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 Fund Your Indoor Play Business [Free Training] Indoor Play Courses & 1:1 Consulting Waitlist Michele’s Instagram Michele’s Website Play Cafe Academy YouTube Channel ETSY Template Shop Prepare Your Indoor Playground For a Recession Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society Questions and Support: [email protected]
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Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fD Questions and Support: [email protected]
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