Episodes

5 Strategies to use when asked to work for free

Let's talk through a few reasons and ways to say no.

Features to look out for in your CRM.

And a few of the strategies that I'll be implementing.

What it’s like to be self-employed as a balloon artist.

Why I created it and a preview of what's inside.

Almost all of the time, you don't have the whole picture. Let yourself off the hook!

One balloon business owner's path to scaling back.

Exactly how and when I batch each aspect of my balloon company

How it relates to running a balloon business as a solopreneur

Four ways to successfully incorporate birthday balloon promotions in your business.

What it can do for your business.

A super straight-forward episode with action steps you can take today

... that require no brain power at all.

Tracking your business stats is like the first step in achieving your business goals.

Set yourself a clear path to reach them!

Action-based episode, back by popular demand!

Today we are talking about organization with the Queen herself, Lilly from the Creative Heart Studio. She explains her top tips to organizing your balloon studio and an exciting new product announcement! See photos of Lilly's workroom here:

With Erin from the Young and Wild Balloon Co.

In this episode I chat with Nicole, my first hire, about what kinds of things you can do to improve your customer experience... that don't require more balloon skills.  And bonus - many of these suggestions free up your mental space, too! Listen...

Based on the questions that I get most, this episode is a rapid fire listing of all the things I use to run my business, from website, to invoicing, to social media and even inventory.   I also offer up: - my favorite analogy for understanding...

The Bright Balloon is one year old!!! Today I'm recapping all of the ways my business has changed this past year thanks to the great guests on this podcast! Email me to get on our 17hats list: thebrightballoon@gmail.com Episode Mentions:

I asked my friends in Balloon Boss Mastermind what is one creative thing you keep in your toolkit...and their answers did not disappoint. I've literally purchased three of these items since recording this episode. Enjoy! Thanks to our show sponsor...

This week I'm talking about what happened to my business when Facebook and Instagram were down all day...nothing. That's because I don't run my business ON those platforms, I use them to promote my business. Today I'm talking about the difference. Let...