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| 31. 5 Tips for Executing a Flawless Luxury Event | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:33:05 | |
Planning a luxury event can be overwhelming, but what if you could make it easy - and fun? My first $10k wedding had me shaking in my boots, and stressing for months on end. I lost sleep, and basically turned my world upside down making sure everything went off without a hitch for my first big high-end gig. But since then, I've learned a ton, and our team has tackled events exceeding $50k budgets with a sense of ease and flow, and today I'd like to share with you how we do it! Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 30. Your Complete Guide to Pricing With Confidence | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:29:22 | |
Unlock the secrets to mastering floral pricing in this essential episode! Join me as I dive into the nitty-gritty of pricing, transforming this often daunting task into a powerful tool for your business success. Ever wondered if you're using the right markup? Or how you should charge for delivery, transportation, and setup fees? This episode will provide answers to all of that and more, giving you an empowered sense of direction for creating your own strategic pricing model. Tune in to gain invaluable knowledge, take control of your business growth, and set yourself on a path to financial success. Whether you’re a seasoned florist or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable tips and empowering advice. Get ready to transform your approach to pricing and elevate your floral business to new heights! Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 21. Portfolio Mastery: Creative Solutions to Propel Your Success | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:34:40 | |
Introduction: Section 1: Showcasing Your Vision: Section 3: Short-Term Strategies: Section 4: Long-Term Portfolio Growth: Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 20. Five Ways to Level Up in 2024 | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:34:27 | |
It's a brand new year of possibilities! In this latest podcast episode, "5 Ways to Level Up in 2023" we explore strategies to elevate your floral business in 2024. Join us on this journey as we unlock the doors to success. Reflecting on Progress Before we dive into 2024 strategies, take a moment to reflect on your business's past year. Celebrate markers of growth, whether it's increased wedding totals or assembling an exceptional team. Distinguish between intentional short-term goals and delightful surprises, emphasizing the importance of having a clear, long-term vision. The Essence of Clarity Clarity is crucial; it's the guiding light that ensures every decision aligns with your business's overarching purpose. Short-term growth steps are integral to manifesting your long-term vision. Achieving harmony between personal aspirations and professional goals is key for success and fulfillment in life and in business. Strategies to Propel Your Business 1. Focus on Engagement: Navigating Social Media 2. Conduct a Website Audit: Are you Attracting the Right People? 3. Grow Your Team: The Power of Strategic Delegation 4. Shedding Dead Weight: A Financial and Emotional Audit 5. Re-center on Your Goals: Diversify, Streamline, and Create Space Conclusion We wrap up this episode with the hope that you will carry these insights with you into 2024 as the foundation for a year of growth and success. Whether you're a seasoned floral entrepreneur or a budding creative spirit, these strategies offer a roadmap for navigating the evolving business landscape from a place of authenticity and alignment in 2024. Come back next week as we delve into additional strategies to propel your business further. Let's make 2024 a year of flourishing businesses, fulfilled dreams, and bountiful blooms! Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 19. Comparison vs. Staying in Your Lane | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:36:08 | |
Introduction: Segment 1: Why a One-Size-Fits-All Approach Doesn't Work: Segment 2: The Three Key Questions: Conclusion: Final Words: Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 18. Unleash The Power Of AI and ChatGPT In Your Floral Business | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:27:10 | |
Unleashing the Potential of AI for Florists Welcome back to the Coffee Wine & Flowers Podcast! In this episode, we invite tech-savvy entrepreneurs to explore the exciting realms of internet technology, specifically artificial intelligence (AI). Join us as we uncover how florists and creative entrepreneurs can leverage AI mindfully to elevate their businesses. Controversies Surrounding AI in Business As we approach 2024, the business landscape witnesses rapid advancements in AI, raising concerns about job displacement, ethics, and creativity. However, as independent business owners, we see these challenges as opportunities for growth. Let's shift our perspective and explore how AI can empower rather than hinder our creative endeavors. Harnessing AI for Business Advancement AI is a tool that, when used wisely, can lift us up. This episode focuses on ChatGPT, the latest addition to the online marketing club, which can be your assistant, coach, editor, and more. Discover how AI can complement creativity, making processes efficient and opening new doors for innovation. Specific Ideas for Using ChatGPT in Your Floral Business Explore the various ways ChatGPT can revolutionize your floral business. From workflow automation guidance to content generation for marketing, ChatGPT becomes your versatile partner in the digital age. It's your social media manager, market research analyst, and brand development advisor—all in one. Refining Your Brand Voice with ChatGPT ChatGPT's remarkable ability to refine your brand voice ensures consistency across communication channels. It becomes a tool to nurture your process, not overshadow it. This section provides insights into interactive sessions with ChatGPT, allowing it to ask questions and refine your brand messaging. Best Practices for AI Content Creation While ChatGPT is a valuable tool, it's crucial to review and refine its output to align with your brand voice. Overuse could backfire, so maintaining a personal touch is key. AI is here to nurture creativity, not replace it. Embracing AI mindfully allows us to lead the industry forward into a new era with grace and innovation. Conclusion: Flourishing into the AI Era As floral designers and business owners, stepping into the AI era offers exciting possibilities. AI becomes a catalyst for efficiency and productivity, allowing businesses to navigate challenges and celebrate positive transformations. Let's tread lightly but excitedly into this new digital era, embracing opportunities and continuing to learn and grow. Stay inspired, keep up the beautiful work, and until next week, happy listening!
