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.
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 business growth. Craig Brennan, Chairman of SK4 Holdings, and Eddie Ray, CEO of Progressive Education Group, share what it’s really like to buy, integrate and scale businesses in the children’s activity and education sector. No theory. No hype. Just real insigh...
4 Jul 2025
08 - Thinking Global - What the UK Can Learn from Kids’ Activity Providers Across Europe with Zooza
Zooza co-founders Michal Dodok and Martin Rapavy discuss Eastern European markets and cultural differences in children's activities, in an interview that explores global business strategies.
30 Jun 2025
07 - Fear Less, Do More: Embracing AI Without Losing the Magic
Mark Mollenbeck and Nick Wild explore how the kids' activity sector can embrace AI to improve operations while maintaining a human connection in this interview episode.
19 Feb 2025
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...
12 Nov 2024
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
8 Oct 2024
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...
2 Sept 2024
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 award-...
21 Jul 2024
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 entrepreneu...
21 Apr 2024
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 change ...
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