The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
Boy the first day is the hardest. Checking, double check, and even triple checking to make sure everything goes as planned. I had enjoyed reading Patricia Bunnell How to Make a Rat with a Chef’s Hat, which is a great balloon design. I think I will use it for my restaurant this Halloween, just remove … Read more
A baby’s 1st birthday party is a special occasion for many families. Parents dig deep into their pockets to through a lavish birthday party for family and friends. Entertainers have to realize that parties that have extra meaning to the client will spend more money. These are the events that an entertainer can add extras … Read more
I have a few recommended best practices for you to be thinking about while developing your website. These are basic and will help you build a powerful website that ranks well. These are the basics for all websites and before we can dig into some of the more fun topics this must be covered. 1. … Read more
“Oh Yeah, I’m Getting To That . . .” It is never intentional, at least in my case, but it DOES happen! I know, it is irony that the first of my “10 for 10” articles happens to be about procrastination, but in reality, I lost my list of articles that I wrote down in … Read more
The greatest asset in this business is failure. That’s right! –Failure. I know some of you are thinking that I am insane, but I want you to try and hear me out. First off, what is failure to a balloon artist? Is it when a balloon pops? It is when a design doesn’t look as … Read more
I thought I would get this series of articles started off right with a confession. You’re reading the ramblings of a moron. Yep, an absolute moron. Why do I say that? I say it because I have never had a truly original idea about marketing in my life. No, instead what all I have ever … Read more
What vibes do you give when you meet people at your friend’s house or a networking event? Are your vibes consistent with your brand? Or do they speak the opposite? Test the waters, ask around. For me, I want others to perceive me as “fun and intriguing.” By the way, I just added the intriguing … Read more
Elementary School Teachers Notes: I have been an elementary school teacher since 1980, along with twisting and entertaining with balloons. Every spring, I teach my classroom how to twist balloons. I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders some basic twists and some of the corny lines that go along with them. The lessons last … Read more
Corporate Customization Do you know that one of the best things you can do at a corporate event is make a live show belong to the audience? A quick overview of what I am going to talk about in this article. Why it’s important? How much customization do you need? How to do it? And … Read more
Sometimes it isn’t appropriate to paint a person’s face – younger children too nervous to sit still, people with scratches or rashes on their face, people who are sensitive to cosmetics – in these cases you can offer to paint on their hand and arm instead. There are lots of things that you can paint … Read more