The Bright Balloon

Sara Meyer
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The Bright Balloon is a podcast where Sara Meyer shares bright ideas for your balloon business. We help overwhelmed balloon artists more money, eliminate stress and grow our creative businesses together. Welcome to The Bright Balloon.

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  1. 1h ago

    437. One website that lists every balloon event

    Ever gone down a rabbit hole trying to figure out when the next balloon training is happening? Same. Turns out one of our own spotted that gap and decided to build the fix herself. Dori of Total Party returns to the podcast and this time we're live at the International Balloon Convention. First up in the conversation: balloonindustrycalendar.com, the free resource she created to put every balloon training, class, seminar and conference in one searchable place. Seriously, go bookmark it through the link below. Then we switched gears to the MBP (Master Balloon Profesional) Sempertex certification that was offered for the first time in the US at IBC, making  Dori one of the first to take it here. She walks us through how it compares to the old CBA, what the test actually involves and her honest advice if you're thinking about getting certified. Whether you're brand new or a total OG, this conversation has something you need to know about.    In the UGlu Hotline, hear a fun tip about what to look for during back to school time.    Unlock three free bonus episodes!    RESOURCES MENTIONED: Sales Sets Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% on orders $200+ with code PODCAST) buildwiththeguild.com UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% on orders $200+ at Havin' A Party with code PODCAST)  DM @thebrightballoon on Instagram to ask a question or leave advice for the UGlu Hotline! 2026 Bright Balloon Planner  balloonindustrycalendar.com  - - - - On the Bright Side Apple | Patreon Join the Bright Balloon email list  The Bright Balloon on YouTube

    437. One website that lists every balloon event

  2. 1d ago • Subscribers Only

    Bid Day Honest Reaction

    WTF is happening with these bid day balloon installations!?

  3. Aug 18

    Bid Day Insanity with Maggie from Presley Paige | Re-Release

    Have you seen the massive sorority balloon installs from Arkansas? Well this episode is a re-release with Maggie of Presley Paige and she and her team are the ones behind so many of these mind-blowing jobs. We chatted two years ago and this episode is still one of our favorites so we are releasing it once again! She also has a retail store that you'll hear about! I learned so much from this interview and know that you'll pick up some gems as well. Her business actually started as a retail shop and over time they added balloon decor services because of all the customer requests. Hear about how she learned technique and why her team was so crucial as they grew quickly. Then we dive into the sorority installs that went viral for her in 2022. If you haven't seen them, check out her Instagram to see entire mansions dripping with balloons! She also shares with us a really unique way that she was able to do these incredible installations for sororities with smaller budgets, plus how she uses them as marketing. Maggie goes on to share more about her corporate and private jobs, what actual tools they use for the huge installations, some additional things she's started doing to help her manage bid day work and the amazing benefits she's able to offer her team.  But you've also gotta hear how she positioned herself to be debt-free from the get-go! Huge kudos to everything Maggie has done to dream, establish and build a very cool business.    RESOURCES MENTIONED: Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% with code BRIGHT)  UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% at Havin' A Party with code BRIGHT)  Call into the UGlu Hotline to ask a question or leave advice! (262) 221-8514 The Balloon Guild (save 20% with code WeLoveSara20)  @shoppresleypaige  - - - - @thebrightballoon  The Bright Balloon on YouTube

    Bid Day Insanity with Maggie from Presley Paige | Re-Release

  4. Aug 11

    Balloon artist to industry innovator

    Some people find one thing they're good at and settle in. Chris keeps building new roads. He's a Sydney-based balloon business owner who's also the creator of Balloon Pro, a world-traveling organics teacher and a consultant and judge on the TV show Blow Up.  In this episode we talk about how he went from balloon artist to industry innovator, and what that journey actually looked like up close. Chris shares why he treats every idea as something worth testing, and what his failures have taught him. He also gets into how he built a team he trusts enough to leave for five weeks while filming, plus his honest take on where AI helps balloon design and where it never will. If you've ever wondered whether your business could become something more than a single balloon job, this conversation is for you.   In the UGlu Hotline, hear a great tip for creating a balloon ceiling install without helium.   Unlock three free bonus episodes!    RESOURCES MENTIONED: Sales Sets Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% on orders $200+ with code PODCAST) buildwiththeguild.com UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% on orders $200+ at Havin' A Party with code PODCAST)  DM @thebrightballoon on Instagram to ask a question or leave advice for the UGlu Hotline! 2026 Bright Balloon Planner  balloonpro.co  - - - - On the Bright Side Apple | Patreon Join the Bright Balloon email list  The Bright Balloon on YouTube

    Balloon artist to industry innovator

  5. Aug 4

    How to build a balloon business you can actually leave

    Jill built the largest retail balloon shop in North America... then walked away from it on her own terms. If you have ever wondered how someone actually retires from a balloon business, this is the conversation. We get into why most retail shops go under, what "processed out" really means and a calendar trick that might change how you plan your entire year. Jill pulls back the curtain on what separates a retail shop that survives from one that sinks. And hint: it's not talent. We talk about pricing like you are already in the store, the real cost of your first employee and why you cannot sell a business that only lives in your head. Jill also shares the business books that shaped her and the strategy business she launched, Fable and Firm. If you have big dreams for your balloon business but no exit plan, this one is for you.   In the UGlu Hotline, hear how one listener finds comparable colors across brands.    Unlock three free bonus episodes!    RESOURCES MENTIONED: Sales Sets Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% on orders $200+ with code PODCAST) buildwiththeguild.com UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% on orders $200+ at Havin' A Party with code PODCAST)  DM @thebrightballoon on Instagram to ask a question or leave advice for the UGlu Hotline! 2026 Bright Balloon Planner  @fableandfirm  - - - - On the Bright Side Apple | Patreon Join the Bright Balloon email list  The Bright Balloon on YouTube

    How to build a balloon business you can actually leave

  6. Jul 29 • Subscribers Only

    Introducing Rising Tides Connection Cruise

    Be the first to know the details about Rising Tides!

  7. Jul 29 • Subscribers Only

    My current tech stack

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  8. Jul 28

    The building-sized balloon install that took over a whole town

    What if a random idea at a balloon class turned into a full building-sized install that had an entire town stopping traffic to take photos? That's exactly what happened for Jodie of Pop by Posh Party Designs and Event Space. She pulled off a massive collaborative flamingo install in Leominster, Massachusetts, with 14 other balloon pros. Not only that, but she also scored two brand sponsorships, a free crane, donated meals and front-page press coverage. And in this episode, we hear all about it! It's another great example of how local "competitors" can become your closest balloon besties, and what can actually happen when you're brave enough to ask.   In the UGlu Hotline, hear Erin's (Young and Wild Balloon Co) tip about always having a tape measure that other vendors can borrow.    Unlock three free bonus episodes!    RESOURCES MENTIONED: Sales Sets @betallic Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% on orders $200+ with code PODCAST) buildwiththeguild.com UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% on orders $200+ at Havin' A Party with code PODCAST)  DM @thebrightballoon on Instagram to ask a question or leave advice for the UGlu Hotline! 2026 Bright Balloon Planner  @pop_by_posh16  - - - - On the Bright Side Apple | Patreon Join the Bright Balloon email list  The Bright Balloon on YouTube

    The building-sized balloon install that took over a whole town
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The Bright Balloon is a podcast where Sara Meyer shares bright ideas for your balloon business. We help overwhelmed balloon artists more money, eliminate stress and grow our creative businesses together. Welcome to The Bright Balloon.

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  • Creator
    Sara Meyer
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    448
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Bright Balloon
  • Provider
    Sara Meyer

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