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| 17. Kickstart Your Marketing to Get More Clients | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:29:16 | |
Ever find yourself stuck in a business waiting room, yearning for those dream clients to magically appear? Join us in this episode as we unravel the art of attracting your ideal clients. Whether you're launching or reviving your floral business, proactive marketing is the key.
First, let's fine-tune your brand. Envision your ideal client stepping into your brand universe. Identify their style, budget, and values. Conduct a brand audit to ensure your visuals, language, and pricing align with your target audience. Streamline the customer journey from discovery to inquiry. Keep it clear, concise, and captivating. Less confusion, more conversions.
Social media is your playground. Dive into Instagram, with a focus on reels for optimal reach. Connect with your audience through polls, questions, and engaging content. Position yourself as an expert in your niche. Social media isn't just about selling; it's about building trust and credibility. Experiment with content, listen to your audience, and let engagement be your guide.
Step out of your comfort zone and into real-world networking. Attend industry events, sponsorships, or styled shoots. Build powerful connections and get your work noticed in person. While online connections are invaluable, face-to-face interactions leave a lasting impact. Your business grows not just online but in the hearts and minds of those you meet.
Don't put all your eggs in one digital basket. Explore different online channels—Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Google, Pinterest, email marketing, and more. Tailor your approach to your unique skills and audience preferences. Marketing isn't one-size-fits-all; it's about delivering value. Experiment, adapt, and let impact drive your business forward.
In summary, kickstart your marketing by perfecting your customer experience, connecting proactively on social media, engaging with your community, and diversifying your online presence. Your business is as unique as you are—let the world discover your creative identity. Don't shy away from putting yourself out there; it's the key to authentic connections and business growth. Ready to see your business blossom? Tune in now! Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 16. Rise & Thrive: Navigating Price Changes as a Business Owner | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:22:10 | |
In this episode of the Coffee, Wine & Flowers podcast, join me, Sarah Wahhab, as we delve into the crucial realm of elevating your pricing strategy for business growth. As a seasoned wedding floral designer, business educator, and entrepreneur, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of strategic pricing. We kick off by recognizing the signs of burnout, the silent signal that often whispers it's time to level up. Beyond the fatigue and overwhelm, it's a call to reassess your business trajectory. I share personal insights from my journey, starting a floral business a decade ago with a dream to make a living from my passion. Now, as an online business owner helping creative entrepreneurs reach their dreams, I'm here to guide you through the nuances of pricing evolution. Discover the myriad reasons to consider adjusting your prices, beyond simple cost considerations. Whether it's accommodating increased team members, expanding into a larger space, or adapting to inflation, understanding the drivers behind price adjustments is key. Moreover, your business vision may evolve, prompting a desire to offer a higher standard of service or cater to a more elevated clientele. Embrace the inevitable lull that often follows a price increase. It's not a negative dip but a necessary pause, a breathing space for your business to catch up with its newfound positioning. It's during this phase that many entrepreneurs falter, feeling discouraged by potential client rejection. I highlight the crucial shift in offerings and target customers that accompanies a price increase. This shift may lead to reevaluation and potential disconnection with past collaborators or clients, signaling a true leveling up in your market tier. Navigating this shift requires resilience and strategic action. I provide actionable steps to re-situate yourself within this new market space. From identifying your ideal customer in this elevated tier to networking with businesses already operating at that level, the process is akin to starting again from the beginning. A thorough brand audit