08/25/2026
Yes — that’s the heart of it. I’d shift the employee section away from simply “we want to pay people more” and make it about building a culture where exceptional employees are rewarded with real careers.
BIG THINGS ARE COMING IN 2027 💜💛
As we prepare for 2027, you may notice that we’ve slightly adjusted some of our prices—usually around $10–$15 on certain rentals—and there may be some additional adjustments as we continue to grow.
But I wanted to explain why.
Our goal isn’t simply to become a bigger inflatable company.
Our goal is to build a better company.
We want to build a company that attracts quality people—the kind of people who are going to do their best even when nobody is watching.
Because that’s ultimately what great service comes down to.
We want the cleanest inflatables possible.
We want to be on time.
We want every inflatable set up correctly.
We want safety to always come first.
We want our equipment taken care of.
We want customers and their property treated with respect.
And we want employees who take pride in those things whether I’m standing there watching them or they’re working completely on their own.
But if we’re going to expect that level of commitment from people, I believe we need to reward it.
I don’t want someone who gives us their absolute best every weekend to feel like they’re just temporary help.
Our long-term goal is to identify those people who consistently show up, work hard, take care of our customers, take care of our equipment, help their teammates, and do the right thing when nobody is looking—and create opportunities for those people to move into full-time, year-round careers with us.
As we grow, I want to create more full-time positions, leadership roles, better pay, benefits, and eventually things like a 401(k).
I want someone to be able to start out setting up waterslides with us and look five or ten years down the road and see an actual career path.
That’s the company we’re trying to build.
I’ve always admired the service culture that companies like Chick-fil-A have become known for. You notice when employees care about the experience they’re providing.
That’s what I want people to notice about Monkey Town Inflatables.
When our truck pulls into your driveway, I want you to know that the people getting out of it care about doing the job right.
And when we find those employees, we want to take care of them.
Because this job requires sacrifice.
Our employees give up weekends and holidays when everyone else is at birthday parties, cookouts, Fourth of July celebrations, family gatherings, and community events.
They’re working in the summer heat. They’re waking up early and sometimes getting home late.
So I truly believe that people who consistently give us their best deserve to be compensated well and given opportunities to grow.
And none of this growth would be possible without our customers.
I seriously cannot brag enough about the people we get to serve.
Our employees constantly talk about how awesome our customers are—how friendly you are, how well you treat them, the tips you give them, and especially the food 😂. They definitely tell me about the food.
We expect our employees to treat our customers with respect, and seeing our customers give that same respect back to our team means more than you probably realize.
At the end of the day, this business is supposed to be FUN.
We get to bring the fun to birthdays, backyards, schools, churches, festivals, and community events.
That’s a pretty awesome way to make a living.
I’ve never had anyone work for us who didn’t enjoy the job, and I think enjoying what you do matters. When someone enjoys their work, takes pride in it, feels appreciated, and knows there’s somewhere for them to grow, they’re going to give you their best.
That’s the culture we want to build.
So 2027 isn’t just about adding more inflatables or doing more rentals.
It’s about building the systems, people, and leadership necessary to take Monkey Town Inflatables from a small business into a company that can provide real careers while continuing to provide exceptional service.
We’re already working on new systems. We’re creating new roles. We’re improving how we operate. We’re investing back into the company.
Will we get everything perfect? Absolutely not.
I’ll make mistakes. We’ll make mistakes. And I’m still learning every day how to become a better owner and a better leader.
I’m incredibly thankful for the employees who have been patient with me through that process and who sacrifice their weekends, holidays, early mornings, and late nights to help us build this company.
Most importantly, I thank God for the opportunity to do any of this.
What started as a small inflatable company has turned into one of the greatest things I’ve ever had the opportunity to be a part of.
And to every person who has booked with us, recommended us, shared our name, left us a review, tipped our crew, fed our guys 😂, or supported this company in any way:
THANK YOU.
Every time you choose Monkey Town Inflatables, you’re helping us build something bigger than another rental company.
You’re helping us build a company where great people can build great careers while providing great service to our community.
And that’s something we’re incredibly excited about.
2027 — we’re taking it to another level. 💜💛
— Chris
Monkey Town Inflatables
