Today we’d like to introduce you to Laura Hanks.
Hi Laura, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstories.
I started doing balloon garlands for friends here and there using kits from Amazon… bridal showers, kids’ birthday parties, engagement parties, etc. Eventually, people on social media started asking if they could pay me to do some for them and that is when Get It Poppin’ was born in October of 2022! There has been an incredible amount of trial and error, courses from other balloon artists, research, and growth in these 2 years.
I feel like I am constantly learning and trying new things so I can give my clients the very best experience. There is something so special about helping people celebrate life and it fills me with so much joy to be able to do this. I love going into clients’ homes and meeting their families, playing with their dogs, loving on their kids… getting to know them and their stories. I really want to have a connection with my clients, I want them to not only enjoy the balloons but also want them to enjoy the time they spend with me.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
In the beginning, I just truly did not know what I was doing! I was clueless about what the good brands of balloons were (they most definitely weren’t the Amazon kit balloons I had been using haha). I had no clue where to buy the balloons, how to price my work, a method for constructing garlands, how to figure out how many balloons I needed.. the list goes on and on. So there was a whole lot of research and a TON of trial and error. It took a while to figure out what works best for me but I thankfully have the hang of it now.
I have also become a part of the balloon community on social media and other balloon artists have been incredibly helpful. It is so nice to have more experienced creatives that are willing to answer questions and help me out when I need it. I cannot stress enough, no matter what kind of business you are in, how important it is to be helpful to someone that may not be where you are yet. I definitely don’t give away all of my secrets but I make it a point to help out when people have questions.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I specialize in creating custom balloon garlands. They can be used for corporate events, birthdays, baby showers, wedding showers, parties… any sort of celebration! That is truly the best part of this job, getting to help people celebrate life. I get to come in on a day they are excited about and be a part of the joy and leave a little piece of me behind for the party. There is something so beautiful about creating for other people and it makes me so happy!
If I had to pick one thing I am most known for it would have to be using color, I love color! Bright, loud balloon garlands are my favorite. I am a pretty over-the-top person and it is so fun when that gets to shine through in my work.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
I am a foodie so my favorite thing about Houston is all of the food. There are so many amazing places to eat and such a variety to choose from. Two of my favorites are Steak 48 and Sage 400. I will never say no to a meal at either!
My least favorite thing is the traffic!!!!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.getitpoppinballoonco.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getitpoppinballoonco/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getitpoppinballoonco
Image Credits:
Created by Kayla
