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All things flowers, growing, marketing & selling seasonal varieties from our farm in Lovelady, Texas.

Jerry & Cristin Kasprzak - Flowers & Design


    • Jul 20, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 128 EPISODES


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    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #67 : 2nd Quarter Check-In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 31:20


    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #67 : 2nd Quarter Check-In   Since Podcast #66, Jerry gave you a little bit of a break from droning on about profit margins, to let you get some work done. Well? How IS your work going? Are you generating revenue, hitting sales goals and paying yourself what your worth? Jerry takes time in this podcast to review an email about flower-farming business basics, and then reminds you that having a realistic, achievable plan is a must....not a "cute" option. FarmerFloristU : Creating a Culture of Profit-First in Our Segment of the Floral Industry

    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #66 : What did the YTD Analysis Reveal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 24:33


    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #66 : What did the YTD Analysis Reveal? Jerry challenged you last episode, to knowing your numbers...well, what are things looking like Year-To-Date? What are your COGS investments totals, your Labor, Operating Expenses? Does your Revenue exceed those expenses? Or are you struggling to get it right? Business is business, and to get it right, you gotta stay on top of it. Analyze, Reflect, Adjust, Adapt & Evolve.  

    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #65 - Analyze NOW, Not Later.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 28:44


    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #65 - Analyze NOW, Not Later We are in the business of being in business, and maintaining the integrity of profitability along the way. What practices do you have in place that allow you to constantly monitor every aspect of your flower-based business? Are you watching, reflecting analyzing and evolving at all times, or are you just "hoping" for a good turn-out on January 1st of 2022. Get on top of it, stay on top of it...always. FarmerFloristU - Creating a Culture of Profit-First in Our Segment of the Floral Industry

    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #64 : 2021 Business Masterclass is a Unique Tool

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 30:40


    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #64 : 2021 Business Masterclass is a Unique Tool   What Business Tools do you currently own & use? What tools do you have at your disposal, that help you create your plan, so it’s realistic & achievable? What tools do you have that are SPECIFIC to running a legitimate cut-flower farm? What tools do you have that are DIRECTED at you becoming a profitable FarmerFlorist....?? 2021 FarmerFloristU Business Masterclass….Let’s talk about it….

    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #63 : The Cheeseburger Example

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 37:55


    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #63 : The Cheeseburger Example Growing up around business men, taught me things at such a young age, that many of my school-age friends had no idea anything about. I realized when I got older, that while I thought I was being used for free labor (and I was) that the real payment to me wasn't in money, it was knowledge that you can't put a price on. Listen in to this weeks episode where I talk about my dad, and how his love for BBQ caused me to understand the cost of food, the cost of a cheeseburger and how it all ultimately came back to me within every business adventure I've been a part of since I was 15.

    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #62 - Profit is a Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 30:19


    Profit is a Mindset Make no mistake, you either have the profit-first mindset...or you don't. Jerry has talked openly about permission for profit, and how if you find yourself in a group of peers and you're waiting around for them to give you the green light to be a legitimately profitable business.....don't want any longer. You don't need their approval or permission. Get profitable now....today. Just know, in doing so, you'll have to get your mindset right, and that takes setting goals, and making sure those goals are realistic. It all starts with your mindset. Get it right, to get it RIGHT..!!

    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #61 : CEO Mindset - Permission for Profit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 31:03


    Permission for Profit Jerry takes a minute to talk about profit, your peers and the desire to be profitable. As a small business owner, your goal should be profitabiltiy, along wtih sustainibility and as always, you should be paying yourself. When is the right time to demand your business becomes profitable? Right NOW. Unfortunately, if you're waiting around for permission from your peers to go ahead and get your gross margins correct, and asking your customers when you should raise your prices.....you might never get to where you want to be with your business. You don't need anyone's approval to be profitable....when you take on the CEO Mindset, that's all the approval you need.

    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #60 : CEO Mindset - When Do You Expect To Turn a Profit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 28:05


    Enjoying the Free Content..?? DONATE HERE to keep it coming.!! Podcast #60 gets to the bottom of "How Long Should it Take To Turn a Profit.?" Jerry takes a minute to talks about why Your Farm & Your Flowers will result in YOUR Profit, using data from surveys that he has posted on Instagram. These surveys are a good peek inside what's REALLY happening on flower farms. Lots of FarmerHat labor hours, mediocre sales across the board, and price-points that don't support legitimate profitabilty. We have a responsiblity to take ownership of how we run the FarmerFlorist segment of the Floral Industry. If we don't....why even bother being in the flower world?

