The Profitable Play Podcast
Episodes
359: Feeling Like You Can't Compete With "Free"?: How to Sell Out Paid Events at Your Indoor Playground
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever opened social media and thought, “How am I supposed to compete with all these FREE events and classes?”—this episode is for you...
358: From Speech Therapist to Multi-Location Inclusive Play Space Founder With Lindsay
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Profitable Play Podcast, I’m joined by Lindsay, the founder of Spirited Play Labs—an inclusive, membership-based indoor pla...
357: 9 Sneaky Reasons I See Play Cafés Struggle to Grow
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode, I’m sharing 11 sneaky patterns I consistently see holding play cafés and indoor playgrounds back—not because owners aren’t work...
356: Buying, Running, and Pivoting a Play Café: Hard Lessons, Smart Decisions, and What Comes Next with Kaylinn
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it really like to buy an existing play café instead of starting from scratch?In this candid conversation, I sit down with Kaylinn from Kay’...
355: Retain Customers And Get Repeat Bookings By Creating A "Disney-Level" Experience At Your Play Cafe With Vance Morris
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Retain your customers and get repeat bookings by creating a Disney-level experience at your indoor playground business or play cafe business!Watch on ...
354: Managing Parties, Capacity, and Staff in a Large Play Café With Kristina Lai From Busy Bee Play Cafe
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it actually take to run a successful play café once you’re past the opening phase—especially when your space is larger than most indepe...
353: Facing Competition, Adding A Cafe, And More First-Year Trials and Successes With Charlesee and Max From Little Dreams Play Studio
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Charlesee and Max Woosley, the husband-and-wife owners of Little Dreams Play Studio in Dayton, Ohio.They opened in Ma...
352: 2026 Trend Predictions For The Indoor Play Industry (Part 2- Operations and Day-to-Day))
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 2 of my annual indoor playground and play café industry trends episode — a series I’ve released every single year since 2019.Part 1 ...
351: 7 Trend Predictions For The Indoor Play Industry in 2026 (Part 1- Planning and Design)
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every year (since 2019!), I release a trends episode for the indoor playground and play café industry — and this year, there was simply too much to...
350: My 7 Best Pieces of Advice for Indoor Playground Owners as We Head Into 2026
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As I wrap up 2025, I wanted to record an episode that goes deeper than trends (but YES, my annual trends prediction is coming up next!)— because wha...
349: How Tiny Play Café Uses Business Sponsorships, Cafe Sales, and Camps to Create Long-Term Stability
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Jayci, owner of Tiny Play Café, for a thoughtful, experience-based conversation about what it looks like to operate ...
348: How Indoor Playground Owners Can Use AI NOW to Set Up a Stronger 2026
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most indoor playground and play café owners don’t need more ideas going into a new year — they need better execution on the ones they already hav...
347: Quick Strategies To Finish the Year Strong Even After a Slow Black Friday
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your Black Friday weekend fell flat or December sales feel slower than expected, this episode is for you.In this episode, I share proven, mid-Decem...
346: Turning Your Retail Section Into a Reliable Revenue Stream With Justine From Liv and Mimis
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of The Profitable Play Podcast, I’m joined by Justine, the owner of Liv and Mimi’s Play Café, who is now two years into her ...
345: 9 Things I'd Tell A Prospective Play Cafe Owner If I Was NOT Afraid To Hurt Their Feelings
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m sharing the exact tough-love truth I give my one-on-one clients inside Play Cafe Academy and Playmaker Society—the things I s...
344: Year 1 Of Opening A Play Cafe With Owner Jessalyn Pustay From The Playroom WV
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Year 1 Of Opening A Play Cafe With Jessalyn Pustay From The Playroom West Virginia!This interview is also available on YouTube as a video here!You can...
343: Want Your Customers To "Shop Small" Instead Of On Amazon? The Honest Truth (And What You Can Do To Win Back Holiday Sales TODAY)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, I’m breaking down a tough but important truth about holiday retail: parents aren’t loyal to Amazon—they’re loyal to con...
342: Highly Profitable, Low-Lift Holiday Events To Add To Your Calendar (That Are NOT Santa Visits!)
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m sharing the simplest, most profitable holiday events you can add to your calendar — even in the middle of the December chaos....
341: Earn Respect From Your Employees as A Leader With These 10 Important Habits
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re already open, you know this — and if you’re getting ready to open, you’re about to find out: managing a team is one of the hardest, ...
