The Business & Pleasure of Flowers

Episode 146: It was only fitting that NextGen's very own, Nicole Palazzo, made her debut in the first episode of our NextGen podcast series, where Ellie interviews NextGen floral professionals & friends under forty. 

In this one-on-one candid interview, get to know the real Nicole. She shares her experience growing up in a retail florist, cautionary tales for raising children in the industry, how she evolved into her current role as Director of Marketing for City Line, what her future goals look like, and then we wrap up with some fun rapid-fire questions.

Connect with City Line Florist:
www.citylineflorist.com
https://www.instagram.com/citylineflorist/

Connect with Nicole:
[email protected]
https://www.instagram.com/misscoleybaby/

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Episode 145: It's replay day! This is an excellent interview with Dr. Nicole Price, a training leader,  keynote speaker in leadership development and CEO of Lively Paradox, believes that  that leadership is personal. Her goal is to always balance courage with caring as she helps clients face and overcome the most challenging leadership development obstacles. Lori and Vonda ask questions to help the small business owner better lead in what can be challenging situations. 

Nicole’s technical background enhances her objective approach to solving process problems, flipping dilemmas, and helping people focus on solutions. She prides herself on helping leaders lead well — while honoring who they are as individuals.

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Episode 144: Being a good manager can be a challenge. Vonda and Lori share ten "survival rules" to help a manager navigate the little things in the day-to- day in your business. They're easy to understand and execute and will be sure to give you a chuckle.

Lori Wilson is the Director of Community for Flower Clique and loves to read and research ways to help managers and owners connect with their teams.

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Episode 143: SAF (Society of American Florists) 2022 Convention in Orlando was a great success! In our last episode (ep. 142) we were joined by Ellie LaFever PFCI for a recap, and what we felt were our most important takeaways.

In this episode, Lori and Ellie took the opportunity to pull SAF attendees aside and ask them all the same question: "What are you investing in your business now, to move the needle forward into the future?"

The answers are inspiring  - and many have a common theme. Hope you enjoy!

Special thanks to Jet Fresh Flowers for the podcast interface while in Orlando.

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Episode 142: Society of American Florists just concluded their annual convention in Orlando last week. It was packed with great information... from an industry update from Kate Penn, CEO of the organization, to the announcement of marketer of the year, Jet Fresh Distributors, all of the AAF and PFCI inductees (including two of our own!) and jam-packed days of educational sessions.  Vonda, Lori and Ellie share their 3 top takeaways from the conference.

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Episode 141:  Vonda and Lori chat about what's going in in Flower Clique and beyond, from a recent professional photo shoot and all of the work it entails to connecting with others at SAF in Orlando this week.  There is a lot happening and Lori will joining in a session and might be a bit starstruck with a special someone.  Listen in to find out who.   😊

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Episode 140: Vonda is joined by her bestie, Julie Poeltler AIFD, PFCI from Julie's Fountain of Flowers in the Iowa City, IA area. With over 40 years of owning her retail shop, Julie shares her thoughts on what's happening in her business and how she has made necessary adjustments. She also talks about the increase of kindness and trust of her customers and how she has built those relationships.

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Episode 139: In this episode, we sat down with The Jet Fresh guys, Mike, Fern, & Ryan. These guys know a thing or two about how to have fun and work hard at the same time, and they're making some waves in the floral industry right now for the right reasons.

Get a glimpse into their origin story, how their incredible work culture and business took flight, and how to foster a team that is hungry to learn and grow.

Check out their podcast and business below:
2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers Podcast
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Episode 138: The work-like balance is essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle, however, it is easier said than done! Vonda and Lori discuss some current balance challenges and offer a few realistic tips to help you regain control.

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Episode 137: The  Society of American Florists (SAF) Next Gen Conference was held in Miami on July 31 and August 1st and 2nd, and was a BIG hit! Vonda interviews Lori and Ellie to find out what they felt the biggest difference was in this conference over others they have attended, besides the ages of the attendees.  The both come away energized and exhausted.
Join in to hear why.

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