Thrive Podcast for Florists
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Welcome to Thrive, the go-to podcast for ambitious floral designers and floristry entrepreneurs aiming to become profitable florists and achieve outstanding success. Join Kathleen, corporate drop-out turned florist, as she shares expert insights, actionable strategies, and inspiring stories to help you excel in floral design and grow your business.Whether you're passionate about making money in the floral industry, seeking to refine your craft, or eager to be recognised as a successful florist, this podcast is for you. Tune in to learn how to navigate the ups and downs of being a creative entrepreneur, levelling up your mindset and learning the right strategies for growth, we're so excited you're here!💖 You go this
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Higher Profits: Cash Flow Essentials for Ambitious Florists 🚰
Higher Profits: Cash Flow Essentials for Ambitious Florists 🚰
Imagine having complete clarity over your finances, knowing what's coming in and going out, and building consistent, predictable profits. 🤔The secret? Shift your focus. Most florists believe more clients is the secret sauce to increased profits...but it's actually learning to master your cash flow.And that's exactly what we're going to dive into in this week's episode. I’ll cover how to spot common “cash flow leaks” in your business and walk you through my exact framework to managing expenses so you can feel more confident in how you approach your cash flow (Hello stress-free money management! ). 🥳
22:2029/10/2024
High Profit Pricing: The Floral Designer’s Guide to Growth 💰
High Profit Pricing: The Floral Designer’s Guide to Growth 💰
Wondering if you’re charging enough for your floral designs or feeling hesitant about raising your prices? In this episode, I’m sharing four key steps to help you price with confidence and grow a profitable business. 🤑We’ll cover how to know your numbers, overcome emotional pricing blocks, shift your perspective on pricing, and be intentional with your strategy. Learn how to charge what you’re worth and build a thriving, high-revenue floral business. Tune in and start pricing for profit today! 🥳
30:2922/10/2024
From Passion to Profit: How to Make Your Floral Business Financially Strong 💪
From Passion to Profit: How to Make Your Floral Business Financially Strong 💪
Turning your passion for flowers into a profitable business is the dream for many florists, but how do you make it a reality? 🤔In this episode, we’re talking about the steps to transform your floral business from a passion project into a financially strong, sustainable company. I’ll walk you through the key strategies that have helped me and my clients boost profitability, manage finances with confidence, and build a business that doesn’t just survive, but thrives. 🥳
20:3615/10/2024
Win the Marketing Game For Florists 🥇 (How to Attract Dream Customers Right Now)
Win the Marketing Game For Florists 🥇 (How to Attract Dream Customers Right Now)
In this episode, we’re diving deep into how you can win the marketing game as a florist and start attracting dream customers consistently.If you’re ready to stop chasing low-budget clients and instead bring in high-value, appreciative customers, this is the episode for you! I’ll be sharing my 3-step blueprint to get your business noticed by the right people, increase your sales, and grow your business this year.Winning Website Roadmap for FloristsI've created a course specifically to help florists build powerful websites. Find it here: Winning Website Roadmap for Florists.
30:2408/10/2024
The Confidence Code: How I Learned to Sell My Floral Designs Fearlessly 😊
The Confidence Code: How I Learned to Sell My Floral Designs Fearlessly 😊
In this episode, I’m sharing the game-changing strategies that helped me conquer my fears and step into confident sales as an introverted floral designer. 🎉I’ll walk you through how I shifted my mindset, started selling my dream designs with ease, and learned to talk about pricing without hesitation. 😳If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or fear when it comes to selling your work, this episode is for you.Tune in to discover how to show up with confidence, attract high-value clients, and sell your floral creations fearlessly! 🥳
20:4101/10/2024
Nail Your Wedding Consults: 5 Game-Changing Tips for Florists 🚀
Nail Your Wedding Consults: 5 Game-Changing Tips for Florists 🚀
Let's get you closing more enquiries with wayyyyyy less effort! In this episode, we dive into the 5 game-changing tips that will help you master your wedding consultations so you can increase your close rate and make more money. 🥳If you're a florist on a mission to work smarter, not harder, this is the episode for you. Kathleen's unique perspective on selling with confidence will empower you to lead more effective, confident, and successful consultations. Get ready to transform the way you approach wedding clients and start booking more high-value weddings without all the time consuming back and forth. 🥰
25:4524/09/2024
The Path to More High-Value Floral Orders 💰💰💰
The Path to More High-Value Floral Orders 💰💰💰
In this episode, we dive deep into the strategies you can use to attract more high-value clients and secure bigger orders. 🥳If you're tired of small, low-margin jobs and want to know how to elevate your floral business with more profitable bookings, this episode is for you. I’m walking you through my exact process and sharing my 6-step framework so you can land bigger budget orders, maximise your profitability and walk away with more money in your pocket.
24:5117/09/2024
9 Essential Money-Making Secrets for Florists ✨
9 Essential Money-Making Secrets for Florists ✨
In this episode, I’m sharing the 9 powerful secrets every ambitious florist needs to know to build a thriving, profitable business. 🥳These are the money-making strategies I wish someone had told me sooner, and they’ve been game-changers for my success. So whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, these insights will help you work smarter, attract better clients, and grow your revenue. 🥰
30:5810/09/2024
The Secrets to Booking Premium Weddings as a Florist 💍
The Secrets to Booking Premium Weddings as a Florist 💍
In this episode, we're diving into the exact steps to attract high-budget wedding clients and grow your floral business.I'll be sharing my proven 3-steps that will help you secure those premium weddings and elevate your brand. Whether you're struggling to connect with high-end clients or simply want to increase your bookings, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can start using today. 🥰
31:1603/09/2024
Turn Sales Struggles into Success: 3 Simple Fixes for Florists 💕
Turn Sales Struggles into Success: 3 Simple Fixes for Florists 💕
In this episode, we dive deep into the top 3 sales mistakes that hold florists back and reveal simple, powerful solutions to turn things around. 🤩If you’ve been feeling stuck, struggling to close deals, or missing out on high-value clients, this episode is for you! Learn how to make strategic changes to your approach, fix what’s holding you back, and start attracting more dream clients with confidence.It’s time to unlock your sales potential and thrive in your floral business. 🎉
30:1027/08/2024
The 3 Secrets to Consistent High-Quality Orders in Your Florist Business 🤫
The 3 Secrets to Consistent High-Quality Orders in Your Florist Business 🤫
Are you ready to transform your florist business into a consistent sales machine? In this episode, I’m sharing the three essential secrets to securing high-quality orders that keep your business thriving.Whether you're tired of the ups and downs or just looking for ways to level up, these strategies will help you attract the right clients, increase your revenue, and create a steady stream of orders. Tune in to discover how to take control of your sales process and build the business of your dreams with consistency and confidence. 🥳
25:0120/08/2024
The 4 Strategic Shifts You Need to Accelerate Your Growth 🏎️
The 4 Strategic Shifts You Need to Accelerate Your Growth 🏎️
Speed up the rate of success in your floral business.🚀 🎉In this episode, we’re diving into the 4 strategic shifts you absolutely need to accelerate your growth and achieve the success you’ve been striving for.Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for more, these shifts will help you break through the barriers holding you back. Tune in to learn how to align your business with your passion, boost your profitability, and step confidently into the next chapter of your journey.Don’t miss this opportunity to gain clarity, focus your efforts, and fast-track your growth with the strategies that successful florists rely on — let’s get started! 🥰
28:3313/08/2024
Florist Success Story: Waking Up to a $2,372 Online Order 😎
Florist Success Story: Waking Up to a $2,372 Online Order 😎
In this episode, Kathleen shares an inspiring success story of waking up to a $2,372 online wedding package order...from a complete stranger. 🥳Discover the strategies and marketing tactics she used that can help you achieve similar results in your floral business. Learn how to attract high-value clients, optimise your online sales approach, and turn wedding flower inquiries into profitable orders.Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your business, this episode is packed with practical tips and motivational insights to help you experience the thrill of four-figure orders! 😎**Link to Kathleen's Successfully Selling Wedding Packages online course:https://forflorists.com/shop/selling-wedding-packages/
32:2206/08/2024
Profit Goals for Florists: The Key to Financial Growth 🔑
Profit Goals for Florists: The Key to Financial Growth 🔑
Are you ready to unlock the secrets to profitability in your floral business? In this empowering episode, Kathleen reveals the right profit targets every florist should aim for, including her simple math you can use to set achievable financial goals.Tune in to learn how to set the right targets, understand your profit margins, and adopt a mindset that drives growth and profitability. Don’t miss this essential guide to making your floral business more financially sustainable! 🥰
14:4930/07/2024
Success as a Florist: 4 Mindset Shifts to Make It Happen ✨
Success as a Florist: 4 Mindset Shifts to Make It Happen ✨
Are you ready to turn your floral passion into a profitable business? In this episode, Kathleen shares the four essential mindset shifts that transformed her floral business and led to lasting success.Discover how these key changes in thinking can help you overcome common challenges, embrace new opportunities, and achieve the profitability you’ve always dreamed of.Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your floral business to the next level, this episode provides the insights and inspiration you need to create a profitable and fulfilling floral business. 🥰
18:3823/07/2024
Transform Obstacles Into Opportunities for Faster Growth as a Florist 🌿
Transform Obstacles Into Opportunities for Faster Growth as a Florist 🌿
Ever wonder why some florists thrive in the face of challenges while others struggle? In this episode, I explore the art of turning obstacles into opportunities, a clear roadmap for applying it to your business and share my personal experience of how this skillset has radically transformed my business in a shorter timeframe.When the goal is growth, learning the skill of turning obstacles into opportunities is your secret weapon (especially for those of you on a mission to make more money!). In this episode, you'll discover how to make it happen, the essential mindset shifts required and a step-by-step framework you can implement today so you can grow your florist business faster. 🥰
23:2316/07/2024
The 15-Minute Daily Routine to Boost Your Floral Business ⏰
The 15-Minute Daily Routine to Boost Your Floral Business ⏰
You'll be amazed at the progress you can make in your business with just a small daily commitment — like 15 minutes small 🤩In this practical and inspiring episode, Kathleen shares a powerful 15-minute daily routine designed to drive your business forward. Whether you're juggling multiple responsibilities or looking to streamline your workflow, this episode provides a simple yet impactful routine that will fit seamlessly into your day. Tune in and discover how dedicating just 15 minutes a day can transform your floral business!
23:2509/07/2024
How to Consistently Attract Ideal Clients to Your Floral Business 🥳
How to Consistently Attract Ideal Clients to Your Floral Business 🥳
You know those dreamy customers...the ones who love what you do and are happy to pay? Let's find more of THEM!In this episode, Kathleen shares the secrets to being a magnet, naturally drawing in the clients you want to work with.Learn how to define and identify your dream clients, craft the right marketing plan, and implement content strategies that resonate with your target audience. 🤩
23:1102/07/2024
Unlocking Profits — The Secret Metrics Every Florist Must Know 😉
Unlocking Profits — The Secret Metrics Every Florist Must Know 😉
Do you ever look at your financial reports and wonder which numbers really matter?In this episode, Kathleen reveals the secret metrics that every successful florist must know to unlock their profits and thrive. Join us as we dive deep into the four most important profitability metrics for florist business owners: labor, rent, vehicle expenses, and the crucial ratio of expenses to annual revenue.Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your existing business, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you flourish financially. 🥰***Link to florist financial benchmarks from the Australian Taxation Office: https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/income-deductions-and-concessions/small-business-benchmarks/in-detail/florists
31:1425/06/2024
The Secret to Selling with Confidence 🎉
The Secret to Selling with Confidence 🎉
What if we could make "selling" both easier on your soul and more effective? Join Kathleen, mentor for ambitious floral designers, in this empowering episode where we unlock the secrets to selling with confidence.She'll share practical strategies and mindset shifts that will help you become a masterful seller while conserving your creative energy for your flowering. 💐
29:3218/06/2024
Marketing Success: The Secret to Attracting Dream Customers 🎯
Marketing Success: The Secret to Attracting Dream Customers 🎯
In this episode, you'll learn the marketing secrets to attracting your dream customers. Join Kathleen as she shares proven strategies and actionable tips to help you connect with your ideal clients and grow your business.Whether you're struggling to attract the right customers or looking to refine your marketing approach, this episode provides the insights you need to transform your business and achieve your goals. 🥳
20:1011/06/2024
Floral Business Success — Maximising Sales During Formal Season 🎩
Floral Business Success — Maximising Sales During Formal Season 🎩
School formals are great opportunities to book in orders and move volume through your business.But take a closer look at the sales process behind your Boutonnières and Corsages and you'll see room to increase profitability. Join me for today's podcast and I'll share my learning on how to sell these items more easily and make more money in the process 🥳
20:0304/06/2024
What I learned about floristry from grandma's cookie recipe 🍪
What I learned about floristry from grandma's cookie recipe 🍪
I recently used my grandma's tried-and-true recipe for making the BEST chocolate chip cookies and it hit me...there's a lesson here on the value of a recipe that anyone can pick up at any time and bake those same amazing cookies 😋 Well the same is true for floristry. Join me as I share how I use flower recipes and how they are the key to unlocking the potential in your business.
22:5128/05/2024
Breaking Free from Self-Sabotage (An Honest Look Inside My Business)
Breaking Free from Self-Sabotage (An Honest Look Inside My Business)
Are you tired of getting in your own way and sabotaging your success? In this empowering episode, Kathleen, an expert mentor and coach for ambitious floral designers, delves into the destructive cycle of self-sabotage and offers practical strategies to break free from its grip. 🤗 Learn how to identify the signs of self-sabotage, understand its root causes, and implement effective techniques to overcome it. Whether you're struggling with procrastination, self-doubt, or fear of failure, this episode will equip you with the tools and mindset to rise above and achieve your true potential. Tune in and take the first step towards a more empowered and fulfilling future. 🥳
25:0721/05/2024
My Next Big Fat Money Goal ($1M Dreams Made Real) 🤩
My Next Big Fat Money Goal ($1M Dreams Made Real) 🤩
Join me for an exclusive peek behind the curtain as I dive into the exciting journey towards my next revenue milestone: $1 million. 😳 🤗In this episode, I open up about the process I'm following to turn my dream into reality. Whether you're dreaming of reaching your own revenue goals or simply curious about the journey to success, this episode offers both wisdom and inspiration. Tune in and join me on the path to making $1 million dreams a reality!**Sign-up here for the Digital Marketing Workshop for Florists**
25:5414/05/2024
Smart move Marketing Review for florists 🤓
Smart move Marketing Review for florists 🤓
If you're not getting enough inquires/leads/hits to your website (or they're not converting into customers) the problem isn't you — it's actually your marketing strategy. And the BEST news is we can fix that 🥰So join Kathleen for this episode as she demystifies the process of conducting a marketing audit for a flower business, including insights from her own business.
35:2307/05/2024
10 easy changes to grow your profits this Mother's Day 🎁
10 easy changes to grow your profits this Mother's Day 🎁
Maximize your profits this Mother's Day with these 10 easy-to-implement strategies. Join Kathleen as she shares practical tips and insights for optimizing your operations and increasing revenue during this busy time. 🥰
29:4230/04/2024
Is there an easier way to navigate change? 🧭
Is there an easier way to navigate change? 🧭
Explore the challenges and opportunities of navigating change. Join Kathleen as she delves into the emotional journey of change and offers practical strategies for overcoming our natural resistance .Whether you're facing a major transition in your floral business or personal life, this episode will provide you with the tools and inspiration to navigate change with courage and resilience. 🌺
28:4723/04/2024
Letting go of my Pricing Guilt 😌
Letting go of my Pricing Guilt 😌
Learn how to release the burden of Pricing Guilt and embrace your full potential as a floral designer. Join me as I explore the common struggles floral designers have with pricing (yup, including me) and offer actionable insights for letting go of the guilt and confidently pricing your work.Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode will help you break free from limiting beliefs and embark on a journey towards pricing freedom. 🥰
29:1016/04/2024
How florists can create a compelling offer (...and stop competing on price) 🌻
How florists can create a compelling offer (...and stop competing on price) 🌻
Unlock the secrets to crafting an offer that your floral clients will find irresistible. Join Kathleen — expert mentor to ambitious floral designers — as she shares her proven strategy for creating compelling floral offers that don't rely on discounts or being cheap.  🥰Whether you're launching a new product, service, or promotional campaign, these insights will help you stand out in the competitive floral industry and attract more DREAM customers.
