The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
“You should let my 2-year-old go first,” bellows a woman standing behind the teenagers. The four teenage girls had no idea what the woman was complaining about; they too stood in line. “Ma’am, this is kid’s day, and they, like you, paid to get in and are entitled to balloons.” I could see my logic … Read more
I was skimming Facebook while my son was dosing off to sleep, and I read a friends posting that he only had the one event scheduled for August and was hoping his phone would start to ring soon. I am not a big fan of waiting for the phone to ring, I like to chum … Read more
Everybody stepped back and there I was, standing alone. Congratulations, you win! You have been volunteered to make a balloon sculpture. I am exaggerating, but I do have a person who makes sure I get to show off my skills. I have made free balloon figures for people’s birthdays, teachers, my son’s Valentine’s Day gifts, … Read more
This is the time of year when I struggle to keep focused. Nice weather, family activities, and the weather drain me physically. It is nice getting up in the morning and having breakfast outside on the deck, watching the birds feed at the bird feeder. I check to see how the vegetable garden is progressing … Read more
Updated 2021 – How To Charge For A Balloon Design as balloon decorations move from inside banquet halls to balloon yard art. I see individuals asking balloon groups, “How to charge for a balloon design?” or “How much do you charge for a centerpiece?” Like most balloon artists, I look at what the market is … Read more
Admit it or not, recommendations drive a significant portion of an entertainer’s business. When not actively seeking referrals from past clients, we often depend on advertising to attract new business. I’ve dedicated considerable effort to expanding my clientele over the last three decades. Despite the vigor I invest in acquiring new clients, it’s noteworthy that … Read more
You may wonder how anybody could generate leads from Pinterest. Wikipedia defines Pinterest as “a pinboard-style photo-sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, and hobbies.” Now that I have explained what it is let me explain how you can take advantage of It. There is a … Read more
I first saw Star Wars at the movies when I was a child and, over the years, have seen bits and pieces of the trilogy. Yes, there are many generations of devoted fans. With Disney being the driving force behind the newest release, you are going to see a flood of marketing of new Star Wars products before … Read more
“Do you have any suggestions for someone who has the twisting skills, but is afraid to pitch restaurants?” This was the question asked of me today in Facebook. The idea of approaching a stranger and pitching an idea is always met with fear and apprehension. It is like dating; somebody needs to start the conversation. … Read more
Balloon art has come a long way from simple round balloons attached to a Mylar filament. I work with well-accomplished balloon decorators in the Chicago land area and they typically come to me because they know I can build it faster and, many times, better then they can. Decorators understand their limitations, just as I … Read more