The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
When out of control kid’s make entertaining difficult. Every entertainer at one point in his or her career is going to have an audience that eats him or her alive. Well dressed, not a hair out of place, the sweetest looking kid’s you have ever seen just turns on a dime and kicks into overdrive … Read more
I was talking with a fellow balloon entertainer, Showtime Tony, a balloon artist in Chicago, about people and getting things free. And how ironic it was that people who show up late feel more entitled then the people who arrive early and wait patiently. “I had a group of late arrivals show up and I … Read more
White Paint Marker for Drawing on a Latex Balloon The search continues to find the best economic white paint marker that works on latex balloons. Recently I’ve had the opportunity to purchase a white Sharpie paint marker from a local craft store. Sharpie markers are the duct tape of the balloon industry. For decades balloon … Read more
Updated on January 16, 2024 to include new information Has your child ever uttered something, and you said, “Where did you hear that?” “Dang it!” You know my son is in the room if you hear that expression. Frustrated by something not working right for him, he’ll utter “Dang it” and go on his merry … Read more
It amazes me how many people just do not follow through on a phone call. They have the client’s full attention and try to rush through the call and just tell them what they are and what they provide and that is it. No follow up to the call – talk to any professional sales … Read more
Over the past couple of months, I have seen young ladies wearing rubber band bracelets with the slogan on them saying, “I love boobies.” Apparently, it is a bracelet to show support for the Breast Cancer Society. This month I’m in negations to entertain at an exhibitors reception with an association raising money for the … Read more
April showers bring Mayflowers – May marketing brings summer jobs. If you are sitting waiting for the phone to ring, you set yourself up for financial failure. I have been talking to many entertainers around the country, and I hear the same message, “There’s a lot of work out there. You just have to go … Read more
Being an innovator means standing alone, attempting something that others would not do. It involves work, creativity, and the willingness to help others succeed. The hard part is getting people to believe in your vision, to inspire them to leave the comfort zone and try something new. As soon as a person embraces your vision, … Read more
Its work – No matter how successful you are, the “lovable, fun, life rewarding job” will become work. Things like advertising, contracts, getting to the performance is all draining and boring to an entertainer. However, if you do not keep doing the work that made you successful, you are going to fail. Elitist Ego – … Read more