340: Checking in With Sunshine Play Cafe Owner Sarah Kobin 1 Year Later On What's Worked and What Hasn't After 18 Months In Business
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m catching up with play café owner Sarah Kobin, who I first interviewed about a year and a half ago when she was still in the ea...
339: The Hidden Risks of Joining a Play Café Franchise
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about play café and indoor playground franchising — and why this model has failed to deliver lasting...
338: Whether You Sell or Liquidate, Every Play Cafe Needs an Exit Plan (Here's The Why and HOW)
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At some point, almost every play cafe owner will exit their business — whether it’s by selling, transitioning to a new owner, or closing and movin...
337: 10 Last-Minute, Low-Cost Halloween Ideas for Indoor Playgrounds and Play Cafés
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If Halloween snuck up on you this year—don’t stress. In this episode, I share 10 quick, low-cost, and high-impact ways to boost October profits an...
336: Worried About Protecting Your Play Cafe Business Legally? I Ask MY Lawyer MJ Morley Your Legal Questions
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prefer to read? This episode's takeaways are summarized here!Prefer to watch? This interview's also on YouTube hereETSY Template ShopWork with MJ Morl...
335: Pre-Opening Secrets for Play Café Success And A Look Inside The Business Opening Process With Amy Bowman
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Profitable Play Podcast, I sit down with Amy Bowman, founder of the soon-to-launch live music–themed play space, The Jamboree...
334: 10 Sales Automation Strategies for Indoor Playgrounds — Get Time Back & Grow Revenue
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As indoor playground owners, we didn’t open our spaces to spend nights chasing late payments or answering 10pm DMs. We opened to build community and...
333: Why Your Indoor Playground Needs A Cafe (And More Hard Truths) With Funtown Play Cafe Owner Kate Mitchell
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademyIn this episode of The Profitable Play Podcast, I s...
332: Thriving Through Your First Months Of Indoor Playground Ownership With Jan From Kinderland
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Profitable Play Podcast, I share a recorded coaching call with Jan from Kinderland Play Cafe in Hendersonville, TN that covers ...
331: Non-Profit Success With Rosie Lynch From Wild Child Museum
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Profitable Play Podcast, I share a recorded coaching call with Rosie Lynch, founder of Wild Child Museum & Managerie, a non...
330: "Unstaffed" Play Spaces? Use Cases, Safety Tips, and New Revenue Streams
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2 TICKETS LEFT FOR PLAY MAKER SOCIETY LIVE: https://www.michelecaruana.com/playmakerslive2025Is your indoor playground or play café business ready fo...
329: Summer Revenue Rescue for Indoor Playground Owners (Even WITHOUT Summer Camps)
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re listening in real time, you know that summer is just around the corner—and if your foot traffic or bookings are starting to dip, you’r...
328: Get Better Results From ChatGPT and AI By Using the Right Tools and Smarter Prompts
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Play Makers Live 2025 Registration and Information (6 Tickets Left!) In this episode of the Profitable Play Podcast, I’m diving into Part 2 of our A...
327: 8 Next-Level AI Uses and Hacks for Busy Indoor Playground Owners
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever joked about being the “lazy” play cafe owner—this episode is for you. (And if you’re offended by that term… take a deep bre...
326: Introverted or Non-Confrontational? 6 Strategies To Still Thrive as an Indoor Playground Owner
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Profitable Play Podcast, we’re diving into what success can look like for indoor playground owners who are introverted, non-c...
325: 3 Unique Event Ideas To Get You Through Your Slow Spring Indoor Play Season
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm sharing three unique yet proven event ideas to help indoor playground owners boost revenue during the tricky spring season, bridg...
324: The NICHE Indoor Playground Concept With Karla from Eat and Be Hoopy
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Considering opening a play space in a mall OR thinking of starting a very NICHE indoor playground concept? Watch this honest interview first!In this e...
323: 10 Things I'd Do If I Needed To Book More Birthday Parties NOW
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FREE Book More Birthdays Challenge: https://www.michelecaruana.com/birthdaychallengeBLOG for this Episode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/increas...
322: Recorded Coaching Call With Meghan Hopkins, Owner of Jungle Jamz Play Cafe in Virginia!
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademyWelcome back play makers! I'm excited to b...
321: Recorded Coaching Call With Stem Spot Owner Ashima
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF My POS System-Of-Choice (WellnessLiving): https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademyI am excited to bring you...
320: 16 Sweet Valentine's Day Ideas For Your Indoor Play Space
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm sharing 16 creative and profitable ways play cafe owners can celebrate Valentine’s Day while uplifting their customer base. Fro...
