184 episodes
The Profitable Play Podcast Michele Caruana
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5.0 • 58 Ratings
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If you own or manage an indoor play center, play cafe, indoor playground, family entertainment center, mobile soft play rental business or really any business that serves local children and families, and you want to operate with more EASE and JOY, all while making the living you dreamed of– I created the profitable play podcast just for you. Join me, your host, Michele Caruana, for small but mighty tips every single weekday that will all add up to a BIG impact on your mindset, your business, and your bottom line. Stick with me to keep the PASSION and GROW the profit in YOUR play-based business
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183: 6 Ways To Optimize And Scale Your Family Entertainment Business Using AI And ChatGPT
FREE AI/ CHAT GPT TRAINING: https://www.michelecaruana.com/using-ai-for-your-play-cafe-business
Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep
OTHER RESOURCES:
Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Current Owners Membership Application: http://bit.ly/3kQsNtQ
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
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4
Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep -
182: Is Your Scarcity Mindset Restricting Your Revenue?
A few weeks back I interviewed the amazing Amanda Bybel on this podcast and on YouTube, and we talked about money mindset and we also discussed the different insecure attachment styles we may have with our business, and she also gave us some tips for moving towards a place of more confidence and a more secure attachment style so we can start charging what we’re worth, prioritizing and valuing our time, and really growing and scaling our businesses.
I loved the conversation so much that I asked Amanda to do an additional 1-hour training just for Play Maker Society members, since every month they get their own advanced training that remains exclusive for members, and she generously agreed.
And again while the full training is just for Play Maker Society members, there was ONE little nugget of knowledge that I have just not been able to stop thinking about. In just a few short weeks it’s flipped my cost-benefit analysis process and decision making process on it’s head.
She said, when you have an opportunity to make an investment in your business, whether that’s a new tool or investing in a new skill or something similar, you should ask yourself, “Is this EXPENSIVE, or is it actually EXPANSIVE”?
In this episode, I share how women entrepreneurs and stay-at-home-parents tend to chronically undervalue their time and we also forget to factor OPPORTUNITY COST into the cost-benefit analysis equation. Plus, I give tips on how to move away from this mindset as an indoor playground or play cafe owner.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Conversation with Amanda Bybel: https://bit.ly/41XJPHE
AddEvent: https://bit.ly/3JebqvT
Call Forwarding System: https://bit.ly/3YONHrW
OTHER RESOURCES:
Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Current Owners Membership Application: http://bit.ly/3kQsNtQ
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
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4
Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep -
181: How To Take Professional-Looking Photos For Your Business (Using Only Your Phone!)
Hear from professional photographer and brand-identity expert on how to take professional-looking photos for your indoor playground, play cafe, or soft play rental business using only your phone!
RESOURCES:
Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Current Owners Membership Application: http://bit.ly/3kQsNtQ
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
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4
Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep -
180: 8 Tips For Planning A Professional Photo Shoot For Your Business (AND Making It Affordable)
If you own an indoor playground, play cafe, or soft play rental business, you likely already know that social media is a great way to reach out to potential customers and keep your existing ones engaged. But, to make a lasting impression, you need to make sure that your photos look professional and capture the essence of your brand. Professional photos are one of the most important investments you can make in your business, so I captured all of my best tips to help you ensure you have a good experience, get your desired results, and see a return on your investment.
RESOURCES:
Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Current Owners Membership Application: http://bit.ly/3kQsNtQ
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
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4
Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep -
179: Buying Vs. Leasing A Commercial Space For Your Local Business
Buying versus leasing a commercial space, which is the right option for you?
In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of buying a commercial space for your indoor playground versus leasing a space as a tenant, and what you can expect in terms of costs and responsibilities in each scenario.
READ THIS EPSIODE ON THE BLOG: http://bit.ly/3JEJdQe
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Part 1 of Licensing/ Franchising Series: http://bit.ly/3Z7aQXb
Part 2 of Licensing/ Franchising Series: https://bit.ly/3ZCsxhf
VIDEO: What Happens If You Break Your Lease: http://bit.ly/41KvLB4
OTHER RESOURCES:
Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Current Owners Membership Application: http://bit.ly/3kQsNtQ
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
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4
Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep -
178: How To Hire A Remote Team Member or Virtual Assistant Like A Pro with Expert Emily Reagan
Should you hire a virtual assistant or remote employee/ independent contractor for your brick and mortar indoor playground or play cafe business?
In a time where recruiting, hiring, and retaining quality employees is more difficult than ever, hiring a virtual assistant or contractor can bridge the gap between the tasks you need accomplished and the amount of help you're able to find for your in-person operation.
Not only will you increase the talent pool you have access to, you can also save a TON of money and frustration when hiring virtual! In this video I share my conversation with Emily Reagan.
Emily Reagan is a jill-of-all-trades when it comes to digital marketing and techie skills.
She’s worked as a behind-the-scenes digital marketing implementer working with many creatives and furniture painters: Jennifer Allwood, Tracey Bellion, Miss Mustard Seed, Wendy Batten, and more, to grow their online businesses. She’s the founder of the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School, where she teaches women the digital marketing skills to get hired online as an in-demand, highly sought-after unicorn digital marketing assistant.
In our chat, we discuss...
...Which business tasks you delegate to a VA or virtual assistant
...How to find, hire, and work with your perfect remote hire
...Mistakes most business owners make (including myself) in this process
...Red flags in remote team members to steer CLEAR of
...How to maximize your spend and time with your VA
...How to have your VA collaborate with your in-person employees
Plus MUCH, much more.
If staffing or hiring and managing a team is a pain point for your family entertainment center, indoor playground, or play cafe business right now- this is perfect for you!
Submit your job opening to Emily's network of VAs: hireunicorn.com
4 Weeks to Hire Your New Teammate: https://emilyreaganpr.com/hire
…….PODCAST SERIES ABOUT HIRING A VA …….
Profitable Play Episode 163: https://bit.ly/3ESmxcq
Profitable Play Episode 164: https://bit.ly/3EQKYqD
Profitable Play Episode 165: https://bit.ly/3ZxNud9
OTHER RESOURCES:
Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Current Owners Membership Application: http://bit.ly/3kQsNtQ
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
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4
Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep
Customer Reviews
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After weeks of absorbing all the free and amazing content provided I just signed up for the play academy! Can’t wait to get this journey started!
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