Liz reflects on her flower farming journey and the importance of storytelling with a purpose. She shares the story of how she started her flower farm and the challenges she faced during COVID-19. Liz discusses the unexpected order for 300 Easter bouquets and how she took on the challenge. She emphasizes the importance of taking risks and overcoming fear and also talks about the support she received and the lessons she learned from the experience. She encourages listeners to embrace opportunities and not let fear hold them back.Takeaways:Storytelling should have a purpose and provide a valuable lesson or takeaway.Taking risks and overcoming fear is essential for personal and professional growth.Seeking support and collaboration can help overcome challenges and achieve success.Living in the moment and embracing opportunities can lead to unexpected and fulfilling experiences.Sunny Mary Meadow (<a href="http://www.sunnymarymeadow.com">www.sunnymarymeadow.com</a>) specializes in bouquet subscriptions, stem bars, and a you pick flower farm experience. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeadow/">https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeadow/</a>

Liz reflects on her flower farming journey and the importance of storytelling with a purpose. She shares the story of how she started her flower farm and the challenges she faced during COVID-19. Liz discusses the unexpected order for 300 Easter bouquets and how she took on the challenge. She emphasizes the importance of taking risks and overcoming fear and also talks about the support she received and the lessons she learned from the experience. She encourages listeners to embrace opportunities and not let fear hold them back. Takeaways: Storytelling should have a purpose and provide a valuable lesson or takeaway. Taking risks and overcoming fear is essential for personal and professional growth. Seeking support and collaboration can help overcome challenges and achieve success. Living in the moment and embracing opportunities can lead to unexpected and fulfilling experiences. Sunny Mary Meadow (www.sunnymarymeadow.com) specializes in bouquet subscriptions, stem bars, and a you pick flower farm experience. https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeadow/

Liz reflects on her flower farming journey and the importance of storytelling with a purpose. She shares the story of how she started her flower farm and the challenges she faced during COVID-19. Liz discusses the unexpected order for 300 Easter bouquets and how she took on the challenge. She emphasizes the importance of taking risks and overcoming fear and also talks about the support she received and the lessons she learned from the experience. She encourages listeners to embrace opportunities and not let fear hold them back.Takeaways:Storytelling should have a purpose and provide a valuable lesson or takeaway.Taking risks and overcoming fear is essential for personal and professional growth.Seeking support and collaboration can help overcome challenges and achieve success.Living in the moment and embracing opportunities can lead to unexpected and fulfilling experiences.Sunny Mary Meadow (<a href="http://www.sunnymarymeadow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.sunnymarymeadow.com</a>) specializes in bouquet subscriptions, stem bars, and a you pick flower farm experience. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeadow/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeadow/</a>

The time my customers ordered 300 wholesale Easter Bouquets and how  it shaped my entire life because I didn't let fear of failure hold me back.

Rooted Agritourism is the go-to podcast for rural entrepreneurs building diversified, sustainable, and story-driven farm businesses. Hosted by Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen—flower farmer, educator, and founder of Sunny Mary Meadow cut flower farm—this show goes beyond blooms to explore the full spectrum of agritourism and value-added agriculture.Whether you're launching a U-pick field, hosting farm events, bottling your own products, or dreaming up the next big rural business idea, you'll find honest insights, real-world strategies, and a whole lot of encouragement here. Each episode blends personal experience, practical tools, and conversations with innovative ag-based business owners who are redefining what it means to grow on your own terms.From marketing perishable products to navigating burnout, building memberships, and scaling farm income streams—Rooted Agritourism is your weekly companion for building a life and business deeply rooted in purpose, place, and profitability.Podcast Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/rootedagritourism">https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/rootedagritourism</a>Podcast Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/rootedagritourism/">https://www.instagram.com/rootedagritourism/</a>Business Coaching: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/">https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/</a>Farm Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.sunnymarymeadow.com">www.sunnymarymeadow.com</a>FarmerstoFlorists: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.farmerstoflorists.com/">https://www.farmerstoflorists.com/</a>Farm Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeadow/">https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeadow/</a>Podcast Facebook group: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/888196709178852">https://www.facebook.com/groups/888196709178852</a>

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Rooted Agritourism is the go-to podcast for rural entrepreneurs building diversified, sustainable, and story-driven farm businesses. Hosted by Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen—flower farmer, educator, and founder of Sunny Mary Meadow cut flower farm—this show goes beyond blooms to explore the full spectrum of agritourism and value-added agriculture. Whether you're launching a U-pick field, hosting farm events, bottling your own products, or dreaming up the next big rural business idea, you'll find honest insights, real-world strategies, and a whole lot of encouragement here. Each episode blends personal experience, practical tools, and conversations with innovative ag-based business owners who are redefining what it means to grow on your own terms. From marketing perishable products to navigating burnout, building memberships, and scaling farm income streams—Rooted Agritourism is your weekly companion for building a life and business deeply rooted in purpose, place, and profitability. Podcast Website: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/rootedagritourism Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootedagritourism/ Business Coaching: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/ Farm Website: www.sunnymarymeadow.com FarmerstoFlorists: https://www.farmerstoflorists.com/ Farm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeadow/ Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/888196709178852

Rooted Agritourism is the go-to podcast for rural entrepreneurs building diversified, sustainable, and story-driven farm businesses. Hosted by Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen—flower farmer, educator, and founder of Sunny Mary Meadow cut flower farm—this show goes beyond blooms to explore the full spectrum of agritourism and value-added agriculture.Whether you're launching a U-pick field, hosting farm events, bottling your own products, or dreaming up the next big rural business idea, you'll find honest insights, real-world strategies, and a whole lot of encouragement here. Each episode blends personal experience, practical tools, and conversations with innovative ag-based business owners who are redefining what it means to grow on your own terms.From marketing perishable products to navigating burnout, building memberships, and scaling farm income streams—Rooted Agritourism is your weekly companion for building a life and business deeply rooted in purpose, place, and profitability.Podcast Website: <a href="https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/rootedagritourism" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/rootedagritourism</a>Podcast Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rootedagritourism/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/rootedagritourism/</a>Business Coaching: <a href="https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/</a>Farm Website: <a href="http://www.sunnymarymeadow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.sunnymarymeadow.com</a>FarmerstoFlorists: <a href="https://www.farmerstoflorists.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.farmerstoflorists.com/</a>Farm Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeadow/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeadow/</a>Podcast Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/888196709178852" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/groups/888196709178852</a>

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