319: Recorded Coaching Call With Jordan And Alexis, Owners of Play Cafe Nurture To Play
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have a coaching call for you to listen in on with business partners Jordan and Alexis of Nurture to Play which is a soon-to-be play cafe in Mi...
318: 8 Trend Predictions For The Indoor Play Industry in 2025
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My annual TRENDS prediction episode is here! From custom gross-motor structures to more classes and online offerings, I am detailing what I expect mor...
317: Can A "Dry January" Have A Positive Impact On Your Play Cafe Or Indoor Playground Business?
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Schedule an Aluvii Demo And Unlock the Play Maker Discount: aluvii.com/play-cafe-academyIn this episode, I’m sitting down with Casey McGuire Davidso...
316: 6 Proven Tips to Boost Last-Minute Holiday Sales for Your Indoor Playground
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Schedule an Aluvii Demo: aluvii.com/play-cafe-academyRead this episode's blog article: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/last-minute-holiday-tipsOTH...
315: Recorded Coaching Call With Playgrounds Play Cafe Owner Natalie Goodall
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Profitable Play Podcast episode I have a coaching call for you to listen in on with Natalie Goodall, owner of Playgrounds Cafe and at the t...
313: Pivoting From A Play Cafe To A Micro-school With Cultivate Studio Owner Sydney Loper
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode because we are getting into another hot topic amongst families and the play and education industries in general and that is the c...
311: Recorded Coaching Call with Nicole Heritage, Owner of Magnolia Play Cafe
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Nicole Heritage, the owner of Magnolia Play Cafe in Louisiana.We recorded this coaching call back in July, just a few we...
309: Navigating Year One in Business With Playgrounds Cafe Owner Mackenzie Tyson
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of opening a brick-and-mortar play cafe with Mackenzie Tyson, owner of Playgrounds Play...
308: How Indoor Playground Owners Can Get Sponsorships from Local (And Non-Local!) Businesses
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two of the biggest roadblocks we face as indoor playground and play cafe owners are funding and sustaining cash flow- right? We need the money to get ...
307: Are Your Retail Items And Vendors Compliant With Safety Standards? Find Out Now With The Toy Coach Azhelle Wade.
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Profitable Play Podcast, we dive into the crucial steps every indoor playground owner must take to ensure a safe and profitable...
306: Enhancing Accessibility in Your Playground: Insights from Inclusion Specialist and Advocate Kayla Coburn
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this essential episode of the Profitable Play podcast, host Michele Caruana sits down with Kayla Coburn, Inclusion Specialist and Educational Consu...
305: Harnessing Social Media for Local Business Growth with Leslie Presnall
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Social media can be overwhelming and time-consuming, especially for small business owners who wear many hats- like you might if you’re listening to ...
304 : How Indoor Playground Owners Can Leverage the "Underconsumption Core" Trend This Holiday Season
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As entrepreneurs, we are always looking for a way to increase sales, especially during what should be our busiest months. And as the holiday season ap...
(BONUS- TODAY ONLY!) Get The Dose Of Motivation YOU Need from My Mentor Amy
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join The Bootcamp: https://www.michelecaruana.com/bootcampEpisode With Heather: https://bit.ly/3Z1lsKiJoin Amy, myself, and thousands of other aspirin...
303: A Real Look Inside The Life of An Indoor Playground Owner with Alyssa Fox
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Michele Caruana sits down with Alyssa Fox, owner of Wiggle and Play in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Alyssa shares her journey of transiti...
302: Navigating Job Sharing for Aspiring Play Cafe Owners
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, we dive into the world of job sharing with Melissa Nicholson, the visionary creator of Work Muse. As many of our listeners...
(BONUS) How to Turn Your Knowledge Into A Digital Course That Can Generate REAL Income (Even As A Side Hustle!) With Amy Porterfield
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Register For The Course Creation Bootcamp (and unlock my bonus training): www.michelecaruana.com/bootcampFREE Guide to creating digital classes or pro...
301: My BEST Tips And Strategies (That Almost NO ONE Takes Or Implements!) Part 2
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FREE Guide to creating digital classes or products: https://bit.ly/3Mfg7aCGet 50% Off WellnessLiving (My POS System of Choice): https://discover.welln...
300: My BEST Tips And Strategies (That Almost NO ONE Takes Or Implements!) To Celebrate 300 Episodes of Profitable Play
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate my milestone of reaching 300 Profitable Play Podcast episodes-- I did something a little different.I dedicated my 300th episode to roundi...
