Playbook for Success

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Mark Rasche and Mike Roberts

8 episodes

3 months ago

Want to grow overseas? Would Eastern Europe be the first place you’d think about master franchising? For many UK kids' activity providers, the answer is no. But maybe this episode will change that. We’re joined by Michal Dodok and Martin Rapavy, co-founders of Zooza, a smart admin and growth platform for children’s activity providers that’s thriving across Eastern Europe and now entering the UK. We dive into cultural differences, pricing models, how English is prized more than at home (meanin...

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Marketing

Business,

Entrepreneurship

Episodes (8/8)

Playbook for Success

08 - Thinking Global - What the UK Can Learn from Kids’ Activity Providers Across Europe with Zooza

4 months ago

32 minutes

Playbook for Success

07 - Fear Less, Do More: Embracing AI Without Losing the Magic

AI in the Kids' Sector: Embracing Innovation Without Losing the Human Touch In this special roundtable episode of Playbook for Success, we’re diving headfirst into the world of AI – but with a twist. This isn’t a tech talk for Silicon Valley – it’s a practical conversation about what AI really means for the kids’ activity sector, alternative education, sport, play, and franchising. We’re joined by Mark Mollenbeck, Managing Director of Booking Autopilot, and Nick Wild, creative technologist an...

4 months ago

48 minutes

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06 - Scaling Up: The Truth About Moving From Rented Spaces to Your Own Facility

🎙️ Owning vs. Renting: The Big Decision for Sports Coaches & Business Owners! Ever thought about taking the leap from renting spaces to owning your own sports facility? 🤔 Today’s guests, Mike Layfield (ML Sports and Fitness) & Rick (Junior Sports Stars), have been through it all - the risks, the costs, the surprises, and the rewards. In this episode, we cover: ✅ Why they took the plunge into facility ownership instead of continuing to rent 💰 The hidden costs (including a shock bill th...

8 months ago

40 minutes

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05 - Tim Freed on Automation and Some Handy Online Tools For Success

Mike and Mark chat with Tim Freed and discuss all things automation, handy online tools and new innovative platforms for digital marketing excellence! Edited by Mike at Making Digital Real

11 months ago

47 minutes

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04 - Diversification, with Stephen Brown - JB Sport & Education

In this episode of Playbook for Success, host Mark Rasche, with podcast producer Mike Roberts sit down with Steve Brown, co-founder of JB Sports and Education, to discuss the incredible journey of building a thriving business in the world of sports coaching, education, and community development. Steve shares the secrets behind his company's impressive growth from a small football coaching operation to a multi-faceted business that touches everything from school PE services and swimming academ...

1 year ago

33 minutes

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03 - Tessa Day, Club Hub UK

Join Mark Rasche and Mike Roberts in this inspiring episode of the "Playbook for Success" podcast, where they chat with Tessa Day, the visionary behind ClubHub UK about the benefits of starting a business young and digital marketing you can do to be seen online. Discover how Tessa's journey from running a musical theatre club to pioneering the UK's largest children's activities directory began at the young age of 21. Learn about the digital strategies that propelled her business to aw...

1 year ago

34 minutes

Playbook for Success

02 - Building to Sell: Navigating the Journey of Selling Your Business

Mark Rasche and Mike Roberts are joined in the virtual studio by Get Active founders Shaun, Ryan, and Rob. Learn how they built and scaled their sports and childcare business, the challenges they faced, and the process of successfully selling the company. They also share insights on building strong management teams and the importance of staff training. Discover how their new venture, Storyy Group, continues to make a positive impact. This episode is packed with valuable advice for entrepr...

1 year ago

52 minutes

Playbook for Success

01 - Taking On Challenges - Active Ambitions with Mark Whitwood of Active Sports Group

In their first ever episode of "Playbook for Success," Mark Rasche and Mike Roberts sit down with Mark Whitwood, founder of Active Sports Group. Discover Mark's journey from a passionate sports enthusiast to leading a successful children's activity business. He shares valuable insights on overcoming challenges, the importance of resilience, and strategies for business growth in the children’s activity sector. Whether you’re an entrepreneur in the making or looking to inspire cha...

1 year ago

29 minutes