The Business & Pleasure of Flowers
Vonda LaFever & Lori Wilson
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Finding Your OFF Mode
The Business & Pleasure of Flowers
06/11/24 • 30 min
Episode 233: Summer is the ideal time to recharge and take a mental break. In this lighthearted and fun podcast episode, Vonda and Lori explore the significance of disconnecting from work and offer practical examples to illustrate how it can be achieved. Tune in to learn how to put yourself in OFF Mode and embrace the benefits of giving your mind a well-deserved rest.
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Interview with Kate Penn, CEO Society of American Florists
The Business & Pleasure of Flowers
04/07/20 • 33 min
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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Sympathy Series #2: Must Know Tips to Increase You Sympathy Sales
The Business & Pleasure of Flowers
07/20/21 • 43 min
Episode 082: Vonda and Lori chat with special guests Ralph Giordano AIFD and Steve Rogala as they share their secrets on how they have grown their sympathy sales to what is now nearly 50% of their annual sales.
Ralph is owner of Giordano's Floral Creations in Fort Pierce, Florida
Steve is from Especially for You Florist & Gift Shop in Freehold, NJ
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The Lowdown on the Legal for Small Businesses with Laura Waits, Attorney
The Business & Pleasure of Flowers
08/17/21 • 41 min
Episode 086: Vonda and Lori had a chance to meet with attorney Laura Waits and ask her some specific questions that many small business owners want to know. They discuss subjects from the need for being specific in setting up your will and your small business entity, to the important question on hiring an employee or contract worker (freelance) for our peak seasons. A few Covid specific questions come up as well as some advise on finding the right professional attorney for your small business. Great information everyone should know.
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AIFD Leadership: Interview with Jody McLeod AIFD, PFCI + Mayor of Clayton, NC
The Business & Pleasure of Flowers
07/07/20 • 32 min
Episode 028: AIFD month continues with Vonda interviewing Jody McLeod AIFD, PFCI about leadership. Jody presented a main stage program at AIFD Symposium "Discover" in Washington DC (2018), titled, Discovering the Art of Leadership. Jody defines the 4 leadership types and discusses the important part each plays in a flower shop organization. The video is available as well, on Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/ondemand/aifd2018discover/
More on this interview at: https://www.thebusinessandpleasureofflowers.com/
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Time to catch up...Whatcha doing? Whatcha learning?
The Business & Pleasure of Flowers
11/01/22 • 35 min
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What Can We Learn From Warren Buffett?
The Business & Pleasure of Flowers
05/16/23 • 37 min
Episode 177: Vonda has been known to quote Warren Buffet a time or two on the podcast, so it only seems natural that she would want to know all about the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders meeting that was held on May 6th. Ellie LaFever, PFCI, made the trip to Omaha and we've invited long time attendee Sayer Martin, CFA, who is son and brother, to join us to hear the key takeaways from the days' events. Even the floral industry has much to learn from the wisdom of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger.
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Tips to Successfully Onboard Employees and Retain a Strong Team
The Business & Pleasure of Flowers
06/06/23 • 32 min
Episode 180: Setting your new hire up for success in the beginning is essential to keeping and retaining your team. In this rewind from 2022, Vonda and Lori share a check list that you'll find helpful in the onboarding process as well as retaining your current team ~ and can implement right away!
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Welcome to The Business & Pleasure of Flowers!
The Business & Pleasure of Flowers
12/29/19 • 23 min
#001 - Flower business owners and designers unite! Vonda LaFever and Lori Wilson will share industry knowledge and expertise while reminding you why you love what you do.
We hope you enjoy our first episode as we introduce ourselves and share the who, what and why of our podcast. Join our podcast clique and hit subscribe!
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Find Your "Sparketype" with Ellie and Lori | BONUS Team Retreat Recap!
The Business & Pleasure of Flowers
10/15/24 • 34 min
Episode 251: Lori and Ellie reflect on Flower Clique's first in-person staff retreat, which prioritized team bonding and relaxation. The retreat featured a session on 'Sparketypes', which provides insights into team members’ personality archetypes, such as Mavens, Makers, Scientists, and Performers. These insights aim to enhance personal fulfillment and team efficiency by aligning roles to individual strengths and avoiding burnout. Tune in to discover different creative and leadership archetypes in business, particularly in flower shops, and how you can use the Sparketype quiz to better appreciate and strengthen your team dynamics.
Suggestion: Take the quiz first to get your Sparketype, and then come back here to tune in! Take the quiz here: https://sparketype.com/
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Business & Pleasure of Flowers have?
The Business & Pleasure of Flowers currently has 260 episodes available.
What topics does The Business & Pleasure of Flowers cover?
The podcast is about Self Improvement, Management, Business Management, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Business.
What is the most popular episode on The Business & Pleasure of Flowers?
The episode title 'AIFD Leadership: Interview with Jody McLeod AIFD, PFCI + Mayor of Clayton, NC' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Business & Pleasure of Flowers?
The average episode length on The Business & Pleasure of Flowers is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Business & Pleasure of Flowers released?
Episodes of The Business & Pleasure of Flowers are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Business & Pleasure of Flowers?
The first episode of The Business & Pleasure of Flowers was released on Dec 29, 2019.
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