
Playbook for Success
Welcome to "Playbook for Success," the ultimate podcast for professionals in the realms of kids activities, play, childcare, sports, leisure, and beyond.
Hosted by industry veteran Mark Rasche and digital marketing expert Mike Roberts, this podcast is your go-to resource for invaluable insights, strategies, and stories from inspiring leaders in these dynamic sectors.
Join us as we sit down with experts, entrepreneurs, and innovators to uncover the secrets to success, navigate through failures, and glean essential learnings from their journeys.
Whether you're seeking to get to the next level, build a thriving business, achieve your ambitions, or strike the perfect balance between work and life among many other things, "Playbook for Success" is your roadmap to excellence. Tune in and let's learn from the playbook together.
Playbook for Success
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 that blindsided Mike! 😱)
📈 How owning a facility unlocked new revenue streams & future-proofed their businesses
🚧 The unexpected challenges—and how they tackled them
🏆 Their best advice for anyone thinking of doing the same
🎧 Listen now and let us know - would YOU take the leap?
Edited by Mike at Making Digital Real