The Business & Pleasure of Flowers
Join Vonda LaFever and Lori Wilson as they share expert advice, insider tips, and a whole lot of fun on all things floral. While everyone loves flowers, running a floral business can come with its fair share of challenges that might make you lose sight of the joy it brings. In this engaging and informative podcast, Vonda’s wealth of floral expertise pairs perfectly with Lori’s background in teaching, sales training, and life coaching to deliver valuable insights you can use right away.
From industry trends and the flower shop of the future to overcoming obstacles like boosting sales and building a stellar customer service team, they’ve got you covered. Discover how small shifts in your mindset and approach can create big transformations in your business and life.
Hit subscribe to put the pleasure back into your life, go back to loving flowers, find fresh inspiration, and bring the joy back to your business!
The Business & Pleasure of Flowers
Dilly, Dally & Clique Conference Confessions: SAF Next Gen
Episode 318: In this episode, Lori and Ellie sit down for a candid (and slightly unfiltered) conversation we’re calling Clique Conference Confessions. From hydrangea disasters, to needing all the Zofran, to unforgettable field trips, they reflect on past years of SAF's Next Gen conferences – from Miami to San Diego to Dallas – and what to expect this year for Raleigh, coming up on February 22–24, 2026.
We talk honestly about showing up unsure, leaving inspired, and the unexpected magic that happens when education, vulnerability, and connection collide. If you’ve ever wondered whether Next Gen is worth it – or needed a reminder of why investing in yourself or your employee (and the future of our industry) matters, this one’s for you.
Learn more about Next Gen 2026 and get registered here.
Sponsored by:
Flower Clique
Flower Clique Prep School
Real Life Retail Florist