The Profitable Play Podcast

By 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, ... more

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The Profitable Play Podcast episodes:

January 10, 2024263: How to Open An "Unstaffed" Indoor Playground With a Keypad Entry With Heather Gauthier
Hear why owner Heather Gauthier decided to create her indoor playground in a way that allows parents to access the play space using a keypad pin entry!
In this conversation, we discuss...
What inspired Heather to open this unique indoor playground business concept

What systems she uses to make her play space happen logistically

How parents gain access to the indoor playground via a keypad pin entry

Some challenges she has faced thus far with this system

What other revenue streams Play Date is focused on

What play space owner Heather hopes to grow in 2024

What advice Heather would give to new play space owners

What Heather would tell HERSELF back when she had the idea to open her indoor playground business

And much more!
Check out Play Date Indoor Playground: https://www.playdatemn.com/
Play Date Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/play_date_llc/

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 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: https://www.michelecaruana.com
YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3JDkSe7
FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bP
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4
Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep

TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:

Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Questions and Support: [email protected]
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45min
January 08, 2024 262: 6 Tips To Sell MORE Summer Camps In 2024
Web Design Services: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-services

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: 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
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4
Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep

TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:

Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Questions and Support: [email protected]
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20min
January 03, 2024261: How To Effectively Cater To The Homeschooling Community With Elan Page
In this episode, guest expert Elan Page from the Homeschool Our Way Podcast lifts the veil a bit for those of us who are NOT a part of the homeschooling community and she is going to cover things like…
What she looks for in a play space

The most important things you need to stand out to homeschooling families as a play space

What types of programming and classes she’s looking for

Where we as business owners can reach and market to homeschooling families in a NON icky way

What types of resources she’s looking for to enhance her family’s homeschooling experience

How she weights the cost and benefit of many classes and programs

How to specifically address the unique needs of homeschooling families of color
And much more.

We are also going to clear up some WIDELY held misconceptions about homeschooling families in the indoor play industry and honestly that part alone was just so eye opening and insightful for me, and I really can’t wait for you to hear it.

Homeschool Our Way Podcast: https://www.homeschoolourway.com/
Elan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeschool_ourway/

RESOURCES:
FREE FUNDING MASTERCLASS January 17, 2024 at 12pm ET: https://www.michelecaruana.com/playground-business-funding-2024
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: 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
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4
Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep

TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:

Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Questions and Support: [email protected]
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Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
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46min
January 02, 2024 260: My Year Of NO Versus My Year Of YES (And How To Decide Which YOU Need in 2024)
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: 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: 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
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4
Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep

TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:

Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Questions and Support: [email protected]
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving
Active Campaign Free Trial
Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
...more
43min
December 20, 2023 259: How To Bring a TOY Product To Market AND Work With Independent Toy Creators As a Play Space Owner With Azhelle Wade
In this episode, Azhelle Wade AKA "The Toy Coach" is bringing us her step-by-step system for launching a toy product as an independent business or as a revenue stream for your play space! She will also discuss her industry insight regarding how we as play space owners can curate an intentional retail section with a focus on independent toy creators to both increase sales and better our customer experience.

Azhelle's Website: https://www.thetoycoach.com
Azhelle's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheToyCoach
Azhelle's Podcast: https://www.thetoycoach.com/podcast
Azhelle's IG: https://www.youtube.com/@TheToyCoach

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: 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
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4
Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep

TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:

Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Questions and Support: [email protected]
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving
Active Campaign Free Trial
Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
...more
47min
December 18, 2023 258: 10 "Trend" Predictions for The Indoor Play Industry for 2024!
Indoor playground businesses: what's coming in 2024!

YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3eLbOsmFBs

This is my 5th annual prediction video! I am really looking forward to what's coming in the indoor play space industry including more COLOR, more accessibility and inclusivity, and more DIFFERENTIATION!

It seems like play spaces are popping up left and right- so let's talk about what it's going to take to be successful as an indoor playground business in 2024 and beyond!
TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:

Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Questions and Support: [email protected]
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Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
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30min
December 13, 2023 257: Creating a Waldorf Inspired Play Space With Expert Jennifer Buzzotta of Alchemy Kids
Creating a Waldorf inspired play cafe with 20+ year Waldorf expert Jennifer Buzzotta, founder of The Alchemy Kids!

Jennifer's IG: https://www.instagram.com/alchemykids/
Jennifer's Website: https://www.thealchemykids.com/
Jennifer's Resources: https://linktr.ee/alchemykids

Jennifer holds a Master’s in Waldorf Education, alongside Waldorf Teacher Certification. She also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and has received specialized training in Waldorf Handwork for Kindergarten and First Grade, Creative Discipline, Inclusion and Belonging and Supporting the Development of Self-Regulation in the Growing Child.

Jennifer has over 20 years of experience working with early childhood aged children in various learning environments: Leading a traditional Waldorf classroom, teaching English as a second language (ESL) online, Waldorf Homeschooling and private child care.

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: 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
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4
Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep

TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:

Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Questions and Support: [email protected]
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Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
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50min
December 11, 2023 256: A Realistic End-of-Year Checklist for Your Indoor Playground Business
BLOG for this episode with links: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/indoor-playground-year-end-checklist
Web Design Services: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-services

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: 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
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4
Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep

TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:

Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Questions and Support: [email protected]
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving
Active Campaign Free Trial
Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
...more
26min
December 07, 2023 255: How To Hire Your Kids And Set Up Their Financial Future + Enjoy Various Tax Benefits As A Business Owner With Expert Jamie Trull
How to hire your kids in your local business, beginning as young as babies and toddlers!

Jamie's FREE "Hire Your Kids" Guide: https://bit.ly/hireyourkidsguide
Jamie's "Hire Your Kids" FULL Toolkit (Step-By-Step): https://bit.ly/hiringkidstoolkit

In this insightful video, CPA and Profit Strategist Jamie Trull shares valuable guidance on how to ethically and legally hire YOUR young children in your local business. Discover how to create a win-win situation that doesn't exploit your children, sets up their financial future, and brings tax benefits for both your local business and your child.

Jamie's Website: https://jamietrull.com/
Jamie's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamieTrull

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
Web Design Services- Book A Free Call: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-services
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
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4
Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep

TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:

Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Questions and Support: [email protected]
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving
Active Campaign Free Trial
Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
...more
40min
December 05, 2023 254: Holiday Sale Recap & Why LESS Cash Now Can Be BETTER Than MORE Cash Later
Web Design Services- Book A Free Call: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-services

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: 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
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4
Recession Prep Playlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep

TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:

Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Questions and Support: [email protected]
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving
Active Campaign Free Trial
Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
...more
29min

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