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Nov. 4, 2025

376. Defining roles in a family business

“With Andrea and Aidan of HI-FLOAT”

What’s it really like to run a family manufacturing business in the balloon industry?

In this special in-person episode recorded at the Sempertex International Balloon Convention, I sit down with Andrea and Aidan from HI-FLOAT—the powerhouse mother-daughter duo helping lead one of the most beloved brands in our space.

We chat about:

  • How HI-FLOAT started

  • Why clearly defined roles are essential in a family-run business

  • What it's like onboarding second and third-generation family members

  • Advice for anyone considering launching a product-based business

  • Making decisions based on facts, not feelings

Whether your spouse, kids, or siblings help out in your business, this episode is packed with practical takeaways (and a few funny family stories) you don’t want to miss.

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