Steps to Transition From Hobby to Balloon Business Welcome to the wonderful world of balloons! One of the top questions I hear from those new to the industry as Balloon Coach is “how do I become a real business?” If you want to create income or already are getting paid for your services, take time […]
Strive for Progress Not Perfection What is the first thing that came to mind when you read those words? Did you think, “I am always going for perfection” Or did you think, “I take action and don’t worry if things are not perfect” As the owner of a business it is really easy to get […]
Balloon Business Owner – It’s Your Turn to Soar! While viewing this beautiful fountain, I was reminded of one of my favorite sayings shared at our monthly Lakeland, Florida American Business Women’s Association meetings by past president, Maria Mahoney. “She took the leap and built her wings on the way down.” Maria, a business coach […]
Tips for Balloon Boss Moms From one balloon boss mom to another I want to commend you for going for your dreams! After my only child Marlee was born in 1999, I had a strong desire to work from home. My husband is a teacher in Florida, so that means I need to bring in […]
Balloon Business Owners, Are Your Clients Finding You Online? Consumers now spend more than five hours a day on their smartphones. Up to 70% of web traffic happens on a mobile device. 75 % of emails are viewed from a phone, and 25 % from a desktop or laptop. Why is this important for […]
5 Tips to Creating Sales When Non-profits Ask for Free Balloons! I am reposting one of our #1 read blogs from February 2019. Non-profits are always going to ask for donations. The way you prepare for those requests and respond will determine if you can turn that call into a paying client or a possible […]
Believe in yourself and create the Balloon Business of your dreams Hi! I’m Joette Giardina from Lakeland, Florida. I have been in the balloon industry full time since 2003. When I purchased my balloon decor business I honestly had no idea what I was getting myself into. I had a DREAM – a desire to […]
Creating New Balloon Customers for Valentine’s Day The month of LOVE is a great time for balloon sales if you make a plan and take action! You SELL what you SHARE Create balloon designs that you want to sell, post them on your website, social media and in email to your past clients and mailing […]
3 Steps to Making Your Balloon Business Dreams Reality! I am a firm believer that you have the power to make your dreams come true, overcome obstacles and come out on the other side braver, stronger and experiencing the life you dream of. I believe this, as I have experienced it. It’s not an easy […]
Resources to Grow Your Balloon Business Hi, I’m Joette Giardina. I started my full time career in the balloon industry in December of 2003 in Lakeland, Florida located half way between Tampa and Orlando. In January of 2015 I launched BalloonCoach.com to serve as a catalyst in the industry to help support you in building […]