Business + Marketing

Episode 116: Real Talk With An Accountant About How To Navigate Start-Up Of A Business

Episode 116: Real Talk With An Accountant About How To Navigate Start-Up Of A Business

Listen as Liza sits down with Shannon Everhart, enrolled agent and small business financial guide, to talk about the foundational money pieces every business owner needs to understand. From choosing a business name and reporting income to keeping receipts, separating business funds, understanding LLCs and S corps, and charging what we’re worth, this episode is full of practical advice for anyone starting or growing a small business.

Episode 108: How to Create a Brand for your Business

Episode 108: How to Create a Brand for your Business

In Episode 108 of The Flower Files, we sit down with branding and marketing expert Christine Blasdale to talk about what it really takes to create a brand for your business. From niche strategy and storytelling to websites, video, and social media, this conversation breaks branding down into practical steps small business owners can use right away.

A cocktail rimmed with floral salt by Wildly Native flower farm's Petal Pantry collection

Episode 92: Wed Society Unveiling Night: What it was like to be there for the first one!

A curated wedding vendor event in Delaware became a powerful reminder of what makes the industry thrive: connection, creativity, and community. From edible floral garnishes and hand-calligraphed name tags to real conversations between florists and planners, the Wed Society Unveiling redefined what a networking night can be. This behind-the-scenes look captures the beauty of intentional gatherings that prioritize craft over clout—and collaboration over competition.

Podcast Title Image for Episode 83 of the Flower Files Podcast: From Farmer's Market to Amazon: Scaling Your Floral Brand

Episode 83: From Farmer’s Market to Amazon: Scaling Your Floral Brand

Are you ready to move beyond bouquets and grow your floral business into something larger? In this episode of The Flower Files, we sit down with e‑commerce strategist Neil Twa to explore how flower farmers and florists can scale from local markets to national reach—via platforms like Amazon. You’ll learn how to treat your brand as more than just a product, test smart launches, and connect your farm‑stand roots with an online storefront. It’s not about abandoning your local presence—it’s about planting new seeds for growth.

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Episode 75: Talking About Orchids with the Largest Wholesale Supplier in the US

In Episode 75 of The Flower Files, we chat with Westerlay Orchids president Tuan Overgaag about building one of the largest orchid operations in the U.S. From his family’s Dutch greenhouse beginnings to producing over 4 million orchids a year in California, Tuan shares how sustainability, core values, and smart scaling fuel the business. Whether you’re growing a single Phalaenopsis on your windowsill or dreaming of a commercial greenhouse, this episode offers inspiration — and practical advice — for making your floral dreams a reality.