    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #59 : CEO Mindset - Sifting Through Social Media Garbage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 42:03


    There is an incredible amount of total garbage being passed around on social media about profitability in small, artisan-based business platforms. I stumbled across some myself this week, and boy......did it get me fired up...!! FarmerFloristU is about educating you with real numbers...not "HUGE PROFITS..!!" click-bait. I say the word "PROFIT" so many times on the Podcast, that people have reached out through DM's & emails letting me know it makes them cringe.... GOOD.... I talk about the difficulty, complexity & challenges of running a sustainable, profitable business SO MUCH that I've actually LOST listeners & subscribers.... GOOD.... I probably annoy some of you out there, simply because I speak very harshly about what it takes to run a business.... GOOD.... I asked the FarmerFloristU IG crowd to tell me the number of transactions they complete per week....and the truth was EXACTLY what I was expecting.... With this being the case....what does a profitable, sustainable flower-based business owner need to have as an AVERAGE PER TRANSACTION to actually "make-it" in the Floral Industry? hint : "Premium Price-Point" What happens if you buy too much, as a result grow TOO MUCH, and you can't sell off your inventory in a timely manner? hint: "Say Goodbye Profit" What happens if you listen to someone who has a business plan that makes growing cut- flowers out to be the smartest, easiest, highest margin, product-based business you can get into and you have no basic business skills or experience? hint: "You will have a very time consuming & expensive hobby" I put current content on hold to address a situation within the social media flower world, because I believe in making sure you know that being a flower-based business owner is: Tough Challenging Complex Time-Consuming If you don't plan for EVERY SINGLE metric of an authentic business, how are you ever going to make it financially in the business world?

    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #58 : CEO Mindset - Understanding ROI

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 24:57


    As the year goes on, we will all have different investments depending on geographic location, growing zones, market and Mother Nature's impact. Jerry talks directly to getting systems in place to ensure you have a solid ROI. Nothing is worse than the "We Made Our Money Back..!!" business plan... You're not in the Floral Industry to simply "break even." Stop throwing money away as a flower-grower and get serious about profitability...  

    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #57 : CEO Mindset - Making Profit a Priority

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 31:44


    Jerry gets RIGHT down to business with letting you know that Making Profit A Priority, is the ONLY way to create a sustainable flower-based business. Make sure you're ready to hear some truths about runinng a business, if you listen to this podcast. Get in the room with the RIGHT people who also want to work for financial success. It won't come easy, so make sure that you're ready to go when you decide to become a FarmerFlorist business owner.

    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #56 : CEO Mindset - Creating Realistic Projections

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 34:00


    Creating projections is the only way to build a business model. Creating REALISTIC projections is the basis for success. You have to have a target to aim for, or you won't have a way to determine if you MISSED..... Creating Realistic Projections talks directly to understanding a few basic concepts for gettting a plan in place for your FarmerFlorist operation. While is can seem dainting, overwhelming and complex....it's a requirement. Listen in as Jerry takes a look at a business model to see how it all fits together...to determine if those projections are realistic. FarmerFloristU : Creating a Culture of Profit-First in Our Segment of the Floral Industry

    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #55 : Cultivating the CEO Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 14:28


    Jerry gets right into it and takes a good hard look at the CEO Mindset. There are two hats of the FarmerFlorist Operation and there has to be harmony between them for maximum success. Who is in charge of the two Hats.?? The CEO. For maximum success in your FarmerFlorist business, you will have to create a culture by becoming the CEO of both hats. You should have already started the year with the CEO mindset in place, but if you haven't, now what? Let's take a look.!!

    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #54 - The Successful FarmerForist Wears Two Hats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 32:55


    What is the true different between a brick & mortar florist business and a FarmerFlorist Operation? The simple truth is the production of flowers. A tradittional florist has to rely on others to produce blooms for resale. So understanding the FarmerFlorist holds the key to profitability as the producers of beautlful flowers is key. But you can't have it both ways. You have to get off the fence and start treating your FarmerFlorist company like two different business operations for maximum profitability.

