The Business & Pleasure of Flowers

Bonus 0001: Vonda and Lori have been interacting with so many the Flower Clique Members, and our Cliquers (you!) and have some heartfelt answers.  How would you answer? You might just find that you have the same answers. 
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Episode 017: Join Vonda and Lori as they share thoughts and help you plan who YOU are going to be on the other side of the pandemic. We all need to have momentum for the future, and you can start today! 

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016: Join Vonda and Lori as the relate the Change Curve to what is happening today. In the business world, the curve, and its associated emotions, is often used to predict how performance is likely to be affected by a significant change.  We are certainly in changing times right now! Where are you in the process? 

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Episode 015: Join Vonda and Lori in an in-depth interview with Kate Penn, CEO of the SAF as she shares her passion for the industry and explains WHO, WHAT WHY and HOW the Society of American Florist is involved in the industry.  You might be surprised at many of the projects that are going on behind the scenes for the good of the industry. During the challenges of the coronavirus, SAF is offering free services to help, and Kate explains.

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Episode 014: Join Vonda and Lori as they talk with Bill LaFever, owner of the Bill Doran Company. Bill shares his experiences as the owner of 25 wholesale florist locations and the impact on his business and his customers.  We also discuss the CARES Act Relief and the benefits it might have to you as a small business owner.

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#013: The power of flowers to help to overcome stress and anxiety are real and have published scientific studies to back it up! Join Vonda and Lori as they discuss the benefits of flowers in this challenging time, what you can do to help get the word out, and tips to get your business prepared for the end of the pandemic. 

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#012: Join Vonda as she chats with Tim Farrell, AIFD, AAF, PFCI about his start in the floral business, what he's added to his list of responsibilities and his suggestion on an interesting way to market his business. 

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#011: Join Vonda and Lori as they talk with Kami Martin, the Director of One Clique, an important part of Flower Clique. In her many years of working with flower shop owners in assisting with their website, Kami is a wealth of knowledge and shares some important tips on what really matters on your website, as well as strategic inventory and online reviews. You will also get to know what drives Kami to achieve her amazing customer service skills and what she is most proud of today.

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#010: Tom Bowling AIFD, PFCI shares his thoughts on trends to expect this spring, summer, fall and winter. Working with Pioneer Imports and Wholesale he knows first hand the colors and textures that are emerging for the wedding and home decor market. Join Vonda and Tom in their conversation about not only what to expect, but how this could affect your shop this year.
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#009: Vonda interviews Rich Salvaggio AIFD, CFD, PFCI about changes in the floral industry, educational opportunities, and suggestions on areas of your business to focus on to maintain a strong viable business.
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