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The Profitable Play Podcast

Michele Caruana•www.michelecaruana.com
Business
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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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099: Should You REALLY Rent That Vendor Event Or Fair Booth? (Plus Some Alternatives)

Book More Birthdays With Ads Course: https://bit.ly/3N7bPAI Book More Birthdays FREE Challenge Waitlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/freebirthdaychallenge Play Cafe Academy: .michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy 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 Aca...

Jun 17, 2022•25 min

098: Why We Sometimes Lose Money On Events (On Purpose) In Our Indoor Playground Business

ORIGINAL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DuRHjJow5U EPISODES LIKE THIS: Episode 44- Upselling To Boost Event Revenue: https://apple.co/3MJlIDS Episode 38- When To Plan + Schedule Events For Maximum Sales: https://apple.co/3NXJihK Episode 39- How To Better Market Your Events: https://apple.co/3xu74uE OTHER RESOURCES: Book More Birthdays With Ads Course: https://bit.ly/3N7bPAI Book More Birthdays FREE Challenge Waitlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/freebirthdaychallenge Play Cafe Academ...

Jun 15, 2022•17 min

097: Leaning Into Your Strengths To Book Out Your Events

EPISODES LIKE THIS: Episode 44- Upselling To Boost Event Revenue: https://apple.co/3MJlIDS Episode 38- When To Plan + Schedule Events For Maximum Sales: https://apple.co/3NXJihK Episode 39- How To Better Market Your Events: https://apple.co/3xu74uE OTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://www.michelecaruana.com/mini-course-library-play-cafe-academy Michele’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i...

Jun 14, 2022•12 min

096: Better Accommodating Autistic Children And Adults (Part 4)

Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy 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 Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Suppor...

Jun 13, 2022•15 min

095: Better Accommodating Autistic Children And Adults (Part 3)

Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy 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 Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Suppor...

Jun 10, 2022•18 min

094: Better Accommodating Autistic Children And Adults (Part 2)

Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy 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 Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Suppor...

Jun 09, 2022•7 min

093: Better Accommodating Autistic Children And Adults (Part 1)

Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy 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 Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Suppor...

Jun 08, 2022•17 min

092: The 1-Minute Audit Of Your Instagram Feed You Need To Do TODAY

Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy 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 Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Suppor...

Jun 03, 2022•10 min

091: Boost Your Social Media Reach And Engagement TODAY With This Quick And Simple Strategy

Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy 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 Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Suppor...

Jun 02, 2022•9 min

090: 4 Google Ad Tips For Play-Based Business Owners (From A Google Ad Expert!)

Book More Birthdays With Ads Course: https://bit.ly/3N7bPAI FULL Interview On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_5ra1higJ8&t=4s Book More Birthdays FREE Challenge Waitlist: https://www.michelecaruana.com/freebirthdaychallenge Play Cafe Academy: .michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy 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.michelecaruan...

May 31, 2022•19 min

089: How To Generate (Significant!) Extra Revenue Even If You Are Closed In Observance Of A Holiday

Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy 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 Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Suppor...

May 30, 2022•7 min

088: Ask Your Team Members THIS Today (TW).

Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy 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 Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Suppor...

May 25, 2022•4 min

087: Link Shorteners 101- How To Use Them To Improve Your Marketing Tracking (And Sales!)

Mobile Event Workshop: https://bit.ly/3ypdahP TOOL RECOMMENDATIONS: Bit.ly: https://app.bitly.com/ Tinyurl: https://tinyurl.com/app OTHER RESOURCES: Business Plan Toolkit: http://bit.ly/35GyCji How And Why To Create A Media Kit (Episode 8): https://apple.co/3vUi4BM All Indoor Playground Business Courses & Programs: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele’s Instagram: instagram.com/itsmichelecaruana/ Michele’s Website: www.michelecaruana.com Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Pl...

May 23, 2022•10 min

086: Do This BEFORE Speaking To A Potential Investor/ Partner OR A Consulting Client

Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy 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 Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Suppor...

May 20, 2022•7 min

085: How To Repurpose Your Positive Reviews To Increase Impact And Sales

Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy 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 Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Suppor...

May 19, 2022•14 min

084: How To Know Where Your Website BUYERS/BOOKINGS Are Coming From (Yes- Setting Up Google Analytics!)

You likely already know how many followers you have and where your website traffic is coming from. But do you know where your BUYERS are coming from? Is it social media? Is it Google searches? Is it from local deal websites? Make better marketing decisions by getting these key pieces of information-- all from simply installing Google Analytics on your website. TUTORIAL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3X-hYRxBL8 Mobile Event Workshop: https://bit.ly/3ypdahP Business Plan Toolkit: http://bit.ly/...

May 18, 2022•12 min

083: 5 Tips For All My Introverted Business Owners Out There

What's Working 2022 Guide: www.michelecaruana.com/whatsworking Episode 51 (Related To Tip #2!): https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1g6agj Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele’s Instagram: instagram.com/itsmichelecaruana/ Michele’s Website: www.michelecaruana.com Follow on YouTube: youtube.com/playcafeacademy Play Cafe Academy & Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Question...

