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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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00:18:31

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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00:44:30

175: The 4 Biggest Mistakes I Made While Licensing My...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/03/06

In this episode I share several of the mistakes I made when we licensed our indoor playground concept. While the location did reach profitability and years of success, my own failure to put certain stipultaions and requirements in place in our conrtact led to long-lasting results in terms of the level of success they'd ultimately be able to achieve. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Part 1 of Licensing/ Franchising Series: http://bit.ly/3Z7aQXb Part 2 of Licensing/ Franchising Series:

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00:39:58

174: What Makes A Quality Franchise Program With...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/03/03

More About Franchising and Licensing: http://bit.ly/3Z7aQXb 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

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00:39:49

173: Thinking of Expanding, Licensing, or Franchising...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/03/01

Episode 173 Blog: http://bit.ly/3Z7aQXb 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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00:39:40

172: Prepare Your Indoor Playground Or Play Cafe...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/02/27

RECESSION PREP PLAYLIST: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep If you own and indoor playground or play cafe business and want to know what you could be doing right now to best prepare for an economic downturn or recession, this epsiode is for you! SOURCES: Alex Hormozi: http://bit.ly/3SBNF4X NYT Article: http://bit.ly/3maVUJh OTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: http://bit.ly/3kQsNtQ Fund Your Indoor Play Business:

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00:13:19

171: Creating FOMO With Your Membership Offer...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/02/24

RESOURCES MENTIONED: How Memberships Can Help You Sell Your Business Someday: https://bit.ly/3IwqxAe Creating Your Perfect Membership Offer: https://bit.ly/3m5eP8p Example Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CoudK7-uw5i/ OTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: 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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00:28:04

170: Booking Out Your Birthday Calendar Or Core Offer...

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2023/02/22

Is there an offer in your indoor playground business or a specific service you launched, that isn’t quite selling as much as you’d like? In this part 2 example (go to episode 169 for pt. 1!), I share how to book out your BIRTHDAY calendar with a strategic content blitz! EPISODES MENTIONED: Book More Birthdays Challenge:https://www.michelecaruana.com/birthdaychallenge OTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: http://bit.ly/3kQsNtQ Fund

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00:43:52

169: 10 Steps To Executing A "Content Blitz" To Get...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/02/20

Is there an offer in your indoor playground business or a specific service you launched, that isn’t quite selling as much as you’d like? One of my favorite strategies to educate our potential customers and spread awareness (and YES, get a major boost in sales!) is a super strategic and intentional content blitx. In this epsiode I share exactly how to execute this strategy, step-by-step, all using the example of getting more MEMBERS enrolled. EPISODES MENTIONED: Episode 1 Email Marketing:

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00:11:20

168: Some Of Your Offerings Not Selling Like You'd...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/02/17

In this episode I share a story of a failed launch turned multi-six-figure-offer, and I share exactly what turned sales around! I also share how you can apply the SAME lesson to any offering that isn't selling as much as you had hoped in your indoor playground, play cafe, or family entertainment business!Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD

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00:33:14

167: Do You Have An Insecure Attachment Style With...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/02/15

I loved chatting with guest expert Amanda Bybel, host of the Related Podcast, during this episode! In this conversation that is unlike anything else I have shared on this podcast before, Amanda shares how you know if YOU are practicing a secure or insecure attachment style with your business, and how to establish more confidence and security in EVERY single thing you do! Trust me, your customers WILL be able to see the transformation as we discuss in this epsiode. Amanda's Podcast:

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00:31:42

166: The 4 Differences Between My Free And Paid...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/02/13

I frequently get asked what the difference is between my free and paid content, and WHERE I draw the line between what I am willing to give away for free and when I decide to charge for my expertise. Hear more about my decision making content and how you can apply the 3 VERY different levels of content to your own business! RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: http://bit.ly/3kQsNtQ Fund Your Indoor Play Business:

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00:30:32

165: Hiring Payroll Employees Versus Independent...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/02/10

Let's talk about the difference between payroll w2 employees and hiring independent 1099 contactors for your indoor playground business and discuss some pros and cons of each strategy! Read this information on my blog here: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/employees-versus-independent-contractors SOURCES: Episode 35 (How to Afford A Team): http://bit.ly/3wVWnkr Episode 109 (Hiring, Recruiting, and Retaining): http://bit.ly/3Y4w3Rm Korn Ferry Study: http://bit.ly/3JIqJ1z Deloitte Study:

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00:15:47

164: Tips For Hiring And Working With A Virtual...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/02/08

Let's talk about hiring a virtual assistant or remote team member for your family entertainment business! Read this episode in blog form: https://bit.ly/3wYnT0J RESOURCES MENTIONED: Creating Standard Operating Procedures: http://bit.ly/3kXm8yg Money-Making Tasks: http://bit.ly/3ULBl1F Create A Social Media Strategy: http://bit.ly/3Yh2bRk LastPass: https://www.lastpass.com/ FREE Canva Pro Trial: https://bit.ly/3XR7Wp5 Fiverr: https://bit.ly/40szqmw OTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy:

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00:14:57

163: Could Your Business Benefit From Hiring A...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/02/06

Let's talk about hiring a virtual assistant or remote team member for your family entertainment business! Read this episode in blog form: https://bit.ly/3wYnT0J RESOURCES MENTIONED: Creating Standard Operating Procedures: http://bit.ly/3kXm8yg Money-Making Tasks: http://bit.ly/3ULBl1F Create A Social Media Strategy: http://bit.ly/3Yh2bRk LastPass: https://www.lastpass.com/ FREE Canva Pro Trial: https://bit.ly/3XR7Wp5 Fiverr: https://bit.ly/40szqmw OTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy:

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00:16:00

162: 3 Canva Tips I Learned From Certified Canva...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/02/03

Canva FREE Pro Trial: https://bit.ly/3XR7Wp5 Brenda's Canva Training: http://bit.ly/3Rk4Lnc Splurge vs. Save on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HHgEk1 Clip From Brenda's Training: https://bit.ly/3JxI2lR OTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: 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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00:23:05

161: I Don't Know Who Needs To Hear This But......

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/02/01

In this epsiode we talk about how customer comments and complaints can often trigger our defensiveness as indoor playground or play cafe business owners, causing us to feel compelled to respond an a way that is less-than-becoming as a community leader and business owner. Let's explore that compulsion and quash it in this episode. EPISODES MENTIONED: Responding To Negative Reviews: http://bit.ly/3YgaqNH Standard Operating Procedures: http://bit.ly/3kXm8yg OTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy:

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00:19:57

160: Answering FAQ's About Offering Summer Camps As...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/01/30

In this epsiode, I tackle some questions I got asked about the legalities and regulations surrounding offering drop-off care at an indoor playground or play cafe setting. We'll talk about juggling camps with open play, handling bathroom issues, how to find your local laws, what to do in case of emergency, and more! RESOURCES MENTIONED: Preparing For An Emergency: http://bit.ly/3Del8vL Promoting Summer Camps: http://bit.ly/3HuUWj6 Waivers and Liability: https://bit.ly/3XFgmzI READ THIS EPISODE IN

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00:25:36

159: 6 Tips For Executing A Successful (And...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/01/27

READ THIS EPISODE IN BLOG FORM: http://bit.ly/3Y4HEPO EPISODES AND RESOURCES MENTIONED: Emergency Prep: https://bit.ly/3Del8vL Planning & Promoting Summer Camps: https://bit.ly/3HuUWj6 Repurpose Reviews For Profit: https://bit.ly/3Xu9OE1 How To Price Camps: https://bit.ly/3wvac9s OTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy: https://www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page Fund Your Indoor Play

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00:33:30

158: 10 Tips For Booked-Out Summer Camps At Your...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/01/25

READ THIS EPISODE IN BLOG FORM: http://bit.ly/3RoMUM3 RESOURCES: FREE TRAINING: Fund Your Indoor Play Business: https://www.michelecaruana.com/playground-business-funding Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page Fund Your Indoor Play Business: https://www.michelecaruana.com/playground-business-funding Facebook And Instagram Ads Course: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAI Indoor

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00:17:38

157: Play Space Need A Face Lift? Try This Creative...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2023/01/23

RESOURCES: FREE TRAINING: Fund Your Indoor Play Business: https://www.michelecaruana.com/playground-business-funding Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page Fund Your Indoor Play Business: https://www.michelecaruana.com/playground-business-funding Facebook And Instagram Ads Course: http://bit.ly/3N7bPAI Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele’s

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