June 17, 2025

336. High-end clients | Chris of Balloon Design Studio

“And high-end pricing”

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like working with and attracting high-end clients, this episode is for you! Chris of Balloon Design Studio shares with us how he goes after the big jobs, his pricing and more.

Before we get into those details, hear about his first balloon arch job he did in the sixth grade! He continued running his business through college, then eventually knew it was time to dive into his dream of doing balloons full-time.

Now, he loves tackling new design and installation challenges with mostly every job he does in New York City for his high-end clients.  We’ll hear about his:

  • networking approach
  • branding plans
  • marketing strategy
  • why he wants to be known for having the highest prices
  • when he hires extra hands
  • and how / when he actually locks in these clients.

Then in the UGlu Hotline, hear why one listener suggests having everything in your shop on wheels.

 

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