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The Profitable Play Podcast

Michele Caruana•www.michelecaruana.com
Business
Entrepreneurship
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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129: Stay Out Of Facebook Jail And Get All Your Facebook And Instagram Ads Approved

Marketing Junkie Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicheleCaruana 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 Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacademy What's Working 2022 Guide: www.michelecaruana.com/w...

Nov 04, 2022•22 min

128: Donation Requests Flooding Your Inbox? Here Are 4 Questions To Help Filter Through Them

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 Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacademy What's Working 2022 Guide: www.michelecaruana.com/whatsworking Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit...

Nov 02, 2022•14 min

127: Halloween Contests To Increase Facebook Reach And Engagement

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 Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacademy What's Working 2022 Guide: www.michelecaruana.com/whatsworking Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit...

Oct 31, 2022•9 min

126: There Are 9 Weeks Left In The Year- Here's Why That's Important And What I Think You Should Do NOW

There are only 9 weeks left of the year! I have had this date circled and starred on my calendar for weeks and there's good reason for that! THIS is your chance to set up for success through the holidays-- here's why. EPISODE 4 (What to Post): https://apple.co/3tyk5ms EPISODE 14 (Facebook Pixel): https://apple.co/3femcHq EPISODE 85 (Leverage Reviews): https://apple.co/3FiSBXY EPISODE 62 (Sharing Your Story): https://apple.co/3DzsHwL OTHER LINKS: ndoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/...

Oct 28, 2022•11 min

125: Are You Charging And Paying Sales Tax... Where You Don't Need To (Reminder To Audit This With Your Accountant!)

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 Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacademy Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit...

Oct 26, 2022•11 min

124: How And Where Can We Identify "Bottlenecks" In Our Businesses That Prevent Us From Reaching Our Revenue Potential?

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 Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacademy What's Working 2022 Guide: www.michelecaruana.com/whatsworking Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit...

Oct 24, 2022•24 min

123: The Simple Ad Mistake MANY Owners Make (An Important Reminder!)

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 Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacademy Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit...

Oct 17, 2022•7 min

122: "Your Clear Mind Is Your Best Weapon Against Your Challenges"

Remember to REST this weekend Playmakers! Here are some episodes to help you protect your time, energy, and heart: EP 05- The Love Note Strategy: https://apple.co/3Kkr8oM EP 11 Creating SOP's: https://apple.co/3sOKwCB EP 50- Boundaries You Should Be Setting: https://apple.co/3T3RCyN EP 35: How To Afford A Manager: https://apple.co/37XY3Rs EP 118: How To Prepare For A Vacation Or Time Away: https://apple.co/3yFvlPU MORE RESOURCES: What's Working 2022 Guide: www.michelecaruana.com/whatsworking Ind...

Oct 14, 2022•9 min

121: A Simple Way To Book More BABY Showers (While Also Giving Back To Your Community!)

Book More Birthdays 5-Day Challenge: https://www.michelecaruana.com/freebirthdaychallenge 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 Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page YouTube Channel: https...

Oct 12, 2022•14 min

120: Quick Reminder to "Invite To Like"!

What's Working 2022 Guide: www.michelecaruana.com/whatsworking Book More Birthdays 5-Day Challenge: https://www.michelecaruana.com/freebirthdaychallenge Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacademy Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele’s Instagram: instagram.com/itsmichelecaruana/ Michele’s Websi...

Oct 11, 2022•6 min

119: Why And How You Should Prioritize Your Team Over Profit (5 Real-Life Examples)

The Time We Fired A Customer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPtJtRaHyEE An Exception To This Rule (The Time Our Employee Brought A Gun In): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY1CHPIMjZ0&t=1s Book More Birthdays 5-Day Challenge: https://www.michelecaruana.com/freebirthdaychallenge Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacad...

Oct 07, 2022•25 min

118: 8 Steps To Prepare Your Business, Your Team, (And Yourself!) For You To Take Time Away (For Vacations or Any Reason!)

YOUR PRE-VACATION PLAYLIST: https://www.michelecaruana.com/prevacationplaylist Book More Birthdays 5-Day Challenge: https://www.michelecaruana.com/freebirthdaychallenge Buy Clockwork on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DTtlXo Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacademy What's Working 2022 Guide: www.michelecaruana.com/whatsworking ...

Oct 05, 2022•29 min

117: How To Serve & Protect Your Business' MOST Important Function...YES- your QBR! (Clockwork 4/5)

Book More Birthdays 5-Day Challenge: https://www.michelecaruana.com/freebirthdaychallenge Buy Clockwork on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DTtlXo Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacademy What's Working 2022 Guide: www.michelecaruana.com/whatsworking Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele’s Instagram:...

Oct 03, 2022•21 min

116: Identifying, Protecting, and Serving Your QBR (Clockwork 3/5)

Book More Birthdays 5-Day Challenge: https://www.michelecaruana.com/freebirthdaychallenge Buy Clockwork on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DTtlXo Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacademy What's Working 2022 Guide: www.michelecaruana.com/whatsworking Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele’s Instagram:...

