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:

February 12, 2024 272: 8 Steps To A Successful Founding Member Launch (Even If You ALREADY Sell Memberships)
Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD
The Time We Had To Ban A Customer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPtJtRaHyEE&t=558s
Mini Course Library: https://www.michelecaruana.com/mini-course-library-play-cafe-academy

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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35min
February 07, 2024 271: How Former Teacher Heather O'Donnell Creates Impact and INCOME Beyond The Classroom With Digital Products
Want to add digital products to your indoor playground business OR use them to fund your brick and mortar location? This is the episode for you!

Heather O'Donnell is the owner & founder of Kindergarten Ready Skills, where she helps preschool moms prepare their kids for kindergarten and the owner & founder of Teacher Biz, where she helps teachers build profitable, enjoyable online businesses of their own.

As a former kindergarten teacher, Heather is passionate about helping teachers use their teacher skills to make an impact and an income beyond the classroom. She is also the host of The Teacher Biz Podcast.

Heather's FREE Challenge Starting SOON: https://bit.ly/heatherschallenge
Teacher Biz Podcast: https://bit.ly/47YYIvm
Teacher Biz Website: https://teacherbiz.com/
Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacherbiz/

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
57min
February 05, 2024 270: 6 Key Things To Remember If You're Running Your Own Facebook and Instagram Ads
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Book More Birthdays With Ads Course for Indoor Playgrounds: https://bit.ly/3N7bPAI
Evergreen Ads Episode: https://bit.ly/45fO8PP
Ads Tutorials on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3UiUZFy

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
33min
January 31, 2024 269: Practical Meal Planning Tips For Busy Owners To Save Time While Still Eating Healthy with Verona Angol
Meal prep and planning tips for busy entrepreneurs and business owners!

In this episode, we have special guest Verona Angol, the host of the "Lose Weight with Meal Planning" podcast. Verona is joining us to share expert insights on meal prep strategies tailored specifically for busy entrepreneurs and indoor playground owners.

Are you constantly on the go, juggling work, family, and the demands of running an indoor playground business? 🏢👩‍💼 Are you looking for practical tips and time-saving meal prep ideas to keep you energized throughout the day? 🍱🕒 In this episode, we've got you covered!

Our guest speaker will dive into the world of meal planning, providing valuable advice on how to: 🍽️ Create a meal prep routine that fits seamlessly into your busy schedule. 🌱 Incorporate healthy and balanced options into your meals. 🛒 Efficiently shop for ingredients, even with a hectic lifestyle.

🥗 Prepare delicious meals that keep you (and your family!) fueled for success.

Whether you're a currently open play cafe owner OR you're in the planning process, I KNOW your to-do list is a mile long.

This episode is packed with essential information to help you conquer your day while staying healthy and satisfied.

Verona's Resources:
Website: https://vanutritioncoaching.co.uk/
Podcast: https://bit.ly/3vPduav

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
50min
January 26, 2024 268: Should Indoor Playgrounds Open EARLIER? My Take On The Subject And The SECRET To Affording It
Web Design Services: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-services
Why Memberships are Crucial: https://bit.ly/44nGkKV
Interview With Heather From Play Date LLC: https://bit.ly/3S81GYm

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]
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving
Active Campaign Free Trial
Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
...more
33min
January 24, 2024 267: Refresh Your Indoor Playground And Enhance Your Branding This New Year With An Impactful Mural
About Mural / Adrienne Scanlan's Links:
Website: www.aboutmurals.ca
Coupon Code: playcafeacademy (40% Off In-Stock Murals)
Blog Post: https://aboutmurals.ca/blog/indoor-playground-wallpaper-murals/
YouTube (@aboutmurals): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-9dlAULFa8nXLrjK2n8_Q
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/aboutmurals/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aboutmurals
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_murals

BLOG CHECKLIST: www.michelecaruana.com/blogchecklist

OTHER 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
49min
January 22, 2024 266: 7 Ways Indoor Playgrounds Can Effectively Communicate Closures to Customers
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4

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
22min
January 17, 2024 265: When To Expand Your Team And How To Keep Them Truly IGNITED With Expert Amy Pearl
Work Ignited Website: https://www.workignited.com/
Amy's “20 Ways to Keep Calm and Carry On”: https://www.workignited.com/keepcalm
Lead United Program (Use Code LEAD For 20% Off!) Before February 8, 2024: https://www.workignited.com/lead-ignited

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
54min
January 15, 2024 264: My 6-Step Plan To Pay Off $18k Worth Of Business Debt in 6 Months
Yes, you read that right! Due to a billing oversight, I was forced to put together a specific plan to overcome $18,000 in debt by changing my marketing strategy, imposing a spending hault, and more! If you ever find yourself in significant business debt, you're NOT alone and there IS a way out!

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
29min
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]
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving
Active Campaign Free Trial
Free Demo of Aluvii All-In-One POS
...more
45min

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How many episodes does The Profitable Play Podcast have?

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