Are you working full time as a balloon artist? Do you want to be? Let me know!

@matthewmcclellan9392

5 жыл бұрын

Holly the Twister Sister yes I’ve been making balloons for a 7 years but it’s always been a part time thing. I really want to do it full time!!

@callieoops3694

5 жыл бұрын

I want it to be full-time! Right now, I have some regular repeat clients and get a few jobs here and there.

@triciaweaver6331

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve worked part-time for a friend as both a balloon twister & face painter for 6 years now and this video helped confirm and really put things into perspective. Thank you for the great topics! Keep them coming! #texasgal ***topic suggestion: “Staying healthy as a balloon twister.” You always look great, Holly and hearing how you manage hand, wrist, shoulder, joint & overall health would be a helpful topic, imo. ☺️

@happy-twisting

5 жыл бұрын

I am a Twacker, I twist and stack, but it's all just to supplement my income (and to pay for my hobby)... I love balloons! I currently have a full time job office job.

@HollyTheTwisterSister

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, what do you need to get to full-time?

I make a very decent living as a balloon twister. But I also face paint and do other things. I don’t have a “normal job”. Which is perfect because I am not normal. LOL

@bobmclanahan5971

Жыл бұрын

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I agree that it is possible to make full-time income. I have been working on my business part-time for 6 years, along with a part-time job at a grocery store. This summer I quit the grocery store, and I am glad I did! Like you said, Holly, it takes of time to do all of the work of arranging things. August is my busiest month ever so far, and I have gross sales of around $6,000 in the works this month. Thanks for sharing about it Holly!

Thank you Holly. Your Line Workbook is a great idea for newbies. Easy to get started with a book like this, basic equipment, practicing beforehand and having somewhere to go is the best thing to do before getting into balloon art. I did all that. A bag of 250 two-sixties entertainer assortment and a hand pump from Larocks.com and head on to a 4-day festival. I HAD to make an income and Larocks was just down the road from my house 12 years ago, and Nancy at Larocks was very helpful and Jonathan Fudge (and latter Holly) were very helpful on the phone and he has great beginner videos on youtube. From working full time as a BA to part-time to full time back to part-time. Additional info for the newbie: Working just about only on the weekends is perfect for a side hustle. BUT Keep your full-time job if you have one no matter how horrible while you are building your business. Network with others in the balloon business. Marketing - get the word out. Marketing is the key to your success. And unfortunately so is the location, where you live. Travel is a big part of my expense, get read to travel far and wide. San Antonio is a large city, making $4K a month is probably very doable in a mid to large city. I doubt that can happen in a rural area. Consistently to make it a full-time job making $50K. I found doing balloon art to be very seasonal as well. there are months that are better than others. Expenses. At $50 an hour you probably will not be able to recoup your expenses. 12 years making balloon art, I've made an unbelievable amount of money. Do what you can as a side hustle first as Holly said, learn how to market. Find those who are successful in BA do great marketing (like Holly) and have an engaging personality, and learn from them. I've found that is the best thing about this industry, how helpful and generous everyone is in helping you succeed.

I worked as a Clown on weekends in the summer (up to 3 shows a day). I could take off the winters. That's as close as I came. I used to work for small entertainment companies to get started. Eventually, I started getting my own gigs. I hope this helps people.

Hi Holly. I . am both a singer and a balloon artist, and I learned SO MUCH from you that I could never thank you enough ! Both in singing and ballooning, I too much face the same kind of problem, of clients who want to book me... for free... or for as cheap as the next amateur who has a regular job and moonlights in the weekends. There are so many musicians who are delighted to be paid with one meal and 5 beers, because "they don't to it for money", and quite the same happens with ballooning around my place (France). Like "WHHAAAT you charge for 200 € and this lovely woman who does it just because she is so passionate and selfless charges only 80 for twice the time". Or worse "why do you charge at all because we allow you to work for tips on our streets ?". I used to be a photographer too and had to give up for exactly the same reasons. Do you have this kind of reactions in the US or is it just a french terrible habit to give the jobs to those who don't play fair ? ^^

Came across your video as I customize piñatas but I am starting to leap into balloon twisting. It is so much fun. Thank you for this video and your link. You are phenomenal 🤗

@HollyTheTwisterSister

Жыл бұрын

Ooh piñatas!! Now that is super cool!! I bet you’ll love balloons too!! Would be a great add on to your business as well!

Yay! Another great topic! Thanks Holly!

This is great Holly. I find myself as being both balloon artist and in decor. I am not full time but I do go to events. Great Advice.

Thanks Holly! I love that you are doing these topics. They are so incredibly valuable. You're one of my favourite balloon twisters on KZread. Much respect for all the wisdom that you share! 💕🎈

@HollyTheTwisterSister

5 жыл бұрын

😊 Thank you so much, comments like yours are so motivating to me, I appreciate your feedback and letting me know that these videos are helpful! I'll keep em coming!

