Episodes

Sept. 27, 2021

54. Set It Up September | CRM and 17Hats

This one is painful. I'm not going to lie- a CRM is a lot of work to set up, but you need one. If you want to streamline, this is the ultimate must have. I'm giving an overview of what my 17 hats does for me and I'm talking about first steps toward...

Listen to the Episode
Sept. 21, 2021

53. Set It Up September | Calendar Audit

This week I'm talking about a calendar audit and how it can help you outline your entire year before it even starts! Keeping repeat business is so much more profitable than constantly marketing to new customers. Thanks to our show sponsor Balloon...

Listen to the Episode
Sept. 7, 2021

52. Set It Up September | Cancellation Policy

This week I'm talking about my lack of a cancellation policy and why I got very lucky during a string of cancellations this month! I'm encouraging you, and me, to rethink and plan our crystal clear cancellation policies going into 2022! Thanks to our...

Listen to the Episode
Sept. 2, 2021

51. Set It Up September | Profit First

Use the last quarter to set up all of your goals so you can hit the ground running at the start of the year! In this episode, I'm outlining "" and how it helped me figure out my cashflow. Read the book now, set up your accounts, and implement at the...

Listen to the Episode
Aug. 24, 2021

50. The Great Balloon Shortage! | Joe from Havin' A Party Wholesale

Joe is on the show! We are learning what is happening with the balloon shortage from a wholesale distributor! If you don't know Joe, you should! Check out their website here: Check out their Instagram here: Thanks to our show sponsor: Join me...

Listen to the Episode
Aug. 10, 2021

49. Setting healthy boundaries with your clients | Joette from Balloo…

Joette is on the podcast! She and I are talking about setting yourself up for success, avoiding burnout, setting your limits as a business owner and how to manage the balloon shortage! It's a great episode filled with motivation and ideas! Join me...

Listen to the Episode
Aug. 3, 2021

48. Grab and Go Garlands | Ali from Charming Garlands

Join us for part two with Ali is from Charming Garlands she's talking about her Grab and Go Garland model and it's awesome! Check out Charming Garlands here: Join me in   to level up your business! My Courses:

Listen to the Episode
July 27, 2021

47. Vendor Showcases with Ali from Charming Garlands

Buckle up because this is a good one! Ali from Charming Garlands is sharing some fresh ideas about showcasing your work at a vendor fair, showcase or networking event. From printing materials to incentivizing clients, she covers it all!  Check...

Listen to the Episode
July 21, 2021

46. I hired my first employee! (Not really...)

I took my first baby step into the world of hiring and I'm talking about it in todays episode!  Join me in   to level up your business! My Courses:

Listen to the Episode
July 13, 2021

45. An episode of updates! Canva, Profit First, Instagram and more!

Join me in   to level up your business and check out the ! My Courses:

Listen to the Episode
June 29, 2021

44. How to get affordable branding photos

A few months back I got some new personal branding photos of myself. Cringey, I know, but they have been such a nice update to my website and social media! I'm sharing how I hired a photographer for a low rate AND made some new business connections...

Listen to the Episode
June 23, 2021

43. Stuffed balloons with Marlene Potts

Looking to start or grow a new income stream in balloons? Or just looking to do those cool elf balloons you see at Christmas, Marlene is your lady! She's an expert in stuffed balloons (among other things)! Check out her website below for class and...

Listen to the Episode
June 15, 2021

42. Reminders for busy business owners

When I get busy, I get lazy! I take shortcuts, make sloppy mistakes, and stop thinking about the future! Today I'm giving a few reminders and tips of things we need to be doing even though we are busy beyond belief! Show Links: Join me in ...

Listen to the Episode
June 8, 2021

41. Making your first hire | Erin from Young and Wild Balloon Co.

This episode is all about how to hire that first employee! Erin from is breaking down the steps that got her to this point, how she is collecting applications and interviewing, and how she plans to onboard her very first assistant!  Need a...

Listen to the Episode
June 2, 2021

40. I Bought A Van!!!!

I’m back and I bought a delivery van! In this episode I’m talking about what model I chose, how much I paid, and how it’s changed my business for the better! Episode Links: Join me in to level up your business!

Listen to the Episode
April 27, 2021

39. How I Price My Organic Garland

Today I'm talking about how I price my organic garland and visually communicate that to my clients! Episode Links: Join me in to level up your business!

Listen to the Episode
April 20, 2021

38. The Big Balloon Build | Stuart Davies and Liz Romani

Another awesome interview on this episode! Learn about , what it is, how it started, and how to get involved! Bonus: Some amazing networking and relationship building tips from    and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's Notes- how I...

Listen to the Episode
April 13, 2021

37. Pricing, competition and networking | Tiffany from Confetti Castle

I'm talking with Tiffany in this awesome interview episode! She's taken the balloon world by storm and is offering up so much great advice about growing fast, forming a local network and creating loyal followers.  and I'll send you my balloon...

Listen to the Episode
April 6, 2021

36. Part Two: Balloon Conventions: FLOAT

I'm talking all about balloon conventions, or in this case, FLOAT! You can still register to attend!  and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's Notes- how I do my bookkeeping, social media planning, CRM and more! My Courses:  Sara's...

Listen to the Episode
March 29, 2021

35. Part One: Balloon Conferences, Conventions and Summits

I'm talking all about balloon conventions, or in this case, Balloon Boss Summit! You can still register to attend!  and I'll send you my balloon business Cliff's Notes- how I do my bookkeeping, social media planning, CRM and more! My...

Listen to the Episode
March 22, 2021

34. The Creative Heart Studio with Lilly Jimenez

Ahhhhh! Lilly is on the show! The creator of the Balloon Mosaic is talking about her business, social media, competition and a bunch more! Lilly is a balloon business boss and I am so appreciative that she took the time to share with all of us....

Listen to the Episode
March 16, 2021

33. My love affair with Canva | Have you heard about these new featur…

If you're not using , you're missing out. I know, you're thinking duh, Canva is old news and we all use it. Wrong. I'm talking about the new features on Canva. The amazing cloud based design software now offers printing, social media scheduling and...

Listen to the Episode
March 9, 2021

32. Everything you want is on the other side of fear | An interview w…

Today I am talking with Tinesha about how launching her Adopt a Grandparent campaign and joining Balloon Boss Mastermind brought in more sales last month than she did in all of last year! check out Tinesha on Instagram  and I'll send you my...

Listen to the Episode
March 2, 2021

31. Why I'm losing hundreds of Instagram followers and loving it

In this episode I'm sharing how my Instagram strategy has changed and why I'm happily waving goodbye :) I have 27K followers and it's terrible! I know, poor Sara with all of her followers. Trust me, I am not the goal. Learn from my mistakes and grow a...

Listen to the Episode