437. One website that lists every balloon event
Ever gone down a rabbit hole trying to figure out when the next balloon training is happening? Same. Turns out one of our own spotted that gap and decided to build the fix herself.
Dori of Total Party returns to the podcast and this time we're live at the International Balloon Convention. First up in the conversation: balloonindustrycalendar.com, the free resource she created to put every balloon training, class, seminar and conference in one searchable place. Seriously, go bookmark it through the link below.
Then we switched gears to the MBP (Master Balloon Profesional) Sempertex certification that was offered for the first time in the US at IBC, making Dori one of the first to take it here. She walks us through how it compares to the old CBA, what the test actually involves and her honest advice if you're thinking about getting certified. Whether you're brand new or a total OG, this conversation has something you need to know about.
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Balloon Artist, Business Owner, Mom, Instructor
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) prior to starting my own business
Year Started in Balloon Industry: 2002
CBA 2009
Best Event Planner of the year 2015 (ISES/ILEA)
Small Business of the Year 2023 (East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce)
Balloon Boss Summit Staff 2022, 2023, 2024
FLOAT instructor 2024
Big Balloon Build Support Lead 2024
I’m Dori from Total Party in East Brunswick, New Jersey. I started my business in 2002 doing full-service Party Planning and Balloons focusing on Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. Only since the pandemic, have I shifted to strictly balloons. Love to do classic décor and sculptures but will do organic designs if requested.
I am on the Board of Directors for my Regional Chamber of Commerce and the New Jersey Balloon Network.
I believe in life-long learning and enjoy helping people in our industry in any way I can. I am detail oriented, organized and love to color-code things. I love lists, spreadsheets, planners, pens, pins and stickers!
