Jake Huntley and Chase Budge discuss the financial and operational strategies behind their wedding industry businesses, focusing on cash conversion cycles, debt management, and the evolution of their business models. They cover logistics of flower preservation, early challenges, scaling, and the complementary roles that enabled their growth. The episode highlights practical lessons in prioritizing problems, adapting plans, and building systems as the business matured.  

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Key Questions  

[00:00:48]: What debt have you incurred in your business, and how are you working to reduce it?  

[00:17:25]: How do the logistics work for your flower shop businesses, especially regarding sourcing and shipping flowers?  

[00:22:37]: Do you buy the flowers yourselves, and how is shipping handled for perishable items?  

[00:28:14]: What were some early fires or challenges you had to fix right away when starting out?  

[00:42:25]: Did you have a clear plan when you started, or did it develop over time?  

[00:35:42]: At what point did Katie start to feel overwhelmed and need help or to hire additional florists?