Get ready for some positive, infectious energy from this episode’s guest, Patricia of StickUp Artistry and Design! I had the opportunity to sit down with her live at the Tuftex Experience and she’s sharing how she believes adding some deco-twisted elements in your decor can really impress your clients and make you stand out in a crowded market.

She walks us through her decision-making process for incorporating deco-twisting into her offers and shares how there’s room for everyone’s style and preferences in the industry. She’s also a big proponent of being willing to try anything because you just never know when you’re going to need to use a particular skill or method. Lastly, Patricia shares her thoughts on how and why it’s important to avoid burnout and practice community over competition.

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In this interview recorded live at the Tuftex Experience, I get to hear from Meg some of the really cool behind the scenes info about their products, the event and more. I always love how transparent Tuftex is and this interview is no different!

Meg actually ran a balloon decor business of her own at one point, and you’ll hear why her other background experiences make her the right fit for her role at Tuftex. Then we chat a little bit about:

• Their Canadian factory
• How they evaluate the Tuftex Experience
• What it’s been liking getting into the twisting side of balloons
• And how some balloon color names are literally part of the family!

It was really fun to hear how they plan the event and how it’s already evolved and changed in its second edition.

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If you want to hear what it’s like to grow to $1M in sales, this episode is for you! I interviewed Chris of Balloon Masters at the Tuftex Experience and he’s sharing so many golden nuggets about what he and his wife Marlene did to grow their business over the last several decades.

I really appreciate Chris’ generosity of all the knowledge he shares with our industry, and respect how humble he is in the process. This interview is definitely one of my favorites!

We talk about:

• How their business started and the techniques used years ago
• His #1 tip for finding a location once you move your business out of your home
• What to look for in employees, when to hire them and how to best use their time
• Charging appropriately for your time while making the most of it
• Working smart and hard
• Investments to take your business to the next level
• Systems and marketing strategies

We finish up with a series of new get-to-know-you questions, and I’m guessing you’ll feel the same after listening… but I was buzzing with info and ideas after this conversation!

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