Let's Talk: Balloon Garland FAIL! How to recover from a business failure (what I learned)

[@alexascencio8725]

It’s nice to see someone post a failure, everyone acts like is always perfect.

[@ronandacumby692]

We live and learn. But to be as humbled as you are with this is rewarding to see. I normally do party favors but I rolled up on your videos and now is doing balloon garlands as well. I have my first balloon garland event to do on 11/26/23 so I am super geeked to do this but also is very nervous. I have been watching your videos on how to make them , transport and pricing. I am still trying to figure out pricing for my first client as well as I am still practicing until I have to do this event. So just thank you for being human and showing your fails which to make was beautiful for I do get the overall point of paying attention and confirming information

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad you found the content helpful 😊. Best wishes with your first garland!

[@ronandacumby692]

@@valsballoonsandbusiness thank you and pray for me as I do it. Lol

[@ailenesaucedo9940]

Thank you for sharing. I appreciate your transparency and all that you do to help others learn from your experiences. Honestly, your positive attitude even while knowing you made a mistake was so comforting and inspiring. You were so calm and collected and we’re able to come up with a solution so quickly. Keep up the good work!

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thanks so much watching Ailene. I'm glad that you found the content helpful. Your feedback is greatly appreciated 😊

[@oneshasouth574]

Hello. Awesome job!...

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you 😊

[@funkebajomo1318]

Thank you for your transparency, it's comforting to know we all make mistakes sometimes. You recovered very well & I wouldn't have known without you telling us in this video. Well done. You are definitely inspiring. 👊

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

You're welcome 😊. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@karenstack543]

Thankyou- this is really honest of you and it’s heartening to hear that others make blunders too.

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed the content

[@tamiyoung2036]

I really like your page. I love how open you are and the honesty. With so many balloon artist that I follow they don't share the hiccups that happen with the events that they do. So grateful i found your page. I really can relate and connect. Thanks for sharing

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Hello Tami! Thanks for watching 😊. I'm glad you enjoyed the content.

[@annjurado7921]

Wow great comeback!! Honesty is the best policy and glad you were still able to do your work. Looked very nice 👍🏼 what I learned to do is to carry extra balloons and pump in my bag of the colors I’m using that day. Thank you for your transparency, hope your doing more jabs than last yr 🥰

[@marieconerly7989]

Good job. FYI if client doesn't want balloons afterwards or doesn't want them all, I take them home and make a few balloon centerpieces to take to residents at the nursing home. Thanks for sharing.

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Nice!

[@KingsDaughter.]

So awesome what a great thing you do!

[@n.sanford7010]

I love your honesty. You still did an amazing job! ❤👍🏽

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you 😊

[@jpatterson7980]

Love how open you are. Thank you quick Note 📝 you could have ran to the super market and picked up assorted fresh flowers in blue and tucked them all over. The job was still beautiful done. I will always follow you love to see work. You rock, !😀

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you for watching 😊. I tried to add some blue florals in but I couldn't find anywhere that had some nearby. Unfortunately, the location was far from stores, etc so I was limited on options. It was all bad 😔

[@aliyakeller2573]

It turned out beautifully 😍. I truly understand and can relate to your disappointment, I'm new in this industry and am my worst credic. Thanks for sharing your experiences and continued success and transition 🙏🏾

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you so much for watching Aliya! 😚

[@suiteshenanigansevents]

Thank you!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! Very much appreciate it, because lessons are learned through our mistakes!

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

For sure! Thanks for watching 😊

[@debbiegodley6817]

It happens honey- Yes an artist’s has a vision and we get fixated on that picture, and that’s what makes us feel like a failure when things go wrong. Let me just say, you kept your “sh$t together and still made an amazing work of art for them, it looks great. This is what separates winners, how you handled yourself with what you had… well done

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you Debbie 😊. You're definitely correct when it comes to winning by how you handle unexpected situations

[@doloresleyva8810]

Thank you for being so honest an showing us what happened. Knowing me I would have asked for a table.skirt to drape at the top of the set up to at least have the blue. The venues usually have extra so being me I would have asked and if so I would have thanked Jesus for pulling me through. Lol Glad it turned out OK though.

