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- 201: 8 Revenue-Generating Alternatives To Field Trips For Your Slow Open-Play Season
While field trips can be a great revenue generator for larger indoor playgrounds, some smaller facilities just aren't set up to safely accomodate them. In this episode I want to share 8 alternative ways you can still work with groups or schools, even if you have a smaller space OR if your physical space is not yet open!
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
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
Web Design Services: https://bit.ly/41Ac6DG
TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:
Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Questions and Support: [email protected]
TOOLS:
Wellness Living POS and Branded App Software
Play Space Brain (Mention This Podcast For Special Pricing!)
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving
Active Campaign Free Trial
Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
21 min - 200: Tips For Celebrating Your Business Anniversary That Boost Revenue and Show Customer Appreciation
It's the 200th episode of the Profitable Play Podcast! Thank you for being here.
Web Design Services: https://bit.ly/41Ac6DG
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
Web Design Services: https://bit.ly/41Ac6DG
TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:
Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Questions and Support: [email protected]
TOOLS:
Wellness Living POS and Branded App Software
Play Space Brain (Mention This Podcast For Special Pricing!)
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving
Active Campaign Free Trial
Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
26 min - 199: 5 Red Flags Potential Business Investors Look For In An Indoor Playground or Play Cafe
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Lease Negociation Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo
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]
TOOLS:
Wellness Living POS and Branded App Software
Play Space Brain (Mention This Podcast For Special Pricing!)
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving
Active Campaign Free Trial
Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
36 min - 198: 6 Scams That Target Small Business Owners & How To Avoid Them
In this episode, we'll be discussing a topic that is unfortunately all too common in the world of small business: scams.
Small business owners are often targeted by scammers looking to take advantage of their busy nature, limited resources, and lack of expertise in certain areas. But fear not - I'm here to help! Let's go over six of the most common scams that target small business owners and some tips on how to avoid them.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS
More Small Business Scams To Be Wary Of: https://bit.ly/3HDlT3V
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]
TOOLS:
Wellness Living POS and Branded App Software
Play Space Brain (Mention This Podcast For Special Pricing!)
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving
Active Campaign Free Trial
Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
22 min - 197: The Simple (Free!) Social Media Tip To Boost Any Promotion Or Priority
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/3p2rLxj
Faceook Business Page:https://www.facebook.com/playcafeacademy
Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlayCafeAcademy
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
Web Design Services: https://bit.ly/41Ac6DG
TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:
Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Questions and Support: [email protected]
TOOLS:
Wellness Living POS and Branded App Software
Play Space Brain (Mention This Podcast For Special Pricing!)
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving
Active Campaign Free Trial
Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
16 min - 196: 18 Features Every Indoor Playground Website Should Have (Your Checklist!)
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Web Design Services: https://bit.ly/41Ac6DG
Episode 1 (Lead Magnets): https://bit.ly/41KjyMT
Episode 16 (FAQ Page): https://bit.ly/3ZXAa1B
YouTube Video (Example Sites): https://youtu.be/tT9jeAP_Xss
Episode 180 (Planning a Photoshoot): https://bit.ly/3Aq1vPz
Episode 19 (Conversion Rates 101): https://bit.ly/3L4UwjX
Episode 93 (Video Tour): https://bit.ly/41eRMHc
Episode 176 (Add-Event): https://bit.ly/3JebqvT
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
Web Design Services: https://bit.ly/41Ac6DG
TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:
Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Questions and Support: [email protected]
TOOLS:
Wellness Living POS and Branded App Software
Play Space Brain (Mention This Podcast For Special Pricing!)
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving
Active Campaign Free Trial
Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
53 min - 195: 3 Strategies for Recovering Abandoned Carts and Bookings To Increase Revenue At Your Indoor Playground
As indoor playground owners, our businesses thrive on attracting new customers and retaining existing ones. While online marketing plays a critical role in reaching your target audience, abandoned carts can be a significant challenge for your business– and one that often goes overlooked.
According to research, the average online cart abandonment rate is around 70%, which means that a majority of potential customers are leaving your website without completing their purchase or making a booking.
In this episode, I will share my 3 best strategies that can run AUTOMATED behind-the-scenes to save those bookings, increase revenue, and save YOU time and energy.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Episode 31 Retargeting Ads: https://bit.ly/3N06D4r
Episode 192 Transitional CTAs: https://bit.ly/3oAWnp3
Episode 16 FAQ Page Tips: https://bit.ly/3ZXAa1B
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
Web Design Services: https://bit.ly/41Ac6DG
TOOLS & OTHER LINKS:
Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
Questions and Support: [email protected]
TOOLS:
Wellness Living POS and Branded App Software
Play Space Brain (Mention This Podcast For Special Pricing!)
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving
Active Campaign Free Trial
Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
33 min - 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]
TOOLS:
Wellness Living POS and Branded App Software
Play Space Brain (Mention This Podcast For Special Pricing!)
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving
Active Campaign Free Trial
Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
38 min - 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]
TOOLS:
Wellness Living POS and Branded App Software
Play Space Brain (Mention This Podcast For Special Pricing!)
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving
Active Campaign Free Trial
Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
1 hr 4 min - 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]
TOOLS:
Wellness Living POS and Branded App Software
Play Space Brain (Mention This Podcast For Special Pricing!)
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving
Active Campaign Free Trial
Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
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About The Profitable Play Podcast
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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 your bottom line. Stick with me to keep the PASSION and GROW the profit in YOUR play-based business
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