Episode 322: What Makes You Leery? Trusting Your Gut in Life, Business, and Flowers
Episode 322: What makes you instantly leery of a person or situation - and why does your gut matter more than you think? In this candid and wide-ranging…
Episode 321: Trust, Betrayal, and the Healing Power of Kindness
Episode 321: Broken trust doesn’t just hurt—it reshapes how we see people, relationships, and ourselves. In this episode, Vonda and Lori talk candidly about…
Episode 320: Bizarre Psychology & Valentine’s Day: Why People Think, Feel, and Buy the Way They Do
Episode 320: Valentine’s Day brings out fascinating human behavior. In this episode, Vonda and Lori unpack bizarre psychology facts, from confidence bias…
Episode 315: Clean Up the Crap & Keep Going: A New Year, A New Word
Episode 315: In this special anniversary episode, Vonda, Lori, Ellie, and Kami gather to celebrate six years of Business & Pleasure of Flowers. They…
Episode 313: 10 Signs You’re Mentally Strong (Even If You Don’t Feel Like It)
Episode 313: It’s almost Christmas, the packages are at the mercy of FedEx and UPS, and Lori’s dad is calling two days before the holiday wondering if he…
Episode 312: My Customer Service Voice vs. What I'm Really Thinking
Episode 312: Lori and Vonda lean into the chaos of the holiday season and tackle a topic every florist can relate to, what your customer service voice needs…
Episode 310: Not Every Customer Is Mad: The Power of Pause and Kindness
Episode 310: In this heartfelt episode, Lori and Vonda open up about the emotional side of customer service—especially during the busy holiday season. They…
Episode 306: Making Magic (and Marketing) Happen for the Holidays
Episode 306 : When it rains, it pours — but even in the busiest, most chaotic weeks, florists know how to make something beautiful bloom. In this lively and…
Episode 303: Opportunity > Obstacles: A Candid State-of-the-Industry with SAF’s Kate Penn
Episode 303: Society of American Florist (SAF) CEO Kate Penn joins Lori and Vonda to unpack what’s really happening in floral retail—rising consumer spend,…
Episode 293: The Deadline Advantage: Less Stress, More Done
Episode 293: In this solo episode, Vonda steps in while Lori waits to see if she is selected for jury duty—and uses the moment to talk about something every…
Episode 268: Get the Giggles: Unforgettable Valentine’s Day Card Messages from Florists
Episode 268: Flowers are known to speak the unspoken sentiments of love, care gratitude and sincerity, but sometimes the accompanying notes have a whole lot…
Episode 267: Blooming Hearts: A Valentine's Day Special
Description: Lori has fun interviewing Vonda and Ellie before Valentine's Day to learn a bit about their personal preferences in terms of design styles…
Episode 265: Valentine's Day Countdown! Steps to Success
Episode 265: Lori and Vonda guide you through personalize and essential steps to a successful Valentine's Day in your flower shop. They emphasize the…
Episode 259: Navigating Trade Policies and Tariffs with Insights for Valentine's Day 2025
Episode 259: In this episode, Lori and Vonda are joined by Bill LaFever, President of the Bill Doran company, to dive into crucial issues impacting the…
Episode 257: Gratitude and Thanksgiving
Episode 257: Vonda is on her own in this week as important personal business takes Lori away for a much needed day off. With Thanksgiving this week, Vonda…
Episode 255: Decoding SEO: Expert Insights & Strategies with Ryan Freeman
Episode 255: Vonda and Lori as they sit down with Ryan Freeman, President of Strider and a seasoned expert in the fields of SEO and online marketing. Ryan…
Episode 254: The Cut Foliage Business: Challenges and Opportunities with David Register from FernTrust
Episode 254: In this episode, hosts Lori and Vonda are joined by special guest David Register, the Executive Vice President at FernTrust, Inc. located in…
Episode 245: Honoring Labor Day: History, Lessons, and Tips for Moving into Fall
Episode 245: Today's episode is short and sweet as we share a brief history of Labor Day and highlights a valuable lesson that continue to resonate…
Episode 228: Celebrating Mother's Day Traditions from Around the World
Episode 228: Lori and Vonda explore the various traditions and customs of celebrating Mother's Day across different parts of the world. Drawing from an…
Episode 227: Mother's Day Marketing and Sales Tips
Episode 227: In this episode, Vonda and Lori are joined by Jennifer Barnard, from Tillies Flower Shop in Wichita, KS. With Mother's Day just around the…