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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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00:34:44

284: 5 Questions To Ask Yourself To Reclaim Your...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2024/04/29

Since we are ALREADY nearing the halfway point of the year, today I want you to ask yourself a couple of questions (5 to be exact!) that I have gotten in the habit of asking MYSELF if I’m feeling a little distracted or unmoored in my work or personal life, because it always brings my goals and perspective back into focus.If you prefer to read this content: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/questions-to-ask-to-reclaim-focusResources Mentioned:Kid's Night Out Video:

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00:56:04

283: Successfully Launching a Physical Product For...

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2024/04/22

How to successfully launch a physical product with Female Founder of the Year and TIME Best Invention winner, Pluie Founder Addie Gundry!In this episode, I welcome Addie Gundry, the visionary founder and CEO of Pluie, a revolutionary commercial changing table featured on Shark Tank and recognized by TIME as a best invention. Addie shares her journey from a culinary career on The Food Network to creating Pluie out of a personal need as a mom for improved public changing tables. We discuss Addie's

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01:00:16

282: Recorded Coaching Call With Indoor Playground...

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2024/04/15

In today's episode of the Profitable Play Podcast, you get to listen in on a recorded coaching call with indoor playground owners Kaylinn and Jeremy who own Monkey Around play space in Billings, Montana. This conversation is unique for a few reasons. First, Kaylinn and Jeremy purchased their business from it's existing owners (two locations) and are currently navigating the process of revitalizing the business with fresh energy and ideas. They also, unfortunately, suffered a near total-loss fire at

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00:36:42

281: Timed Open-Play Sessions Vs. Drop-In Play: Which...

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2024/04/08

In today's episode of the Profitable Play Podcast, we'll explore the pros and cons of timed play sessions and open all-day access for indoor playgrounds and play cafe businesses. While timed play sessions offer a structured environment and (sometimes!) more predictable revenue, they may limit flexibility and customer satisfaction. Open all-day access provides increased flexibility and continuous revenue but comes with challenges such as overcrowding and staffing issues. Choose the model that aligns

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00:51:29

280: From Quiz to Conversion: How Quizzes Can Drive...

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2024/04/01

In this episode, Lindsay Roberts of Fem Frontier dives into the strategy of using fun and simple quizzes to build and segment email lists (and entire customer bases!) specifcally for indoor playground owners. She highlights the importance of creating engaging quizzes, promoting participation, and segmenting lists for highly-personalized, targeted marketing. Lindsay shares practical tips and best practices to empower you to leverage QUIZZES for (automated!) business growth.Try Interact (Our

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00:42:00

279: Texting Trends: Modern SMS Marketing Techniques...

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2024/03/25

14-Day SMS Marketing Trial: https://www.salesmessage.com/?fp_ref=nzfbwOTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD What's Working 2024 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD 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:

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00:28:17

278: Hosting A Successful (And Profitable!) Mother's...

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2024/03/18

Hosting vendor shopping events at your indoor play space can be a great way for a quick cash boost AND to begin building a relationship with other local businesses owners and makers. However, the success of your first event is CRITICAL when it comes to enticing shoppers and booking vendors for any future subsequent events. So ensure you don't make these very common mistakes (many of which I have lived and learned from myself!) so you can create a smashingly successful Mother's Day event for your

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00:43:37

277: Your Perfect Pre-Launch Marketing Plan For Your...

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2024/03/11

Here's your pre-marketing checklist PDF: https://www.michelecaruana.com/marketingchecklistEven if your business is already open, this episode of the Profitable Play Podcast hosted by Michele Caruana will discuss pre-launch marketing strategies that will help you... -launch a new service or revenue stream -open a second location with success -announce new opportunities like licensing or franchising And more! When it comes down to it, launching something new can be both exhilarating and a tad

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00:59:54

276: Recorded Coaching Call With Indoor Playground...

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2024/03/04

I was asked recently to bring back recorded one-on-one coaching calls with Play Maker Society members, so today I am VERY excited to be doing exactly that!A few weeks back I reached out inside of my Play Maker Society group and asked for volunteers who agreed to be recorded for the podcast and YouTube channel, and I am SO excited to bring you the first of those today! Other recorded coaching calls: https://bit.ly/49D8zZ5 The Little Play Avenue Website: https://thelittleplayavenue.com/ The Little

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00:56:49

275: How To Create a Compelling Brand Story That...