Sep 30, 2022•20 min

115: The Two Revenue Types To Focus On For Success (Clockwork 2/5)

Book More Birthdays 5-Day Challenge: https://www.michelecaruana.com/freebirthdaychallenge Buy Clockwork on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DTtlXo Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacademy What's Working 2022 Guide: www.michelecaruana.com/whatsworking Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele’s Instagram:...

Sep 28, 2022•24 min

114: Money Making Tasks vs. Maintenance Tasks and DOING vs. Designing (Clockwork 1/5)

Book More Birthdays 5-Day Challenge: https://www.michelecaruana.com/freebirthdaychallenge Buy Clockwork on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DTtlXo Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacademy What's Working 2022 Guide: www.michelecaruana.com/whatsworking Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele’s Instagram:...

Sep 26, 2022•28 min

113: Booking Out Your Halloween Events With This Blogging Strategy

FREE BLOGGING CHECKLIST: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blogchecklist Play Cafe Academy: www.michelecaruana.com/playcafeacademy Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page Michele's Tools/ Affiliate Page: https://www.michelecaruana.com/tools YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacademy What's Working 2022 Guide: www.michelecaruana.com/whatsworking Indoor Playground Business Courses: https://bit.ly/37yCxAC Michele’s Instagram...

Sep 23, 2022•9 min

112: Setting Up Your Amazon Affiliate Account (+ Other Affiliate Opportunity Ideas!)

FREE BLOGGING CHECKLIST: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blogchecklist Michele's Tools/ Affiliate Page: https://www.michelecaruana.com/tools YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacademy 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 Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker...

Sep 22, 2022•11 min

111: Avoid This Tricky Quarter 4 Strategy (It Will COST YOU In The Long Run)

How utilizing THIS tricky Q4 accounting strategy can prevent the fair sale of your business down the line. MORE RESOURCES: Why & How To Create An Exit Strategy: https://bit.ly/3dwqXLo Danielle's Guest Expert Clip On Selling: https://bit.ly/3LojH0G 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.michele...

Sep 19, 2022•11 min

110: Two Simple Tips To Work SMARTER, Not Harder With Your Email Marketing Efforts + Boost Your Sales

FREE 14-DAY Active Campaign Trial: https://bit.ly/3rjp5bP 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 Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacade...

Sep 16, 2022•12 min

109: Attract, Hire, And Retain Your Employees With Expert Michele Dillinger

How to attract, hire, and retain employees at your local business-- the question on EVERY owners mind right now! In this clip of the guest expert training I did exclusively for my Play Maker Society membership, we discuss: what Gen Z and other entry level employees look for in a job posting what to include/ what NOT to include in a retail or local business job posting how to stand out against "big box" employers (like Amazon) who are overing high wages, remote work opportunities, and other perks...

Sep 14, 2022•19 min

108: The Easiest (Free) Way To Get Local News Coverage (Print + Online!) For Your Business

FREE BLOGGING CHECKLIST: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blogchecklist YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacademy 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 Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-applicatio...

Sep 12, 2022•24 min

107: Increase Bookings And Sales By Making Search Engine Optimization A Priority

FREE BLOGGING CHECKLIST: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blogchecklist YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playcafeacademy 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 Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-applicatio...

Sep 09, 2022•16 min

106: Is It Time For A Seasonal Menu Food Allergy Audit? Here's The Why And How

Episode 43 With A Food Allergy Expert: https://apple.co/3qb2NZK 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 Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-maker-society-application-page Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: htt...

Sep 07, 2022•8 min

105: Why & How You Can Deliver Better Customer Service With A Call Forwarding System

Save your team's time and make their jobs easier (and YOUR life much easier) & more enjoyable with this quick, easy, and inexpensive strategy! 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 Current Owners- Apply To Play Maker Society: https://www.michelecaruana.com/p...

Sep 05, 2022•10 min

104: Trends I Hope Stick Around In The Indoor Play Industry As The Pandemic Winds Down

FREE CLASS- How To Fund Your Indoor Playground Business: https://www.michelecaruana.com/playground-business-funding 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.michel...

Jun 24, 2022•16 min

103: The One Policy Everyone LOVED (But Rarely Used!) That Increased The Value Of Our Open Play Passes

Episode 69- Pricing Your Open Play Membership Offer: https://apple.co/3NiImTV 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% O...

Jun 23, 2022•16 min

102: Choosing The Best Open Play Hours For Your Indoor Playground Business (Regular + Seasonal)

FREE CLASS- How To Fund Your Indoor Playground Business: https://www.michelecaruana.com/playground-business-funding 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.michel...

Jun 22, 2022•28 min

101: Are You Under-Utilizing THIS Space As A Revenue Generator In Your Indoor Playground?

FREE CLASS- How To Fund Your Indoor Playground Business: https://www.michelecaruana.com/playground-business-funding 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.michel...

Jun 21, 2022•8 min

100: What 9 Indoor Playground Owners Would Go Back In Time And Tell Themselves At The Beginning Of Their Business Journeys

FREE CLASS- How To Fund Your Indoor Playground Business: https://www.michelecaruana.com/playground-business-funding 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.michel...

Jun 20, 2022•21 min
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