299: Recorded Coaching Call with Katie from Adventure Brews Play Haven That Highlights Using a MOBILE Business as a Pre-Launch Runway!
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michele Caruana chats with Katie from Adventure Brews Play Haven, a mobile business offering classes and activities as she prepares f...
298: How To Add COWORKING As A Revenue Stream In Your Indoor Playground Business
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blog for this episode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/add-coworking-to-your-indoor-playgroundFREE Wellness Living Demo With 50% Discount: https:/...
297: What Causes MANY Indoor Playground Businesses to Fail (And How To Avoid These Pitfalls) with Georganne Youngclauss
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a coaching session with Georganne Younclaus, the soon-to-be owner of Mama's Play in New Jersey.In this unique coaching session, ...
296: How to Amplify Your Mission By Transforming Your Playground's Story into a Children's Book with Jody Dyer
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wellness Living FREE Demo + 50% Discount: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademyIn this inspiring episode, we are thrilled to welcome Jod...
295: Recorded Coaching Call With Indoor Playground Owner Sarah Kobin from Sunshine Play Cafe!
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have another recorded coaching call for you on the podcast today!Today we are talking to Sarah Kobin who is the owner of Sunshine Play Cafe in Kent...
294: 14 Things I LOVED About The New-And-Improved Friendship Fortress Indoor Playground Facility
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BLOG for this episode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/14-things-i-loved-about-this-play-cafe-businessYouTube Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
293: Simplifying Social Media Marketing For Indoor Playground Owners with Jerry Potter
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction:Welcome back play makers! It’s me, your host Michele Caruana, and I've got an exciting guest expert interview lined up for you today. O...
292: 8 Tips For Surviving The Summer Slow Down (Even If You Did NOTHING To Prepare!)
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BLOG for this episode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/8-tips-for-surviving-the-summer-slow-down-in-the-indoor-playground-industryIn this episode ...
291: Recording Coaching Call With Play Cafe Owner Jessica From Little Hart's Play Cafe in Indiana
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FREE "Hire Your Kids" Guide: https://bit.ly/hireyourkidsguide"Hire Your Kids" FULL Toolkit (Step-By-Step): https://bit.ly/hiringkidstoolkit Indoo...
290: 6 Ways You Can Apply Disney’s Magic TODAY To Elevate Your Indoor Playground Business
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Michele Caruana brings a refreshing and fun perspective to the Profitable Play Podcast, after a series of heavier topics feature...
289: How To Successfully Navigate DIVORCE If You Own A Business
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are going to be talking about something on the more difficult side, but it’s a topic that has proved itself, unfortunately, 100% necessary ...
288: How To Save Money On Your Facebook And Instagram Ads (Part 2/2)
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Book More Birthdays with Ads Course: https://bit.ly/3N7bPAIBLOG For This Episode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/save-money-on-adsToday we're div...
287: Handling Conflict and Mastering Tough Conversations With Customers and Employees with Elisabeth Robinson
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THIS is one of those episodes that make me wish I could hop in a time machine back to 2015 when I was opening my business with what I know after this ...
286: How To Save Money On Your Facebook And Instagram Ads (Part 1/2)
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Book More Birthdays with Ads Course: https://bit.ly/3N7bPAIBLOG For This Episode: https://www.michelecaruana.com/blog/save-money-on-adsToday we're div...
285: Stress Reduction, Nervous System Regulation, and Burnout Prevention For Indoor Playground Owners With Kelly Hale
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Normally on the Profitable Play Podcast we talk about how to take care of your marketing, your team members, your sales and your customers, your busin...
284: 5 Questions To Ask Yourself To Reclaim Your Focus and Purpose as a Business Owner BEFORE Q2 is Over
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since we are ALREADY nearing the halfway point of the year, today I want you to ask yourself a couple of questions (5 to be exact!) that I have gotten...
283: Successfully Launching a Physical Product For Parents With Pluie Founder Addie Gundry
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to successfully launch a physical product with Female Founder of the Year and TIME Best Invention winner, Pluie Founder Addie Gundry!In this episo...
282: Recorded Coaching Call With Indoor Playground Owners Kaylinn and Jeremy From Monkey Around Play Cafe
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the Profitable Play Podcast, you get to listen in on a recorded coaching call with indoor playground owners Kaylinn and Jeremy w...
281: Timed Open-Play Sessions Vs. Drop-In Play: Which Is Right For YOUR Indoor Playground Business?
