In this incredibly interesting episode, Alex Frost of QuickFlora joins Kelly to chat about technology in the floral industry. You’ll hear about how changes in floral design technology have impacted the industry over the years—from the invention of the internet to accelerated deliveries. Alex is explaining how introducing robotics and kiosks to the floral industry can be a positive addition; he talks through what they are and how they work.

Have you wondered what moving to a paperless system would look like? Well, look no further! Alex is discussing paperless systems and how shops can utilize this process to both save money and care for the environment (you’ll even hear an inspiring success story!). Listen in to hear how keeping an open mind in technology will help you adapt to the ever-changing consumer expectations.

QuickFlora Founder and CEO Alex Frost has been advancing the flower industry for over 25 years. In the 90s, he launched Stargazer that streamlined the catalog process and was acquired a few years later. In the 2000s, he brought North American flower shops online by founding Sunflower Technologies. In 2010, he launched QuickFlora, which manages $50 million in transactions today, a POS cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning system for the floral industry. And in 2015, he co-created the first dedicated DIY flower retail shops in LA and Miami. Most recently, he created FloraBot, the world's first robotic floral designer, and BloomHouse, the first AI powered flower kiosk vending machine.