350. Building a million dollar business | Chris of Balloon Masters

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! In the UGlu Hotline, I'm sharing a tip about keeping your installation kits organized and fully stocked through the use of laminated cards.   Unlock three free bonus episodes!    RESOURCES MENTIONED: Presenting sponsor: 17hats (get 50% off your 1st year)  balloonmasters.net  Other sponsors & resources: Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% on orders $200+ with code PODCAST)  Save $50 on FLOAT 2026 registration with code SARA Stay Booked  UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% on orders $200+ at Havin' A Party with code PODCAST)  DM @thebrightballoon on Instagram to ask a question or leave advice for the UGlu Hotline! Balloon Boss Mastermind & Summit  - - - - On the Bright Side (Apple) On the Bright Side (Patreon) 50 Ideas for Email Marketing | Join the Bright Balloon email list  Courses  @thebrightballoon  The Bright Balloon on YouTube