Thrive Podcast for Florists is the go-to show for floral designers who are ready to simplify their marketing, sell with confidence, and build a profitable flower business β without the second-guessing. Hosted by Kathleen, Business & Sales Strategist for Florists, each episode delivers real-world strategies, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes insights to help you attract better clients, price with clarity, and grow your floral design business with confidence. Whether you dream of more high ...
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More people than ever are appreciating the importance of plants in our day to day lives. Whether it's a plant-based diet, clothes made from plants, the wellbeing qualities of plants, or simply a fun shelf of cacti and succulents! The Plant Based Podcast is about anything that can be traced back to plants⦠with subjects ranging from foraging for medicinal plants and baking with edible flowers, to plant-based body builders and clothes made from bamboo... This is not just another gardening podc ...
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In this podast you can expect to learn gardening tips and hear stories from gardeners, florists and flower farmers at all levels from all around the world. I hope this show will leave you feeling inspired to get your hands in the dirt and try to grow a beautiful garden of your own.
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Meet our wedding podcast! We love stories at Polka Dot Wedding. The thrill of telling them is what gets us out of bed every single morning. Thatβs why, after 15 years of sharing them in written form, we want to go a little deeper. Enter The Feel Good Wedding Podcast, which features the stories of Australian wedding couples from all walks of life. Youβll also from vendors- their advice and tips, and for those in the wedding industry, there's even something for you! trials and tribulations of ...
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Plan your dream wedding with ease, one episode at a time. The Snagged Podcast is a live-workshop wedding planning podcast, hand-delivering actionable advice through conversations that feel like your favorite group chat with your bestiesβfun, unfiltered, and full of insider tips. Every week, wedding industry expert and author Sarah Lizabeth pulls back the curtain on the wedding world, sharing budget-friendly strategies, expert insights, and real talk about what it takes to plan a wedding with ...
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Keep your houseplants thriving with Happy Plant Collector
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30:52In this epsiode Ellen Mary is joined by Lisa Bauer, known online as @happy_plant_collector - a rising star on social media and founder of Another Plant Swap. For this weeks episode get some down-to-earth advice on keeping your indoor jungles thriving, how the houseplant community has evolved and learn more about the plant swap events. https://www.aβ¦
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Have you ever booked in a new wedding except the process has left you feeling exhausted? Or, you're spending hours on quotes and proposals only for them to go nowhere? If so, this episode's for you. π₯° Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without posting every day, chasing likes, or competing on price. π Enrol β¦
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Floral industry trends and education with Kays Flower School, Deirdre and Janette.
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42:03Ellen Mary is joined by two of Ireland's most inspiring and creative floristry educators β Deirdre and Janette from Kay's Flower School who help budding florists blossom into pros. In this episode learn about their journey, the changing floristry industry, their favourite flowers, new trends and their recent exquisite collaboration with former podcβ¦
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Increase Your Order Value With 3 Quick Fixes π§
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12:42Let's talk about three easy things you can do today to increase the average value of your online orders. π€© Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without posting every day, chasing likes, or competing on price. π Enrol Now β CLICK HEREBy Little Bird Bloom
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Find out how you can be a national plant collection holder with Plant Heritage.
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1:01:01In this episode Ellen and Michael are joined by Gwen Hines, CEO of Plant Heritage β a charity dedicated to saving the UK's garden plants from being lost forever. From rare roses to forgotten fuchsias, they're on a mission to protect the incredible diversity found in our gardens and to support the passionate individuals keeping these plants alive foβ¦
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This Changed Everything For My Online Catalog π₯°
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19:08If you've been listening for a while you'll know I LOVE online catalogs for florists π₯°. So today I'm sharing some changes I made to mine that led to a dramatic increase in my average order value. π Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without posting every day, chasing likes, or competing on price. π Enrol Nowβ¦
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What does the EU reset mean for the horticultural industry in the UK, with The Horticultural Trades Association
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38:56Welcome to today's episode, where we'll be diving into a topic that's been a hot topic for the UK horticultural industryβthe EU Reset, announced in 2025. In this episode, we're joined by Sally Cullimore and Jennifer Pheasey from the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA). Both have been at the forefront of lobbying for change and advocating for theβ¦
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It may feel like providing more flower options is a good thing. But in fact, giving your customers too much choice will hurt your sales. In this episode we talk about why this is and what florists can do to avoid the "too much choice trap". π Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without posting every day, chasβ¦
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Microgreens & Urban Farming with Area 2 Farms
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29:51On this episode I talk to Oren Falkowitz, founder of Area 2 Farms, an urban farm with a mission to get healthy, fresh food to the surrounding communities. We talk about how he runs Area 2 Farms farm, the benefits of urban farming and his plans for the future. Really excited to spread his message. Visit their website or email [email protected] toβ¦
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There's a tree for everyone with Steph Dunn-James from Frank P Matthews.