    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #53 - Uplevel Your Flower Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 30:08


    Understanding where you fit in, will give you the BEST success for your flower-based business and understanding the Floral Industry is imperative. Jerry uses a simple supply-chain example with a rose to give you a better visual of the mark-up that is incurred by everyone who touches the rose from grower to end-user. Knowing how it all works, helps you determine where you fit in, and that will give you the power to become profitable over the long run. FarmerFloristU : Creating a Culture of Profit-First in Our Segment of the Floral Industry.

    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #52 - Pricing for Success in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 32:00


    As usual, Jerry gets straight to the point about running a profitable flower-based business. Regardless of your level of projected revenue & targeted personal payroll, pricing will always be a metric that takes more than "just a guess" for you to be financially successful. Always be careful about who you accept pricing help from, as there could be many different personalities and agenda's all in the "same room" with NPO's. Despite what you may have read or been told, not everyone is looking out for YOUR pocketbook, so you HAVE TO otherwise you'll end up broke and in debt.

    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #51 - Reflection on 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 36:32


    Cristin & Jerry take a minuted to reflect back on the year, the challenges that presented themselves and the overall vibe of 2020. They are always looking ahead, but they reflect at the same time, so business decisions are made with confidence, authority and purpose. Listen in as they bring 2020 to a close and start talking about the path that lies ahead for 2021..!!

    FarmerFloristU - Podcast #51 - Reflection on 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 36:32


    Cristin & Jerry take a minuted to reflect back on the year, the challenges that presented themselves and the overall vibe of 2020. They are always looking ahead, but they reflect at the same time, so business decisions are made with confidence, authority and purpose. Listen in as they bring 2020 to a close and start talking about the path that lies ahead for 2021..!!

    PODCAST EPISODE #50 – THINK LIKE A BUSINESS OWNER – PART IV – FORECAST YOUR FINANCES

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 27:21


    Creating your business model, is THE most important component of creating profit in your flower based business. As we look into the last installment of Think Like A Business Owner, we hit the financial planning peice hard again. This isn't the fun, it isn't the beautiful or amazing.....and isn't the sexy. It's the math.....but if you skip this step, go ahead and expect to have a mess on your hands. PLAN for your success, and it increases your chances.....sounds obvious......but many simply don't take the time to do it right. Forecast your Finances in your flower based business model to set yourself apart from other flower-based business. Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!!

    PODCAST EPISODE #50 – THINK LIKE A BUSINESS OWNER – PART IV – FORECAST YOUR FINANCES

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 27:21


    Creating your business model, is THE most important component of creating profit in your flower based business. As we look into the last installment of Think Like A Business Owner, we hit the financial planning peice hard again. This isn't the fun, it isn't the beautiful or amazing.....and isn't the sexy. It's the math.....but if you skip this step, go ahead and expect to have a mess on your hands. PLAN for your success, and it increases your chances.....sounds obvious......but many simply don't take the time to do it right. Forecast your Finances in your flower based business model to set yourself apart from other flower-based business. Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!!

    PODCAST EPISODE #49 – THINK LIKE A BUSINESS OWNER – PART III – CONTROL YOUR EXPENSES

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 19:43


    Being a business owner will always mean controlling your expenses. This will never change. Cut Flowers are no different. Flower Based business is no different either. Jerry revisits the importance of controlling both Cost of Goods Sold expenses on top of traditional Operating Expenses. Ultimately your expenses will always be covered with profit, and that's a key component to any successful business model. Having said that, how well do you control your expenses.?? Let's talk about it...

    PODCAST EPISODE #49 – THINK LIKE A BUSINESS OWNER – PART III – CONTROL YOUR EXPENSES

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 19:43


    Being a business owner will always mean controlling your expenses. This will never change. Cut Flowers are no different. Flower Based business is no different either. Jerry revisits the importance of controlling both Cost of Goods Sold expenses on top of traditional Operating Expenses. Ultimately your expenses will always be covered with profit, and that's a key component to any successful business model. Having said that, how well do you control your expenses.?? Let's talk about it...

    PODCAST EPISODE #48 – THINK LIKE A BUSINESS OWNER – PART II – ONLINE PRESENCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 27:56


    Despite the fact that we are in the closing months of 2020, there are still too many farmerflorists out there who aren't taking the time to set up a legit ecommerce based website. There are hundreds of reasons why you should, and none as to why you shouldn't. There are too many sales to be made from leveraging an ecommerce based website. Do it now....do it yesterday.... Learn how or become extinct..... Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!!

