204 episodes

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

The Profitable Play Podcast Michele Caruana

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    • 5.0 • 65 Ratings

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

    203: Want To Sell Summer Memberships? Here Are My Best Tips For An Offer And Marketing Plan That SELLS

    203: Want To Sell Summer Memberships? Here Are My Best Tips For An Offer And Marketing Plan That SELLS

    RESOURCES MENTIONED:

    Free Funding Class: https://bit.ly/3IxfWpp

    Facebook Ads for Indoor Playgrounds: https://bit.ly/3N7bPAI

    Content Blitz: https://bit.ly/3olshqb

    Blog for this episode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/summer-memberships



    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

    Sign-Up For The LIVE Virtual Class: 4 Ways To Fund Your Indoor Playground Business (2023 Update): https://www.michelecaruana.com/playground-business-funding-2023

    • 17 min
    202: 5 Things I Do When I Am In A Creative Rut or Feeling Stuck In My Business

    202: 5 Things I Do When I Am In A Creative Rut or Feeling Stuck In My Business

    RESOURCES MENTIONED:

    ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4

    Episode 50 (Boundaries): https://bit.ly/3q2ynfx

    Episode 5 (Love Note Strategy): https://bit.ly/3Womsoa

    Mental Health Episode (Marketing Junkie Podcast): https://bit.ly/3OtVWb4



    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

    Sign-Up For The LIVE Virtual Class: 4 Ways To Fund Your Indoor Playground Business (2023 Update): https://www.michelecaruana.com/playground-business-funding-2023

    • 30 min
    201: 8 Revenue-Generating Alternatives To Field Trips For Your Slow Open-Play Season

    201: 8 Revenue-Generating Alternatives To Field Trips For Your Slow Open-Play Season

    While field trips can be a great revenue generator for larger indoor playgrounds, some smaller facilities just aren't set up to safely accomodate them. In this episode I want to share 8 alternative ways you can still work with groups or schools, even if you have a smaller space OR if your physical space is not yet open!



    What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS



    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

    Web Design Services: https://bit.ly/41Ac6DG

    Sign-Up For The LIVE Virtual Class: 4 Ways To Fund Your Indoor Playground Business (2023 Update): https://www.michelecaruana.com/playground-business-funding-2023

    • 20 min
    200: Tips For Celebrating Your Business Anniversary That Boost Revenue and Show Customer Appreciation

    200: Tips For Celebrating Your Business Anniversary That Boost Revenue and Show Customer Appreciation

    It's the 200th episode of the Profitable Play Podcast! Thank you for being here.



    Web Design Services: https://bit.ly/41Ac6DG



    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

    Web Design Services: https://bit.ly/41Ac6DG

    Sign-Up For The LIVE Virtual Class: 4 Ways To Fund Your Indoor Playground Business (2023 Update): https://www.michelecaruana.com/playground-business-funding-2023

    • 25 min
    199: 5 Red Flags Potential Business Investors Look For In An Indoor Playground or Play Cafe

    199: 5 Red Flags Potential Business Investors Look For In An Indoor Playground or Play Cafe

    RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

    Lease Negociation Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo



    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

    Sign-Up For The LIVE Virtual Class: 4 Ways To Fund Your Indoor Playground Business (2023 Update): https://www.michelecaruana.com/playground-business-funding-2023

    • 35 min
    198: 6 Scams That Target Small Business Owners & How To Avoid Them

    198: 6 Scams That Target Small Business Owners & How To Avoid Them

    In this episode, we'll be discussing a topic that is unfortunately all too common in the world of small business: scams.

    Small business owners are often targeted by scammers looking to take advantage of their busy nature, limited resources, and lack of expertise in certain areas. But fear not - I'm here to help! Let's go over six of the most common scams that target small business owners and some tips on how to avoid them.



    RESOURCES MENTIONED:

    What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS

    More Small Business Scams To Be Wary Of: https://bit.ly/3HDlT3V



    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

    Sign-Up For The LIVE Virtual Class: 4 Ways To Fund Your Indoor Playground Business (2023 Update): https://www.michelecaruana.com/playground-business-funding-2023

    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

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65 Ratings

65 Ratings

Mbsimon ,

This is a gem!

I recently started exploring starting a play cafe and began searching for resources to help. I couldn’t believe all the content that was available from Michelle. I have bought several templates and have listened to many podcast episodes. I highly recommend tuning in if you’re interested in starting a play cafe.

Mommyhood Diaries ,

This is a Must-Have Podcast!

I have always wondered why there aren't indoor playgrounds for toddlers in my area. So I started to research as I was interested in implementing one and it seemed like a daunting task, until I found this podcast! Michele is FULL of knowledge and expierence and she is so kind! Not only are her podcasts packed with FREE advice, she is very responsive on socials as well! If you are a mom or anyone wondering if it is possible, it is! So grateful for this information to avoid so many mistakes early on.

CrystalLinice ,

The Blueprint

My family & I have been playing around with the idea of opening an indoor playground. Before I found out about The Profitable Play Podcast & all of Michele's other resources, I thought it was just that -- an idea. But now, it seems like a very achievable goal! I've only recently started listening but I've already learned so much in the first few episodes especially about email marketing. I started at the beginning with Episode 1 and am taking notes as I go. Each episode is engaging & packed full of knowledge. I'll be caught up soon!

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