Episodes
62. 5 Automation Tips to Implement Today
Action-based episode, back by popular demand!
61. Getting Organized with Lilly, The Creative Heart Studio
Today we are talking about organization with the Queen herself, Lilly from the Creative Heart Studio. She explains her top tips to organizing your balloon studio and an exciting new product announcement! See photos of Lilly's workroom here:
60. How a color chart can change your business
With Erin from the Young and Wild Balloon Co.
59. Three ways you can stand out | Streamlining your customer experie…
In this episode I chat with Nicole, my first hire, about what kinds of things you can do to improve your customer experience... that don't require more balloon skills. And bonus - many of these suggestions free up your mental …
58. Everything I use to run my business
Based on the questions that I get most, this episode is a rapid fire listing of all the things I use to run my business, from website, to invoicing, to social media and even inventory. I also offer up: - …
57. One Year Anniversary Special!!!!
The Bright Balloon is one year old!!! Today I'm recapping all of the ways my business has changed this past year thanks to the great guests on this podcast! Email me to get on our 17hats list: thebrightballoon@gmail.com Episode Mentions:
56. What's in your toolkit? | Crowdsourced episode
I asked my friends in Balloon Boss Mastermind what is one creative thing you keep in your toolkit...and their answers did not disappoint. I've literally purchased three of these items since recording this episode. Enjoy! Thanks to our show sponsor...
55. What happened to your business when Facebook and Instagram were d…
This week I'm talking about what happened to my business when Facebook and Instagram were down all day...nothing. That's because I don't run my business ON those platforms, I use them to promote my business. Today I'm talking about the …
54. Set It Up September | CRM and 17Hats
This one is painful. I'm not going to lie- a CRM is a lot of work to set up, but you need one. If you want to streamline, this is the ultimate must have. I'm giving an overview of what …
53. Set It Up September | Calendar Audit
This week I'm talking about a calendar audit and how it can help you outline your entire year before it even starts! Keeping repeat business is so much more profitable than constantly marketing to new customers. Thanks to our show …
52. Set It Up September | Cancellation Policy
This week I'm talking about my lack of a cancellation policy and why I got very lucky during a string of cancellations this month! I'm encouraging you, and me, to rethink and plan our crystal clear cancellation policies going into …
51. Set It Up September | Profit First
Use the last quarter to set up all of your goals so you can hit the ground running at the start of the year! In this episode, I'm outlining "" and how it helped me figure out my cashflow. Read …
50. The Great Balloon Shortage! | Joe from Havin' A Party Wholesale
Joe is on the show! We are learning what is happening with the balloon shortage from a wholesale distributor! If you don't know Joe, you should! Check out their website here: Check out their Instagram here: Thanks to our show …
49. Setting healthy boundaries with your clients | Joette from Balloo…
Joette is on the podcast! She and I are talking about setting yourself up for success, avoiding burnout, setting your limits as a business owner and how to manage the balloon shortage! It's a great episode filled with motivation and …
48. Grab and Go Garlands | Ali from Charming Garlands
Join us for part two with Ali is from Charming Garlands she's talking about her Grab and Go Garland model and it's awesome! Check out Charming Garlands here: Join me in to level up your business! My Courses:
47. Vendor Showcases with Ali from Charming Garlands
Buckle up because this is a good one! Ali from Charming Garlands is sharing some fresh ideas about showcasing your work at a vendor fair, showcase or networking event. From printing materials to incentivizing clients, she covers it all! Check...
46. I hired my first employee! (Not really...)
I took my first baby step into the world of hiring and I'm talking about it in todays episode! Join me in to level up your business! My Courses:
45. An episode of updates! Canva, Profit First, Instagram and more!
Join me in to level up your business and check out the ! My Courses:
44. How to get affordable branding photos
A few months back I got some new personal branding photos of myself. Cringey, I know, but they have been such a nice update to my website and social media! I'm sharing how I hired a photographer for a low …
43. Stuffed balloons with Marlene Potts
Looking to start or grow a new income stream in balloons? Or just looking to do those cool elf balloons you see at Christmas, Marlene is your lady! She's an expert in stuffed balloons (among other things)! Check out her …
42. Reminders for busy business owners
When I get busy, I get lazy! I take shortcuts, make sloppy mistakes, and stop thinking about the future! Today I'm giving a few reminders and tips of things we need to be doing even though we are busy beyond …
41. Making your first hire | Erin from Young and Wild Balloon Co.
This episode is all about how to hire that first employee! Erin from is breaking down the steps that got her to this point, how she is collecting applications and interviewing, and how she plans to onboard her very first …
40. I Bought A Van!!!!
I’m back and I bought a delivery van! In this episode I’m talking about what model I chose, how much I paid, and how it’s changed my business for the better! Episode Links: Join me in to level up your …
39. How I Price My Organic Garland
Today I'm talking about how I price my organic garland and visually communicate that to my clients! Episode Links: Join me in to level up your business!