A proposal is not a balloon ride. It is the most important moment in two people's lives, and the customer will spend whatever it takes to get it right. If you do not have a proposal package on your site, you are leaving the highest margin product in this industry on the table.
What to include
- Private basket (no other passengers)
- Dedicated photographer and short video reel
- Champagne and a small dessert plate
- Rose petals or personalised signage on landing
- Printed proposal certificate with date and coordinates
- Guaranteed sunrise slot
- Free rebook if weather cancels
Pricing
Standard private proposal package: 1500 to 2200. Premium with helicopter transfer or overnight stay add on: 2500 to 4500. Operators in Cappadocia and Napa regularly sell at the top end.
Where to market it
- Google search: keywords like balloon proposal [city], unique proposal ideas [region]
- Pinterest: proposal idea boards drive massive organic traffic
- Instagram Reels: real proposal footage outperforms every other content type
- Proposal planner partnerships: offer 10 percent referral fee
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We build the funnel, the ads, and the offer for you. Book a free 30 minute strategy call and walk away with a plan even if we never work together.
Book my free strategy callAction plan
- Build a dedicated proposal landing page with real proposal footage.
- Add a 1800 dollar package to your site this week.
- Pitch 5 local proposal planners with your referral terms.
- Run a 20 dollar a day Pinterest ad to test demand.
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Book my free strategy callFrequently asked questions
+How many proposals can a typical operator sell per year?
10 to 40 per year depending on market. At 1800 dollars average, that is 18 to 72 thousand dollars of premium revenue.
+What if the proposal is declined?
It almost never happens. Out of hundreds of proposal flights tracked, the no rate is under 2 percent.