The Business & Pleasure of Flowers

Episode 106: Vonda and Lori are joined with Kami Martin and Ellie LaFever to celebrate and look back on the past 2 years of Flower Clique. In business, we have a vision of what we want -  and set goals based on that vision. This is our story. Lori asks some specific questions about the goals achieved and those missed or shifted, and you might be surprised at the answers.

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Episode 105: The Great Resignation, or Big Quit is real and the predictions for 2022  call for more of the same. Lori and Vonda share questions that can help employees feel valued and not want to be a part of this trend.  With the challenge of hiring the right person, maintaining a quality employee is even more important than ever!

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Episode 104: The week before Christmas Vonda and Lori take time to reflect on traditions,  both past and present personal favorites, along with the history behind some well know holiday traditions shared by many.  Memories can also trigger grief. Lori shares wisdom and advice from her friend and author, Mindy Corporon, which might be helpful to navigate the holidays for some.

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Episode 103: Do you ever think about the next few generations of flower buyers? We've all heard that the success of the brick and mortar flower shop might be in question. YOU have the opportunity and responsibility to encourage your next generations of customers.  Vonda and Lori sit down with Leighton and Campbell Martin, Vonda's granddaughters',  to hear about some of the experience they've had with flowers. This episode will put a smile on your face and plant a seed for growth for your upcoming young consumers.

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Episode 120: Our monthly Cliquer Spotlight features Janet Woloszyk, owner of McCandless Floral in Pittsburgh, PA. Her journey is unique and Janet shares how passion for flowers, kindness to others, and sharing of one's self are satisfying for all involved.  A friend of both Vonda and Lori, Janet knows the importance of empowering others to help you achieve a higher level of success. 

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Episode 101: The Bill Doran Company continues to grow in number of locations to better serve the floral industry.  Listen in as Vonda interviews Bill LaFever, President of the Bill Doran Company, about the exciting growth in new markets, recently expanding to Mexico.
They also cover the changing and challenging flower availability, the increasing demand for flowers and what to expect for Valentine's Day 2022.

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Episode 100: Vonda and Lori have hit a  milestone with this episode ~ number 100! The goal was to help others with "Business and Pleasure" advice about flowers  and the feedback shows that they have created a bit of a positive ripple!  Happy dance here! Listen in as they share 4 ways you can make a difference in your everyday life.  A favorite quote from Mother Teresa says it all "I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples"

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Episode 099: Flower Clique and Bill Doran Company hosted two live events in Houston and Dallas last week. It was great to get back out and share education and listen to the needs of flower shop owners. After returning, we thought that if so many attendees have the same questions that perhaps you do too! These are the four frequently asked questions from the two events.

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Episode 098: As a leader, or boss of your team, it's important to take time for self reflection. Lori and Vonda share five questions you should take time to ask yourself to make you a better leader. It's not easy, but necessary, especially if your employees are not performing and your team is not working at their full potential. There are some great take aways here!

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Episode 097:  Our Cliquer Spotlight this week features 2 members, Jan Taylor from Malone Flower Shop in Canonsburg, PA and Judy Hebert from Flowers & Leaves LLC in Oshkosh, WI. One question we always ask our Flower Clique  member is, "How did you get started in the flower business?" You never know what you're going to hear! Listen in for these stories and join us in our Facebook Group and share your story.

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