. Additionally, Addie provides valuable insights on overcoming challenges like imposter syndrome and the fear of failure. This conversation also offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Shark Tank's production process, highlighting Addie's tenacity and confidence in Pluie's positive impact on parents everywhere.If you need a fresh dose of energy or motivation, OR if you're feeling called to launch a physical product but you're feeling scared or STUCK- this video is for you!Pluie website: https://hellopluie.com/Pluie IG: https://www.instagram.com/hello_pluie/Addie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/addiegundry/OTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com

In today's episode of the Profitable Play Podcast, you get to listen in on a recorded coaching call with indoor playground owners Kaylinn and Jeremy who own Monkey Around play space in Billings, Montana. This conversation is unique for a few reasons. First, Kaylinn and Jeremy purchased their business from it's existing owners (two locations) and are currently navigating the process of revitalizing the business with fresh energy and ideas. They also, unfortunately, suffered a near total-loss fire at one of their locations recently. This has caused them to move to a pop-up/ temporary location until they can rebuild.If you are interested in buying an existing business that needs a little (or a LOT of) TLC, or if you're interested in what opening a temporary pop-up space would look like, this is the conversation for you!We also talk a great deal about marketing- which is one of my FAVORITE topics, so you KNOW it's a good episode!Monkey Around IG: https://www.instagram.com/monkeyaroundplaycafe/Monkey Around TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@monkeyaroundplaycafeMonkey Around Website: https://www.monkeyaroundbillings.com/Michele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDGetting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com

In today's episode of the Profitable Play Podcast, we'll explore the pros and cons of timed play sessions and open all-day access for indoor playgrounds and play cafe businesses. While timed play sessions offer a structured environment and (sometimes!) more predictable revenue, they may limit flexibility and customer satisfaction. Open all-day access provides increased flexibility and continuous revenue but comes with challenges such as overcrowding and staffing issues. Choose the model that aligns with your business goals, customer preferences, and operational capabilities, and even consider a hybrid approach for added adaptability!Michele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKEpisode on Memberships/ recurring revenue: https://bit.ly/44nGkKVOTHER RESOURCES:Getting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZUWhat's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQASPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDFund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbzCourses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAIIndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxACMichele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTKMichele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.comYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bPETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprepPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD

In this episode, Lindsay Roberts of Fem Frontier dives into the strategy of using fun and simple quizzes to build and segment email lists (and entire customer bases!) specifcally for indoor playground owners. She highlights the importance of creating engaging quizzes, promoting participation, and segmenting lists for highly-personalized, targeted marketing. Lindsay shares practical tips and best practices to empower you to leverage QUIZZES for (automated!) business growth. Try Interact (Our Recommended QUIZ Software): https://bit.ly/43DFKtG Lindsay's Quiz: https://www.femfrontier.com/take-quiz Lindsay's Website: www.femfrontier.com Instagram: @FemFrontier Michele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTK OTHER RESOURCES: Getting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZU What's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Fund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbz Courses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAI Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTK Michele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.com YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7 FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bP ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4 Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD

14-Day SMS Marketing Trial: https://www.salesmessage.com/?fp_ref=nzfbw OTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD What's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Fund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbz Courses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAI Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTK Michele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.com YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7 FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bP ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4 Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD

Hosting vendor shopping events at your indoor play space can be a great way for a quick cash boost AND to begin building a relationship with other local businesses owners and makers. However, the success of your first event is CRITICAL when it comes to enticing shoppers and booking vendors for any future subsequent events. So ensure you don't make these very common mistakes (many of which I have lived and learned from myself!) so you can create a smashingly successful Mother's Day event for your customers, your vendors, and your own indoor playground business. Get Event Visuals on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiBxLBF1EyE&t=51s Michele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTK Michele's Email: Michele@michelecaruana.com OTHER RESOURCES: Getting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZU What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Fund Your Indoor Play Business: http://bit.ly/38KbYbz Courses & Consulting: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAI Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTK Michele's Website: https://www.michelecaruana.com YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7 FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bP ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4 Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD