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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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00:36:49

325: 3 Unique Event Ideas To Get You Through Your...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2025/03/26

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

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00:51:34

324: The NICHE Indoor Playground Concept With Karla...

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2025/03/10

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

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00:46:04

323: 10 Things I'd Do If I Needed To Book More...

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2025/02/17

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

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01:05:26

322: Recorded Coaching Call With Meghan Hopkins,...

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2025/02/10

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

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01:07:31

321: Recorded Coaching Call With Stem Spot Owner Ashima

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2025/01/27

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

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00:32:48

320: 16 Sweet Valentine's Day Ideas For Your Indoor...

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2025/01/20

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

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01:02:30

319: Recorded Coaching Call With Jordan And Alexis,...

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2025/01/13

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

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00:45:47

318: 8 Trend Predictions For The Indoor Play Industry...

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2025/01/07

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:

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00:48:59

317: Can A "Dry January" Have A Positive Impact On...

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2024/12/30

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

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00:25:58

316: 6 Proven Tips to Boost Last-Minute Holiday Sales...

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2024/12/13

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:

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01:04:17

315: Recorded Coaching Call With Playgrounds Play...

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2024/12/02

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

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00:54:59

313: Pivoting From A Play Cafe To A Micro-school With...

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2024/11/18

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

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01:08:50

311: Recorded Coaching Call with Nicole Heritage,...

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2024/11/04

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

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01:05:53

309: Navigating Year One in Business With Playgrounds...

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2024/10/21

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

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00:54:53

308: How Indoor Playground Owners Can Get...

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2024/10/14

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

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00:46:36

307: Are Your Retail Items And Vendors Compliant With...

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2024/10/07

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

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00:51:12

306: Enhancing Accessibility in Your Playground:...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2024/09/30

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,

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00:49:29

305: Harnessing Social Media for Local Business...

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2024/09/23

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

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00:30:54

304 : How Indoor Playground Owners Can Leverage the...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2024/09/16

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

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00:28:22

(BONUS- TODAY ONLY!) Get The Dose Of Motivation YOU...

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2024/09/10

Join The Bootcamp: https://www.michelecaruana.com/bootcampEpisode With Heather: https://bit.ly/3Z1lsKiJoin Amy, myself, and thousands of other aspiring & experienced course creators for this $47 bootcamp-- doors close TOMORROW!Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.comSimplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy

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