29:0409/04/2024
Cultivating confidence: 10 empowering questions to propel your floral design success 🚀
Cultivating confidence: 10 empowering questions to propel your floral design success 🚀
Join Kathleen, mentor and coach to ambitious floral designers, as she guides you through 10 powerful questions designed to ignite your entrepreneurial journey 💃🏼Learn how to self-coach so you can cultivate confidence as you navigate the challenges and opportunities of the floral industry (and life as well 🥰).
29:0902/04/2024
Top 10 productivity shortcuts every floral designer should know 😊
Top 10 productivity shortcuts every floral designer should know 😊
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the endless to-do list that comes with running a floral design business? Today, I'm sharing my top 10 productivity shortcuts that will help you reclaim your time and streamline your workflow.But most importantly, they will help you conserve your precious brain-power so you can focus it instead on what you do best – creating beautiful flowers for the people. 🥳
31:3926/03/2024
Elevate your Vibe and attract better clients 🥰
Elevate your Vibe and attract better clients 🥰
Whether you do your own branding or have people helping you, articulating your vibe is something that has to come from within you — the Flower Boss 😎In this episode I'll walk you through my really simple, really effective and really fun way to build a mood board for your business. And you may be surprised to learn that I only want you to include ONE flower pics on your board.
30:0219/03/2024
Navigating rejection...it's not what you think 😎
Navigating rejection...it's not what you think 😎
If you've been a florist for a hot minute, you know what rejection feels like. It's that customer who says "no" because you're too expensive, or that bride who ghosts you after pouring your heart and soul into their proposal.In this episode I'll teach you a simple concept that changed my understanding of what it means to be rejected forever.Here is the link to the book The Success Principles by Jack Canfield: https://amzn.to/3v2OhcH
22:3812/03/2024
Decoding the language of money 🤑
Decoding the language of money 🤑
Get ready for a money makeover! In this episode, we dive into the financial side of floral design, demystifying crucial terms so can elevate your business profitability. Say goodbye to financial uncertainty and embrace the language of growth instead. 🥰Helpful links from the podcast:Pricing with Confidence for Florists – https://forflorists.com/product/pricing-with-confidence/YouTube Video: Growing a Profitable Flower Business – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M58G5IRMFXs
41:3905/03/2024
How (and why) to set a 90-day goal 🫣
How (and why) to set a 90-day goal 🫣
I run my business — and live my life in fact — in 90 day increments. 🤗And the first thing I do at the start of each 90 day stretch is set my goal. I have found this simple exercise to be the most important thing I do over the course of any three months and I share how I do this with you in this podcast.And if you want to check out my most favourite planning tools + templates, here's a link to my Goal-Getter Bundle:  https://forflorists.com/shop/goal-getter-bundle/
31:0927/02/2024
Finding clarity around your vision 🔍
Finding clarity around your vision 🔍
This is the journey I'm on and I know many of you are as well. I purposely say "finding" because getting clear on the vision for your business (and life) is a process...a series of steps that don't all happen at once.Instead, I'll share with you five super-practical steps to take that will help you decide what you want and how to get it. 🥰
30:1920/02/2024
Should I buy that flower business 🤔
Should I buy that flower business 🤔
It's a question I get asked a lot and maybe one you've considered yourself: I'm thinking about buying an existing flower business — how do I know it's the right thing to do?Today I share the most important questions to ask when you're considering buying a flower business.