from a new customer perspective is essential, ensuring your messaging aligns with the elevated positioning of your business. The episode concludes by emphasizing the importance of embracing growth-related challenges. As business owners, recognizing when we're outgrowing our current stage is vital. This episode equips you not only to recognize these signs but also to navigate through the transitions, ensuring you continue to serve your business and reach for your goals. I hope this episode empowers you to embrace the challenges that come with growth. My goal is for you to feel in control, knowing the exact steps to take when faced with business-evolving decisions. Remember, these challenges are not roadblocks but stepping stones to move up and move on to bigger and better things. Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 15. Client Proposals: Send Help! And Wine. | 09 Jun 2022 | 00:30:01 | |
Today I’m sharing about my process for creating floral proposals for your wedding clients! They are a huge part of our job as wedding florists because they are the thing that sells our work, the key to us booking events and the concept within the proposal is where each new design begins. In this episode I’ll be answering questions like, what is a proposal? What purpose does it serve? What are the elements that should be included in every proposal? How much time should you spend on a proposal? And then I’ll share some strategies for how you can cut back the time in your life that you’re spending creating proposals. Whether you’re a pro at creating these visual documents or brand new to the selling process altogether, I know you’re going to find something useful in this episode. Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 14. Big Weddings: What I Wish I Knew Then! | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:31:27 | |
Hello everyone! Today I am sharing my 5 tips for how to tackle BIG weddings! I will give a little spoiler to my conclusion for those curious minds out there - It turns out big weddings are not as scary as some might think they are, BUT they are still extremely challenging and there are plenty of things that you should consider before taking one on if you want to really knock it out of the park. So without further ado, here are 5 of my main lessons I’ve learned from doing big weddings! Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 13. Listener Q&A - Memories, Struggles, and Attracting Your Dream Clients | 27 May 2022 | 00:25:48 | |
In this week's episode I answer two questions submitted by listeners. I work mainly with dried and preserved flowers and I have noticed that the demand for low budget weddings is so high at the moment. I’d like to know how to achieve potential clients that I’d be able to provide with more creative and interesting florals and not only a bouquet and boutonniere. Sometimes I think of having a pre-made collection of wedding bouquets on my website like Etsy just to accommodate these low budget weddings, but I’m afraid of this having any kind of negative impact on how I’d be seen by the customers with a good potential budget. Linnéa from Stockholm, Sweden asked: What has been your biggest struggle throughout your business journey? Also, what was one of your greatest or dearest memories you have from when you started out? Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 12. How to Have More Fun at Work | 19 May 2022 | 00:21:19 | |
In today’s episode, I want to share with you 3 important tips that I believe can help you accomplish your work more smoothly in order to ultimately make more space for joy - not just in your life, but in your work. We spend so much of our life working, so why not make our work enjoyable, and enjoyable for those who work with us and for us? In my company, creating a fun and positive work environment is so important to me. When we all have fun at work, the result is better. The work we produce is more quality and most importantly, that positive energy overflows into the rest of our day. It’s difficult to compartmentalize negative feelings associated with work. I think that we’ve all experienced that stress, that overwhelm, that anxiety or negative energy that follows us home. Since day 1, I’ve set out to create a career that I love. We all want that, right? The beautiful thing about entrepreneurship is that we get to pave our own path and dream up our own career that embodies everything we love and everything that we believe in. So let’s not forget to foster an environment in our workplace that sparks joy for us, and for those we hire to be a part of that dream.
