In this episode of The Profitable Play Podcast, I sit down with Amy Bowman, founder of the soon-to-launch live music–themed play space, The Jamboree Club in Pennsylvania.

Amy is right in the middle of business planning and finalizing her location, so we dive deep into the most important steps every indoor playground or play café owner should take before opening their doors.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

• Pitching your business plan to investors and what they’ll expect
• Securing sponsorships from local businesses
• Defining your role as an owner when you’re also a busy parent
• What to handle before signing your lease versus after
• Creating the perfect pre-launch marketing runway and generating pre-opening sales and bookings
• The biggest mistakes new owners make during this phase—mistakes I’ve made too

If you’re anywhere in the business planning stage, this episode is packed with insights to help you avoid common missteps and set yourself up for success.

Follow Amy’s business on IG: instagram.com/thejamboreeclub/

Website: https://www.thejamboreeclub.com/

OTHER RESOURCES:

Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society

Getting Started With Your Play Cafe [YouTube Video Playlist]

What's Working In The Indoor Play Industry 2025 Guide

Fund Your Indoor Play Business [Free Training]

Indoor Play Courses & 1:1 Consulting Waitlist

Michele’s Instagram

Michele’s Website

Play Cafe Academy YouTube Channel

ETSY Template Shop

Prepare Your Indoor Playground For a Recession

Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society

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