Ever wonder how a side hobby turns into a booming business with a warehouse, staff, and multiple spin-offs? In this episode, we’re joined by Erin Fehrenbach, founder of Young & Wild Balloon Co., who shares her incredible journey from stay-at-home mom to powerhouse entrepreneur. Erin opens up about building a thriving creative business during the pandemic, the messy middle of rapid growth, and how she reclaimed her time with smart boundaries and a solid team. You’ll walk away inspired to trust your gut, take bold action, and build a business on service, heart, and grit.

 

Today we cover:

• How Erin built a six-figure balloon business from a single DIY post on Instagram
• The power of saying yes—even when you’re not "ready" or perfectly trained
• How she scaled through trial, error, and a lot of YouTube tutorials
• Creating healthy work-life rhythms (and keeping kid drop-off and hot cocoa car washes non-negotiable)
• Why helping others in your industry might just be your greatest business strategy

 

Connect with Erin: Instagram: @youngandwildballoonco Website: https://www.youngandwildballoonco.com/

 

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