    PODCAST EPISODE #48 – THINK LIKE A BUSINESS OWNER – PART II – ONLINE PRESENCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 27:56


    Despite the fact that we are in the closing months of 2020, there are still too many farmerflorists out there who aren't taking the time to set up a legit ecommerce based website. There are hundreds of reasons why you should, and none as to why you shouldn't. There are too many sales to be made from leveraging an ecommerce based website. Do it now....do it yesterday.... Learn how or become extinct..... Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!!

    PODCAST EPISODE #48 – THINK LIKE A BUSINESS OWNER – PART II – ONLINE PRESENCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 27:56


    Despite the fact that we are in the closing months of 2020, there are still too many farmerflorists out there who aren't taking the time to set up a legit ecommerce based website. There are hundreds of reasons why you should, and none as to why you shouldn't. There are too many sales to be made from leveraging an ecommerce based website. Do it now....do it yesterday.... Learn how or become extinct..... Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!!

    PODCAST EPISODE #47 – THINK LIKE A BUSINESS OWNER – Part I – Pay Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 33:34


    It seems obvious, but how many flower farmers actually PAY themselves? Not as many as you would like to think. As we work out way towards Podcast #52, which will bring us back around to December, Jerry talks about the importance of mindset and "Thinking Like a Business Owner". There are so many things at stake, the dynamic of a profitable flower-based business is always changing, and as a result, the profitable business owner will always be ready to reflect and pivot as necessary. Be a business owner first, it will pay off in the long-run. Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!!

    PODCAST EPISODE #47 – THINK LIKE A BUSINESS OWNER – Part I – Pay Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 33:34


    It seems obvious, but how many flower farmers actually PAY themselves? Not as many as you would like to think. As we work out way towards Podcast #52, which will bring us back around to December, Jerry talks about the importance of mindset and "Thinking Like a Business Owner". There are so many things at stake, the dynamic of a profitable flower-based business is always changing, and as a result, the profitable business owner will always be ready to reflect and pivot as necessary. Be a business owner first, it will pay off in the long-run. Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!!

    PODCAST EPISODE #47 – THINK LIKE A BUSINESS OWNER – Part I – Pay Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 33:34


    It seems obvious, but how many flower farmers actually PAY themselves? Not as many as you would like to think. As we work out way towards Podcast #52, which will bring us back around to December, Jerry talks about the importance of mindset and "Thinking Like a Business Owner". There are so many things at stake, the dynamic of a profitable flower-based business is always changing, and as a result, the profitable business owner will always be ready to reflect and pivot as necessary. Be a business owner first, it will pay off in the long-run. Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!!

    PODCAST EPISODE #46 – ACCEPTING BUSINESS INVESTMENTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 29:06


    Running any business takes money, investment money, capital.... What are you spending your investment money on, to guarantee you are generating revenue in your flower business? You need to be mindful of your investments, because there are systems in place that will limit your revenue, based on your investment capital. If it was easy to turn $500 of investment capital into $100,000.....everyone would be doing it, so we know that's not the case. Be mindful of your operation at all times. Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! BOOK PROFITABLE A LA CARTE WEDDINGS HERE.!!

    PODCAST EPISODE #46 – ACCEPTING BUSINESS INVESTMENTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 29:06


    Running any business takes money, investment money, capital.... What are you spending your investment money on, to guarantee you are generating revenue in your flower business? You need to be mindful of your investments, because there are systems in place that will limit your revenue, based on your investment capital. If it was easy to turn $500 of investment capital into $100,000.....everyone would be doing it, so we know that's not the case. Be mindful of your operation at all times.

    PODCAST EPISODE #46 – ACCEPTING BUSINESS INVESTMENTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 29:06


    Running any business takes money, investment money, capital.... What are you spending your investment money on, to guarantee you are generating revenue in your flower business? You need to be mindful of your investments, because there are systems in place that will limit your revenue, based on your investment capital. If it was easy to turn $500 of investment capital into $100,000.....everyone would be doing it, so we know that's not the case. Be mindful of your operation at all times.