May 16, 2022•26 min

082: Why You Should Keep Your Business Plan Updated

Mobile Event Workshop: https://bit.ly/3ypdahP Business Plan Toolkit: http://bit.ly/35GyCji How And Why To Create A Media Kit (Episode 8): https://apple.co/3vUi4BM All Indoor Playground Business Courses & Programs: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele’s Instagram: instagram.com/itsmichelecaruana/ Michele’s Website: www.michelecaruana.com Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Support: Support@michele...

May 13, 2022•11 min

081: The 3-Step Process To Implement Before Launching That New Revenue Stream

Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy 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 Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Suppor...

May 12, 2022•11 min

080: Have You Checked On The MOBILE Version of Your Website Lately?

Episode 19 (Calculating Conversion Rate): https://apple.co/3N24Jgp Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy 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 Play Cafe Academy &a...

May 10, 2022•18 min

079: How To Generate Organic (Free!) Traffic Through Local News Outlets And Influencers (Step-By-Step)

Mobile Event Workshop: https://bit.ly/3ypdahP How And Why To Create A Media Kit (Episode 8): https://apple.co/3vUi4BM All Indoor Playground Business Courses & Programs: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele’s Instagram: instagram.com/itsmichelecaruana/ Michele’s Website: www.michelecaruana.com Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF W...

May 09, 2022•18 min

078: 2 Tips To Help Your Birthday Parties Run More Smoothly

Mobile Event Workshop: https://www.michelecaruana.com/launch-a-mobile-party-and-event-business-may-2022 All Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele’s Instagram: instagram.com/itsmichelecaruana/ Michele’s Website: www.michelecaruana.com Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Sophia's Clubhouse (Mya's Business): facebook.com/RoundtownPlayroom/ Jumpin' Jacks Zone (Heather's Business): https://www.jumpinjackszone.com/wherethefunhappens Play Cafe Academy ...

May 05, 2022•14 min

077: 5 Tips To Prepare Your Indoor Playground For Emergencies

Mobile Event Workshop: https://www.michelecaruana.com/launch-a-mobile-party-and-event-business-may-2022 Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele’s Instagram: instagram.com/itsmichelecaruana/ Michele’s Website: www.michelecaruana.com Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving: https://discover.w...

May 04, 2022•20 min

076: How To Set Up A Google Alert For Your Business To Help Manage Your Online Reputation

What's Working 2022 Guide: www.michelecaruana.com/whatsworking Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele’s Instagram: instagram.com/itsmichelecaruana/ Michele’s Website: www.michelecaruana.com Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademy...

May 02, 2022•5 min

075: Should You Take On An Investor Or Partner For A Quick Cash Infusion?

Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy 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 Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Suppor...

Apr 29, 2022•19 min

074: Hosting Vendor Events For Local Small Businesses: Pricing + Other Tips

What's Working 2022 Guide: www.michelecaruana.com/whatsworking Watch the Full Video On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiBxLBF1EyE Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele’s Instagram: instagram.com/itsmichelecaruana/ Michele’s Website: www.michelecaruana.com Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OF...

Apr 28, 2022•15 min

073: If You're Scared To Launch That NEW Thing- These Words Are For You

ENROLL IN TME: www.michelecaruana.com/tme (DOORS CLOSE THURSDAY 4/28) This is not a normal episode of the Profitable Play podcast-- but this interview clip was TOO good and motivating not to share. Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://www.michelecaruana.com/mini-course-library-play-cafe-academy Michele’s Instagram (DM me for your affiliate link!): https://www.instagram.com/itsmichelecaruana/ Michele’s Website...

Apr 27, 2022•28 min

072: Are You Utilizing This FREE Business Resource?

Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy SCORE: score.org (An SBA Resource Partner) 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 Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society:...

Apr 26, 2022•6 min

071: Making Money As An Affiliate 101 For Play-Based Business Owners

ENROLL IN TME: www.michelecaruana.com/tme Affiliate Marketing (In-Depth Podcast Episode 1): https://apple.co/3OyyjvD Affiliate Marketing (In-Depth Podcast Episode 2): https://apple.co/3EHhXwl Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://www.michelecaruana.com/mini-course-library-play-cafe-academy Michele’s Instagram (DM me for your affiliate link!): https://www.instagram.com/itsmichelecaruana/ Michele’s Website: www....

Apr 25, 2022•21 min

070: How To Make More Consistent Revenue If You Are A Service-Based Business (Soft Play Rental, Balloon Decor, Photography, Etc)

Doors are OPEN! Enroll In Stu's TME With My Bonus Experience: https://www.michelecaruana.com/tme This is Episode 8 of my mini-series all about membership businesses-- the business model Forbes ranked as #2 for 2022! Membership Business Guide: https://www.michelecaruana.com/memberships Play Cafe Academy and Play Maker Society: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://www.michelecaruana.com/mini-course-library-play-cafe-academy Michele’s Instagram: https:/...

Apr 21, 2022•22 min
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