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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April 26, 2023 194: 7 Ways To Increase Your Website Conversion Rate And Turn More Browsers Into Buyers
If you're an indoor playground owner or marketer, having a website that effectively converts visitors into customers is crucial. We'll cover the importance of having a clear value proposition and how to communicate it effectively on your website.

We'll also discuss the role of social proof, high-quality visuals, and optimizing your website for mobile devices. Additionally, we'll explore creating a sense of urgency and using call-to-actions effectively.

Tune in to this episode to learn practical and effective ways to improve your indoor playground website's conversion rate and turn more visitors into happy customers.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Web Design Services: https://bit.ly/41Ac6DG
YouTube Video (Example Sites): https://youtu.be/tT9jeAP_Xss
FREE Book More Birthdays Challenge: www.michelecaruana.com/birthdaychallenge
Episode 180 (Planning a Photoshoot): https://bit.ly/3Aq1vPz
Episode 19 (Conversion Rates 101): https://bit.ly/3L4UwjX
Michele's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmichelecaruana/
RECESSION PREP PLAYLIST: https://www.michelecaruana.com/recessionprep

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: 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
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
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
38min
April 24, 2023 193: How To Design An Engaging Play Area And Choose The Best Equipment With Karri from Smart Playrooms
In this interview, Karri from Smart Playrooms shares her expertise in designing a space that is engaging, inclusive, and aesthetic-- whether you are just beginning your play space plans OR you're looking to refresh your current indoor playground!

Not only does Karri share her expertise in choosing equipment and constructing the best flow for a play area, she also shares some safety measures she always ensures when designing a communal play area AND some tips on how to get parents and kiddos to follow the rules and use the space safely!

If you're a Play Cafe Academy or Play Maker Society member, you can get an EXCLUSIVE discount on Karri's e-design services! Check your inbox shortly for the discount code!

Enjoy this and many other exclusive discounts when you join us here: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy
Karri's Website: https://www.smartplayrooms.com/
Karri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartplayrooms/

OTHER RESOURCES:
Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://www.michelecaruana.com/mini-course-library-play-cafe-academy
Michele’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmichelecaruana/
Michele’s Website: www.michelecaruana.com
Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlayCafeAcademy
Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy

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
1h 4min
April 14, 2023 192: The Power of Plain Text Emails- A Game Changer for Your Play Café Business
EMAIL MARKETING RESOURCES:
Episode 1: https://bit.ly/41KjyMT
Episode 2: https://bit.ly/3mlmnns
Epsiode 177 (More Emails = More Sales): https://bit.ly/3MwjBH5

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 Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bP
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
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
April 12, 2023 191: How To Facilitate Communication Between Party Hosts and Guests To Promote Inclusion
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
FREE 2023 Membership Workshop: https://bit.ly/free2023workshop
How To Better Accomodate Autistic Kids And Adults: https://bit.ly/41eRMHc
Using Visual Signs and Schedules: https://bit.ly/3zPWboE
FAQ Page Tips (Episode 16): https://bit.ly/3ZXAa1B

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: 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
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
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
April 10, 2023 190: Utilizing Visual Signs And Schedules To Facilitate Communication And Promote Inclusion
Visual signs and schedules are tools that use images, symbols, and/or words to provide information and instructions in a visual format.

They are commonly used in various settings, including indoor playgrounds, to help individuals with communication difficulties or cognitive disabilities understand their surroundings and what is expected of them.

And if you accommodate children that are under 5 or 6 years old– remember, they can’t yet read. So even if they do not have any disabilities, visual signs can help them follow the rules and behave safely in your space and it can help prevent tantrums and meltdowns in all kiddos.

Here are some examples of places you can utilize visual signs or schedules in your facility to enhance the experience of children, parents, and staff alike.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
FREE 2023 Membership Workshop: https://bit.ly/free2023workshop
How To Better Accomodate Autistic Kids And Adults: https://bit.ly/41eRMHc
VLOG of Explore And More: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD0fvihUs8k
VLOG of Friendship Factory: https://bit.ly/40UZNBr

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: 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
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
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
27min
April 07, 2023 189: 9 Things I Loved About Explore And More Children's Museum
Watch my VLOG: https://youtu.be/hD0fvihUs8k

A few weeks back I brought my 6 year old son to Explore and More Children's Museum in Buffalo New York after our plans to attend a hockey game were foiled. I took notes and video and wanted to share exactly what I loved abot the kids museum and what I took away from the experience as an indoor playground owner!

In this episode, I share how you can implement the same concepts regarding inclusivity and accessibility, universal design, business sponsorsips, different types of play, and so much more in your own indoor playground or play cafe business!

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
VLOG of visit: https://youtu.be/hD0fvihUs8k

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: 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
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
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
21min
April 05, 2023 188: When Customers Become Competition- More Tips For Handling Competition and "Copy Cat" Play Cafe Businesses
Running an indoor playground business can be a fulfilling and exciting experience. However, it can also be challenging, as all of you listening likely know, especially when a CUSTOMER expresses an interest in opening a similar business in the same area. While I recently made a YouTube video about this topic (linked below), I wanted to expand on that topic and provide some practical tips and daily strategies here in this episode.

RESOURS MENTIONED:
Book More Birthdays With Ads COURSE: https://bit.ly/3N7bPAI
Book More Birthdays with Ads FREE CHALLENGE: https://www.michelecaruana.com/birthdaychallenge
YouTube Video Discussing Competition: https://bit.ly/3nG8gtH
The Reality Of Working Alongside Your Kids: http://bit.ly/42UOGd4
Being The FIRST Play Cafe In Your Town: http://bit.ly/3nH0PSJ
Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Michele’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ia4PTK
BLOG OF EPISODE: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/handling-copycat-play-cafe-businesses

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: 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
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
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
21min
April 03, 2023 187: Counter Offers- The Pros and Cons for Indoor Playground Owners Retaining Quitting Employees
RESOURS MENTIONED:
Book More Birthdays With Ads: https://bit.ly/3N7bPAI
The Reality Of Working Alongside Your Kids: http://bit.ly/42UOGd4
Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD

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: 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
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
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
19min
March 31, 2023 186: Designing the Perfect Music Program for Your Indoor Playground
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
American Orff-Schulwerk Association: aosa.org
Organization of American Kodaly Educators: oake.org
Bryson's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thatmusicteacher/
Episode 44 Upselling To Boost Event Revenue: https://bit.ly/3lw8HG1
Episode 38 Planning Profitable Events and Classes: https://bit.ly/3LDJ8hb
Epsiode 39 How To Sell out Your Events: https://bit.ly/42pihuU
Episode 97 Allign Your Events With Your Spaces Strengths: https://bit.ly/3LuIm61

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: 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
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
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
41min
March 29, 2023 185: Unlocking the Power of User-Generated Content- A Playground Owner's Guide to Incentivizing Customers and Boosting Online Presence
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
Episode 02 Creating a Welcome Sequence: https://bit.ly/3mlmnns
Episode 85 Repurposing Positive Reviews: https://bit.ly/3lw8HG1
Mochas and Minis IG: https://www.instagram.com/mochasandminis/
Mochas and Minis Site: https://www.mochasandminis.com/
MY Play Cafe Site: https://www.myplaycafe.com/

OTHER RESOURCES:
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
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 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
28min

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