Floral Shop Podcast

May 16 2024
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Welcome to the Floral Shop Podcast, the freshest pick for florists and flower shop business owners looking to blossom in the floral industry! With each episode, we aim to plant seeds of knowledge and cultivate growth among flower shop owners and floral aficionados alike. From the roots of business fundamentals to the blooming trends in floristry, we cover it all. Join us as we explore the garden of success in the floral business, share tips to help your enterprise flourish. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned petal pusher, this podcast is your greenhouse for growth.

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Episode 11: Jennifer McGarigle and the Art of Floral Design

May 16 2024 25 mins  
  Show Notes:   Jennifer discusses the origins of her business and the thought process behind its distinctive name Insights into Jennifer’s favorite projects, including large-scale installations and the intricacies of floral arrangement Jennifer talks about her passion for teaching and how she compares it to hosting a party, blending education with entertainme

Episode 10: Elle Torres’ Path to Timeless Florals

May 09 2024 25 mins  
  Show Notes:   Elle shares how a challenge in sourcing artificial roses for a project led to the discovery and passion for preserved roses Insights into the preservation process and how it started with sourcing preserved roses from Ecuador Introduction to Rose Maven’s signature Parisian-style boxes and the evolution to hexagon glass and brass arrangements

Episode 9: Creative Collaborations: Merging Media, Flowers, and Community

May 02 2024 21 mins  
  Show Notes:   How a school paper led Holly to her first job in a flower shop Holly’s transition from shop helper to her first design job at Flora Flora in Kirkland The story behind the creation and re-launch of her floral studio Holly explains how she blends flowers with fashion and accessories to bring nature closer to people Insights into how Holly

Episode 8: Robin Blood’s Journey to Flower Farming

Apr 24 2024 28 mins  
  Show Notes:   Hear how Robin’s career in powerlifting equipment sales laid the groundwork for discipline and success in flower farming Robin discusses building her own home and how this ambitious project was a precursor to starting her farm Insights into the various aspects of running a successful flower farm, from soil improvement using sustainable methods

Episode 7: Tim Huckabee’s Floral Profit Secrets

Apr 18 2024 32 mins  
Show Notes:   Discover Tim’s transition from a marketing graduate struggling in New York’s recession to a pivotal figure in the floral industry, starting with a simple customer service job at a flower shop Learn from Tim’s experiences in transforming floral shops into profitable businesses, emphasizing customer service, sales, and marketing strategies Explore Tim’

Episode 6: The Fascinating World of Sola Wood Flowers

Apr 11 2024 27 mins  
Show Notes:   Amber Taylor’s journey from fresh to sustainable floristry Exploration of sola wood flowers, crafted from the shola pith plant, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional floristry Discussion on the sustainability aspect of wood flowers, their durability, and the process of creating these unique blooms Insight into the care and maintenance

Episode 5: Cymbidium’s Path to Eco-Friendly Floristry

Apr 05 2024 27 mins  
Show Notes:   Discover how a study abroad experience in London sparked Jessica’s passion for floral design, leading her to transition from interior design to opening her own flower shop, Cymbidium Floral, in New Hampshire Learn about Jessica’s approach to nurturing long-standing relationships with her community through her floral services, witnessing her cl

Episode 4: Orchid Republic’s Nationwide Floral Takeover

Mar 28 2024 28 mins  
Show Notes:   Carmela’s transition from a floral employee to an entrepreneurial powerhouse Insights into the strategic expansion and the interplay of fear and excitement in business growth Operational strategies and teamwork that fuel Orchid Republic’s success The business model focusing on retail, weekly accounts, and special events Effective market

Episode 3: Unveiling the Magic of Wicked Tulips Flower Farm

Mar 22 2024 28 mins  
Show Notes:   Jeroen shares his intriguing transition from growing up amidst the tulips in Holland to pioneering his own tulip paradise in the United States, creating a bridge between traditional farming and modern entrepreneurship Learn about Wicked Tulips’ innovative approach, where visitors are not just buying flowers; they’re immersing themselves in a

Episode 2: Reviving a Floral Legacy

Mar 15 2024 23 mins  
Show Notes:   Christy shares the backstory of acquiring the Colonial House of Flowers, a shop with roots dating back to 1968, and the process of revitalizing the business Learn about the pivotal decisions and strategies that played a role in modernizing the shop and adapting to contemporary floral industry standards Insights into the transition from a traditional retail m