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| 29. Floral Pricing: The First Steps No One Talks About | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:34:35 | |
Unlock the secrets to confident and effective floral pricing in this game-changing episode! Join me as I unpack the often daunting topic of pricing, transforming it from a source of anxiety into a powerful tool for your business. With personal stories and practical insights, I'll guide you through the essential strategies for setting prices that reflect your value, ensuring both profitability and client satisfaction. In this episode, you’ll discover the importance of knowing your clientele and the transformative impact it can have on your business. I’ll show you how to overcome the common challenges of underpricing and undervaluing your work, and step into a mindset of empowerment and clarity. My relatable and inspiring approach will ignite your curiosity and leave you feeling equipped and motivated to tackle your pricing with newfound confidence. Whether you’re a seasoned florist looking to refine your pricing strategy or a newcomer eager to start on the right foot, this episode is packed with actionable tips and empowering advice. Tune in and take the first step toward mastering your floral pricing, elevating your business, and achieving the success you deserve! Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 11. How to Scale Your Business | 12 May 2022 | 00:33:23 | |
Episode Summary: Step 2: Know Your Numbers Step 3: Streamline Your Operation Step 4: Grow Your Team Step 5: Increase Your Sales Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 10. Could This One Thing Be Holding You Back In Your Business? | 05 May 2022 | 00:12:06 | |
Today I'm sharing a personal story and a realization that helped me better understand my motivation for my business. If you're feeling stuck, give this a listen. Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 9. A Time for Hustling and a Time for Rest: Navigating Seasons of Your Business | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:32:53 | |
For full episode show notes, visit www.mulberryandmoss.com/podcast/episode9 Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 8. How Well Do You Know Your Product? | 21 Apr 2022 | 00:24:22 | |
Your product is quite possibly the most important component of your business. Because no matter how many prospects or customers you have, and no matter how good you are at sales, and no matter how clear you are on your business model, your business is nothing without a product to sell. And if you don’t understand your product - truly and fully and intimately - from the way it’s structured or built to why it’s priced the way it is and how it can serve your customer, you can not properly sell your product, and you might have a hard time growing and making money. Today I want to talk about what having a product or offering truly means, why getting clear on your product is so important, the process of designing a signature product or offering, as well as the importance of expanding, evolving, or adding to your offerings and the role this plays in your business growth. If you have listened to my past episodes, you know that I am a big picture kinda girl and strong believer in finding motivation for our decisions and actions by looking towards the future and what we want to achieve. By the end of this episode you are going to see why this is such an important key concept in achieving real wealth in your business.
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| 7. Five Tips for Building Connection on Social Media | 14 Apr 2022 | 00:30:25 | |
I think that one thing all of us humans can relate on is that we want to feel heard and feel seen. Today's topic is centered around human connection but more specifically how to use this form of connection as a means of growing your business on social media. The first step in creating an authentic presence on social media is to show up as you are. If your followers and customers are going to experience this human connection, there needs to be a human on the other end for them to connect with. Showing up in person and being open on social media will allow you to deepen the connection with your audience, by inviting them to start conversations and to feel a part of your brand story. Another strategy I use in my approach when engaging on social media is to think about it from a place of being hospitable. I think when you walk into a business, something that really makes a good impression and leaves an impact is when there is a sense of hospitality. I try to imagine my social media page as a physical place where people will come to experience my brand. How do I do this on an instagram page? I can’t literally greet someone and smile at them, obviously. But I can create a sense of welcome in the feel of the page - through my use of the features that are available to me in the app. I think this should go without me saying, but if you’re thinking of your social media profile as a place where you host your followers and you’re inviting them into this space, it’s so important that you acknowledge your followers. The most obvious way to do this reply to each and every comment you receive. If you are at a beginner level in engaging with your audience on social media, at a minimum level, you should be replying to every single comment and DM. Rather than just liking the comment, take the extra step to comment back.
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| 6. Building Your Own Roadmap to Success | 07 Apr 2022 | 00:22:07 | |
Today, I am sharing with you my best kept secret. If you’ve listened to past episodes I’ve shared with you that there were some discoveries I made a few years into my business that came as good news and really changed my whole way of thinking. One of them specifically was the idea that I could build and craft my own ideal business, and reverse engineer the steps to help me generate enough income to support my goals and dreams.
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| 5. Profitability is Your BFF | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:24:40 | |
If you own a creative business, then you are probably an artist or creative and most of us creative people love to do one thing - create! Sometimes budgets and numbers just feel like they’re hindering your creativity and standing in the way of being able to fully express yourself. In this episode I share with you exactly why profit should be your main focus in your business and walk you through some practical ways you can shift your focus towards profitability. When I started my business, I was so excited to start creating for people who wanted to hire me, and I was pouring my heart and soul into every design. And a lot of the time, that meant sparing no expense at the flower market. Of course I’d try to stay on budget … But most of the time, I was letting my passion win me over and letting my budget go out the window. I told myself this was helping me build my brand and attract my ideal clients. I learned the hard way what it meant to truly market my business and that in order to do that, I needed to make money on my events. Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 4. Inflation and Flower Shortages: How to Deal | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:21:28 | |
In today’s episode we are talking about a challenging topic that is very relevant to many florists at this current time in our industry. Today we are talking all about floral industry inflation and flower shortages. Let's get down to the root of the problem and start talking about solutions for how we can move forward in the face of this change. Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 3. Tackling Imposter Syndrome | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:13:30 | |
In this episode, I share my own experience in dealing with Imposter syndrome, how it's shown itself in my own business and the three lessons I've learned from walking into fear. In this episode, I will show you how I got to that place and - who knows? Maybe you will feel that you can take a step forward in your goals feeling a little less afraid yourself or what the outcome might be.
