Member Since 2018
Rachel Lipson
Blue Balloon Songwriting for Small People
New York City Area
Rachel Lipson, the “matriarch of modern music education” is an accomplished educator, prolific songwriter, performer, multi-instrumentalist, business consultant, advisor and entrepreneur. What began as a one woman music school in Rachel’s studio apartment in 2008, has developed into what Blue Balloon is today: a network of 75+ amazing and talented independent teachers, teaching over 400 students a week on many different instruments all over the world. Rachel lives in Park Slope, Brooklyn with her husband, two boys, a rescue dog Finn and a Windsprite pup, Birdie.
RECENT CONTENT
January 10th, 2022
Building Your Business Website From Scratch? 10 Important Considerations
A business website is an important and essential way to establish your company’s digital presence, share your message and display your brand. However, designing a website from scratch requires a lot of planning and consideration.
December 30th, 2021
Nine Best Practices For Getting The Most Out Of Year-End Reflection
The end of each year is an important time to reflect on what you accomplished throughout the year as well as any challenges you faced so that you can make a game plan to improve in the future. Sometimes it's difficult to remember everything that happened, but you don't want to overlook significant events when reflecting on them can help you accomplish more in the months ahead.
June 21st, 2021
8 Overrated Business Principles You Shouldn't Always Follow
Just because a piece of advice is common doesn't mean it applies to every entrepreneur.
June 17th, 2021
Need Inspiration? Eight Methods For Coming Up With A Great Business Idea
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, coming up with a winning business concept isn’t always easy. You may already have some ideas for a new business brewing, but how do you know if it will be successful or if it’s something you’ll enjoy? Where do you even find inspiration in the first place?
June 15th, 2021
Eight Major Signs Your Company Might Need Additional Support Staff
For new business owners, it may not always be clear when to move beyond core employees and begin bringing on some new teammates. Growing pains are normal for a startup that is doing well, so until you see your employees are struggling, you may not realize that it’s time to bring on additional help.
April 16th, 2021
From Hybrid Jobs to Empathy at Work: 12 Recruiting Trends to Watch in 2021
March 26th, 2021
12 Key Traits to Look for When Hiring for Your Early-Stage Business
January 12th, 2021
Eight Benefits To Being Active On Social Media (Even As An Introverted Entrepreneur)
Social media has changed how businesses and entrepreneurs interact with their audiences. In the past, you were required to go out and meet in person with your customers to establish a rapport with them. The internet has mostly simplified this, making it much easier to engage an audience on a social media platform.
December 30th, 2020
Eight Techniques For Navigating Difficult Conversations As A Leader
As an executive, difficult conversations often come up in the workplace. It may be something as sensitive as expressing a concern to an employee or explaining why the company's letting someone go.
September 30th, 2020
10 Unique Habits To Increase Your Productivity
With the sheer amount of productivity hacks and life hacks on the market today, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Even with all of these, it can be hard to figure out which ones work and which ones are just myths.
September 10th, 2020
10 Entrepreneurs Share What They Wish They'd Known Before They Launched
Entrepreneurship is a journey that no one is fully prepared to take. No matter how much time you spent researching and learning things before you started, there are always things you’ll wish you had done differently in hindsight.
June 16th, 2020
Nine Strategic Ways To Handle A Company Crisis Calmly And Competently
Leading a business can be like a roller coaster: There will always be ups and downs. No matter how smoothly things run most of the time, the occasional problem is inevitable, and when one pops up, your team will turn to you for guidance.
June 1st, 2020
Running an Online Side Hustle From Home? 8 Tips for Achieving Balance
If you’re a driven entrepreneur who also wants to make time for family, a home-based online side hustle may seem like a great idea. While this type of work offers more flexibility than a side business you have to run on-location, being at home doesn’t mean it’s easy to find balance.
COMPANY INFO
Blue Balloon Songwriting for Small People
Unique, creative and engaging private and small group music lessons for kids and adults. Students of ALL AGES learn to play an instrument through writing their own songs! Known for having a unique approach to instrument instruction through songwriting, Blue Balloon is widely recognized as one of the most sought after music schools in the country
AREA OF FOCUS
- Education
- Children
- Music
INDUSTRY
Primary/Secondary