Generating Leads Through Pinterest

Pinterest

You may wonder how anybody could generate leads from Pinterest. Wikipedia defines Pinterest as “a pinboard-style photo-sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, and hobbies.” Now that I have explained what it is let me explain how you can take advantage of It. There is a … Read more

How to Build Followers and Get More Subscribers

Arrow with people

Over the years, I have learned that there is no quick way to build a fan base. You can try spamming everyone in the industry to “Like” your page, ask them to subscribe, beg them to follow, or just ask them to participate in a discussion, but human nature holds them back. Years ago, I read a marketing study … Read more

Apprehensive Restaurant Entertainer Seeks Help

Balloon Bag Dale Obrochta

“Do you have any suggestions for someone who has the twisting skills, but is afraid to pitch restaurants?” This was the question asked of me today in Facebook. The idea of approaching a stranger and pitching an idea is always met with fear and apprehension. It is like dating; somebody needs to start the conversation. … Read more

Entertainer’s Love For Career Fuels Her Marketing

Magical Balloon-dude Dale's business card

I joke with clients all the time; “After this gig, I am unemployed again.” Unlike the people with 9-5 jobs, entrepreneurs are constantly networking, marketing, and seeking work. In a LinkedIn group, Valerie Gillies shared how a friend witnessed Valerie marketing her business while shopping. I use my unique profession to smile at people. When I … Read more

February, Mardi Gras Parties Puts Money In Entertainers’ Pockets

Little Mermaid made from balloon animals by balloon artist, Dale Obrochta

Church’s Mardi Gras Party Mardi Gras, punchki sales rocket and church people party.  Mardi Gras parties are not limited to New Orleans, but are happening throughout the country.  Do a quick Google search and you will find that many churches around your area are holding Mardi Gras parties for their parishioners. If you have overlooked marketing to these … Read more

The Overlook Opportunity

Life just happens and if you are in tune with your environment, you know what is going on in your community. Yet, everyone is “in tune”, but watching a different TV channel. I am 47 years old and Sprout, Sponge Bob, and Disney Channel are on the TV 90% of the time. In simple terms, … Read more

6 Tips to Putting a Monetary Value on Free

Free Entertainment does not have to be FREE I, like many people, look at sales papers, and periodically I stumble on the word free. It is a simple little word that many charitable organizations toss around. Some people presume that just because you offer something, free everyone should take it. With that logic, you would … Read more

Facebook Marketing

I Want A Video Game It may seem wacky for me to be ranting about not having a video game, but the truth is when you’re trying to market something, you have to look at all the angles.  First, I need to tie in my career – Comedic Balloon Entertaining with some wacky topic that … Read more

The Power to Envision

The Power to Envision

Can you envision what the design will look like before you start inflating a balloon? Can you envision the stage performance with all its details and ambiance? Can you address all the concerns in your speech? Your vision of what a client needs may not be their wants.  So, if you are looking to fail … Read more