Episode 329: This one might sting a little.

Lori and Vonda are saying the quiet part out loud—sharing the hard truths flower shop owners need to hear but rarely do. From not knowing your numbers, to blaming your team, to staying stuck in design instead of actually running your business… this episode pulls no punches.

If your shop feels chaotic, inconsistent, or like it’s not growing the way it should—there’s a reason. And it’s probably not what you think.

This isn’t about tearing anyone down. It’s about waking up, getting honest, and making the changes that actually move your business forward.

Because at the end of the day, avoiding the truth is far more expensive than facing it.

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Episode 328: After Easter reflections (and a few stories involving pools, squirrels, and unexpected repairs), Lori and Vonda dive into a conversation that hits close to home for every business owner - control.

From slow seasons in flower shops to tough leadership decisions and the emotional weight that comes with them, they unpack the constant tension between what you can control and what you simply have to release. Whether it’s sales, customer reactions, team dynamics, or even your own expectations, learning that difference is where growth really begins.

They share real-life experiences from the floral industry, including navigating uncertainty, managing emotions, supporting struggling shop owners, and making decisions that don’t always make everyone happy. Along the way, they explore practical ways to regain a sense of peace - through mindset shifts, gratitude, vulnerability, and focusing on the actions that actually move your business forward.

This episode is a reminder that while you can’t control everything, you can control how you respond—and that’s where your power is.

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Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Real Life Retail Florist

Episode 327: If social media feels overwhelming, confusing, or like one more thing on your already full plate, this episode is for you.

Lori and Vonda sit down with Chris Grigas and Karrie Wallace, both from the Bill Doran Company team working from different locations, to have a real, honest conversation about what’s actually working right now on Instagram and Facebook for florists. From struggling to post and feeling behind on trends to understanding what the algorithm is really favoring, this episode breaks it all down in a way that feels doable.

They share why so many shops are missing the mark, how to think differently about your content, and what it looks like to create posts that truly connect with your audience. You’ll hear practical ideas you can use right away, along with a refreshing reminder that social media doesn’t have to be perfect to be effective. In fact, the most impactful content right now is authentic, unfiltered, and human.

Whether you love social media or avoid it altogether, this conversation will leave you feeling more confident, less overwhelmed, and ready to show up in a way that actually grows your business.

Sponsored by:
Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Real Life Retail Florist