1. Remember Who You are Speaking To Here’s my first piece of advice when it comes to imposter syndrome. You have to pause and remember who you are speaking to. A lot of times when we struggle with imposter syndrome when it comes to fear of judgment, we are thinking about our peers, when actually, the ones we should be concerned about are the ones who have a long way to go, and who struggle with things that we can possibly help with. You may not consider yourself an expert - but to someone else who is a few steps behind you, they might think otherwise and could benefit greatly by what you have experienced and the knowledge you have to offer in a certain area or niche. Now, let’s talk about the barrier of learning a new technical skill when you are wanting to tackle something new. Sometimes you are well on your way, but then you run into technical hurdles that may discourage you from moving forward in your new endeavor. What I've learned is that in today's digital age, many things can be learned on the internet. Though you cannot become an expert overnight, there is plenty of information that can be found and help you at least learn the steps you need to get through your technical hurdle. There are examples that come to mind of times in my business where I didn't let technology stand in the way of my goals - which I share in this episode. Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 2. Do You Know Your Endgame? | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:12:26 | |
In this episode I share one important mindset shift that paved the way for me to pursue wealth in my business. Early in my business I was on a repeating cycle of feeling maxed out and overworked and lacking a sense of direction. What started with investing in a finance course to get my books on track led to a series of discoveries that allowed me to shift my focus to the future. This started a chain reaction where I was able to restructure my business and find ways to expand and diversify my offerings in order to reach a financial goal that I never before thought possible. Part 1 - The Vision Board As the first module in the finance course in which I had enrolled, the assignment of creating a vision board had me a bit confused but turned out to be a turning point in realizing the future I wanted for myself, and the part my business played in attaining that desired future. My course experience and the exercises therein allowed me to discover that I needed to diversify my income in order to not only keep my business afloat but to obtain the wealth and life of freedom I desired. This exercise revealed to me the importance of having a very specific list of goals and a concrete overall vision for my life, so that I could adjust my path to reach my goals. Part 2 - The Numbers This course was unique because it started with our wildest hopes, dreams and desires and worked backwards to reverse engineer a business structure that would serve as our catalyst for achieving that life. But the steps involved in restructuring my business involved me obtaining a clear picture of the current state of my business finances. This was the second major step in me being able to craft a meaningful and logical direction for my business. It was through this process that I came to the reality that my wedding floral services were not going to provide enough income to reach my goals, which then led me to diversify and brand out to more offerings under my same brand. The last piece of the puzzle was figuring out a way to close the income gap that was standing between me and the financial future I desired. I came up with the idea of streamlining the wedding side of my business to make room for a new set of offerings. I decided to explore offerings in the realm of passive income so that while increasing my revenue I could also pursue more freedom and time in my schedule at the same time. This new endeavor involved me acquiring a new skillset and practically learning in an entirely new industry from the ground up, but I was up to the challenge. Despite the doubts I had, I knew that I needed to take the risk and put myself out there, doing what it took to own my new title of a floral educator. My actions were imperfect in the beginning, and I dealt with all the usual fears of what others would think. But it was by trusting in myself and trusting in my plan that I was able to move forward in confidence and saw immense growth in my business as a result. Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 28. Bold Moves: Reclaiming Joy & Freedom Through Business Alignment | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:27:00 | |
Ready to transform your business journey and align it with your life’s deepest passions? In this episode, I'm diving into the heart of creating a business that seamlessly fits into your life. Join me as I explore the transformative power of committing to an aligned business and the courageous steps needed to get there. I'll share my personal journey of juggling a growing family and a flourishing business, and the tough choices that come with being a solopreneur. We'll discuss the importance of remembering why you started, recognizing where you want to go, and making transitions for more aligned results. Learn how to spot the signs of misalignment in your business and take control of your entrepreneurial journey. With inspiring anecdotes and practical advice, this episode will empower you to embrace change, make bold decisions, and stay true to your unique path. Whether you're feeling stuck, burnt out, or simply looking for a renewed sense of direction, my insights will provide the encouragement you need to take that small, uncomfortable baby step toward a more fulfilling business and life. Tune in and let’s embark on this journey together! Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 1. Welcome to the Podcast! | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:04:42 | |
Welcome to the Coffee Wine & Flowers Podcast! I named this podcast after 3 of my favorite things, and to serve as a reminder that life is not just about the work that we do but also the little things that make it enjoyable. I wanted to start this podcast to shed some light on what it’s like to be on the inside of building a business around your creative passions, while acknowledging the simple joys and lessons learned along the way that make it all worth it. Whether you’re new here or know me already, I want to say welcome and thank you for listening! My name is Sarah Wahhab and I own a wedding floral design company called Mulberry & Moss in Orange County, California. A few years ago, after about 8 years of working in the industry as a wedding designer I began my journey of becoming a floral and business educator. First through offering group floral workshops, then moving onto 1:1 workshops, and then after the pandemic started in 2020, I turned to sharing my knowledge digitally with my followers on social media. After seeing a crazy amount of growth through content creation I discovered a need for more approachable floral education and resources for floral business owners. I created my first digital product: My floral recipe e-books along with a few other digital resources and, eventually I launched my first digital course teaching my approach to floral design.
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| 27. Balancing Creativity & Profitability: Cultivating Your Dream Business with Janelle Thomson of Lavenders Flowers | 07 Mar 2024 | 01:02:02 | |
You are going to love this conversation! Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 26. How to Stand Out To Your Dream Clients | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:33:14 | |
It's all in the title folks! I'm going to take you on a journey in this episode and reveal to you the mindset shift I made that opened up the floodgates to building connection with my audience. Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 25. Get Your Instagram Sh** Together - Part 2 | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:31:54 | |
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| 24. Get Your Instagram Sh** Together Bestie | 15 Feb 2024 | 00:39:05 | |
Hey friends! In this episode, I'm diving deep into Instagram strategies, and specifically how to stand out on instagram in a competitive space in 2024! We start by discussing the ever-changing social media landscape and the importance of standing out amidst the chaos. It's all about understanding that your audience may not initially care about your offerings, but it's our job to make them care by addressing their needs and desires. We tackle the common fear of appearing too salesy on Instagram and debunk the myth by sharing data showing that a significant percentage of users are actually making purchases on the platform regularly. Then, we delve into the challenge of standing out in a competitive arena, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and purposeful content over blindly following trends. One crucial aspect we cover is the difference between hacks and real, timeless strategies. While hacks might offer short-term gains, it's essential to focus on sustainable approaches that truly resonate with your audience. We also emphasize the importance of understanding your ideal client and tailoring your content to speak directly to them. We provide practical tips for optimizing your Instagram profile to capture leads effectively, including crafting a compelling bio, utilizing highlights strategically, and pinning posts to showcase your best content. Additionally, we explore the strategic approach to content creation, highlighting the need for each post to serve a specific purpose, whether it's to gain reach, engagement, or drive sales. Lastly, we outline a simple yet effective formula for crafting successful Instagram posts, which involves creating a compelling hook, providing value, and including a clear call to action. Overall, it's a comprehensive guide to leveraging Instagram for business success in 2024 and beyond, and I can't wait to share these strategies with you! Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 23. Rethinking Rentals: Elevate Your Brand & Bottom Line | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:34:49 | |
In this episode, we delve into the world of wedding floristry rentals, exploring the why and how behind incorporating them into your business model. From profitability considerations to enhancing the customer experience and brand perception, we break down key strategies for strategically offering rentals. We discuss pricing strategies, labor optimization, and the importance of aligning rentals with your business goals and ideal client. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your rental offerings, this episode provides valuable insights to help you navigate the world of wedding floristry rentals. Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 22. Five Things I Do During Slow Season | 01 Feb 2024 | 00:26:49 | |
Hello, floral friends! Welcome back to the show. I hope this finds you well and thriving in your floral pursuits! Today, we're diving into a topic that holds a special place in my heart – making the most of the slow season. As floral enthusiasts, we often find ourselves immersed in the whirlwind of events, but the slower periods bring a unique opportunity for reflection, planning, and nurturing both our business and creativity.
