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Sept. 16, 2025

Breaking into the Luxury Event Market: More Than Just Balloons

Have you ever dreamed of creating stunning balloon installations for high-end clients like Porsche or Soho House? It's a goal within reach, but success in the luxury event market demands more than just impressive balloon artistry. It requires a deep…

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Sept. 11, 2025

Choosing Your Word for the Year: A Powerful Goal-Setting Tool

In this post, I'm sharing a concept that can transform the way you approach your goals and aspirations: choosing a 'word of the year.' Forget rigid resolutions that often fade away by February. Instead, we'll explore how selecting a single, powerful…

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Sept. 9, 2025

Conquering Self-Limiting Beliefs in Corporate Sales

In podcast episode 360. The Cold Email That Got Her $8K in Balloons, we dove deep into the world of corporate sales with Carolina. We uncovered incredible insights and strategies that can help balloon decor professionals like you unlock a whole new …

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Sept. 4, 2025

The Untapped Advantage: How Small Businesses Can Outshine Corporations

Small businesses operate in a world dominated by giants. Corporations with massive budgets, global reach, and established brand recognition often seem insurmountable. However, small businesses possess a unique and powerful advantage – the pers…

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Sept. 2, 2025

Beyond the Chamber: Creative Ways to Expand Your Network

Networking is a cornerstone of business growth, but it doesn't have to be confined to formal organizations like the Chamber of Commerce. In this blog post, we'll explore creative ways to expand your network and grow your reach. We'll delve into leve…

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Aug. 29, 2025

Unlocking Growth: The Power of 'Friendors' in the Balloon Business

In this post, we're diving into a topic that can significantly impact the growth and success of your balloon decor business: the power of 'Friendors.' These strategic partnerships with complementary businesses can open doors to new opportunities, ex…

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Aug. 26, 2025

Standout Balloon Design: The Lush Balloons Success Story

In episode 356 of The Bright Balloon podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Michelle and Sean from Lush Balloons. Their story is a testament to the power of identifying market opportunities, distinctive balloon design, harnessing social media…

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Aug. 21, 2025

Pricing Your Balloon Business: Pitfalls to Avoid

Running a balloon business is fun and creative, having the chance to bring smiles to faces at every event. However, pricing your balloon business properly requires a solid understanding of pricing strategies. Many balloon business owners, particular…

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Aug. 19, 2025

Why You Should Always Be Willing to Try New Things

In our ever-evolving world of balloons, be willing to try new things because it's what separates good creatives from exceptional ones. In podcast episode 354. Just try it! | Patricia of StickUp Artistry and Design, I chat with Patricia of StickUp Ar…

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Aug. 15, 2025

Profit First for Balloon Businesses

Welcome to a deep dive into Profit First for balloon businesses - my absolute go-to recommendation for finances! As balloon business owners, we often get caught up in the creative aspects of our work. However, without a solid financial foundation, e…

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Aug. 12, 2025

The Evolution of the Tuftex Experience

The Tuftex Experience has become one of the major events in the balloon industry, known for its extraordinarily creative displays, hands-on workshops and fun themes. But how did this event come to be, and what goes into shaping it? In this blog post…

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Aug. 7, 2025

From Chaos to Control: Organizing Your Business with 17hats

Feeling overwhelmed by the day-to-day chaos of running your balloon business? It's a common struggle for entrepreneurs, juggling multiple roles and responsibilities! In this post, we'll cover how organizing your business with 17hats CRM makes an imp…

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Aug. 5, 2025

Becoming a Million Dollar Business

In this post, we're diving deep into the strategies and insights discussed in podcast episode 350. Building a million dollar business | Chris of Balloon Masters. In that episode, I chatted with Chris of Balloon Masters about their incredible journey…

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July 31, 2025

Say Yes to Styled Shoots: Expanding Your Network and Wedding Balloon Portfolio

In this post, we're diving into styled shoots and why they can be a game-changer for wedding balloon specialists. If you're looking to crack into or make a bigger impact in the wedding decor industry, then you've come to the right place. Styled shoo…

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July 29, 2025

Beyond the Price Tag: What to Consider When Negotiating a Lease

Negotiating a lease is about more than just the monthly rent. This post explores often-overlooked aspects of lease negotiation, such as build-out allowances, renewal options, and exit clauses, to ensure you get the best possible terms. In episode, 3…

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July 24, 2025

Social Media Planning for Balloon Businesses

In this post, we're diving deep into social media for balloon businesses, a topic that plagues many of us. It's a necessary evil, a powerful marketing tool, but often a time-sucking monster. I'm sharing how I've use Later.com to streamline my social…

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July 22, 2025

Jenny's Journey Decorating with Balloons on Movie Sets

Ever wondered what it's like to do balloons on movie sets? Today, we're diving into the enchanting world of Hallmark movie set decoration with Jenny of Simply Jenny Designs! Jenny transformed her passion for balloons into a thriving business that no…

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July 17, 2025

Achieving Marketing Clarity in Just Five Minutes

Feeling lost in the marketing maze? You're not alone. So many entrepreneurs and small business owners find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer volume of marketing advice, strategies, and platforms. It's easy to get caught up in the latest trends, tr…

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July 15, 2025

The Power of Local: Building a Business in a Small Town

Running a business can be challenging, but building a business in a small town presents its own unique set of advantages and obstacles. In this blog post, we'll explore the ins and outs of small-town entrepreneurship, drawing insights from Tricia of…

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July 10, 2025

Automation Ideas for Balloon Businesses

Running a balloon business is no walk in the park. From creating stunning balloon installations to managing orders and marketing your services, there's a lot to juggle. In this blog post, we'll uncover automation ideas for balloon businesses, such a…

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July 8, 2025

Is Your Business Idea a Real Opportunity or Shiny Object Syndrome?

Do you ever feel like you're constantly chasing the next big thing? A new business idea pops into your head, and suddenly you're spending hours researching, brainstorming, and maybe even investing money, only to lose interest a few weeks later? If s…

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July 3, 2025

From Styled Shoot to Solid Network: Turning Collaborations into Lasting Partnerships

In this post, we're diving into the world of styled shoot collaborations and how you can leverage them to build lasting, beneficial relationships for your business. Styled shoots are more than just a chance to create beautiful images; they're a prim…

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July 1, 2025

Balloons as Fine Art

In this blog post, we delve into the fascinating journey of DJ of Balloons in Bold, an artist who uses balloons as fine art. From his roots in balloon twisting to his current status as a gallery-featured artist, DJ's story is one of creative explora…

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June 26, 2025

Why Investing in Education is Crucial for Balloon Artists

Welcome to the Bright Balloon blog! In this post, we're diving deep into a topic that's close to my heart – the importance of education and continuous learning for balloon artists. The balloon industry is constantly evolving, with new techniqu…

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