The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
There’s gold in them thar balloon scraps, as the transportation bottleneck is creating a balloon shortage. I’m finding myself using more and more balloon scraps because most of the colors I wanted were out of stock the last time I ordered. Things I’ve learned Decades ago, I entertained at Harrah’s Casino and learned that twisting … Read more
The other day I was scrolling through Facebook, and I came across a blog post. The entertainer asked for advice on how to grow their balloon business when faced with competing companies offering a similar service? A common theme read through most replies is keeping your prices competitive, not giving it away, valuing your work, … Read more
How do you handle raising prices on repeat customers that you’ve previously charged a lower rate? Early in my career, I consider using a low price strategy to capture the market, but after hearing a story from my dad, I changed my mind. My father’s colleague’s wife, Sarah, opened a beauty salon, and her goal … Read more
I’m working in my office, and my ears detect the incoming text notification chime from my cellphone. I grab my phone, and it reads, “How much do you charge?” Great, I have to play the twenty-question text game to figure out what they want, or do I? Here’s how I eliminate playing the twenty-question game. … Read more
It’s Called The Dance Floor Of Death. Entertainers for decades have shaken their heads in disapproval when an event planner says, “You can set up here for your show as we are keeping the dance floor open for dancing later in the evening.” The void or buffer between audience and entertainer has always been an … Read more
Could I Have Covid? I admit it for a moment. I questioned myself, do I have Covid? Fishing was slow, my mind was struggling with what I do for a living as Covid has shut down the entertainment industry, and at that moment, I felt hot. A slight chill hit my body, and the thought … Read more
In this article, I will discuss Covid-19, Disney, and the future of larger events. Covid-19 is a super leach that attached itself to our world and is draining it of social interaction. Amusement parks, community events, and sporting events struggle to develop a protocol for dealing with this pandemic. I do not have specialized medical … Read more
2020, Two Steps Forward and Two Steps Back My 20/20 vision has sharpened during the pandemic, and I find myself looking backward at past jobs, schooling opportunities, and financial decisions. 2020 is the year of two steps forward. Take two steps back. The highs and lows on this crazy rollercoaster are mind-numbing. My retirement saving … Read more
I explain why Covid-19 has effect the entertainment industry and show you how 11 entertainment markets are reacting to the pandemic. Get the insiders view of how 2020 will be the most problematic, most difficult, and challenging year for entertainers.
Every day, Facebook notifies me of another entertainer going Live. During the live event, you hear or see various options from animated graphics, songs, and even polite requests for a donation at the end of the live stream performance. If only there were a way to charge viewers to watch your Facebook page? “We plan … Read more