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.
Episodes
9 episodes
09 - Growth by Acquisition: The Realities of Buying and Scaling in 2026
What actually happens when you decide to grow by acquisition instead of grinding it out organically?In this first episode of 2026, we sit down with two operators who’ve done the hard yards and then stepped into the Champions League of bu...
08 - Thinking Global - What the UK Can Learn from Kids’ Activity Providers Across Europe with Zooza
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 ...
07 - Fear Less, Do More: Embracing AI Without Losing the Magic
AI in the Kids' Sector: Embracing Innovation Without Losing the Human TouchIn 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 te...
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) &a...
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!
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 incredib...
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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 ...
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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 s...
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 ch...