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the Profitable Play Podcast, we'll explore the pros and cons of timed play sessions and open all-day access for indoor playgroun...
280: From Quiz to Conversion: How Quizzes Can Drive Sales for Indoor Playground Businesses With Lindsay Roberts
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lindsay Roberts of Fem Frontier dives into the strategy of using fun and simple quizzes to build and segment email lists (and entire ...
279: Texting Trends: Modern SMS Marketing Techniques for Indoor Playgrounds
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
14-Day SMS Marketing Trial: https://www.salesmessage.com/?fp_ref=nzfbw OTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HE...
278: Hosting A Successful (And Profitable!) Mother's Day Vendor Event At Your Brick and Mortar
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosting vendor shopping events at your indoor play space can be a great way for a quick cash boost AND to begin building a relationship with other loc...
277: Your Perfect Pre-Launch Marketing Plan For Your Indoor Playground Business (From Daydream to Opening Day!)
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's your pre-marketing checklist PDF: https://www.michelecaruana.com/marketingchecklist Even if your business is already open, this episode of the...
276: Recorded Coaching Call With Indoor Playground Owner Leena From The Little Play Avenue
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I was asked recently to bring back recorded one-on-one coaching calls with Play Maker Society members, so today I am VERY excited to be doing exactly ...
275: How To Create a Compelling Brand Story That Works As A Lead Machine For Your Business
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to tell your brand story on social media and on your website with Mariana Henninger from Brand Magnetic! Oftentimes when I am researching other i...
274: Interviewing Indoor Playground Owner COUPLES!
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/iFtbdMJ09Cw Interviewing play cafe owner couples and asking the tough questions for Valentines Day! In thi...
273: Adding A Play-Based Discovery School To Your Indoor Playground With Project Play Owner Alera Owens!
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Michele Caruana as she welcomes Project Play Museum owner Alera Ownens! In this conversation, Alera is going to pull back the curtain on her...
272: 8 Steps To A Successful Founding Member Launch (Even If You ALREADY Sell Memberships)
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
271: How Former Teacher Heather O'Donnell Creates Impact and INCOME Beyond The Classroom With Digital Products
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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! Heat...
270: 6 Key Things To Remember If You're Running Your Own Facebook and Instagram Ads
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
RESOURCES MENTIONED: Book More Birthdays With Ads Course for Indoor Playgrounds: https://bit.ly/3N7bPAI Evergreen Ads Episode: https://bit.ly/45fO8PP ...
269: Practical Meal Planning Tips For Busy Owners To Save Time While Still Eating Healthy with Verona Angol
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meal prep and planning tips for busy entrepreneurs and business owners! In this episode, we have special guest Verona Angol, the host of the "L...
268: Should Indoor Playgrounds Open EARLIER? My Take On The Subject And The SECRET To Affording It
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Web Design Services: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-services Why Memberships are Crucial: https://bit.ly/44nGkKV Intervi...
267: Refresh Your Indoor Playground And Enhance Your Branding This New Year With An Impactful Mural
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About Mural / Adrienne Scanlan's Links: Website: www.aboutmurals.ca Coupon Code: playcafeacademy (40% Off In-Stock Murals) Blog Post: https://abo...
266: 7 Ways Indoor Playgrounds Can Effectively Communicate Closures to Customers
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ETSY Template Shop: https://bit.ly/40RF5D4 RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Getting Started YouTube Playl...
265: When To Expand Your Team And How To Keep Them Truly IGNITED With Expert Amy Pearl
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Work Ignited Website: https://www.workignited.com/ Amy's “20 Ways to Keep Calm and Carry On”: https://www.workignited.com/keepcalm Lead United Pro...
264: My 6-Step Plan To Pay Off $18k Worth Of Business Debt in 6 Months
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 marketin...
263: How to Open An "Unstaffed" Indoor Playground With a Keypad Entry With Heather Gauthier
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
262: 6 Tips To Sell MORE Summer Camps In 2024
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Web Design Services: https://www.michelecaruana.com/play-cafe-business-web-design-services RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Socity: htt...
261: How To Effectively Cater To The Homeschooling Community With Elan Page
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 homeschooli...
260: My Year Of NO Versus My Year Of YES (And How To Decide Which YOU Need in 2024)
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FREE FUNDING MASTERCLASS January 17, 2024 at 12pm ET: https://www.michelecaruana.com/playground-business-funding-2024 RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy &a...
259: How To Bring a TOY Product To Market AND Work With Independent Toy Creators As a Play Space Owner With Azhelle Wade
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...