The Dirt on Flowers

Mar 06 2025 153 ep. 49 mins 68
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Learn from our mistakes as we talk business, marketing, and growing techniques to help you create the farm of your dreams. So, let's roll up our sleeves and get the dirt on flowers!

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EP 153: 5 IG Strategies That Will Improve Your Local Business Visibility with Emily Connors

Mar 06 2025 63 mins  
Lyndsay and Shannon are joined by Em Connors, a Canva verified expert and marketing mentor. The trio discusses actionable Instagram strategies to boost local business visibility, particularly for flower farms. They emphasize community engagement, optimizing Instagram bios, and creating engaging content. Emily highlights the importance of genuine engagement over follower count and

Ep 152: Uncut Week 10

Mar 04 2025 29 mins  
In this episode of "Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," discuss their recent experiences and challenges. They share the mixed reactions to a social media post about the humorous "dahlia stripper names" interactions with followers. Both talk about the difficulties of using a new vacuum seeder for seed starting, highlighting the frustrations and learning curves involved. Lyndsay also de

EP 151: Is your perfectionism holding you back?

Feb 27 2025 35 mins  
Lyndsay and Shannon delve into the topic of perfectionism and its impact on their industry. They share personal stories and challenges, emphasizing how the quest for perfection can hinder creativity, productivity, and joy. They discuss the emotional toll, including stress and burnout, and offer practical tips for overcoming perfectionist tendencies. The episode encourages listeners

EP 150: Uncut Week 9

Feb 25 2025 25 mins  
In this weeks uncut Shannon and Lyndsay answer "What are your “we could do without” things?" Lyndsay shares that she will be doing prom bouquets and how she is doing it differently than the previous years. They are starting to get seeds planted while also getting dahlias divided. They share how long January felt and how quickly February came to an end. It is full steam ahead fo

EP 149: Small Hinges, Swing Big Doors

Feb 20 2025 36 mins  
Lyndsay and Shannon explore the theme "small hinges swing big doors," emphasizing how small, consistent actions can lead to significant changes in flower farming. They discuss the importance of record keeping, marketing consistency, and financial tracking, sharing personal experiences to inspire listeners. The episode highlights the value of persistence, reliability, and self-care

EP 148: Uncut Week 8

Feb 18 2025 24 mins  
Lyndsay and Shannon share candid stories about their experiences, particularly during the busy Valentine's Day period. They discuss the challenges of flower sales, humorous customer interactions, and the logistics of running a flower business. A notable story involves a complicated delivery due to a customer's personal situation, highlighting the unpredictability of their work. The

EP 147: Farming: Where Flowers Bloom, Self-Care Dies?

Feb 13 2025 43 mins  
Lyndsay and Shannon discuss the challenges and realities of flower farming. They emphasize the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and managing stress, especially during busy seasons like Valentine's Day. Lyndsay shares her routine of yoga and running, while Shannon highlights the benefits of disconnecting from technology with phone-free Sundays. They also stress the nece

EP 146: Uncut Week 7

Feb 11 2025 20 mins  
In the podcast episode "Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon," Lyndsay shares her experiences from a recent agritourism conference, highlighting the differences between traditional flower farming and agritourism. She discusses various activities offered by agritourism farms, such as donut stands and pumpkin cannons. Lyndsay also talks about her plans for Valentine's Day and an upcoming "

EP 145: Creating Boundaries for your Business

Feb 06 2025 54 mins  
Lyndsay and Shannon introduce their "Flourish February" theme, focusing on self-love and thriving in farming. They discuss the importance of setting boundaries to balance personal and professional lives, sharing experiences on managing customer expectations and maintaining emotional well-being. They emphasize the significance of consistency, customer experience, and effective marke

EP 144: Uncut Week 6

Feb 04 2025 17 mins  
Lyndsay and Shannon share an unfiltered glimpse into their lives and farms. They discuss their current activities, frustrations, and plans for the upcoming season, including seed ordering and crop planning. Lyndsay and Shannon explain their new podcast format, aimed at providing real-time updates and connecting more immediately with their audience. They touch on challenges like man