{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"440. She quit balloons then came back different","description":"In 2024, Melody sold her van, sold her famous disco ball wall and told the whole internet she was done. She took several months off from designing anything for events. Then one day, a huge opportunity came her way, and now she\u2019s back... but the business she came back to looks almost nothing like the one she left. Melody owns Feathered Fox Designs and is the original creator of the disco ball wall you have absolutely seen on Instagram. It was an old neck injury that made her stop entirely, but when CoverGirl asked her to help with an activation at Coachella she couldn\u2019t say no. But, she came back with new rules, new methods, more artistry and a lot less monotony.&amp;nbsp; We get into what it was actually like to stop, how she quotes her custom work now and a commission project she had for a client's home. If you\u2019ve ever fantasized about being done, or you are quietly wondering what else you could sell besides balloons, you\u2019ll want to hear this one. In the UGlu Hotline, hear how Erin is sure to get her gear back after every install.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Unlock three free bonus episodes!&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; RESOURCES MENTIONED: Sales Sets HI-FLOAT&amp;nbsp; Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% on orders $200+ with code PODCAST) buildwiththeguild.com Balloon Boss Summit UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% on orders $200+ at Havin' A Party with code PODCAST)&amp;nbsp; DM @thebrightballoon on Instagram to ask a question or leave advice for the UGlu Hotline! 2026 Bright Balloon Planner&amp;nbsp; @featheredfoxdesignsla&amp;nbsp; - - - - On the Bright Side Apple | Patreon Join the Bright Balloon email list&amp;nbsp; The Bright Balloon on YouTube&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Bright Balloon","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thebrightballoon.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42889340\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/206253090"}