    PODCAST EPISODE #45 – FINDING THE RIGHT CLIENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 25:11


    Jerry goes into detail about finding the right client for your flower business. You can't make everyone happy ALL the time....so don't waste your valuable time trying to. Design styles, Price point, Hours of operation...someone will find something about you or what you do and complain. Often times to find the RIGHT client, you have to run off the WRONG client. Take a listen while Jerry breaks down a wedding consultation and explains where it went wrong. Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! BOOK PROFITABLE A LA CARTE WEDDINGS HERE.!!

    PODCAST EPISODE #45 – FINDING THE RIGHT CLIENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 25:11


    Jerry goes into detail about finding the right client for your flower business. You can't make everyone happy ALL the time....so don't waste your valuable time trying to. Design styles, Price point, Hours of operation...someone will find something about you or what you do and complain. Often times to find the RIGHT client, you have to run off the WRONG client. Take a listen while Jerry breaks down a wedding consultation and explains where it went wrong. Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! BOOK PROFITABLE A LA CARTE WEDDINGS HERE.!!

    PODCAST EPISODE #45 – FINDING THE RIGHT CLIENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 25:11


    Jerry goes into detail about finding the right client for your flower business. You can't make everyone happy ALL the time....so don't waste your valuable time trying to. Design styles, Price point, Hours of operation...someone will find something about you or what you do and complain. Often times to find the RIGHT client, you have to run off the WRONG client. Take a listen while Jerry breaks down a wedding consultation and explains where it went wrong. Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! BOOK PROFITABLE A LA CARTE WEDDINGS HERE.!!

    PODCAST EPISODE #44 – SEASONAL GROWING AND YEAR ROUND REVENUE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 34:26


    Jerry and his lovely wife Cristin speak openly about generating revenue during the "off-season" by leveraging A La Carte Weddings. These lucrative opportunities can make for a great winter, but only if done efficiently and effectively. Cristin has designed a comprehensive, step-by-step course to help you book profitable A La Carte Weddings with confident. Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! BOOK PROFITABLE A LA CARTE WEDDINGS HERE.!!

    PODCAST EPISODE #44 – SEASONAL GROWING AND YEAR ROUND REVENUE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 34:26


    Jerry and his lovely wife Cristin speak openly about generating revenue during the "off-season" by leveraging A La Carte Weddings. These lucrative opportunities can make for a great winter, but only if done efficiently and effectively. Cristin has designed a comprehensive, step-by-step course to help you book profitable A La Carte Weddings with confident. Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! BOOK PROFITABLE A LA CARTE WEDDINGS HERE.!!

    PODCAST EPISODE #44 – SEASONAL GROWING AND YEAR ROUND REVENUE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 34:26


    Jerry and his lovely wife Cristin speak openly about generating revenue during the "off-season" by leveraging A La Carte Weddings. These lucrative opportunities can make for a great winter, but only if done efficiently and effectively. Cristin has designed a comprehensive, step-by-step course to help you book profitable A La Carte Weddings with confident. Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! BOOK PROFITABLE A LA CARTE WEDDINGS HERE.!!

    PODCAST EPISODE #43 – ANALYZING FLOWER COST

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 35:37


    Jerry always talks about the Cost of Production. If you can't grow it for LESS than you can buy it, then you might want to take a look at your operation in greater detail. Growing your own flowers has a cost of production, just the same as buying in flowers from a wholesale account. Understand that BOTH methods have their good & bad points to leverage your profit in your flower business. Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! FOLLOW FARMERFLORISTU on Instagram HERE FarmerFloristU Masterclass – Turn a Profit in your First Year

    PODCAST EPISODE #43 – ANALYZING FLOWER COST

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 35:37


    Jerry always talks about the Cost of Production. If you can't grow it for LESS than you can buy it, then you might want to take a look at your operation in greater detail. Growing your own flowers has a cost of production, just the same as buying in flowers from a wholesale account. Understand that BOTH methods have their good & bad points to leverage your profit in your flower business. Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! FOLLOW FARMERFLORISTU on Instagram HERE FarmerFloristU Masterclass – Turn a Profit in your First Year

    PODCAST EPISODE #43 – ANALYZING FLOWER COST

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 35:37


    Jerry always talks about the Cost of Production. If you can't grow it for LESS than you can buy it, then you might want to take a look at your operation in greater detail. Growing your own flowers has a cost of production, just the same as buying in flowers from a wholesale account. Understand that BOTH methods have their good & bad points to leverage your profit in your flower business. Join FarmerFloristU HERE.!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! FOLLOW FARMERFLORISTU on Instagram HERE FarmerFloristU Masterclass – Turn a Profit in your First Year