For an immersive exploration of these strategies and more, dive into the complete episode. Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 33. Come Home to Your Power: A Gentle Reminder That You're Allowed to Choose How This Goes | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:13:44 | |
In this episode, we’re kicking off the Designed to Lead series—an invitation to step into your role as a grounded, intentional leader. If you’ve ever felt like your business is running you, this conversation is your cue to pause, breathe, and come back to center. Sarah explores what it really means to reclaim your power, and reveals a list of sneaky ways you might be handing it over without even realizing it. You’ll hear personal reflections, quiet mindset shifts, and practical strategies for moving from reaction mode to intentional growth—on your terms. Because true leadership doesn’t mean doing more. It means leading from alignment. You were designed to lead. takeaways
keywords: leadership, floristry, business strategy, personal growth, empowerment, mindset, intentional living, emotional intelligence, business coaching, self-awareness Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 32. A New Chapter (and a New Name): Why This Podcast Needed a Pause—and What’s Coming Next | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:08:25 | |
Welcome to The Aligned Florist — formerly Coffee Wine & Flowers. In this kickoff episode, Sarah Wahhab shares why she pressed pause, what’s changed behind the scenes, and how this new season of the podcast is rooted in deeper alignment, purpose, and clarity. If you’re a wedding florist, floral designer, or creative entrepreneur craving more freedom, strategy, and soul in your business… this episode is your official invitation to lead differently. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at Sarah’s business evolution, what’s coming next for The Aligned Florist, and why this podcast is still your favorite coffee-sipping corner of the internet—just with a new name, a clearer mission, and on certain days… a living room floor recording studio. :) Keywords: Floral designer business, florist podcast, wedding florist education, creative entrepreneur mindset, florist strategy, business alignment, florist growth, personal growth, wedding industry podcast, florist marketing podcast Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 34. Build a Brand That Speaks (So You Don’t Have To): The Energetic Cost of Always Explaining Yourself | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:13:17 | |
What if your brand could speak for you—before you ever said a word? If you've ever felt like you're constantly explaining your process, defending or justifying your pricing, or answering the same questions about your services over and over again...this episode is a must-listen. In this episode of the Designed to Lead series, Sarah explores one of the most overlooked sources of burnout for florists: constantly having to explain your value, pricing, or process. She shares how a well-crafted brand isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a boundary, a filter, and a quiet advocate that does the heavy lifting before the inquiry call. You’ll walk away with practical insights on how to create a brand that communicates clearly, attracts aligned clients, and frees up your energy for the work you actually love: designing, connecting, and leading with vision. If you're tired of repeating yourself, this episode will show you how to design a brand that clears a whole lot off your plate...by doing all the talking. Takeaways:
Chapters: 00:00 03:40 06:08 08:53 11:47 12:21 Quick Audit: Is Your Brand Pulling its Weight?
Shop my Resources: Grab my Services + Pricing Guide Canva Template! Grab my Ultimate Instagram Handbook! Keywords: floristry, brand strategy, client communication, business growth, energy management, marketing, pricing, customer experience, branding, entrepreneurship Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 35. Fewer Offers, More Flow: Why Simplifying Creates Space to Lead, Grow, and Actually Breathe | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:12:49 | |
In this episode of The Aligned Florist, we’re unpacking a truth that might feel a little uncomfortable—but deeply freeing: I’m sharing why simplifying your offer suite is one of the most powerful shifts you can make as a creative entrepreneur—and how trying to be everything to everyone is quietly draining your energy, your clarity, and your ability to grow. We’ll talk about: If you’ve been stuck in reactive mode or spread thin trying to “do it all,” this is your gentle nudge to come back to center. Takeaways:
Chapters 00:00 03:02 05:12 07:23 09:55 12:07 Keywords: intentional leadership, simplicity in business, signature offers, floristry, business growth, creative freedom, scaling, multi-passionate, clarity, profitability Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 36. If You’re Holding It All—Something Isn’t Working: Why Systems Matter More Than You Think | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:18:36 | |
In this episode of The Aligned Florist, we’re talking about something that doesn’t always get the spotlight—but quietly runs the show behind the scenes: your systems. If you’ve ever found yourself exhausted, overwhelmed, or rewriting the same proposal at 10pm for the third time… this one’s for you. I’m sharing a real-life moment from my own business that forced me to face the truth: the systems that got me here couldn’t take me where I was going. We’ll walk through:
This is your invitation to stop white-knuckling your workflow and start building a business that holds you—not the other way around. Chapters 00:00 01:54 06:32 09:49 20:09 25:37 Keywords: floral business systems, leadership, system fatigue, workflow, productivity, self-love, organization, efficiency, creative process, support structures Resources: My Pricing & Ordering Spreadsheet - Streamline Your Pricing & Flower Ordering My Canva Digital Mockups Course - Learn to Create Digital Mockups in Canva! Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 37. Building Deeper, Not Higher: How Vision Creates Peace and Growth | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:14:26 | |