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2024/02/26

How to tell your brand story on social media and on your website with Mariana Henninger from Brand Magnetic!Oftentimes when I am researching other indoor playground businesses, I find that ONE thing is sorely lacking from many websites and social media channels-- And that is a captivating and intentional BRAND story. Now I know you may be watching and thinking, I don’t want to put my personal business out there- I prefer to be behind the scenes. And that is absolutely OK. You can share a really

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00:33:49

274: Interviewing Indoor Playground Owner COUPLES!

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2024/02/19

Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/iFtbdMJ09Cw Interviewing play cafe owner couples and asking the tough questions for Valentines Day! In this video, I am interviewing the owners of Natural Nest Play Cafe and Busy Bee Play Cafe and asking them questions like... What is it like to own a business with your spouse? What has been most challenging thus far? What have you learned about each other along the way? What advice would you give to prospective play cafe owners? And more! Natural Nest Play

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00:55:31

273: Adding A Play-Based Discovery School To Your...

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2024/02/14

Join host Michele Caruana as she welcomes Project Play Museum owner Alera Ownens! In this conversation, Alera is going to pull back the curtain on her amazingly successful business by sharing insights into things like How she launched her business and where she found design inspiration and what that process looked like Why she decided from the jump to have a discovery school as one of her revenue streams Exactly what her discovery school program looks like and how it has evolved over time

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00:34:21

272: 8 Steps To A Successful Founding Member Launch...

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2024/02/12

Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD The Time We Had To Ban A Customer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPtJtRaHyEE&t=558s Mini Course Library: https://www.michelecaruana.com/mini-course-library-play-cafe-academy RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Getting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZU What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS Fund Your

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00:56:02

271: How Former Teacher Heather O'Donnell Creates...

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2024/02/07

Want to add digital products to your indoor playground business OR use them to fund your brick and mortar location? This is the episode for you! Heather O'Donnell is the owner & founder of Kindergarten Ready Skills, where she helps preschool moms prepare their kids for kindergarten and the owner & founder of Teacher Biz, where she helps teachers build profitable, enjoyable online businesses of their own. As a former kindergarten teacher, Heather is passionate about helping teachers use

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00:32:23

270: 6 Key Things To Remember If You're Running Your...

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2024/02/05

RESOURCES MENTIONED: Book More Birthdays With Ads Course for Indoor Playgrounds: https://bit.ly/3N7bPAI Evergreen Ads Episode: https://bit.ly/45fO8PP Ads Tutorials on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3UiUZFy 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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00:49:24

269: Practical Meal Planning Tips For Busy Owners To...

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2024/01/31

Meal prep and planning tips for busy entrepreneurs and business owners! In this episode, we have special guest Verona Angol, the host of the "Lose Weight with Meal Planning" podcast. Verona is joining us to share expert insights on meal prep strategies tailored specifically for busy entrepreneurs and indoor playground owners. Are you constantly on the go, juggling work, family, and the demands of running an indoor playground business? 🏢👩‍💼 Are you looking for practical tips and time-saving

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00:32:08

268: Should Indoor Playgrounds Open EARLIER? My Take...

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2024/01/26

Web Design Services: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-services Why Memberships are Crucial: https://bit.ly/44nGkKV Interview With Heather From Play Date LLC: https://bit.ly/3S81GYm Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD OTHER RESOURCES: Getting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZU What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers

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00:48:07

267: Refresh Your Indoor Playground And Enhance Your...

The Profitable Play Podcast ·

2024/01/24

About Mural / Adrienne Scanlan's Links: Website: www.aboutmurals.ca Coupon Code: playcafeacademy (40% Off In-Stock Murals) Blog Post:https://aboutmurals.ca/blog/indoor-playground-wallpaper-murals/ YouTube (@aboutmurals):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-9dlAULFa8nXLrjK2n8_Q Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.ca/aboutmurals/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aboutmurals Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/about_murals BLOG CHECKLIST: www.michelecaruana.com/blogchecklist OTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe

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00:21:25

266: 7 Ways Indoor Playgrounds Can Effectively...

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2024/01/22

ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4 RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Getting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZU What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS 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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00:53:36

265: When To Expand Your Team And How To Keep Them...

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2024/01/17

Work Ignited Website: https://www.workignited.com/ Amy's “20 Ways to Keep Calm and Carry On”: https://www.workignited.com/keepcalm Lead United Program (Use Code LEAD For 20% Off!) Before February 8, 2024: https://www.workignited.com/lead-ignited FREE FUNDING MASTERCLASS January 17, 2024 at 12pm ET: https://www.michelecaruana.com/playground-business-funding-2024 RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Getting Started YouTube Playlist:

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