A shorter episode this week as I get the details and origins of the Coney Island jam. Bauldy Clown puts together an amazing event, practically a one night convention, and it’s free! It’s not too late to make plans to converge on NYC. Many previous guests of the Jam Room will be teaching. Come on […]

Lindsey Foster is with us in the Jam Room to talk all about multiple services for parties. She’s also getting very busy as an instructor. Her new face drawing tutorial “Purty Faces” will be available shortly on The Twisters Cookbook site. Hit her up directly if you’re impatient. Also check out her collaboration where she […]

Jam Room 64 is not for the faint of heart. Dustin Queary is a passionate guy, and we delve into some topics that don’t get talked about much. Group builds for competition at Twist and Shout, pushy parents at line work events, and defending balloon art as art with more than words. It’s a heck […]

More new friends from Twist and Shout join us in the jam room as the dynamic duo of Darren and Anza Saari recap their first T&S. But they are no strangers to the convention scene, or the rich world of SoCal twisters that I always envy. With an entrepreneurial family business background, they are ready […]

Derek Wong of Toronto went from total beginner to expert in record time. He first picked up a balloon in 2011, and is now the 2017 Top Twister. He is a fine example of innovation in our industry, as well as a genuinely super nice guy. Hang out in the Jam Room and get the inside […]

Twist and Shout 2017 has come and gone, but the energy, love and generosity keep moving. I fanboy out on our community for a while, then I interview first timer Weird Eric from Pittsburgh. Videos from our shows will be in the show notes next week, when I interview Top Twister Derek Wong. For now, […]

Deb Fellman makes sure that the people who SHOULD know about RVA Balloons, DO know about RVA Balloons. How? She tells them! Deb has an approach to marketing and client creation that is straightforward, yet so few entertainers try it. She has some solid advice about not just marketing, but basic professionalism that many overlook. […]

Corinne Smith, aka Miss Sparkles, aka Sparkles the Clown, aka Tater Salad, aka Heisenberg…. but seriously, she is the sweetest! You’ve seen her name as instructor at many conventions, and you’ve seen her kind smile on facebook. She gives great tips on what makes a client want to hire you, as well as the inside […]

Kapital Kidvention 2017 is over, and I recap my first time there. Cliffs notes: Loved it! Yes this is a balloon rig! Check out Trip’s facebook page: Twisty Dog Balloons Trip’s first balloon related build: the Dr. Who K-9 that blows up balloons!

Mandana is definitely a success story in our balloon world. Our conversation is basically a sincere commercial for investing in your balloon career! Conventions and educational materials do not cost money, they MAKE money. From a found beginner balloon kit to a CBA test, Mandana’s path is one to follow. Add multiple-time award winner of […]