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PODCAST

The Profitable Play Podcast

Michele Caruana

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

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00:32:52

195: 3 Strategies for Recovering Abandoned Carts and...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/04/28

As indoor playground owners, our businesses thrive on attracting new customers and retaining existing ones. While online marketing plays a critical role in reaching your target audience, abandoned carts can be a significant challenge for your business– and one that often goes overlooked. According to research, the average online cart abandonment rate is around 70%, which means that a majority of potential customers are leaving your website without completing their purchase or making a booking. In

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00:37:29

194: 7 Ways To Increase Your Website Conversion Rate...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/04/26

If you're an indoor playground owner or marketer, having a website that effectively converts visitors into customers is crucial. We'll cover the importance of having a clear value proposition and how to communicate it effectively on your website. We'll also discuss the role of social proof, high-quality visuals, and optimizing your website for mobile devices. Additionally, we'll explore creating a sense of urgency and using call-to-actions effectively. Tune in to this episode to learn practical

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01:03:07

193: How To Design An Engaging Play Area And Choose...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/04/24

In this interview, Karri from Smart Playrooms shares her expertise in designing a space that is engaging, inclusive, and aesthetic-- whether you are just beginning your play space plans OR you're looking to refresh your current indoor playground! Not only does Karri share her expertise in choosing equipment and constructing the best flow for a play area, she also shares some safety measures she always ensures when designing a communal play area AND some tips on how to get parents and kiddos to

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00:28:10

192: The Power of Plain Text Emails- A Game Changer...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/04/14

EMAIL MARKETING RESOURCES: Episode 1: https://bit.ly/41KjyMT Episode 2: https://bit.ly/3mlmnns Epsiode 177 (More Emails = More Sales): https://bit.ly/3MwjBH5 MY 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:

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00:25:16

191: How To Facilitate Communication Between Party...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/04/12

RESOURCES MENTIONED: FREE 2023 Membership Workshop: https://bit.ly/free2023workshop How To Better Accomodate Autistic Kids And Adults: https://bit.ly/41eRMHc Using Visual Signs and Schedules: https://bit.ly/3zPWboE FAQ Page Tips (Episode 16): https://bit.ly/3ZXAa1B 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:

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00:26:26

190: Utilizing Visual Signs And Schedules To...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/04/10

Visual signs and schedules are tools that use images, symbols, and/or words to provide information and instructions in a visual format. They are commonly used in various settings, including indoor playgrounds, to help individuals with communication difficulties or cognitive disabilities understand their surroundings and what is expected of them. And if you accommodate children that are under 5 or 6 years old– remember, they can’t yet read. So even if they do not have any disabilities, visual signs

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00:20:50

189: 9 Things I Loved About Explore And More...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/04/07

Watch my VLOG: https://youtu.be/hD0fvihUs8k A few weeks back I brought my 6 year old son to Explore and More Children's Museum in Buffalo New York after our plans to attend a hockey game were foiled. I took notes and video and wanted to share exactly what I loved abot the kids museum and what I took away from the experience as an indoor playground owner! In this episode, I share how you can implement the same concepts regarding inclusivity and accessibility, universal design, business sponsorsips,

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00:20:12

188: When Customers Become Competition- More Tips For...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/04/05

Running an indoor playground business can be a fulfilling and exciting experience. However, it can also be challenging, as all of you listening likely know, especially when a CUSTOMER expresses an interest in opening a similar business in the same area. While I recently made a YouTube video about this topic (linked below), I wanted to expand on that topic and provide some practical tips and daily strategies here in this episode. RESOURS MENTIONED: Book More Birthdays With Ads COURSE:

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00:18:58

187: Counter Offers- The Pros and Cons for Indoor...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/04/03

RESOURS MENTIONED: Book More Birthdays With Ads: https://bit.ly/3N7bPAI The Reality Of Working Alongside Your Kids: http://bit.ly/42UOGd4 Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD 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:

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00:40:20

186: Designing the Perfect Music Program for Your...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/03/31

RESOURCES MENTIONED: American Orff-Schulwerk Association: aosa.org Organization of American Kodaly Educators: oake.org Bryson's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thatmusicteacher/ Episode 44 Upselling To Boost Event Revenue: https://bit.ly/3lw8HG1 Episode 38 Planning Profitable Events and Classes: https://bit.ly/3LDJ8hb Epsiode 39 How To Sell out Your Events: https://bit.ly/42pihuU Episode 97 Allign Your Events With Your Spaces Strengths: https://bit.ly/3LuIm61 OTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy &

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00:27:33

185: Unlocking the Power of User-Generated Content- A...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/03/29

RESOURCES MENTIONED: What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS Episode 02 Creating a Welcome Sequence: https://bit.ly/3mlmnns Episode 85 Repurposing Positive Reviews: https://bit.ly/3lw8HG1 Mochas and Minis IG: https://www.instagram.com/mochasandminis/ Mochas and Minis Site: https://www.mochasandminis.com/ MY Play Cafe Site: https://www.myplaycafe.com/ OTHER RESOURCES: What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Current

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00:36:46

184: How To Make Money As a User-Generated Content...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/03/27

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

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00:28:58

183: 6 Ways To Optimize And Scale Your Family...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/03/24

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:

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00:37:51

182: Is Your Scarcity Mindset Restricting Your Revenue?

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/03/22

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

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00:19:19

181: How To Take Professional-Looking Photos For Your...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/03/20

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:

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00:35:24

180: 8 Tips For Planning A Professional Photo Shoot...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/03/17

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

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00:22:02

179: Buying Vs. Leasing A Commercial Space For Your...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/03/15

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:

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00:53:56

178: How To Hire A Remote Team Member or Virtual...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/03/13

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

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00:27:12

177: Reminder- More Emails Equals More Sales (Some...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/03/10

EMAIL MARKETING RESOURCES: Episode 1: https://bit.ly/41KjyMT Episode 2: https://bit.ly/3mlmnns MY 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

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00:18:31

176: My Favorite (Affordable!) Calendar Tool For...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/03/08

ADDEVENT: https://app.addevent.com/ MY 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

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