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More on Goal Setting from Balloon Coach Sign up for my email list  and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's Notes- how I do my bookkeeping, social media planning, CRM and more! My Courses: TheBrightBalloon Gorgeous Garland: Fast, Profitable Organic Garland The Weekend Launch: Launch your balloon business website this weekend! Social Starters: 100 prompts to posts that you can copy, paste and...

These are a few of my favorite things...I mean apps. I don't do a ton of photo correction but when I do, these are the apps I use! Sign up for my email list  and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's Notes- how I do my bookkeeping, social media planning, CRM and more! My Courses: TheBrightBalloon Gorgeous Garland: Fast, Profitable Organic Garland The Weekend Launch: Launch your balloon busines...

As the year comes to an end I'm doing one final push in the form of a flash sale! Don't give up if your end-of-the-year sales are falling flat. There is still time to sell pop drops in your local market! Profitable Poppers Course JUST RELEASED! $12 Sign up for my email list  and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's Notes- how I do my bookkeeping, social media planning, CRM and more! My Course...

This episode I'm challenging you to be the face of your company and explaining why small businesses have a huge edge! Sign up for my email list  and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's Notes- how I do my bookkeeping, social media planning, CRM and more! My Courses: TheBrightBalloon Gorgeous Garland: Fast, Profitable Organic Garland The Weekend Launch: Launch your balloon business website thi...

Sign up for my email list  and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's Notes- how I do my bookkeeping, social media planning, CRM and more! Looking for FREE balloon education opportunities? I've got you covered in this episode full of resources! The Very Best Balloon Blog Ballooncoach.com My Courses: TheBrightBalloon Gorgeous Garland: Fast, Profitable Organic Garland The Weekend Launch: Launch y...

Today I'm talking about Friendors and the value they can bring to your balloon business. I'm also sharing a few concrete ways to start forming these relationships. Sign up for my email list  and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's Notes- how I do my bookkeeping, social media planning, CRM and more! My Courses: TheBrightBalloon Gorgeous Garland: Fast, Profitable Organic Garland The Weekend La...

We are talking about money (again). But this time, a few tips for setting up your prices for long term success! What happens if you grow, or if helium prices spike, or if you have to repair your delivery vehicle? Are you set up to absorb those costs with your current prices? Episode Sponsor: Ballooncoach.com Original blog post here More good stuff! Sign up for my email list  and I'll send you my b...

In this episode I'm talking Quickbooks, profit and overhead (oh my!) I'm also taking on a new system this January if anyone wants to join me in reading Profit First this December. Reach out on Instagram @thebrightballoon if you want to join our virtual book group! More good stuff! Sign up for my email list  and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's Notes- how I do my bookkeeping, social media...

In this episode I'm talking about 17hats and how this investment has saved me hours of time and thousands of dollars compared to paying an assistant. I love this CRM and it organizes absolutely everything I do in my business. Episode Sponsor: BalloonCoach.com Balloon Boss Summit - Register for 2021 here Balloon Boss Pro Course Balloon Boss Mastermind Episode Mentions: 17 Hats More good stuff! Sign...

In this episode we are talking about how COVID has impacted our industry and how we can plan for our future based on consumer trends. Content for this episode was pulled directly from this article in Balloon Images Magazine, brought to you by Qualatex! Episode Mentions: Balloon Images Magazine The Weekend Launch: Launch your balloon business website this weekend! Wedding Episode #10 More good stuf...

Today I'm sharing another episode in our automation series- dreaded photo organization! I've been using google photos for several years and while my photo storage still isn't perfect, I know where everything is. You can get things under control in just a few minutes. More good stuff! Sign up for my email list  and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's Notes- how I do my bookkeeping, social med...

Today I'm sharing all about weddings! I LOVE working on weddings. I'm busting the myth about bridezillas and how to avoid over planning and also explaining how brides can turn into repeat customers! Episode mentions: Styled Shoot Episodes More good stuff! Sign up for my email list  and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's Notes- how I do my bookkeeping, social media planning, CRM and more! Th...

Does social media overwhelm you? Or does it take up a ton of  time? Worse yet, do you avoid it all together? This week I'm sharing how I use Later.com to schedule all of my posts for the month in 20 minutes.  Episode mentions: Later.com Social Starters: 100 prompts to posts that you can copy, paste and customize to boost your engagement. More good stuff! Sign up for my email list  and I'll send yo...

Marketing and publicity can be consuming! And at the end of the day how do you even know what's working. I'll tell you how in today's episode! You are five minutes away from total clarity. More good stuff: Sign up for my email list  and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's Notes- how I do my bookkeeping, social media planning, CRM and more! My courses and products: The Weekend Launch: Launch...

Another action filled episode! You can do these three things TODAY to up your game on social media! Episode mentions: Later.com Social Starters: 100 prompts to posts that you can copy, paste and customize to boost your engagement. More good stuff! Sign up for my email list  and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's Notes- how I do my bookkeeping, social media planning, CRM and more! The Weeken...

Help us crowdsource our next series on Automation! What tasks do you HATE? Let's eliminate them or make a robot do them for you :) Head to The Bright Balloon on Instagram or email me at thebrightballoon@gmail.com and let me know which tasks you need help automating! We will crack the code together! Sign up for my email list and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's Notes- how I do my bookkeepi...

YOU GUYS! This is one of my favorite networking techniques! Styled shoots can be intimidating or seem like a lot of work for a few pictures, but it's NOT about the pictures. Tune in to hear how styled photo shoots have helped me create a rock solid network of vendor friends AND my tips for how to be a team player on shoot day. Sign up for my email list and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's...

Today I'm talking with my first guest! Joette Giardina created her company, Balloon Coach , to help other artists learn and develop the business side of their trade. We are talking about the importance of good training and education and what you can expect at the upcoming Balloon Boss Summit on November 8-13 in Orlando Florida. There is still time to register! Register for the Balloon Boss Summit...

Today I'm talking adding your business to Google maps and how it helped me start ranking on the first page of Google. Google My Business The Weekend Launch: Launch your balloon business website this weekend! Social Starters: 100 prompts to posts that you can copy, paste and customize to boost your engagement. Courses and Show Information: TheBrightBalloon.com Sara's Balloon Business: Wisconsin Bal...

Get control of your email and messages with this one adjustment. Phone calls, texts and DM's Oh MY! Stop dropping the ball and running around like a crazy person answering your clients messages! Implement this no-briner sales funnel today. Hate your website or don't even have one? I'd love to help! Check out The Weekend Launch and publish your website by Monday. The Weekend Launch: Launch your bal...

These free upgrades will elevate your business and make you look like a pro (even if you are just starting out)! Don't confuse your customers with lame branding! Resources mentioned in today's show: Canva.com  Gmail The Weekend Launch: Launch your balloon business website this weekend! Courses and Show Information: TheBrightBalloon.com Sara's Balloon Business: Wisconsin Balloon Decor Follow along...

Today I'm talking about your Instagram bio and the three things I see balloon businesses forgetting to include! Take just two minutes to make these updates today! The Weekend Launch: Launch your balloon business website this weekend! Courses and Show Information: TheBrightBalloon.com Sara's Balloon Business: Wisconsin Balloon Decor Follow along on Instagram