Over the last 18 years, Mandy Majerik has turned her mom and pop flower shop into a key player for floral production in the southeast. She also founded and operates PropHouse which offers boutique prop rental to her clientele. Mandy has both her AIFD and PFCI certifications. She has a custom build shop, a custom paint shop and is opening a custom print shop. She’s got the heart, the hustle, the history and the headspace to successfully operate her growing businesses of 30 employees.What’s in this episode:What Mandy does after taking over her family’s flower shopBreaking into the rental market with PropHouse How she manages multiple businesses and dozens of employees The logic behind her collection and approach to purchasingThe importance of safety nets and icebreakers when hiring Milestones and giving back!Quotations:“I think when I made the decision that I would raise the minimum for floral and really push towards the props. I wanted to be a leader in that market in our area. Being able to do the whole event design and incorporate or push new ideas on people. That was the avenue that I saw as an opportunity because I was really doing it anyway.” – Mandy Majerik“I was very driven to make it something that was distinct and different. And I think I've just been riding the wave going in that direction.” – Mandy Majerik“There's some things that I buy just because I personally think this will do well in the market. Or someone doesn't have it to offer where we are. And so that gives us a leg up sometimes of something different that we have that can be that little pivot point tipping the scale to rent from us versus someone else.” – Mandy Majerik“I think you have to be organized and have a plan. I think you have to be a person who sets goals. Because if you don't set them, you're not going to be able to reach them. ” – Mandy Majerik“Bringing me joy is being able to give back to the people who I think dedicate themselves so much to the business, the crazy business that we're in. ” – Mandy MajerikResources:The Lend & Gather ConferenceThe RW Elephant mailing list features more event industry resources and happenings—including announcements about new Trunk Show episodes!Thank you to our sponsor:RW Elephant: Mighty inventory management software designed to help you conquer chaos and reclaim your creativity!Website | Instagram And our guest:Mandy Majerik of HotHouse Design Studio + PropHouse Rentals and StylingHotHouse | Facebook | InstagramPropHouse | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest