Organization and Automation for Floral Pros with Shanda Zelaya
Flower Discoveries: Daffodils—remove bulbs or leave them in the soil?
If you’ve been listening to the podcast this year, you know Jacelyn has begun growing a cut flower garden. Spring has hit in California and she’s in love with the daffodils! She’s sharing her favorite ones from Dutch Grown. And Kelly is giving some tips on what to do with daffodil bulbs once they’re done blooming for the season.
Meagan is shedding light on an important topic in the floral industry—sustainability. Petals for Hope recently wrote an article detailing 9 Ways to Make Your Floral Business More Sustainable. Tune in to hear which point stuck out to Meagan and how it’s going to impact her business!
Stefanie Kamerman Photography
Hannah Haston Photography
Special Guest: Shanda Zelaya of Flor de Casa Designs
You’ll love this bubbly and heartfelt conversation between Kelly and Shanda as they discuss Shanda’s rich heritage and the ways Shanda has organized and automated her blossoming floral business.
Automation is a thing of this day and age, and Shanda is sharing her go-to platforms! You’ll also hear about how industry changes due to COVID-19 have impacted her business as well as her exciting new project (here’s a hint: it’ll help light up the dark in a special handmade way!).
When Shanda looks back now at her early childhood in Costa Rica—surrounded and fascinated by greenery and diverse flowers—it almost seems obvious that her chosen career would end up being in floral design. But it was only after her own wedding when she realized how important floral details were to the overall feel and memory-making of an event. Since then, she’s worked with her clients to visualize and actualize their dream wedding designs. For over four years, Flor de Casa Designs has been crafting memorable wedding experiences with a steadfast belief that every couple’s vision can become a reality.
Photography: Britney Clause Photography, Stefanie Kamerman Photography, Erika Layne Photography, Maddy Williams Photography, The Kents Photography
Your Guide to Starting a Flower Truck Business
Can you imagine having a classic VW van full of flowers that you get to drive around town as you pass out bouquets? Sounds pretty romantic doesn’t it? Well, Kaylia Fischer, owner of Tumbleweed Floral Truck and Team Flower Member, has loads of information to share! In this episode, you’ll hear all about how to start your own dreamy Floral Truck Business.
