In another curated episode by Kalisan, we get to meet Katy of Bloom Inflatables. She takes us through some of the things that previously led her to burnout and what she's doing now to stay ahead of it.

But before we get into all of that, you'll hear how an impulse purchase of a bounce house quickly turned into strategy and profitability for her company. She also walks us through the transition away from that bounce house and into balloon decor, partially in thanks to the Kalisan balloons she was introduced to.

Then when we move on to chat about the main topic, you'll hear us discuss things like:

• Setting boundaries for ourselves during different seasons of life
• Understanding social media influence versus local brand awareness
• Giving your business a reset
• How a business can be built entirely on grab and go options with the right processes
• Factors that we weigh before saying yes to a job

I found a lot of experiences in common with Katy and I'm betting you likely will, too.

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Kicking off this curated month by Kalisan is an interview with Kirstin of Create and Cherish Events / Kalisan! I met Kirstin quite a while ago at a Big Balloon Build, so it was so nice to have this opportunity to reconnect with her and hear about how she's still running her own decor business while supporting the folks at Kalisan as well.

We'll hear how her business scaled and dialed back, as well as how she grew into her role at Kalisan. I asked about her thought process as she considered what the new role would mean for her decorating business, too, and she shared how Kalisan was always supportive of her keeping her own business while working with them.

Then we dig into why artists should consider Kalisan. Multiple times in the interview, Kirstin mentions her favorite thing about their balloons, but we'll also hear more of her thoughts on the different sizes, their shipping practices and colors / prints.

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In this final curated episode by Bri of Elevated Impressions / BWise Consulting, I'm so honored to host her as she announces the launch of her new small business product! I know I'll be using it for my business and I hope you'll consider doing the same.

We get straight to it and hear about why she's developed her new product, plus more about her background that has been ingrained within it. It's centered around very tough situations, so as hard as it is to talk about, I'm so happy that she's making something like this available to us.

You're going to hear how she's thought of everything, too. If you've discovered some gaps within your business along the way, she's got more resources readily available and in the works for you. Congrats to Bri, and what a great month it's been with her and her guests!

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In this curated episode by Bri of Elevated Impressions / BWise Consulting, she is answering tons of questions that listeners wrote in with! We're talking about mistakes, retail, growth, organization and a whole lot more! We end with some rapid-fire questions and rapid-fire answers. Here are some of the highlights:

• What she'd do differently
• Pricing transparency & calculations
• Inventory management
• Handling the business, instructing & her home life
• The best investment she's made in the business
• How to get large jobs
• Where she's teaching next

And in the UGlu Hotline, we've got a tip for balloon stuffing!

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In another curated episode by Bri of Elevated Impressions / Be Wise Consulting, we are talking about teamwork and friendship! Let's face it, sometimes we can get lonely, frustrated and feel isolated in this industry, so these two guests came on to share how they've created a support system in one another and how their different personalities prove that opposites really do attract.

We'll hear where they met and how their friendship developed, then Bri shares how Jenny was the first person she went to for advice when she got her initial opportunity to teach. We chat about teaching a lot, in fact, and how well they teach together despite their strong relationships with different manufacturers.

Then, before we hear about the list of events these brilliant women are teaching at, Bri, Jenny and I also talk about what types of jobs need extra support from your balloon friends and what those dynamics should and should not include.

Lastly, don't miss the hint they drop at the end about a very special project that they're working on together to benefit our industry!

Then in the UGlu Hotline, hear a nice tip for removing UGlu dashes from your backdrops.

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It's here! My biggest job of the year and I'm sharing what I've changed and learned since last year! Also we start building TODAY so you can follow along on Wisconsin Balloon Decor on Instagram stories.

In this first curated episode by Bri of Elevated Impressions / Be Wise Consulting, we hear from her and her friend Jamie about creating mutually beneficial relationships with other vendors in the event industry. It's an episode full of tips like:

• How to initiate a connection
• What kind of traits stand out to event planners
• Industry research & immersing yourself in your community
• Requesting tours of local venues
• Getting other vendors to sell your services
• Preferred vendor lists & which ones you actually want to be on

There is SO much to digest from this conversation and I know there's something for you to take away from it no matter where you are in your business or what kind of region you live in. You'll hear Bri and Jamie each give their perspectives on what they would look for in each other's roles, their preferred payment processes and a couple of clear action items you can implement right away.

And in the UGlu Hotline, hear about another very cool way to be involved in your community!

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I love any time a manufacturer comes on the show to share some insight into what they have planned to help our industry! This episode was recorded live at Fulcrum 2025, and we hear about the new products, new people and new things happening with Anagram!

My ears definitely perked up when they mentioned the number of new foil designs and new formats they have coming for us this year… but we'll also get to hear more about their launch into latex. Learn about what "better together" means for them; how many latex colors are on the way; how they perform with helium, Hi-Float and Hi-Shine; and the size range.

Then we wrap up by talking about the kinds of opportunities balloon decorators have with the closing of Party City.

Anagram is investing in everything from innovation, to engineering, to industry education and their confidence in their quality is well deserved.

And in the UGlu Hotline, hear a tip for getting yourself some video content for social media.

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I knew nothing about business credit before this interview, so if you're in the same boat - listen in on how you can essentially grow your business using other people's money! Sheila and I also talk about retail, multiple locations, growth, advertising classic decor and so much more.

I've met Sheila at Balloon Boss Summit but haven't been able to attend any of her sessions so I was thrilled to finally have her on the podcast. Hear about how she was inspired to start her business, how quickly it expanded and some of the things that she and The Balloon Squad are exploring now after so much growth.

Then she practically knocks my socks off when she shares how her balloon subscription program works!

We wrap up by talking about the business credit and you'll hear why she considers it "good debt", the cute story that introduced her to the idea, how utilizing business credit is a part of her everyday life and what it's allowed her to introduce at her Columbia, SC, headquarters… The Business Bestie Retreat!

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If you've ever wanted to hire a freelance balloon artist, or be hired as a freelance balloon artist, this episode is for you! I get all the details about how Jules travels and country and helps other balloon businesses while managing her own balloon business, too.

We cover everything you need to know about this new perspective of balloon decorating, including details about the kinds of tasks she's helped with, accommodations, travel, food and how to actually get known as a freelancer.

It was so fun to hear about yet another way to make balloons (and your balloon business) work for you and your life!

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