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Ep. 93: John Gibbons (Lakes & Rivers Flower Farm)

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Today we’re visiting with John Gibbons, owner of Lakes & Rivers Flower Farm in Liverpool, England. Join us as we talk with John about:
  • transitioning from makeup artist to flower farmer
  • how his time at Dior inspired his career in flower farming
  • utilizing an allotment to get a taste of flower farming
  • overcoming challenges without losing vision and enthusiasm
  • the reality of farming on leased land
  • selling wholesale flowers to florists
  • his long-term plan for the farm
  • the importance of having a plan before jumping into flower farming
  • reframing social media to acknowledge the positive impact it can have on your business
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 93: FIND LAKES & FARMS FLOWER FARM HERE:

Website | Instagram

This episode of the Botanical Brouhaha Podcast is brought to you by:

EVERYSTEM

EveryStem was created because software has the power to change the way you price and order flowers for a profit.

Co-Hosts: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) and Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee)

BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Grayson McGee

Music & Voiceovers: Landon McGee

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Manage episode 322703288 series 1525922
Content provided by Amy McGee. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Amy McGee or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Today we’re visiting with John Gibbons, owner of Lakes & Rivers Flower Farm in Liverpool, England. Join us as we talk with John about:
  • transitioning from makeup artist to flower farmer
  • how his time at Dior inspired his career in flower farming
  • utilizing an allotment to get a taste of flower farming
  • overcoming challenges without losing vision and enthusiasm
  • the reality of farming on leased land
  • selling wholesale flowers to florists
  • his long-term plan for the farm
  • the importance of having a plan before jumping into flower farming
  • reframing social media to acknowledge the positive impact it can have on your business
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 93: FIND LAKES & FARMS FLOWER FARM HERE:

Website | Instagram

This episode of the Botanical Brouhaha Podcast is brought to you by:

EVERYSTEM

EveryStem was created because software has the power to change the way you price and order flowers for a profit.

Co-Hosts: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) and Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee)

BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Grayson McGee

Music & Voiceovers: Landon McGee

  continue reading

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