The Profitable Play Podcast

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Here in Western New York, our “busy” indoor playground season typically starts in November and stretches through May. So even though play spaces HERE are winding down from our busy open play season, I know play spaces down south and even across the world are getting ready for their weather to HEAT up, sending droves of families indoors.

In this episode I am going to piggy back a bit off of yesterdays episode where I shared some tips for busy break weeks and share some more things you can do to prepare for not just a busy week– but a longer term busy SEASON.

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If you are a parent whose child is preschool-age or above, you understand how “break weeks” can be. Routines go out-the-window, and it’s easy to get stir-crazy, especially if you live in an area that stays cold well-through spring break like it does here in Western New York!

It can be very tempting to plan a fun outing for every day of the week, yet here’s the thing; Everyone else is also planning to do the same.

That can mean difficult parking, lots of crowds, and tantrum-inducing lines. However, we have implemented some strategies at our indoor play center to help make even the busiest week as smooth as possible for families that choose to visit us. Here are some of those tips!

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In episode 41 and 26 I touch on upselling-- but this topic REALLY deserves its own episode. Why? Upselling is a way you can increase the amount of revenue you get from EVERY purchase made online on your website- and also increase the level of CONVENIENCE you are offering your customers which leads to more overall satisfaction-- and more business! Get some ideas for upselling in this episode!

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How to make your indoor playground food-allergy safe so you can be more inclusive AND grow sales!  

Join me for this clip of my interview with food-allergy safety expert Corinna Meckelborg as we discuss not only WHY we should care about safely accommodating food allergies from an inclusivity standpoint (which we likely already know)-- she also breaks down the business ramifications of taking this stance!  

Especially if you prioritize parties and memberships, you NEED to listen to Corinna's tips!

As a reminder, this is just a small clip from my full interview with food-allergy safety expert Corinna Meckelborg! She spent so much time inside of Play Maker Society breaking down EXACTLY what steps we need to take, equipment we need to purchase, training steps we need to take, etc. to TRULY be inclusive and accommodating children and families with food allergies, even severe ones.   

If you own an indoor playground, a play cafe, or ANY indoor play space that serves or allows outside food-- this is a MUST listen!  If you would like to join Play Maker Society for a free month and unlock DOZENS of these trainings from a huge variety of experts-- enroll in www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy now!   

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Sharing my recent experience with the "law of attraction" and how one person taking a few moments out of their day completely shifted the trajectory of my week when I was goin' through it. This episode is a little twist on the "Love Note" strategy I shared in episode 5.

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Michele’s Instagram: instagram.com/itsmichelecaruana/

Michele’s Website: www.michelecaruana.com

Follow on YouTube: youtube.com/playcafeacademy

Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy

Want to read instead of listen?: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/how-blogging-can-help-your-facility-book-more-birthday-party-clients-with-no-ad-spend

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Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD

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