24:2113/02/2024
Believing it's possible 🤩
Believing it's possible 🤩
Job #1 of every entrepreneur is to believe that it's possible. But what exactly does that mean? And how do you keep that belief when things aren't going your way?Listen in and I'll share what "believing it's possible" means to me and how it can inspire you too 🥰
21:0806/02/2024
My 3 most favourite time management hacks 🤗
My 3 most favourite time management hacks 🤗
I know, "Time Management" has been done to death and, like you, I've tried all the things and gone to all the trainings.But, there are three hacks that I've collected over the years that have become my go-to tools for getting shi*t done. Join me today and I'll take you through each of them.
33:5730/01/2024
How to win the Price War 🥇
How to win the Price War 🥇
It's tempting to believe that the way to woo customers is to fight the Price War and offer products at the cheapest prices you possibly can. I know I did...and I can tell you from experience it does not work 😂Instead, listen in to this episode and I'll share a different way to approach, and win, the Price War.
26:3423/01/2024
How to be profitable this Valentine's Day 💘
How to be profitable this Valentine's Day 💘
Being profitable during Valentine's Day is very different from being busy — and I learned the hard way that you can be really, really busy but not make much money 🤑So listen in and I'll share my four best pieces of advice on how to be profitable during this unique floristry event.
23:4316/01/2024
Where are all the good customers? 🧐
Where are all the good customers? 🧐
Experts predict the flower industry is going to grow a LOT in the next few years. So if you find yourself asking "then where the heck are all the customers?", this podcast is for you as I'll share my top tips for finding those bread-and-butter customers. 😍
25:1309/01/2024
Achieving Your Goals in 2024 {Flower Boss Style} 🥳
Achieving Your Goals in 2024 {Flower Boss Style} 🥳
I'm so excited it's 2024. 🎉 This year, I'm taking a refreshed approach to goal setting in my flower business and I thought it might be helpful to share my process and talk through the steps I'm taking so you can achieve your Flower Boss goals. 🌸
27:4002/01/2024
End of Year Reflection: My Simple Flower Boss Framework 💞
End of Year Reflection: My Simple Flower Boss Framework 💞
As 2023 comes to a close, I thought it might be helpful to share with you my go-to framework for a little annual reflection. Like most things I do, I like to keep it short + sweet, so in this podcast, I share my 3-Step Framework and I talk through some of my best lessons for 2023. 💖
40:5326/12/2023
How to scale your flower business 📈🌺
How to scale your flower business 📈🌺
It doesn't matter if you're aiming for seven-figure sales or are just starting out, learning how to scale your business is a key to every florists' success.Listen in and I'll share my super-effective, 3-step process for scaling any flower biz.
34:1419/12/2023
The 5 best books I've read in 2023 📚
The 5 best books I've read in 2023 📚
On any given day, I don't read a lot — no more than 10 pages max. But I make a point of doing this EVERY day and, over the course of a full year, I actually do read a lot!Tune in and I'll share my favourites from 2023 that I think would be helpful for every florist.
32:3412/12/2023
5 questions to help you level-up your Flower Business 🥳
5 questions to help you level-up your Flower Business 🥳
These five questions I've collected over the years have changed the game for me 💥Whenever I'm feeling stuck or not liking the results I'm getting, I ask myself these Fab 5 questions. And, even when there aren't neat answers to each one, I ALWAYS find clarity and make progress.
28:0205/12/2023
How to Get Good at Selling Your Flowers ⚡️
How to Get Good at Selling Your Flowers ⚡️
Contrary to what you may have heard, most people are not born being good at selling. I can say with certainty that I wasn't!Instead, we get to learn how to sell and, like everything else we do, get better at it with good instruction and practice. Listen in and I'll share some of my best selling tips that I use in my flower business.
29:2328/11/2023
Taking control of your calendar (Time management tips for Florists) ⏰
Taking control of your calendar (Time management tips for Florists) ⏰
When it comes to managing my work schedule, I've literally tried every system out there (ok, not every system but it sure feels like it 😵‍💫).But I recently experimented with a new way to organise and plan my time...and it has been AH-MAZING! It's a simple, three step process that has dramatically reduced the low-lying anxiety that comes from feeling we're not getting enough done. Listen in to the episode, it's a good one.
31:5221/11/2023