The Business & Pleasure of Flowers

Episode 047:  Vonda chats with J. Schwanke,  a true floral celebrity, about his journey from life in a flower shop to TV Host and Producer. His love and expertise of flowers, coupled with his  passion to share education and his warm personality, make him the perfect TV host!

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Episode 046: Vonda and Lori talk a bit about a book they find fascinating. This read can help you discover why a friend shares something with you, or you want to share something exciting with them .  But it can also give you ideas for marketing your business. Contagious: Why Things Catch On by author Jonah Berger is a book packed with stories and studies that we think you too will find enjoyable.

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Episode 045: In this interview Vonda asks Bill LaFever, owner of the Bill Doran Company, what the retail florist might expect not only for Thanksgiving and Christmas 2020, but also beyond into Valentine's Day 2021. Bill offers great insight into the logistical challenges wholesalers are experiencing to bring products to the retailer and offers sound advice on the best way to be prepared.

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Episode 044: There is a lot going on in the day to day operations of your shop. Are you tossing and turning or waking in the night? Do you have so much on your mind that you feel anxious?  Lori and Vonda talk about a few things that can be the cause of your anxiety and ways to help you manage and use it to your advantage!

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Episode 043: Vonda had a nice coffee chat with Julie Poeltler AIFD  PFCI, IMF, CAFA  chat  about the importance of Education in the floral industry.  Julie shares why even the most educated and best designers need to continue to learn.  Julie is the owner of Julie's Fountain of Flowers in Lone Tree, IA.
Julie is one of the instructors in Flower Prep School and the Strategic Creative Director of One Clique.

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Episode 042: Having covered Comparison and Conflict, now Vonda and Lori discuss an even more important "C" word, Communication. With the holidays quickly approaching, open, two way communication with your staff couldn't be more important.

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Episode 041: Vonda and Lori chat with Audrey Kristoff, a co-worker at Flower Clique and the product specialist. Audrey talks a bit about what she does for the company, thoughts on customer service and and shares in really cool insight on her perception of flower shop owners.

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Episode 040: Vonda has a delightful and insightful interview with Jenny Thomasson AIFD, PFCI, EMC ~ Artist, nationwide speaker and educator in the floral industry. Jenny shares a bit of herself, from where she draws inspiration to her biggest challenge. You won't want to miss this interview!
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and her new book, Perishable Poetics

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Episode 039: Conflict and disagreement in your life and workplace are inevitable. It's not easy, or comfortable to resolve your differences and make peace, but oh, so necessary! Vonda and Lori identify the 5 types of conflict in the workplace and share 5 Tips for resolving those conflicts.

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Episode 038: We start life being compared to others by our parents, teachers, and coaches ~ then it shifts to us comparing ourselves to others. From our personal life to all aspects of business there are comparisons that drive us or can cause our defeat. Vonda and Lori talk about some of these dangers, and share 5 Things to remind ourselves when we start comparing ourselves to others.

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