    PODCAST EPISODE #42 – THE PROFITABLE FARMERFLORIST WORKS YEAR ROUND

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 12:35


    As the seasons change and the winter comes around, are you taking a few months off? Or are you keeping your foot on the gas to keep bringing in the money. It's quite easy to close down for the winter months as a seasonal flower business, but the reality is, does your business model allow for that hit in revenue? You'd better make sure you looked ahead to see how being closed for month, two or even longer, could hurt your overall success. Taking your business to the next level, probably means that you will have to adopt revenue streams that leverage off-farm flowers. Plan these streams out for maximum profit, and your business will keep growing even while your farm grown flowers aren't. Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! FOLLOW FARMERFLORISTU on Instagram HERE FarmerFloristU Masterclass – Turn a Profit in your First Year

    PODCAST EPISODE #42 – THE PROFITABLE FARMERFLORIST WORKS YEAR ROUND

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 12:35


    As the seasons change and the winter comes around, are you taking a few months off? Or are you keeping your foot on the gas to keep bringing in the money. It's quite easy to close down for the winter months as a seasonal flower business, but the reality is, does your business model allow for that hit in revenue? You'd better make sure you looked ahead to see how being closed for month, two or even longer, could hurt your overall success. Taking your business to the next level, probably means that you will have to adopt revenue streams that leverage off-farm flowers. Plan these streams out for maximum profit, and your business will keep growing even while your farm grown flowers aren't. Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! FOLLOW FARMERFLORISTU on Instagram HERE FarmerFloristU Masterclass – Turn a Profit in your First Year

    PODCAST EPISODE #42 – THE PROFITABLE FARMERFLORIST WORKS YEAR ROUND

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 12:35


    As the seasons change and the winter comes around, are you taking a few months off? Or are you keeping your foot on the gas to keep bringing in the money. It's quite easy to close down for the winter months as a seasonal flower business, but the reality is, does your business model allow for that hit in revenue? You'd better make sure you looked ahead to see how being closed for month, two or even longer, could hurt your overall success. Taking your business to the next level, probably means that you will have to adopt revenue streams that leverage off-farm flowers. Plan these streams out for maximum profit, and your business will keep growing even while your farm grown flowers aren't. Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! FOLLOW FARMERFLORISTU on Instagram HERE FarmerFloristU Masterclass – Turn a Profit in your First Year

    PODCAST EPISODE #41 – CREATING A VISION FOR PROFIT-FIRST

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 21:55


    Jerry continues to talk authentically about what it takes to run a profitable, successful FarmerFlorist Business. This is a complex industry that requires knowledge, information vision and reflection to stay on top of the ever changing dynamics of the Floral Industry. Business Masterclass gives you all the insight you need to get started on the right foot if your new to flowers. At the same time, it's a system of accountability for the seasoned grower to turn their business around and start generating revenue, being profitable and accomplish sustainability. FarmerFloristU Masterclass – Turn a Profit in your First Year Need Help With Basic Flower Business Terms? Click HERE..!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! FOLLOW FARMERFLORISTU on Instagram HERE

    PODCAST EPISODE #41 – CREATING A VISION FOR PROFIT-FIRST

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 21:55


    Jerry continues to talk authentically about what it takes to run a profitable, successful FarmerFlorist Business. This is a complex industry that requires knowledge, information vision and reflection to stay on top of the ever changing dynamics of the Floral Industry. Business Masterclass gives you all the insight you need to get started on the right foot if your new to flowers. At the same time, it's a system of accountability for the seasoned grower to turn their business around and start generating revenue, being profitable and accomplish sustainability. FarmerFloristU Masterclass – Turn a Profit in your First Year Need Help With Basic Flower Business Terms? Click HERE..!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! FOLLOW FARMERFLORISTU on Instagram HERE

