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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:...

Published 01/22/24

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:...

Published 01/17/24

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:...

Published 01/15/24

263: 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...

Published 01/10/24

262: 6 Tips To Sell MORE Summer Camps In 2024

Web Design Services: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-services 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:...

Published 01/08/24

261: How To Effectively Cater To The Homeschooling Community With Elan Page

In this episode, guest expert Elan Page from the Homeschool Our Way Podcast lifts the veil a bit for those of us who are NOT a part of the homeschooling community and she is going to cover things like… What she looks for in a play space The most important things you need to stand out to homeschooling families as a play space What types of programming and classes she’s looking for Where we as business owners can reach and market to homeschooling families in a NON icky way What...

Published 01/03/24

260: My Year Of NO Versus My Year Of YES (And How To Decide Which YOU Need in 2024)

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...

Published 01/02/24

259: How To Bring a TOY Product To Market AND Work With Independent Toy Creators As a Play Space Owner With Azhelle Wade

In this episode, Azhelle Wade AKA "The Toy Coach" is bringing us her step-by-step system for launching a toy product as an independent business or as a revenue stream for your play space! She will also discuss her industry insight regarding how we as play space owners can curate an intentional retail section with a focus on independent toy creators to both increase sales and better our customer experience. Azhelle's Website: https://www.thetoycoach.com Azhelle's YouTube:...

Published 12/20/23

258: 10 "Trend" Predictions for The Indoor Play Industry for 2024!

Indoor playground businesses: what's coming in 2024! YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3eLbOsmFBs This is my 5th annual prediction video! I am really looking forward to what's coming in the indoor play space industry including more COLOR, more accessibility and inclusivity, and more DIFFERENTIATION! It seems like play spaces are popping up left and right- so let's talk about what it's going to take to be successful as an indoor playground business in 2024 and...

Published 12/18/23

257: Creating a Waldorf Inspired Play Space With Expert Jennifer Buzzotta of Alchemy Kids

Creating a Waldorf inspired play cafe with 20+ year Waldorf expert Jennifer Buzzotta, founder of The Alchemy Kids! Jennifer's IG: https://www.instagram.com/alchemykids/ Jennifer's Website: https://www.thealchemykids.com/ Jennifer's Resources: https://linktr.ee/alchemykids Jennifer holds a Master’s in Waldorf Education, alongside Waldorf Teacher Certification. She also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and has received specialized training in Waldorf Handwork for Kindergarten and First...

Published 12/13/23

256: A Realistic End-of-Year Checklist for Your Indoor Playground Business

BLOG for this episode with links: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/indoor-playground-year-end-checklist Web Design Services: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-services 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:...

Published 12/11/23

255: How To Hire Your Kids And Set Up Their Financial Future + Enjoy Various Tax Benefits As A Business Owner With Expert Jamie Trull

How to hire your kids in your local business, beginning as young as babies and toddlers! Jamie's FREE "Hire Your Kids" Guide: https://bit.ly/hireyourkidsguide Jamie's "Hire Your Kids" FULL Toolkit (Step-By-Step): https://bit.ly/hiringkidstoolkit In this insightful video, CPA and Profit Strategist Jamie Trull shares valuable guidance on how to ethically and legally hire YOUR young children in your local business. Discover how to create a win-win situation that doesn't exploit your...

Published 12/07/23

254: Holiday Sale Recap & Why LESS Cash Now Can Be BETTER Than MORE Cash Later

Web Design Services- Book A Free Call: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-services 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...

Published 12/05/23

253: 250 New Members, $30k Monthly: The Growth Strategy That Transformed Lindsay's Indoor Playground's Revenue and Impact

Spirited Play Labs Website: https://spiritedplaylabs.com/ Spirited Play Labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritedplaylabs/ 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:...

Published 11/29/23

252: 4 Creative Balloon Offers You May Not Have Thought Of (YET!)

Checklist for this Episode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/balloons Web Design Services: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-services 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 &...

Published 11/27/23

251: Why I'm So Grateful For My Indoor Playground Ownership Journey (Including The Good, The Bad, and The UGLY!)

Watch me record this episode from behind-the-scenes: https://youtu.be/LcWIvS4mIaY ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4 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...

Published 11/22/23

250: Your Blueprint For Stress-Free, Insightful, and Productive Year-End Employee Reviews For Your Indoor Playground Business

Blog for this Episode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/how-to-conduct-employee-reviews OTHER RESOURCES: Web Design Services: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-services 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:...

Published 11/20/23

BONUS: 3 Personal Development Books I Loved This Year and 5 More I Plan To Read in 2024

My BUSINESS Book Recommendations: https://bit.ly/3R4RKzG Recommendations From This Episode: The Courage To Be Disliked: https://a.co/d/buDUa07 Alcohol Lied To Me: https://a.co/d/9GHNHco Two Weeks Notice: https://a.co/d/cWSWTgL Mindset: https://a.co/d/d38801w ReWork: https://a.co/d/3D2r1X0 The Go Giver: https://a.co/d/3kagWTk It's Not About The Coffee: https://a.co/d/8ieawn8 If You're In My Office, It's Already Too Late: https://a.co/d/iFWtVRG Head to my main website:...

Published 11/17/23

249: The Indoor Playground Owners' 2023 Holiday Gift Wish List

Blog For This Epsiode (With Links!): https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/indoor-playground-owner-gift-guide-2023 Web Design Services: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-services 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:...

Published 11/16/23

248: 16 MUST-HAVE Details To Include In Your Customer Contract Or Membership Agreement

Blog For This Epsiode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/indoor-playground-contracts ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4 Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD The Time We Banned A Customer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPtJtRaHyEE&t=546s 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...

Published 11/13/23

247: 12 Ways To Make Extra Cash (Or Give Back To Your Customers and Community!) With Your Excess Party Favors and Event Supplies

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:...

Published 11/09/23

246: 6 Tips For Maximizing The Space Inside Your Indoor Playground Business

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-aB_TGzjUc Get Visuals on The Blog: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/planning-a-small-play-cafe-or-indoor-playground-business Getting Started YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfYkEnvPJdo&list=PLKNxpFOU7ITc6BrH_EHl4DuHqWqdUoTZU OTHER RESOURCES: What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Fund Your Indoor Play Business:...

Published 11/08/23

245: 4 Tips For Increasing Your Prices (And What You Might Want To Do Instead)

What's Working 2023 Guide: http://bit.ly/3GwXQAS OTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Web Design Services: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-services 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:...

Published 10/30/23

244: Add $1,000+ In Revenue To Your Thanksgiving Week With This Outside-The-Box Strategy

Web Design Services: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-services OTHER RESOURCES: 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...

Published 10/25/23

243: 3 Unique Promotion Ideas For A Boost In Black Friday/ Cyber Monday Sales

Book More Birthdays Challenge: https://www.michelecaruana.com/2023birthdaychallenge OTHER RESOURCES: Book More Birthdays Challenge: https://www.michelecaruana.com/2023birthdaychallenge 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:...

Published 10/23/23