Episodes

401. Premium pickups
Feb. 17, 2026

401. Premium pickups

For this episode I sat down with Loretta from Perfectly Popped Balloons in England, live at the Sempertex International Balloon Convention, and we dove into the world of deliverables…or in her case, pickups. As in, the grab-a...

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400. Limit your menu and skip the studio booking
Feb. 10, 2026

400. Limit your menu and skip the studio booking

In this replay of a bonus episode from On The Bright Side, I’m breaking down why limiting your options might be the most powerful move you can make in your balloon business. I walk through how simplifying your color inventory...

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398. Profitable organic decor and building trust
Feb. 3, 2026

398. Profitable organic decor and building trust

This episode was recorded live from the Sempertex International Balloon Convention, where once again, I sat down with Elisabeth of Pop of Color (Arizona). This is her third time on the podcast, but our first time recording fa...

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397. Million dollar panel
Jan. 27, 2026

397. Million dollar panel

Get ready for tons of inspiring lessons in this episode! It’s a panel discussion with four million dollar balloon business owners, all who came on the podcast out of the goodness of their hearts & I’m so grateful. We talk abo...

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395. Advocating for Balloons: The CRC's Mission
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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394. Using AI in your balloon business
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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392. Setting goals in a way that actually works
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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390. Annual audit & rebooking strategies
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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388. Protecting your creativity
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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386. The power of partnership in business
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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384. Your dream clients, and a simple website audit to attract them
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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382. From side hustle to storefront: why Jam opened a balloon shop
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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380. How to make social media fun (and still get booked)
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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378. Business and life hacks for solopreneurs
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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376. Defining roles in a family business
Nov. 4, 2025

376. Defining roles in a family business

“With Andrea and Aidan of HI-FLOAT”

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372. Why Cheap Tape Could Be Costing You Clients
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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370. How to Build Systems That Simplify Your Balloon Business
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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368. How to Think Like a CEO in Your Balloon Business
Oct. 7, 2025

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

“With Andrea of Andrea Liebross Coaching”

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366. How This Couple Built a Thriving Balloon Business With a New Baby at Home
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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364. Building a $1M balloon business: Who to Hire First
Sept. 23, 2025

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

“With Blenda of Balloon Construction Company”

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362. What Big Brands Really Want From You
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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