The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
Liability is not just about having insurance, it is about how you operate your business and deal with your clients and your suppliers. You have a responsibility to the public to be operating in a safe, hygienic and competent manner. This means everything from having a safe work area to using approved cosmetic products and … Read more
I created this butterfly about 18 years ago. It was my very first creation! It is my favorite thing to make little girls… but some boys like it too! Inflate two 260s about 18″. Make two bubbles at the nozzle ends and twist together. Wrap around the child’s head. Twist together. Make 2 pinch twists. … Read more
We started Day 7 with great information from Competition or Network to Advertising Tips to help Increase Sales. We explored what is needed to be the Professional Essentials for the Entertainment Business and things to avoid like Does Your Ego get in Your Way? Self-awareness is part of being a good entertainer and Looking in … Read more
Theming a Show – Part 2 (Word of the Showcase) “To entertain for the purpose of temporarily taking someone from their cares and worries in the world is noble…but to recognize an entertainer’s ability to REACH an audience and UTILIZE that gift for an educational purpose…holds FAR greater value” Jimmy Leo Libraries are an interesting … Read more
While some people seem to be all ego and others seem to have no ego, does yours get in your way? MSN Encarta declares ego to be: self-esteem: somebody’s idea of his or her own importance or worth, usually of an appropriate level The climb left us with frostbite and bruised egos. inflated opinion of self: an … Read more
I’m finishing up the last week of some college classes I’m taking, so I’m a little behind on my articles. I don’t want to fail to meet my commitment to you guys, so here are four tips from my book’s advertising section. Advertising: Where to Advertise Place ads in local, small-town papers. There is no … Read more
As I’m growing in my business, I’m learning a few tools of the trade that one cannot live without as far as being a professional entertainer goes. I’ve made a quick list of the things that have stuck out most in my mind over the past week and included a short statement or two about … Read more
What do you see? Describe the adjectives that come to mind? Professional, fun, creative, inventive, sharp, magical, bright, cheery? Do you see these qualities reflected in you? As entertainers, we all have different styles, but we need to communicate these particular aspects through our appearance for most of us. If you do not see these … Read more
This is great for church services, vacation bible schools, Sunday Schools…anything to do with Christian ministry and teaching others about Christ. John Holmes has a multi balloon Christ on the Cross presentation that is just phenomenal. Get his video/DVD if you can find it. It’s awesome! This one will be done in two parts. The … Read more
Let’s talk about this phenomenon that happens at most corporate events: Meet and Greets. What are they? What do you say? Why are they important? The Meet and Greet is about ten minutes of your life that, if done properly, can pay big dividends to not only you and your career, but also to … Read more