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The Profitable Play Podcast

Michele Caruana
Indoor Playgrounds
Indoor Playground
Customer Experience
Community Engagement
Play Cafe
Indoor Playground Business
Business Ownership
Marketing Strategies
Play Cafe Academy
Divorce
Birthday Parties
Email Marketing
Job Sharing
Social Media Marketing
Memberships
Business Management
Digital Courses
Small Business
Parenting Support
Summer Slowdown

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 might... more

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In this episode of the Profitable Play Podcast, I sit down with Karri Bowen-Poole, founder of Smart Playrooms, a design firm specializing in creating intentional play spaces for both homes and commercial facilities. We explore what makes a truly grea... more

In this episode, I sit down with CarlyAnn and Justin, the husband-and-wife team behind EverPlay Village. We go beyond the opening story and dive into the systems, revenue streams, and mindset that have helped them build a thriving family business.

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Amber, owner of Press Play Café in Ontario, Canada. Even though her business has been open for less than a year, she’s already learned so many valuable lessons about operations, staffing, café sales, birthday parties... more

In this episode of The Profitable Play Podcast, I’m joined by Nick Veneris, Email Marketing Expert at Aluvii, for a conversation all about email marketing, automation, and how indoor playground and play café owners can turn the customer data they alr... more

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Recent Guests

Karri Bowen-Poole
Owner and founder of Smart Playrooms, luxury design firm and store
Smart Playrooms
Episode: 367: Why Great Indoor Playgrounds Are "Yes Spaces" (And the Play Area Mistakes That Drive Families Away)
CarlyAnn Eggy
Co-founder and owner of EverPlay Village
EverPlay Village
Episode: 366: How This Husband-and-Wife Team Built a Thriving Play Space and Discovery School
Justin Ruiz
Co-founder of EverPlay
EverPlay Village
Episode: 366: How This Husband-and-Wife Team Built a Thriving Play Space and Discovery School
Nick (Aluvi)
Email marketing manager/strategist with Aluvi, growth marketing module product expert
Aluvi
Episode: 364: The Automated Campaigns Every Play Cafe Should Have Running (And How To Set Them Up)
Vance Morris
Consultant and speaker who helps businesses create memorable experiences based on his Disney experience.
VanceMorris.com
Episode: 355: Retain Customers And Get Repeat Bookings By Creating A "Disney-Level" Experience At Your Play Cafe With Vance Morris
Kristina Lai
Owner of Busy Bee Play Cafe
Busy Bee Play Cafe, Indianapolis, Indiana
Episode: 354: Managing Parties, Capacity, and Staff in a Large Play Café With Kristina Lai From Busy Bee Play Cafe
Charlesee Woosley
Co-owner of Little Dreams Play Studio
Little Dreams Play Studio
Episode: 353: Facing Competition, Adding A Cafe, And More First-Year Trials and Successes With Charlesee and Max From Little Dreams Play Studio
Max Woosley
Co-owner of Little Dreams Play Studio
Little Dreams Play Studio
Episode: 353: Facing Competition, Adding A Cafe, And More First-Year Trials and Successes With Charlesee and Max From Little Dreams Play Studio
Justine John-Baptiste
Owner of Liv and Mimi's Play Café
Liv and Mimi's Play Café
Episode: 346: Turning Your Retail Section Into a Reliable Revenue Stream With Justine From Liv and Mimis

Host

Michele Caruana
Host of The Profitable Play Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 223 ratings
  • Great episode

    I saw this episode on YouTube and really loved all of the information they gave and the questions they answered.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yelena36!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Helpful

    I’ve been thinking about how I can do something entrepreneurial for several years now, and I’m still not sure I’m ready, but this podcast helps me to get ideas for sure!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NMK2016
    United States3 months ago
  • Opening a play cafe

    Thank you! I love following for all the advice!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarahdelucia
    United States4 months ago
  • Excited I found this podcast and can’t wait to dive in!

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VirtoKids
    United States6 months ago
  • A wealth of knowledge

    Thank you so much for sharing. It is really helpful for me to hear so many different ideas and perspectives!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jazzzzme
    United States7 months ago

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Guests and topics are consistently actionable and relevant to starting or growing play-based ventures.
Listeners describe the host as deeply knowledgeable and generous with practical guidance.

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367: Why Great Indoor Playgrounds Are "Yes Spaces" (And the Play Area Mistakes That Drive Families Away)
Q: When you're designing a space, what are the first steps you take with a commercial client?
They start with a deep intake focused on who will use the space, design aesthetics, and the space itself, followed by a kickoff meeting to align ideas, and then four to eight weeks of rendering and revisions, ensuring layouts support open-ended play and age diversity.
367: Why Great Indoor Playgrounds Are "Yes Spaces" (And the Play Area Mistakes That Drive Families Away)
Q: But if someone hasn't seen that yet, do you want to introduce yourself to us and what you do?
Karri Bowen-Poole describes herself as the owner and founder of a luxury design firm and store called Smart Playrooms, based in New York, offering design services and products nationwide with both residential and commercial focus.
364: The Automated Campaigns Every Play Cafe Should Have Running (And How To Set Them Up)
Q: What metrics matter most when evaluating these campaigns?
Key metrics include open rate, click-through rate, and conversion rate, plus monitoring unsubscribe and spam rates; test subject lines and segment audiences for better results.
364: The Automated Campaigns Every Play Cafe Should Have Running (And How To Set Them Up)
Q: How should we position the parent as the hero in birthday campaigns?
Frame the message around a stress-free birthday experience where the venue handles setup, cleanliness, and cleanup, letting parents relax—making the child's milestone the focus.
364: The Automated Campaigns Every Play Cafe Should Have Running (And How To Set Them Up)
Q: What are the core types of automated campaigns that drive bookings right now?
Campaigns include birthday party emails, bounce-back reminders, thank-you and review requests, and post-visit nurtures; these use data like birthdays, visits, and waivers to trigger timely messages.

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What is The Profitable Play Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, battle-tested strategies for owners and operators of indoor play spaces, play cafes, and family entertainment centers. Episodes explore topics like automated marketing campaigns, data-driven guest engagement, nonprofit-driven revenue models, efficient operations, and community-led growth. Notable threads include how to run paid events that compete with free activities, building memberships, expanding with cafes, and scaling while maintaining a high-quality, family-focused experience. A standout pattern is the emphasis on systems, guest experience, and community partnerships to sustain profitability with less stress. This mix makes it a valuable resource for listeners aiming to grow a play-based business with c... more

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Recent guests on The Profitable Play Podcast include:

1. Karri Bowen-Poole
2. CarlyAnn Eggy
3. Justin Ruiz
4. Nick (Aluvi)
5. Vance Morris
6. Kristina Lai
7. Charlesee Woosley
8. Max Woosley

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