Episodes

Jan. 20, 2026

395. Advocating for Balloons: The CRC's Mission

Imagine if tomorrow your city decided to close your business, and before you could even start a conversation, it was too late. It was already written into the law. Right now, our industry is being talked about without us in t...

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Jan. 13, 2026

394. Using AI in your balloon business

Most of us, myself included, are using ChatGPT as a writing assistant or Google on steroids. “Proofread this, write me an Instagram caption for that, what's this rash on my kid's arm?” But we know it's capable of more, especi...

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Jan. 6, 2026

392. Setting goals in a way that actually works

If you have ever sat down to set goals and immediately felt overwhelmed or like you're just rewriting the same goals you didn't quite hit last year, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Joette of Balloon Coach and we discus...

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Dec. 23, 2025

390. Annual audit & rebooking strategies

In this episode, I’m talking about the importance of doing an annual audit for your balloon business. Analyzing past events, tracking potential repeat clients and setting goals for the upcoming year… it’s all included! Listen...

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Dec. 16, 2025

388. Protecting your creativity

What would you do if something you invented went viral? Like, 400 million views viral? Carolynn Hayman, the creator behind Conrad the Unicorn (America's favorite balloon costume) learned the hard way that when the internet bl...

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Dec. 9, 2025

386. The power of partnership in business

In this episode (recorded live at the Sempertex International Balloon Convention), Jessica and Dae from The Balloon Club Co. share their journey of combining their individual balloon businesses into something new, together. T...

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Dec. 2, 2025

384. Your dream clients, and a simple website audit to attract them

With Courtney of Courtney Lynette Creative Co. If you want to book better, not just more, this conversation with Courtney of Courtney Lynette Creative Co. breaks down how to realign your website and visuals so the right clien...

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Nov. 25, 2025

382. From side hustle to storefront: why Jam opened a balloon shop

In another episode curated by our friends at HI-FLOAT, and recorded live at the Sempertex International Balloon Convention, I’m chatting with Jam of Garden Place Balloons about his new brick and mortar shop, The Balloon Shop....

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Nov. 18, 2025

380. How to make social media fun (and still get booked)

If you’ve ever groaned at the thought of making another reel, this is the episode for you. Curated by our friends at HI-FLOAT (and recorded live at the Sempertex International Balloon Convention) in this episode, I’m chatting...

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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...

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Nov. 4, 2025

376. Defining roles in a family business

“With Andrea and Aidan of HI-FLOAT”

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Oct. 21, 2025

372. Why Cheap Tape Could Be Costing You Clients

If you’ve ever had a balloon installation fall (or had to refund a client because it didn’t hold), this episode is for you. In this conversation with Steve and Nicole from ProTapes, we dive deep into the adhesives balloon art...

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Oct. 14, 2025

370. How to Build Systems That Simplify Your Balloon Business

“With Danielle of NOLA Party Boutique / Coach Danni D”

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Oct. 7, 2025

368. How to Think Like a CEO in Your Balloon Business

“With Andrea of Andrea Liebross Coaching”

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Sept. 30, 2025

366. How This Couple Built a Thriving Balloon Business With a New Bab…

“With Brittany and Patrick of Main Street Balloons”

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Sept. 23, 2025

364. Building a $1M balloon business: Who to Hire First

“With Blenda of Balloon Construction Company”

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Sept. 16, 2025

362. What Big Brands Really Want From You

What does it really take to work with celebrities, luxury brands, and global companies as a balloon professional? It’s not just about the balloons. In this episode, I sit down with Sean Edwards — “The Balloon Guy” of Los Ange...

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Aug. 19, 2025

354. Just try it! | Patricia of StickUp Artistry and Design

“How deco-twisting can make you stand out”

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Aug. 5, 2025

350. Building a million dollar business | Chris of Balloon Masters

If you want to hear what it’s like to grow to $1M in sales, this episode is for you! I interviewed Chris of Balloon Masters at the Tuftex Experience and he’s sharing so many golden nuggets about what he and his wife Marlene d...

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