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The Business & Pleasure of Flowers

Vonda LaFever & Lori Wilson
Customer Service
Floral Industry
Floral Design
Flower Clique
Management
Customer Experience
Leadership
American Institute Of Floral Designers
Empathy
Labor Day
Employee Relations
Flower Industry
Sustainability
Sparketype
Work-Life Balance
Professional Certification
AIFD
Eco-Friendly Practices
Industrial Revolution
Wedding Flowers

Join Vonda LaFever and Lori Wilson as they share expert advice, insider tips, and a whole lot of fun on all things floral. While everyone loves flowers, running a floral business can come with its fair share of challenges that might make you lose sight of the joy it brings. In this engaging and informative podcast, Vonda’s wealth of floral expertise pairs perfectly with Lori’s background in teachi... more

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Latest Episodes

Episode 317: Valentine’s Day is the busiest and most important holiday of the year for florists, and preparation makes all the difference. Vonda and Lori walk you through a full Valentine’s Day staff meeting, just as they would with their own teams. more

Episode 316: In this episode, Lori and Vonda flip their 2025 Bingo Cards and reflect on what actually got done, what didn’t, and why that matters.

From surprise home projects and travel wins to the realities of burnout, distraction, and the importan... more

Episode 315:  In this special anniversary episode, Vonda, Lori, Ellie, and Kami gather to celebrate six years of Business & Pleasure of Flowers. They share heartfelt (and hilarious) holiday stories, reflect on how “Amplify” shaped the past year—inclu... more

Episode 314: Ellie’s back as the resident trend predictor, and this episode is all about what’s coming next for 2026, before your customers start asking for it. Lori, Vonda, and Ellie dig into Pinterest Predicts 2026 (yes, the data-driven one) and co... more

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Recent Guests

Angelique Witcher
Director of Marketing for Accent Decor
Accent Decor
Episode: Taking Your Brand to the Next Level in 2026 with Angelique of Accent Decor
Kate Penn
CEO of the Society of American Florists
Society of American Florists
Episode: Opportunity > Obstacles: A Candid State-of-the-Industry with SAF’s Kate Penn
Kami Martin
Director of the OneClick program at Flower Clique
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Episode: What Is Flower Clique, Really?
Mimi Pacheco
Marketing team member at Jet Fresh, a flower company
Jet Fresh
Episode: The Outsider’s Perspective: Working Inside a Family Business
Marlin Hargrove
Freelance Floral Designer
Episode: Make a Statement or Stay in the House: Marlin Hargrove’s Journey to Freelance Floral Designer, one of Laughter, Redemption, and Floral Passion
Amanda Jedlinsky
Senior Director of Content and Communication at the Society of American Florists
Society of American Florists
Episode: Behind the Scenes at SAF: A Conversation with Amanda Jedlinsky
Lori Novak
Coordinator of the AIFD Symposium and a Fellow of AIFD
AIFD
Episode: Inside AIFD Symposium: What to Expect, Why It Matters & How It Inspires
Frank Feysa
Design Director at Smithers Oasis and AIFD past president
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Episode: Inside AIFD Symposium: What to Expect, Why It Matters & How It Inspires
Monty Pereira
General Manager of Watanabe Floral
Watanabe Floral
Episode: Aloha & Business Wisdom: Monty Pereira of Watanabe Floral Shares Lessons in Leadership & Legacy

Hosts

Vonda LaFever
Co-host with expertise in the floral industry, combining practical experience with a focus on the emotional aspects of running a floral business.
Lori Wilson
Co-host with a background in teaching, sales training, and life coaching, offering invaluable insights to floral business operations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • For Flower Shop Owners and Managers

    This is the best podcast for flower shop owners and managers! It’s filled with useful knowledge but full of inspiration and motivation as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jujubee1214
    United States4 years ago
  • Positive and Motivating!

    Can’t wait to hear more from this Dynamic Duo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laura Waits
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for its engaging content tailored to floral business owners and managers, often highlighting the practical advice and emotional support it provides.
Many appreciate the dynamic between the hosts, describing them as a 'dynamic duo' that brings both fun and useful knowledge to the forefront.

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Episode 300: Celebrating Milestones, Memories, and Lessons Learned
Q: What is one thing you learned from our audience in these 300 that surprised you?
That they like us and that they listen, which has been a source of pride for us.
Blossoming Success: Inside the Flower Clique Team
Q: What is the most valuable marketing tool for a new floral shop?
Social media is the biggest free advertising tool, essential for building visibility and brand identity.
Blossoming Success: Inside the Flower Clique Team
Q: What piece of advice would you give someone starting in the flower industry?
New entrants should get a Google listing for visibility and consider established platforms for their website to avoid building from scratch.
Practical Tips to Move the Sustainability Needle in Your Floral Shop
Q: What best practices can be adapted in a retail flower shop on a daily, weekly basis to work toward sustainability?
Focusing on local sourcing, minimizing waste, and educating customers about seasonal products.
Practical Tips to Move the Sustainability Needle in Your Floral Shop
Q: What design mechanics are you teaching that you feel will help move the needle?
The focus is on using natural armatures and encouraging students to recycle materials to create sustainable floral arrangements.

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1. Angelique Witcher
2. Kate Penn
3. Kami Martin
4. Mimi Pacheco
5. Marlin Hargrove
6. Amanda Jedlinsky
7. Lori Novak
8. Frank Feysa

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