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53:12This episode is all about trees, with the ultimate tree experts in UK - Frank P Matthews. Fresh from their first exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, we have Steph Dunn-James, director of the company to talk us through why there could be a tree for everyone, wherever you live. Check out Frank P Matthews trees: www.frankpmatthews.com Series 19 isβ¦
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The key to attracting premium online orders isn't what many florists think β more choices, more sizes, more colors etc. Customers who are looking to spend $200 online actually just want simplicity and ease so that's what we're talking about today. π€© Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without posting every daβ¦
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The Art of Floral Design with Sarah Campbell of Intrigue Designs
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41:18Sarah Campbell isn't just known for magnificent floral designs and installations but also for always smiling! After appearing on the Netflix show 'The Big Flower Fight', Sarah has grown her event design business along with teaching the art of creating flower filled weddings all over the world. We can definitely say that Sarah is OBSESSED with floweβ¦
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The Design Description That'll Get You More $150 Orders βοΈ
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14:20Yup, the product descriptions on your website matter. When written well, they can help customers smoothly transition from thinking "should I buy this?" to "where do I pay!" π₯³ Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without posting every day, chasing likes, or competing on price. π Enrol Now β CLICK HEREβ¦
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Mayfield Lavender with lavender growing tips, the history of lavender and what the future holds.
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53:01This episode is all about the much loved plant - Lavender! Lorna Maye from Mayfield Lavender guides us through the history of the plant and the organic, family run lavender farm on two sites in Surrey, UK. Learn about the many varieties of lavender, how to grow the fragrant herb and whats coming up next for Mayfield. Check out the fields: www.mayfiβ¦
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Before You Post to Instagram, Do These 3 Things π€
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19:15Figuring out how to get real business results through Instagram can be confusing and frustrating. But it doesn't have to be. Join me in this episode where I share three simple ways to get Insta working harder for you without committing any more time and money. π₯³ Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without posβ¦
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Hydrangea breeding with Leo Slingerland from the Living Creations breeding program.
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34:09In this episode, Michael steps behind the scenes of hydrangea breeding with Leo, the plant breeder behind the renowned Living Creations Hydrangea series. Discover what it really takes to create new hydrangea varietiesβ from selecting parent plants to years of patient trials. You'll hear a live demo of the breeding process, as Leo walks us through tβ¦
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We tend to make business really, really complicated β to the point where we're left overwhelmed and don't know what to do. So in this episode I share my super-simple way to solve the Big Two problems in every florist's business. π₯° Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without posting every day, chasing likes, oβ¦
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Pelargoniums or Geraniums? Growing Crazy has the answer.
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34:52In this episode Michael and Ellen Mary are joined by Steven from Growing Crazy, a UK nursery that specialises in the wonderful world of Pelargoniums. Find out the history, different varieties, how to grow them at home plus their edible and fragrant uses...and even a tricky to grow rare Pelargonium! Find Growing Crazy at: www.growingcrazy.co.uk Seriβ¦
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Wedding DJ Tips Every Bride Needs to Know with Jason Middleton from Premier The Entertainment Company
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42:50Planning your wedding reception? Your DJ can make or break the night. In this episode of The Snagged Podcast, Sarah Lizabeth sits down with Jason Middleton from Premier The Entertainment Company to reveal the wedding DJ secrets every bride needs to know. From choosing the right wedding DJ, creating a dance floor your guests won't want to leave, andβ¦
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Wanna Get Ahead of the Competition?!? Your New SEO Game Plan π―
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33:33If you're wondering how on earth to move your flower biz up from page 6 of a Google search, this episode's for you. We'll discuss the magic of combining longtail search terms with ChatGPT. If you want to see full text of the prompts I create, you can find them in my Youtube video here https://youtu.be/e_XAnjXi_7o Unlock the secrets to booking $5,00β¦
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How to Optimize Your Online Catalog for More Flower Orders π»
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24:54Today I'm gonna share three simple ways to get more (and better!) orders from your online catalog. π€© Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without posting every day, chasing likes, or competing on price. π Enrol Now β CLICK HEREBy Little Bird Bloom
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Encore Episode: CEO vs. Employee Mindset π€©
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27:01I've dug out an awesome episode on one of my all-time favourite mindset hacks β how to embody both your "CEO" self and your "employee" self. Enjoy π₯³ Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without posting every day, chasing likes, or competing on price. π Enrol Now β CLICK HEREβ¦
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This is my super-easy and helpful way to set a new course for your business β without the overwhelm. You don't have to wait until next year/next quarter/next week to reset, you can start and be finished this afternoon π₯³ Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without posting every day, chasing likes, or competingβ¦
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It Took Me 15 Years to Learn What I'll Tell You in 35 Minutes π
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36:04AI tools such as ChatGPT have literally changed the game for business owners. Knowledge that used to take years to learn is now at your fingertips. Join me for this episode where I show you how to use ChatGPT to create a business and marketing plan in minutes... π₯° Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without pβ¦
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How Often Should Flower Shops Post to Instagram? π§
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23:13Deciding how often to post to Instagram trips up many florists. Let's talk about how we can WIN the Insta game by following a strategy that's unique to our industry. Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without posting every day, chasing likes, or competing on price. π Enrol Now β CLICK HEREβ¦
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The Worst Wedding Disaster I Ever Planned (And 3 Lessons Every Bride Needs to Hear)
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19:30After 20+ years in the wedding industry, I thought I'd seen it allβ¦ until this wedding. Four hours from home, a venue that went bankrupt days before the big day, vandalized bathrooms filled with concrete, no power, and the only light coming from guests' car headlights β and that was just the start. In this episode of The Snagged Podcast, I'm finallβ¦
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Designing "Big Time" with Laura Dowling, former White House florist
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45:35Laura Dowling served as the White House Chief Floral Designer from 2009-2015 during the Obama administration. In this episode she shares her favorite White House projects and tips for holiday decor. I loved hearing about her experience interviewing for the job at the White House. Inspiring and honest, I loved every minute of this conversation! Laurβ¦
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5 Entrepreneur Books I Can't Stop Reading π
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24:58I LOVE learning and especially enjoy books about entrepreneurship and personal growth. Here are my five (ok six) most-favorite books that changed the game for me: Personality Isn't Permanent https://amzn.to/41qORxF Big Magic https://amzn.to/41qORxF The Artist's Way https://amzn.to/4mq4GNo Fire Starter Sessions https://amzn.to/4laCahw The Creative Aβ¦
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A Day in the Life of a Wedding Planner: What Does a Wedding Planner Do?