In this episode of The Aligned Florist, we’re diving into a topic that often goes unnoticed but is crucial for sustainable success: vision and alignment. In this episode of The Aligned Florist, host Sarah explores the transformative power of aligning your business with a clear vision. If you've ever felt overwhelmed or like you're constantly chasing trends, this episode is for you. Sarah shares personal insights and practical advice on how to lead with intention and build a business that truly reflects your values. We’ll walk through:
This is your invitation to pause, reconnect with your vision, and start building a business that aligns with your true purpose. Keywords: business vision, alignment, leadership, intentional growth, sustainable success, clarity, purpose, entrepreneurship, creative process, values-driven Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 38. Before You Grow, Get Clear: Why Messaging Matters More than Visibility | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:31:24 | |
In this episode of The Aligned Florist, we’re diving into one often-overlooked step and a key part of brand growth: messaging. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “How do I get more clients to find me?”—or feeling tempted to invest in ads, try a new viral trend, or overhaul your brand visuals—this conversation is for you. Host Sarah shares hard-earned lessons and real examples from her own business journey to reveal why clarity needs to come first, before amplification. We’ll walk through:
This is your invitation to stop trying to be the loudest in the room—and instead, become the clearest in the room. Because the most aligned growth doesn’t come from chasing attention. It comes from earning trust. Keywords: messaging strategy, brand clarity, florist marketing, aligned growth, client attraction, sales funnel, storytelling, authentic branding, small business, creative entrepreneurship Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 39. Three Steps to a Brand You Can Talk About (Not Just Show) | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:18:36 | |
What if your audience could feel like they knew you—before you ever met? If you’ve ever felt like your marketing is just floating out there without real connection, or like potential clients see your work but don’t really understand the person and purpose behind it…this episode is for you. In this episode of the Designed to Lead series, Sarah explores the power of telling your brand story—not just once on your About page, but strategically and repeatedly in ways that deepen connection and build trust. She shares how your story can become a signature piece of your brand—something people remember, repeat, and feel connected to—so you’re not constantly starting from scratch trying to prove who you are or why you do what you do. You’ll walk away with ideas for where and how to share your story, how to keep it fresh without reinventing it, and how to use it as a bridge between your artistry and the emotional connection your ideal clients are craving. If you’ve been posting pretty work without a personal thread running through it, this episode will help you weave that thread so every touchpoint with your brand feels warm, memorable, and unmistakably you. Takeaways:
Keywords: florist branding, brand storytelling, wedding florist marketing, personal brand strategy, client connection, about page tips, Instagram bio ideas, brand consistency, marketing for florists, storytelling for creatives, creative business growth, audience trust building, brand voice development, signature story, wedding business marketing Resources: Download the Brand Voice + Positioning Worksheet ✨ Ready to make posting feel effortless? Grab my Instagram Handbook—100+ content prompts to spark ideas, connect authentically, and grow your audience without overthinking. [Get it here ➜] Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||
| 40. From Price-Shopped to Aligned: The Magic Booking Filter Every Florist Needs | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:28:14 | |
This week on The Aligned Florist, we’re zooming in on one of the most misunderstood parts of your business: your pricing. But not in the way you might think. We’re not talking formulas, markups, or COGS — we’re talking about how you structure and present your pricing so it quietly works behind the scenes as a booking filter. Because if you’re still sending out a price list and hoping the right clients will “get it,” you’re probably letting in more price-shoppers than you’d like. I’ll walk you through my 3-Layer Pricing Strategy — the exact system I use to filter out misaligned leads before they hit my inbox, help aligned clients feel confident moving forward, and save hours of wasted time every week. This isn’t just about sharing numbers — it’s about letting your pricing tell your brand story, set expectations, and protect your time, energy, and creativity. Whether you decide to make your pricing public or deliver it inside your Services & Investment Guide, this episode will help you turn pricing from “just numbers” into one of your most powerful sales tools. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ✨ Download my Floral Pricing Playbook (Free Guide) — My step-by-step method for setting profitable prices, mapping them to your business goals, and presenting them in a way that works like a built-in booking filter. ✨ Need a ready-to-use template for delivering your pricing after an inquiry — so you can build your own pre-proposal filter? Grab my Services + Investment Guide Canva Template and start setting clear expectations and building client trust before you ever send a proposal. Keywords: florist pricing strategy, wedding florist pricing, florist business tips, floral design business, pricing for florists, how to price wedding flowers, avoid price shopping, prequalifying clients, wedding floral design, florist sales strategy, florist marketing, attracting ideal clients, luxury wedding florist, florist business growth, booking high-end clients, wedding vendor pricing strategy, filtering client inquiries, creative business pricing, how to present pricing Floral Business Tools & Resources: | |||