330: "Unstaffed" Play Spaces? Use Cases, Safety Tips, and New Revenue Streams

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The Profitable Play Podcast

Michele Caruana

350 episodes

1 week ago

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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330: "Unstaffed" Play Spaces? Use Cases, Safety Tips, and New Revenue Streams

The Profitable Play Podcast

23 minutes 22 seconds

5 months ago

330: "Unstaffed" Play Spaces? Use Cases, Safety Tips, and New Revenue Streams

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Is your indoor playground or play café business ready for more freedom, flexibility, and revenue?

In this episode, I share how a simple keypad entry system can completely transform your business operations. Whether you're hoping to reduce your reliance on staff, offer after-hours access, or turn your space into a community hub, this upgrade might be the highest ROI decision you make this year.

💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Why keypad entry is a smart move for both safety and scalability
How to offer unstaffed open play sessions and private rentals
Ways to rent your space to instructors, therapists, and community groups
How to give your cleaners, vendors, and staff secure access without keys
How keypad access can support premium membership tiers and sensory-friendly hours
Real examples of how this tool creates passive revenue while you sleep

This episode is packed with actionable tips for play café owners ready to work smarter—not harder.

🎧 Tune in and learn how to turn your front door into a revenue-generating asset.

🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned:

Wellness Living

Passport Technologies

Play Date Indoor Playground

Episode 263: My Interview with Heather

Play Cafe Academy

OTHER RESOURCES:

Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society

Getting Started With Your Play Cafe [YouTube Video Playlist]

What's Working In The Indoor Play Industry 2025 Guide