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35:32What does a wedding planner do? Spoiler alert: it's way more than fluffing dresses and cueing the music. In this behind-the-scenes episode, Sarah Lizabeth takes you through a real wedding dayβfrom the 5:00am checklist and floral prep to hauling chairs in the heat, dodging storms, serving cake, and (yep) accidentally calling the cops on the cleaningβ¦
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How to Sell Big Budget Floral Designs π
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24:04Selling high value designs isn't about being the best designer out there. Instead, it's about having the right strategy so join me today as I walk through the essential ingredients. π₯° Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without posting every day, chasing likes, or competing on price. π Enrol Now β CLICK HEREβ¦
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No doubt any florist with a brick-and-mortar retail shop has asked themselves this question. So jump into today's episode and let's discuss the current state of retail floristry. π₯° Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without posting every day, chasing likes, or competing on price. π Enrol Now β CLICK HEREβ¦
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Working smarter, not harder β today I share five ways you can apply the 80/20 principle in your flower business to get better results. π₯³ Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without posting every day, chasing likes, or competing on price. π Enrol Now β CLICK HEREβ¦
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Funny Wedding Guest Disaster: The Real Story of Drunk Guy and the Bathroom Fiasco
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13:52In this episode of The Snagged Podcast, I'm sharing one of the funniest (and most unforgettable) real wedding stories from my 20+ years as a wedding planner: The Legend of Drunk Guy. What started as a picture-perfect Nashville wedding turned into full-on wedding guest disaster when one man, a luxury restroom trailer, and way too many drinks collideβ¦
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It doesn't matter if something costs $10 or $10,000, spending money to grow your business can be stressful. How do you know it's worth it? In this episode I share three simple, but powerful questions to ask that will guarantee you get value for money every time. π₯³ Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without pβ¦
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Not Making Enough Money? Here's How to Fix It π§
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17:43In this episode, Kathleen discusses five common symptoms that keep florists stuck and shares ideas on how to solve them. π₯³ Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without posting every day, chasing likes, or competing on price. π Enrol Now β CLICK HEREBy Little Bird Bloom
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The Plant Based Podcast S18 Bonus - Uncovering the world of the HTA
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1:07:17In this weeks episode, we get an exclusive behind the scenes at the Horticultural Trades Association, as Michael speaks to the team about their activities across the growing world- as we learn about their awards programme, how they lobby and influence government, and even the way they study how we shop in the garden centre!β¦
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Winning the Instagram Game in 2025 for Florists π
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17:44Does playing the Instagram game leave you frustrated and disheartened? Join Kathleen for this episode where she shares essential tips on shifting your strategy from "vanity metrics" to optimizing for localized SEO β which is where the real power of Instagram lies for florists. π₯° Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ ordβ¦
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The Plant Based Podcast S18 Bonus - A glimpse into new plants from The Flower Trials
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34:02In this gossip episode, @mr_plantgeek talks through some of the plants he loved from the Flower Trials held in the Netherlands and Germany during June. From bedding Roses to an Elmo inspired Dahlia, Michael gets emotional over his love of plants! Series 18 is sponsored by British Garden Centres. British Garden Centres are the largest family owned, β¦
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The Online Catalog Strategy Every Florist Needs to Know π
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13:34An online catalogue strategy that taps into buyer psychology will make ALL the difference! Learn how to increase your average order value with intentional pricing, categorized products, and compelling photos. π₯° Unlock the secrets to booking $5,000 weddings and wake up to $150+ orders β without posting every day, chasing likes, or competing on priceβ¦
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