    PODCAST EPISODE #40 – PROFIT KILLER : POOR FLOWER GROWING PLAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 26:10


    Jerry talks directly to the #1 Mistake of FarmerFlorists - Growing Too Much..!! Without a plan in place to allocate a COGS budget, it's very easy to overspend, especially on seeds, bulbs, corms, tubers, fertilizer....really the list goes on and on..... Before you ever spend a single cent on COGS, project your revenue, determine your COGS labor and THEN your COGS budget will be revealed. Jerry even throws in an 11 minute segment from Module #2 of Masterclass, so you can get a better understanding of planning for profit. FarmerFloristU Masterclass – Turn a Profit in your First Year Need Help With Basic Flower Business Terms? Click HERE..!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! FOLLOW FARMERFLORISTU on Instagram HERE

    PODCAST EPISODE #40 – PROFIT KILLER : POOR FLOWER GROWING PLAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 26:10


    Jerry talks directly to the #1 Mistake of FarmerFlorists - Growing Too Much..!! Without a plan in place to allocate a COGS budget, it's very easy to overspend, especially on seeds, bulbs, corms, tubers, fertilizer....really the list goes on and on..... Before you ever spend a single cent on COGS, project your revenue, determine your COGS labor and THEN your COGS budget will be revealed. Jerry even throws in an 11 minute segment from Module #2 of Masterclass, so you can get a better understanding of planning for profit. FarmerFloristU Masterclass – Turn a Profit in your First Year Need Help With Basic Flower Business Terms? Click HERE..!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! FOLLOW FARMERFLORISTU on Instagram HERE

    PODCAST EPISODE #39 – YOUR PRICING WILL DETERMINE YOUR SUCCESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 30:04


    Jerry continues to discuss fundamental concepts of running a profitable FarmerFlorist business. Last week he dove straight into Cost of Production, and he talked in depth about how most growers cannot confidently price their flowers, including a legitimate labor cost. This week, he goes to the opposite end of the spectrum and details how your premium pricing will determine your success in the flower business. Knowing your cost to produce is the foundation, while retail pricing is the component that will set you apart from your competition. FarmerFloristU Masterclass – Turn a Profit in your First Year Need Help With Basic Flower Business Terms? Click HERE..!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! FOLLOW FARMERFLORISTU on Instagram HERE

    PODCAST EPISODE #39 – YOUR PRICING WILL DETERMINE YOUR SUCCESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 30:04


    Jerry continues to discuss fundamental concepts of running a profitable FarmerFlorist business. Last week he dove straight into Cost of Production, and he talked in depth about how most growers cannot confidently price their flowers, including a legitimate labor cost. This week, he goes to the opposite end of the spectrum and details how your premium pricing will determine your success in the flower business. Knowing your cost to produce is the foundation, while retail pricing is the component that will set you apart from your competition. FarmerFloristU Masterclass – Turn a Profit in your First Year Need Help With Basic Flower Business Terms? Click HERE..!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! FOLLOW FARMERFLORISTU on Instagram HERE

    PODCAST EPISODE #39 : YOUR PRICING WILL DETERMINE YOUR SUCCESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 30:04


    Jerry always tells you to keep Cost of Production in the forefront of your business model, yet at the same time, opposite end of the spectrum is Retail Pricing. Learn to establish premium pricing in your market by adding value to your flowers, your arrangements and services you provide. Design and Brand yourself as the premiere florist in your market and watch how easy it is to get the top-tier pricing you deserve. FarmerFloristU Masterclass – Turn a Profit in your First Year Need Help With Basic Flower Business Terms? Click HERE..!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! FOLLOW FARMERFLORISTU on Instagram HERE

    PODCAST EPISODE #38 : COST OF PRODUCTION CANNOT BE IGNORED

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 30:14


    Jerry continues to detail the most important metrics of running a profitable FarmerFlorist business, and Cost of Production seems to be the one metric that leaves everyone confused. What is the TRUE benefit of bring a FarmerFlorist? Controlling Cost of Production for LESS than Wholesale Costs. Buy Low--Sell High, or in the case of a FarmerFlorist - GROW LOW -- Sell High.....it sounds cliche, but it's the basis for a profitable business. If you can buy a tulip for LESS than it costs you to grow one, then why on Earth would you waste precious time and energy growing it? Always be mindful of your Cost of Production for each flower variety you grow. Profit First....No Excuses.... FarmerFloristU Masterclass - Turn a Profit in your First Year Need Help With Basic Flower Business Terms? Click HERE..!! Questions about being a PROFITABLE FarmerFlorist? Click HERE.!! FOLLOW FARMERFLORISTU on Instagram HERE

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