The Bright Balloon

Back by popular demand, here's another laser-focused episode full of action steps you can take in your business today that will lift so much mental energy off your plate.   Overview: 02:25 Instagram saved responses 03:43 Canva content scheduler 05:47 Auto savings at your bank 09:15 Annual calendar reminders 10:36 Subscribe to your favorite podcasts   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Customizable Color Chart ...

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! Follow Lilly Here: https://thecreativeheartstudio.com/ See photos of Lilly's workroom here: https://thecreativeheartstudio.com/blogs/projects/work-room-reveal Download your custom color chart here

*Apologies for the audio quality in this episode. Improvements coming soon and the interview is worth the listen!   In this episode, I talk with Erin of the Young and Wild Balloon Co. about how a custom color chart can help your balloon business run more smoothly.   We each use ours differently, too! Listen in to hear how we use them and how it has reduced stress in each of our businesses.   We al...

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 space, too! Listen in to hear our suggestions and what resources we have for you that can meet you wherever you're at in your business. TIMESTAMPS: 01:12 How Nicole and I me...

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: - my favorite analogy for understanding how all the tech pieces work together - some food for thought on why you should consider implementing similar systems as your business grows - a hint at som...

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! Support the podcast on Patreon! Email me to get on our 17hats list: thebrightballoon@gmail.com Episode Mentions: Episode about hiring with Erin about hiring Episode with Ali about grab and go garlands Profit First All about my van Join me in B...

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 Balloon Coach: Join me in Balloon Boss Mastermind    More good stuff! Sign up for my email list  and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's Notes- ho...

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 difference. Let me help you build a website with The Weekend Launch. This is only available until January 1st then I'm retiring the course forever! Get in touch: th...

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 my 17 hats does for me and I'm talking about first steps toward integrating a CRM into your business. More good stuff! Sign up for 17hats for free! Sign up for my email list  and I'll send you my balloon business Cl...

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 sponsor Balloon Coach: Join me in  at Balloon Boss Summit    More good stuff! Sign up for my email list  and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's Notes- how I do my...

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 2022! Thanks to our show sponsor Balloon Coach: Join me in at Balloon Boss Summit    More good stuff! Sign up for my email list  and I'll send you my balloon business Cl...

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 " Profit First " and how it helped me figure out my cashflow. Read the book now, set up your accounts, and implement at the new year! Thanks to our show sponsor: Join me in  at Balloon Boss Summit    My Courses: Gorgeous Garland: Fast, Profitable Organic Garla...

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: https://havinaparty.com/ Check out their Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/havin_a_party/?hl=en Thanks to our show sponsor: Join me in  at Balloon Boss Summit    My Courses: Gorgeous Garland: Fast, Profitable Organic...

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 ideas! Join me in  at Balloon Boss Summit   to level up your business and check out the  Balloon Coach Tour Here !

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: https://www.charminggarlands.com/ Join me in  at Balloon Boss Summit   to level up your business! My Courses: Gorgeous Garland: Fast, Profitable Organic Garland My Pricing Sheet Template That You Can Customize!  

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 out Charming Garlands here: https://www.charminggarlands.com/ Join me in  at Balloon Boss Summit   to level up your business! My Courses: Gorgeous Garland:...

I took my first baby step into the world of hiring and I'm talking about it in todays episode!  Join me in  at Balloon Boss Summit  to level up your business! My Courses: Gorgeous Garland: Fast, Profitable Organic Garland My Pricing Sheet Template That You Can Customize!

Join me in  at Balloon Boss Summit   to level up your business and check out the  Balloon Coach Tour Here ! My Courses: Gorgeous Garland: Fast, Profitable Organic Garland My Pricing Sheet Template That You Can Customize!

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 rate AND made some new business connections through the process. Join me in  at Balloon Boss Summit  to level up your business and check out the Balloon Coach Tour Here ! My Courses: Gorgeous Gar...

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 website below for class and ordering info. Show Links: https://stuffedballoonsfromatoz.com/ Join me in  at Balloon Boss Summit   to level up your business! My Courses: Gorgeous Gar...

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 belief! Show Links: Join me in  at Balloon Boss Summit  to level up your business! My Courses: Gorgeous Garland: Fast, Profitable Organic Garland My Pricing Sheet for Clients My Pricing Sheet...

This episode is all about how to hire that first employee! Erin from Young and Wild Balloon Co. 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 assistant!  Need a Business Coach like Erin and I? Join me in  Balloon Boss Mastermind  to level up your business! My Courses: Gorgeous Garland: Fast, P...

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: Gorgeous Garland: Fast, Profitable Organic Garland My Pricing Sheet for Clients My Pricing Sheet Template That You Can Customize! Join me in Balloon Boss Mastermind to level up your business!  

Today I'm talking about how I price my organic garland and visually communicate that to my clients! Episode Links: Gorgeous Garland: Fast, Profitable Organic Garland My Pricing Sheet for Clients My Pricing Sheet Template That You Can Customize! Join me in Balloon Boss Mastermind to level up your business!  

Another awesome interview on this episode! Learn about The Big Balloon Build , what it is, how it started, and how to get involved! Bonus: Some amazing networking and relationship building tips from Liz Romani!   Register for The Big Balloon Build notification email list here! Stuart, Liz and I will ALL be at the Balloon Boss Summit in November. You can still register! Check out BalloonCoach.com h...