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The Dirt on Flowers

Shannon Allen and Lyndsay Biehl

EP 235: Farm Hits, Misses, and Never-Agains

DEC 19, 202564 MIN
The Dirt on Flowers

EP 235: Farm Hits, Misses, and Never-Agains

DEC 19, 202564 MIN

Description

In this episode, Lyndsay and Shannon discuss the past year’s successes and challenges, sharing insights on crop choices, event planning, and marketing strategies like ManyChat and email engagement. Both highlight the importance of workshops for customer loyalty, balancing wholesale and retail, and making tough decisions to simplify operations. The conversation also covers self-care, adapting to change, and staying authentic. Their candid discussion offers practical advice and inspiration for flower farmers and small business owners seeking sustainable, profitable growth.Click here to learn more about this episodes sponsor: Vitalize SeedLearn more about DirtCon and join the email list for all the updates.If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to join now.Did you love today's episode?Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm