The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
Canadian contractor Mike Homes says, “Codes are the minimal building requirement. If you can go beyond that, you’re building a better house”. I agree! And as a house owner, I’ve seen what contractors call “Standard.” Yet, I have a higher standard, or at least my mind thinks so. Some call it OCD, anal, or just … Read more
Navigating the discussion around who came up with an idea can be challenging. It becomes much easier when you have published materials from a reliable source showcasing your achievements or a government patent officially crediting you as the idea’s creator. Let’s delve into this topic and explore the fascinating world of how to reproduce something … Read more
Analyzing Discount Calculation Variables Let’s analyze how we calculate a discount, considering several variables: (I) Inventory, which includes our balloon supplies and associated items. In this example, (L) labor stands for the entertainer, and (K) refers to kids, but it actually includes anyone receiving a balloon animal. Lastly, (nJ) represents multiple jobs contracted by a … Read more
The Pricing Dilemma in Entertainment Business Kohl’s is a retail store that offers everything at discounted prices. When I was a child, Kmart had a special in-store discount called the Blue Light special, which required a physical presence. Additionally, some stores even promised to match prices if you found the same item elsewhere for a … Read more
The mindset influenced by Henry Ford is negatively impacting the balloon entertainment industry. It is crucial to develop new strategies to move forward. The Balloon Dilemma: Struggling Against Mass Production Mindset Producing the same balloon animal repeatedly for a long line of kids can be tiresome. Henry Ford, who revolutionized business production processes, is often … Read more
In pursuing self-improvement this month, I’ve been digesting content by Simon Sinek, who currently holds the top spot on my YouTube playlist, especially during my workout sessions. In his discussion, Sinek delved into fixations and obstacles, which I quickly related to a child waiting for a balloon and a parent who refused to wait in … Read more
In a conversation between Tom, an event producer, and renowned motivational speaker Simon Sinek, the sentiment of valuing a smaller audience emerges. “I’m sorry, I was hoping for a larger crowd,” expresses Tom, to which Sinek responds with a powerful perspective, “I feel sorry for those who didn’t attend, as these people are going to … Read more
Crestwood, IL – Looking for a family-friendly evening of food and fun? Look no further than Crestwood Culver’s on Wednesday, April 26th, from 5 pm to 8 pm! Not only will you and your loved ones get to enjoy the delicious food and warm atmosphere of Culver’s, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause: … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming popular as social media influencers peddle the idea of using AI to generate text content for marketing. It wasn’t long before I found myself down a rabbit hole learning about AI and ChatGPT OpenAI generator. If you’re like me and want to see what AI text generation can do before … Read more
My youngest son kept bugging me,” When are you going to get a haircut?” My hair had grown to that stage where hair cowlicks would make the hair flow in all directions. With the holidays rapidly approaching, I decided it was time for a haircut. “Now that’s a good haircut. Your hair came out great … Read more