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The Profitable Play Podcast

by Michele Caruana

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371: 5 Things the Most Successful Play Space Owners Do Differently

October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

Why do some indoor playgrounds and play cafés become profitable, sustainable businesses while others stay stuck, even when they have similar concepts, markets and opportunities? Why do some indoor playgrounds and play cafés become…
370: The Indoor Playground Red Flags I Notice Immediately

September 24, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

After more than a decade in the indoor playground industry, I've developed a little bit of a sixth sense for decisions that look great on opening day but can become expensive, inefficient or incredibly frustrating later. BLOG for this…
369: Making Imagination Part Of Your Business Model With Lilliput Play Homes

September 14, 2026 · 50 min

In this episode of The Profitable Play Podcast, I’m sitting down with Steve and Dave from Lilliput Playhomes to talk about what really goes into designing and building play equipment for commercial spaces. I’ve worked with Lilliput for…
368: What To Look For When Choosing Soft Play (And Mistakes Many Owners Make)

August 19, 2026 · 48 min

In this episode of The Profitable Play Podcast, I’m sitting down with Charlotte from Children’s Factory to talk all about designing indoor play spaces that are intentional, engaging, durable, and built for the way children actually…
367: Why Great Indoor Playgrounds Are "Yes Spaces" (And the Play Area Mistakes That Drive Families Away)

July 28, 2026 · 55 min

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…

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366: How This Husband-and-Wife Team Built a Thriving Play Space and Discovery School

June 22, 2026 · 52 min

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…
365: The Unexpected Revenue Streams Working at Press Play Cafe in ON, Canada

June 2, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

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…
364: The Automated Campaigns Every Play Cafe Should Have Running (And How To Set Them Up)

May 4, 2026 · 56 min

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…
363: Google’s NEW Review Rules — What to Stop Doing + What to Do Instead

April 29, 2026 · 27 min

Google updated its review policies in April 2026—and many of the strategies play café and indoor playground owners have relied on for years are now considered violations. BLOG for this episode: https://www.michelecaruan…
362: How Sunshine Indoor Play Uses a Nonprofit Arm to Serve More Families

April 13, 2026 · 53 min

In this episode of the Profitable Play Podcast, I sit down with Kate, the owner of Sunshine Indoor Play in Lake Havasu City, Arizona—an indoor playground and play café that has evolved into a true community hub for moms and families. BLOG…
361: 6 Operational Shifts Play Café Owners Are Making in 2026

April 6, 2026 · 37 min

In this episode of the Profitable Play Podcast, we’re breaking down 6 "micro-trends" or shifts some play cafes are quietly making behind-the-scenes as we go through 2026. BLOG for this episode: https://www.michelecaruan…
360: How Hangtime Play Café Hit 250+ Members in Just 2 Months

March 30, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

In this episode of the Profitable Play Podcast, I sit down with Erin and Justin, the owners of Hangtime Play Café in Arlington, Washington—an indoor playground and play café that scaled to over 250 members just two months after…

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About the show

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