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

You're welcome. The table skirt idea sounds interesting, but out of fear of it not looking right with setup, I wouldn't have done it. At that point, it was best to give the refund for the blue balloons. The client thought the setup was pretty but, of course, was disappointed about the blue balloons missing.

[@latresephillips9463]

Thanks for the transparency!!! This video definitely made me subscribe, I love how you kept it 💯.

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thanks so much for watching and subscribing 😊. Glad you enjoyed the content

[@WomensMinistry-b3c]

Overall it still looked very nice. You made it work. Thank you for sharing.

[@ArleneJohnson-q8f]

Thank you for your honesty and sharing your experience.

[@dotlee]

Transparency is key… thank you so much for this video

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@dianesantarpia3740]

Thank you so much for being so honest. It really helps people just starting out.

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

You're welcome 😊. Glad you found the content helpful

[@tammiegrant2883]

I appreciate your honesty girl, but it did turn out really nice. Thank you

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@uncapabrew4807]

Have them sign order confirmation ! That will also cover who’s mistake. I deal with customers all the time I make them confirm No verbals any more LOL . Your awesome

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

I make my clients sign a contract.

[@reinahurtado8629]

This is great real business information ! I appreciate you sharing the details and journey.

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you so much for watching!1😊 I'm glad you found the content helpful

[@lisafree9270]

Thank you, I've had a epic fail too, it happens we get back up again

[@uncapabrew4807]

OMg Looked Windy TOO!! Thought looked fancy for 15! Good job pulled it Off! 🎉🎉

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you 😊. It was a little windy that day

[@claudiaarenas6316]

I loved what you did !! And that is part of our business last minute decisions to save the day . Question do you make your numbers or you rent them ? Thank you!

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Hello. I made those numbers, but due to storage issues I now rent them from another vendor

[@MzNai]

Thank you so much for sharing! Loved your transparency. ❤ it gave me so much insight into this business.

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thanks for watching. I'm glad you found the content helpful

[@nellgibson7631]

Much respect sister!!! It still looked beautiful.

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you 😊

[@Deballonnenmama]

Thank you for sharing this side of the business with us 💪🏿

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you so much for watching 😊. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@stephaniejackson3766]

Thank you for being transparent 🎉

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

You're welcome 😊

[@MwansaLishomwa]

Thanks for sharing I really respect your transparency. You are going places and very inspiring 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you so much 💓. Im glad you enjoyed the content

[@arlenefuller4309]

Thank you so much for sharing...I do appreciate it ..I really do like this business..and am just trying to learn all I can about it...God blessings upon u and your business 🙏

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad that you found my content helpful. Stay encouraged and God bless you as well.

[@Deballonnenmama]

Thanx for sharing this side of the business with us 💪🏿

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you for watching 😊. It's my goal to be transparent with you about this business

[@jessahblanchard6515]

We appreciate your transparency. I'm new to your channel. Do you have a video where you talk about pricing?

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Yes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqCqlqyLet10lbs

[@xianerae]

New subscriber. Love your transparency

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you 😊

[@veronicasandoval1114]

I think it still came out great, thanks for sharing your experience. I'm just trying to start a business as well, and just curious when you have a client and set up before the "party" do you leave your stand for the backdrop? lol I know random question

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you so much Veronica 💓. Yes, they rented the stand for the party and I came back afterwards to pick up the stand, numbers, and, if they don't want the balloons, I may take those as well.

[@mzreeforeman300]

It turned out really nice! Thanks for sharing the realness with the business! Do u have a video showing how you make your “pearl style” mini balloons?

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you Mz Ree! Glad you found the videos helpful. By 'pearl style' I'm assuming you mean when I double stuff a balloon inside of Sempertex Satin Pearl? I believe this video shows me double stuffing the satin pearl balloons. You can use any color (white sand, white, blush, satin pearl).

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h36xhZehgtCIa6s

[@neltawhite1371]

Excellent presentation! Thank you for sharing

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

You're welcome 😊

[@rod8849]

I am a decoraror and I really want to learn to do more ballon garlands.

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Awesome! Feel free to check out more of my videos and several other really talented balloon/event designers on KZbin. Also, I suggest classes if you want more of a more detailed approach.

