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Interview with Tom Bowling: Trends to expect for 2020, Permanent Botanicals
Tom Bowling AIFD, PFCI talks 2020 color trends, permanent botanicals, texture, and how to translate trend forecasts into what your customers will buy.
Interview with Rich Salvaggio: Changes in the Floral Industry
Industry legend Rich Salvaggio AIFD, PFCI on why conventions changed, the power of hands-on education, and three things that keep a flower shop in business.
Interview with Ellie LaFever: Lessons learned growing up in the flower shop and beyond
Ellie LaFever grew up in a flower shop ā now she's Flower Clique's creative director, sharing how shops can stay relevant to the next generation of buyers.
A Few Laughs for Valentine's Day Stress Relief!
Press play at midnight in the design room: crazy card messages, legendary delivery driver stories, and flower shop laughs for Valentine's week.
Four Must-Know Rules for Customer Service
Four customer service rules for flower shops: acknowledge fast, don't over-apologize, never shift blame, and add value ā plus how to answer bad reviews.
Lead Your Team by Knowing Your Audience
Data scientist, closer, director, storyteller: learn the four customer personality types calling your flower shop and how to sell to each one.
Valentine's Day! It's Time to Rally Your Team!
Turn Valentine's chaos into organized chaos: build shop culture, let your team see you fail, and rally everyone around one goal before the big holiday.
Part 2: Small Changes, A Better You, & Better Business for 2020
Part two of small changes for 2020: track your time, tame multitasking, prioritize like a florist, and lead a team people actually want to follow.
How Small Changes Can Create A Better You and Better Business Practices for 2020
Skip the resolutions. Vonda and Lori share small, doable changes ā organization, sleep, movement, and problem-solving ā that pay off in your flower shop.
Welcome to The Business & Pleasure of Flowers!
Meet Vonda LaFever and Lori Wilson in episode one ā who they are, why they started a floral business podcast, and what's coming for flower shop owners.