@Moosh207

5 жыл бұрын

@@HollyTheTwisterSister that would be so awesome! I've been twisting for about 11 months now, and feel I am ready to start taking steps to transition out of my retail part time job and make balloon artistry my main income source. These videos are helping to contribute to me learning some direction and confidence in set up that I needed to learn. Your videos are helping me build on these tools 💜

Holly thank you so much for your videos and for sharing your knowledge with everyone. I volunteered to make balloon animals for our churches fall festival, never having made anything with balloons before, and your videos have been so helpful. What basic items would you suggest I learn for this event? I have been working on the dog, swords, and flowers to start. I am a military retiree and am seriously considering taking this to the next level. I am finding twisting balloons to be very fun and relaxing. Thanks again!

thank you holly you are wonderful and a great help

Thank you Holly for sharing. This is very informative, very helpful.

@HollyTheTwisterSister

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad you like it and hope it was helpful!

Great thanks Holly, really interesting subject. I'm properly balloon twisting now and have been doing so for a few months and I love it. I'm based in the UK and would love some tips on how to book restaurants to try and get some work during the week or any other tips you might have. Loving the Twisterhood btw xxx

@HollyTheTwisterSister

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome suggestion Justine, we'll definitely be getting into that topic more. Thanks so much for being a member!

Thank you for all the great information.

Work 40 hr in a law office. My plan is to go part time in 2 yrs. Start twisting now as a side hustle. Later more full time. I'm in a tourist town lots of events here.

@KingsDaughter.

7 ай бұрын

How's your twisting going? 😊

Was doing it as a Side thing for a few years. Now it's becoming THE thing.

@HollyTheTwisterSister

2 жыл бұрын

That is so awesome!! Super exciting to hear!

Thank U!! For the answer:)👍

Thank you very much for sharing

This is a great video! I needed to hear this today. Did you get business by leaving balloon dogs on peoples doors ?

Thank you so much...i want to start with this on the side....how do i get started since i know nothing about it...any course to guide me do this

You've help a lot thank you

Hi, thank you for your video, I would like to buy a copy your book.

Hi Holly,.... 1. what do you call for the service like this ? I mean what do you offer to your customers to be ? 2. If you can make about 20-30 balloon models in an hour, and there were more than 30 children in the event, it means you can't make balloon for everyone in that hour, what would you do if the customer only hire you for an hour in this case? ( just an example )

the plastic bin and the hand pump is me right now lol

Thanks

In your Linework Guidebook you say "Hand a numbered ticket to everyone currently in line...". How do you do that in practice? When I am doing line work I am already too busy to hand out tickets.

Thank you for that Holly. I've been doing magic and balloon twisting for kids for the past 6 years now. Mostly weekend work. I notice the kids seem to enjoy the balloons more than the magic...LOL. I have created many epic balloon sword battles in my time :) Business has kinda dropped off lately though. Got any tips on advertising? Your talk of balloon animals and flyers caught my interest...

@grampysmagic3327

Жыл бұрын

@Vanja Lo you have fun with it...be a kid. For whatever reason kids just love me, so it makes it easier :)

Gracias por compartir 👍, saludos

What if i only know how to make a few balloons. Like 5 or 6?. Is it still ok to try chsrgeing or just try learning more. And try getting it stuck in your head. Also where can you find good balloons? Cause everytime i bloe mine up. They pop . Even if its soft and eveything.

@HollyTheTwisterSister

5 жыл бұрын

I started only knowing a handful of designs. You will naturally learn more and more the more you just get out there and start working! I wouldn't charge top-dollar if you're a beginner, just focus on getting experience and learning what you can as you go! larocks.com is a great place to get professional quality balloons

Ur great man💞😍

@HollyTheTwisterSister

5 жыл бұрын

Well thank you!!!

Other question is what jobs do u do I’m thinking Restaurant? Did u sell on street corner, parks?

@HollyTheTwisterSister

5 жыл бұрын

100% parties and events. I never liked working in restaurants much, so I focused mainly on private events. Don't do street corners :D

I am wondering what a balloon twisting contract for a client looks like.

My question is where is the link for balloon line please?

@HollyTheTwisterSister

5 жыл бұрын

www.balloonhowto.com/linework-guidebook

Want more information

What all do you have to do legally to have a balloon business, ex.: business license, tax exempt number, insurance, etc.?

@HollyTheTwisterSister

4 жыл бұрын

that will depend on your state so definitely check with officials, but usually, you need to register the name, sales and use tax permit, insurance is not required but recommended

@cheryl4860

4 жыл бұрын

@@HollyTheTwisterSister Thanks

You got a set-up video :O) ?

@HollyTheTwisterSister

5 жыл бұрын

In the works, actually! Featuring my FAVORITE BAG EVER!!!

Hi Holly I'm a facepainter balloon twister and I want to start a business