[@MKSphVideos]

was looking at your works and this was lovely... thank you for sharing

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you so much 💓

[@glendysicocina4078]

You are awesome. I’m a new subscriber and I am loving your videos. Thank you for sharing. May God bless you 😊

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you so much Glendy 💓. Glad you found the content helpful

[@IsabelGarcia-gs7nw]

What did she use to put the curtains together?

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

I used safety pins to keep the curtains from separating

[@UniqueDesignsandBalloons]

Awesome job. Thank you for sharing

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@Singerttbrown]

That turned out GREAT!!!

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you 😊

[@carrierockjackson7985]

What did you use to pin your backdrop curtains together?

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Safety pins

[@carrierockjackson7985]

@@valsballoonsandbusiness Thank you!!

[@skilledtouch8445]

Beautiful recovery

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you 😊

[@andreamartinez494]

Thank you, I want to start with this business, question. Where did you buy the large # and how much did it cost? I look on Amazon but it cost around 250 and 150 for shipping

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Hello. I made the numbers myself. It cost about $100 assuming you already have a jigsaw, sander, and power drill. You can rent those items out though

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Marquee number tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZWUpGWYl9h2mcU

[@andreamartinez494]

@@valsballoonsandbusiness thank you, I was thinking on asking my husband to do it for me, he is a contractor so he have all the materials, thank you 😊

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

You're welcome

[@jeremybeauchamp1693]

Still looks amazing!!

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you 😊

[@ashaderiggs9575]

Nice where did u get ur stand

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Hello. I got the stand from efavormart

[@AleeyaIsEpic]

What do you do after the event? Do you pop them all and toss them?

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

I usually leave the balloons with the client. If they want me take them, I'll throw them in my van and either pop or recycle when I get home

[@juliengiyane90]

Love your honesty mam

[@dollyslife6010]

whats the name of the song?

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

@@dollyslife6010 It's one of my original songs: Church kzbin.info/www/bejne/onaxc5SAebSIrbM

[@tresziecrawford1797]

I just hate the word failure but growth is acceptable

[@Deballonnenmama]

May I ask do you work alone ? At this point I am a one woman show sometimes I might get help here and there from friends and family

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thanks for watching! For the most part, yes, I work alone. I definitely understand the your struggle of being doing it all by myself. Hopefully, as the business grows, I can bless someone else with a job lol. 🙏

[@Deballonnenmama]

@@valsballoonsandbusiness yes that’s the goal right .. same here 🙏🏿

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

@@Deballonnenmama I'm confident we will both get there.

[@ChassyDime]

You are amazing!

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you 😊

[@tamiyoung2036]

Where did u get your marquees numbers from?

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Hey. I made those numbers. I also use rented numbers from other vendors I know (the ones with the borders). You can also buy them on Etsy (they're more expensive though).

[@tamiyoung2036]

@@valsballoonsandbusiness thank u so much for sharing.

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

@@tamiyoung2036 you're welcome 😊

[@imnared4784]

I love that song. Who sing it

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you 😊. This is actually one if my original songs that I sung and wrote

[@imnared4784]

Wow where can I buy it from …..my husband do music as well check out his KZbin page Anthony James High point

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Cool beans. I'll check him out for sure. Unfortunately, I don't have any music up for sale or streaming

[@ElizabethBrown-y6r]

Thanks

[@debbiegodley6817]

Thanks for sharing- ❤

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thanks for watching

[@EducationalDitzy]

Like myself as well

[@KissofHeaven3]

That was really pretty

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Thank you 😊

[@danelynsilvano1107]

Hi I got hooked up on your vlog. Thank you for being honest 🤍 from now on i will follow and subscribe your KZbin channel .. I'm so grateful i found out about your vlogs.. do you have a video on how to communicate with the clients and how to send them invoices.. thanks ..

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

Hello danelyn and thanks for subscribing. At this time I haven't done more in depth tutorials on how to communicate with clients. I will keep that in mind when making future video's

[@IsabelGarcia-gs7nw]

What did she use to put the curtains together?

[@valsballoonsandbusiness]

I used a safety pin to keep them from separating