Nov. 11, 2025

378. Business and life hacks for solopreneurs

In this episode curated by our friends at HI-FLOAT I’m chatting with Victoria of Balloons by Victoria, and we’re getting real about what it means to build a balloon business and hire help that supports your life—not the other way around.

We cover:

  • Why Victoria chose to stay home-based (and how she makes it work)

  • How she got out of her own head and decided to hire help

  • Her inflator and admin roles

  • Sticking to the policies that she’s set for her business

  • Why she still rents U-Haul vans instead of buying a business vehicle

  • The life-changing personal life hacks that she loves

  • The freedom and flexibility that come with staying small (by choice!)

If you’re juggling business growth with family life, or wondering whether hiring help could actually give you more freedom, you’ll love this episode.

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