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In this episode, Kristina talked with wedding floral vendor, Michael Gaddie of Lloyd’s Florist in Louisville, Kentucky about thinking smarter and being more strategic by automating business processes. Listen in as they discuss how Mike went from being resistant to change to totally embracing the convenience of it all after it was set up. He shares how his business has increased, become more streamlined… and how he finds he is spending less time on the follow-up and administrative procedures because of automated processes that have been put in place.
Michael Gaddie is a well-known name in the event industry, and he is a proud member of AIFD (American Institute of Floral Designers – an International organization). After starting his floral career in 1989, Michael went to work for Lloyd’s Florist, a full-service floral shop offering décor and gifts. Michael and his wife, Pam, purchased the business in 2000. He has been bringing the bling to weddings and other events for over 30 years. Having enjoyed a very successful career in the floral industry, Michael has been the recipient of several awards over the years, highlights of which include… Kentucky Designer of the Year and 2020 Sweepstakes Award in the Rose Parade, where he has been a designer for 20 years. Although best known for his creativity and eye for design, what most love about Michael is his huge heart, ridiculous sense of humor and over the top work ethic. Michael and his wife Pam are also an elite partner of Jim’s formal wear in Louisville, Kentucky.
Michael is currently the president of the Louisville Wedding Network, Past-President of Kentucky Florist Association and has held many other offices in professional organizations including Past-President of Teleflora Kentucky Derby Unit and Past-President of Southern Retail Florist Association.
Timestamps:
• [2:35] Michael talks about automating some of his processes that are now saving tremendous amounts of time… and how grateful he is that he did so.
• [9:17] “It usually takes five or six times for you to put your business in front of somebody before they really recognize it.”
• [13:49] “ It has made my life so much easier. And two years ago, I swore I would never do it to… I can tell a big growth.”
• [19:07] Mike discusses the bridal shows he attends being more profitable because of the follow-up systems and automations that have been put in place.
For more information on The Ring The Bling And All The Things Podcast, visit: https://www.ringblingallthethingspodcast.com/
Kristina Stubblefield
Coaching & consulting: https://kristinastubblefield.com/
Website: https://www.ringblingallthethingspodcast.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theringtheblingandallthethings
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theringtheblingandallthethings/
The Ring The Bling And All The Things Community Platform: https://www.ringblingallthethings.com/
Guest Information
Michael Gaddie
Website: https://www.lloydsflorist.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lloydsflorist/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lloydsflorist/
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In this episode, Kristina talked with wedding floral vendor, Michael Gaddie of Lloyd’s Florist in Louisville, Kentucky about thinking smarter and being more strategic by automating business processes. Listen in as they discuss how Mike went from being resistant to change to totally embracing the convenience of it all after it was set up. He shares how his business has increased, become more streamlined… and how he finds he is spending less time on the follow-up and administrative procedures because of automated processes that have been put in place.
Michael Gaddie is a well-known name in the event industry, and he is a proud member of AIFD (American Institute of Floral Designers – an International organization). After starting his floral career in 1989, Michael went to work for Lloyd’s Florist, a full-service floral shop offering décor and gifts. Michael and his wife, Pam, purchased the business in 2000. He has been bringing the bling to weddings and other events for over 30 years. Having enjoyed a very successful career in the floral industry, Michael has been the recipient of several awards over the years, highlights of which include… Kentucky Designer of the Year and 2020 Sweepstakes Award in the Rose Parade, where he has been a designer for 20 years. Although best known for his creativity and eye for design, what most love about Michael is his huge heart, ridiculous sense of humor and over the top work ethic. Michael and his wife Pam are also an elite partner of Jim’s formal wear in Louisville, Kentucky.
Michael is currently the president of the Louisville Wedding Network, Past-President of Kentucky Florist Association and has held many other offices in professional organizations including Past-President of Teleflora Kentucky Derby Unit and Past-President of Southern Retail Florist Association.
Timestamps:
• [2:35] Michael talks about automating some of his processes that are now saving tremendous amounts of time… and how grateful he is that he did so.
• [9:17] “It usually takes five or six times for you to put your business in front of somebody before they really recognize it.”
• [13:49] “ It has made my life so much easier. And two years ago, I swore I would never do it to… I can tell a big growth.”
• [19:07] Mike discusses the bridal shows he attends being more profitable because of the follow-up systems and automations that have been put in place.
For more information on The Ring The Bling And All The Things Podcast, visit: https://www.ringblingallthethingspodcast.com/
Kristina Stubblefield
Coaching & consulting: https://kristinastubblefield.com/
Website: https://www.ringblingallthethingspodcast.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theringtheblingandallthethings
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theringtheblingandallthethings/
The Ring The Bling And All The Things Community Platform: https://www.ringblingallthethings.com/
Guest Information
Michael Gaddie
Website: https://www.lloydsflorist.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lloydsflorist/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lloydsflorist/