The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
Do you want to be considered an expert in your field? Do you have knowledge to share with the universe? Do you want to have a personalized video you can send to your mom so that she can brag about you the next holiday season? Well, a personal DVD may be the way to go. … Read more
“Treat others as you would like to be treated” We follow this rule growing up, have it taught to our children in schools, and even hear about it in synagogues and churches. I’d even put money on the fact that everyone reading this article has heard of it. (I mean, you should have… I just … Read more
Working in a restaurant will present you with numerous challenges as a performer. By writing down what happened at your event, you can improve yourself as an entertainer. Though this is true at any event, my experience has shown restaurants to be the most enlightening. Recently I had a restaurant gig where I had a … 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
Walk inside to the bar. Start twisting. Make a simple but impressive balloon. When someone asks you what is happening, ask if the General Manager is in. If so, twist until they arrive. If not, ask for a card and see if a shift manager is available. Pitch to Shift Manager and ask when GM … Read more
The following are the basic guidelines I use and teach to those interested in restaurant entertainment. This is just the short list of basic guidelines that act as a preamble before the full chunk of the manual is reviewed. I provide them here as a list of suggestions for others interested in working restaurants as … Read more
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
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
Having trained over 300 individuals to make full-time money with balloon art, Jonathan Fudge, aka “Mr. Fudge, Your Balloon Man,” said one of the things that motivate him is “being able to inspire others to start making a living doing something they truly love rather than the mundane and boring jobs that most people get … Read more