Balloon Entertainment, Thank You Notes, and Balloon Safety

For professionals who are into balloon entertainment, this question often comes up: should we concern ourselves more with serving our customers and hence being a commercial act, or should we focus on advancing our art?

It’s a dilemma that not just balloon twisters face, but any artist or performer, and we invite you to explore this topic—and more—with us in this episode.

In this episode we discuss:

In Your Voice: Balloon Entertainment vs. Balloon Art / Commercial vs. Art

Is it okay to keep being fast and funny, or am I doing myself a disservice by not doing more? – Dan Geers

• The two ends of the spectrum: focusing on your art and focusing on pleasing the customers
• How you can be artistic and entertaining at the same time

Tips from the Vault: Thank You Letters

• The value of thank you letters
• Different forms of thank you that you can send to clients
• Tips and ideas for an amazing thank you letter that will make you unforgettable

Hot Topic: The Danger of Balloons

• Being aware of the dangers that balloons pose
• Precautions you can take

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

CIA: Content, Image, Appreciation by Joe Romano (If you wish for a copy but are outside the USA, email romanomagic@mac.com.)

Kids Entertainer Academy

Kids Entertainer Hub Facebook group

Kids Entertainer Hub Facebook page

 

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