The Business & Pleasure of Flowers

By Vonda LaFever & Lori WilsonBusiness Education Arts Self-Improvement Design Management

The Business & Pleasure of Flowers episodes

October 26, 2021 Amy Balsters, The Flower Coach, Part 2: Mindset and Space
Episode 96: In part 2 of our interview with special guest, Amy Balsters, known as the Flower Coach, we discuss mindset and how it truly is life changing in so many ways. You'll learn more about her Bouquet Bootcamp and what we tell ourselves can hurt our personal growth. Amy is a beautiful person inside and out and she's the "real deal" ~ very authentic!

Click here to learn more about Amy
Follow Amy on Instagram

Our Sponsors
Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Sponsored by:
Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Real Life Retail Florist
38 min
October 19, 2021 Amy Balsters, The Flower Coach, on Achieving Technique, Foundation and Confidence in Bridal Bouquets
Episode 95: If you're in the floral business, you probably have helped others in one way or another. Our guest today, Amy Balsters, known as the Flower Coach, makes it her mission and business to help others on their journey. Her passion is teaching others how to make lush, lightweight hand-tied bouquets full of loose and airy movement that clients are asking for, with confidence and speed! In part 1 of our interview with Amy, she shares her unexpected floral journey.

Click here to learn more about Amy
Follow Amy on Instagram

Our sponsors:
Flower Clique Prep School
Flower Clique
Sponsored by:
Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Real Life Retail Florist
33 min
October 12, 2021 Are You Ready for Retirement? Great Advice from Kane McGukin, Wealth Management Specialist
Episode 094: Is this the right time for you to retire? Sometimes you're emotionally ready, but might not be financially ready to retire. Vonda interviews Kane McGukin, a wealth management specialist, who has knowledge of the flower business. Kane shares great insight, tips and must know info on retirement readiness, whether you plan to retire tomorrow or 5-10 years from now.

About Kane McGukin
Videos with more information on Retirement

Our Sponsors
Flower Clique
FC Prep School
Sponsored by:
Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Real Life Retail Florist
43 min
October 05, 2021 Cliquer Spotlight! Let's buy a Flower Shop with Jeannie Myers, Town and Country Flowers & Gifts
Episode 093: When Jeannie Myers wanted something to do many years ago, and she decided to buy a flower shop. Her story is one of hard work, dedication and love of people. Listen as Lori and Jeannie chat about her surprising decision to buy a flower shop, her key to success and why she still loves it after so many years in business.

Jeannie Myers
Town and Country Flowers and Gifts

Our Sponsors
Flower Clique
FC Prep School
Sponsored by:
Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Real Life Retail Florist
33 min
September 28, 2021 Education, Energy and Opportunity: Interview With Jenny Thomasson AIFD, PFCI, EMC and Beth O'Reilly AIFD, TMF
Episode 92: We are strong advocates of education for both personal and business growth and so are our special guests, Jenny Thomasson AIFD PFCI EMC and Beth O'Reilly AIFD TMF. Jenny and Beth join us to share their thoughts on continuing education as well as give some insight on what to expect when you take their Floral Structure workshop. These women are energetic, enthusiastic and authentic. Listen to the end as Jenny shares a secret!

Here are the links for our Rock Star Guests:
Floral Sculpture Fundamentals
2 Day workshop
December 5-6th, 2021 in Dallas TX.
Click on one of the links to sign up today for the Structure Class.
Enter Code CLIQUERS for your 10% discount before October 10th (and before it's sold out!)
Jenny T. Floristry
Beth O'Reilly

IG @JENNYT.FLORISTRY
My FB https://www.facebook.com/jenny.thomassonaifdcfd/

Our Sponsors:
Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Sponsored by:
Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Real Life Retail Florist
38 min
September 21, 2021 Five Ways to Get Through the Unthinkable with Dr. Nicole Price
Episode 91: As a follow up from last weeks episode with Dr. Nicole Price, we have a few more nuggets from the interview. Dr. Nicole shares some insight from her book, The Holy Educated Motherf*cker (which Vonda will not even say the name!). Lori follows up with some great words of wisdom from her book, which shares five ways to get through the unthinkable. The pandemic has been the "unthinkable"... and we're getting through it, even as it's in round two in many places. We all have some challenging or "unthinkables" in our lives - and following these steps can make it easier.

Dr. Nicole Price
Lively Paradox.com

Our Sponsor
Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Sponsored by:
Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Real Life Retail Florist
33 min
September 14, 2021 How to Become a Better Leader with Dr. Nicole Price
Episode 090: Dr. Nicole Price, 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.
Lively Paradox.com
Our Sponsors
Flower Clique
FC Prep School

Sponsored by:
Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Real Life Retail Florist
43 min
September 07, 2021 Cliquer Spotlight: The Secrets to Success in Challenging Times with Michelle Jones
Episode 089: If you're a flower shop owner you know it has many challenges. Our guest, Michelle Jones, owner of Flowers by Michelle in LasVegas, has thrived through the recession and the pandemic. Her floral journey might be like some, but her drive, her key to success and words of encouragement might be just what you need today.

Flowers By Michelle.com in LasVegas, NV

Our Sponsors
Flowerclique.com
Prep School
Sponsored by:
Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Real Life Retail Florist
34 min
August 31, 2021 How Floral Technology Can Be Easy - Ida Bertone from Floranext Talks Experience, Customer Service, and Industry Passion
Episode 088: When it comes to learning new technology, or anything new for that matter, it's never easy. Vonda and Lori talk with Ida who shares how her vast experiences and many years in the floral industry have given her what it takes to work with florists' in the area of learning new technology. In her position with Floranext, she has the opportunity to work with flower shop owners on a daily basis and loves what she does!

Click here to learn More: Floranext
https://www.weloveflorists.com/

Our Sponsors!
Flower Clique
Prep School
Sponsored by:
Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Real Life Retail Florist
33 min
August 24, 2021 Covid Continues: How are YOU doing?
Episode 087: Summer is winding down and Covid numbers are up, which is a cause of concern for all of us. Vonda and Lori discuss the likelihood that it's not going away soon and how compassion and empathy fatigue have set in. In this heartfelt conversation about struggles with vaccines, CDC guidelines, and running a business, Vonda and Lori highlight a few things you can do to continue your success this fall.

Join our Facebook page The Business and Pleasure of Flowers

Our Sponsors
Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Sponsored by:
Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Real Life Retail Florist
34 min

About The Business & Pleasure of Flowers

From the publisher's feed

Join Vonda LaFever and Lori Wilson as they share expert advice, insider tips, and a whole lot of fun on all things floral. While everyone loves flowers, running a floral business can come with its…