Top 10 Things I WISH People Told Me Before Opening An Indoor Playground or Play Cafe
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2025
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These questions aren’t meant to scare or intimidate or discourage you from opening your own play cafe or opening your own indoor playground. In fact, had someone asked me these 10 questions before I signed my lease, I still would have seen my opening day. However, I may have avoided the major culture-shock that I had experienced my entire first year in business and helped me to set realistic expectations of the time commitment that would be involved, what my days would look like, and what my long-term plan might look like.
So, please- give these questions some serious thought, discuss them openly with your family, and resist the urge to pass over the hard stuff. Even if you have business experience, have researched like CRAZY, or feel like you have your ideal customers all figured out- I promise you that every business owner who has posted a “closing” notice was once in your shoes feeling that same optimism. That is just the reality so use these questions to help lift the veil on what you will encounter should you choose to embark on this journey.
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This is very helpful. I think it’s personal preference if someone wants this video to be like a PowerPoint and have bullets. I’m thankful you really explained everything.
I too would love to have a smaller intimate play place. You brought up very good points. I can get caught up fantasizing about an intimate place where children can have fun and parents can relax and enjoy their child so it’s nice to know the realistic points to consider if wanting to open a business. I’m also introverted so it’s nice to hear someone who is introverted to mention things (such as being noticed in public) that might be overlooked by someone else. While I’m sure it’s nice, it’s also nice to feel like we can be in our zone with our size and our kids so that is a good heads up to consider. I’m really glad I found your channel. Thank you for sharing.
This was good. I was just listening to the audio with my headphones while I was cleaning the house. Made me not to worry what I missed in the video.
Very informative.
Thanks so much Melanie I really appreciate the kind words and am glad you found the video informative!
This was a great video and the questions are great to think about when opening your own business. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much Rachelle, I appreciate your kind words so much :)
do you have restaurant experience before open this cafe?
I partnered with a local coffee shop & cafe to work there to gain the experience I needed prior to opening. I had owned several businesses prior to this (and have a MS in Economics) which helped a great deal but I definitely do not think that is a requirement :)
Really looong winding video! I appreciate the effort but please stick to the points. When you have a bullet form title for a video, people are looking for bullet points! Too long
Thanks for the feedback! If you prefer a more concise format, you can get the 10 questions here and even download the checklist of questions (no email opt-in required!) using the link below!
www.climbingvinescafe.com/blog/2018/12/15/10-questions-you-must-answer-before-considering-play-cafe-ownership
This is very helpful. I think it’s personal preference if someone wants this video to be like a PowerPoint and have bullets. I’m thankful you really explained everything.
I too would love to have a smaller intimate play place. You brought up very good points. I can get caught up fantasizing about an intimate place where children can have fun and parents can relax and enjoy their child so it’s nice to know the realistic points to consider if wanting to open a business. I’m also introverted so it’s nice to hear someone who is introverted to mention things (such as being noticed in public) that might be overlooked by someone else. While I’m sure it’s nice, it’s also nice to feel like we can be in our zone with our size and our kids so that is a good heads up to consider. I’m really glad I found your channel. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much, I am so glad you found it helpful and so glad you're enjoying the videos! I have a video coming up all about being an introverted business owner because there are a lot of layers to it! :) There are tons of ways to make it work as an introvert!