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Lyndsay and Shannon interview Loretta Ball, owner of The Never Ending Flower Farm. They discuss the unique aspects of running a u-pick flower farm, including customer experiences, operational challenges, and creative solutions. Loretta shares her journey from starting with a small patch to expanding her farm, and the hosts exchange stories about the quirks of agritourism. They also touch on the importance of marketing, customer engagement, and adapting the business to keep valuable employees. The conversation highlights the joys and hurdles of flower farming and agritourism.
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In the 100th episode of their podcast, Shannon and Lyndsaycelebrate their journey as farmers and podcast hosts. They share behind-the-scenes stories, reflect on personal and business growth, and discuss overcoming challenges like technical issues and self-doubt. They emphasize the importance of self-compassion, hiring help, and surrounding oneself with supportive people. The hosts also touch on social media culture, dealing with difficult customers, and the practical aspects of farming, such as crop planning. They express gratitude for their listeners' support and look forward to future episodes and community engagement.
Finding Your Marigold
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Lyndsay and Shannon discuss the intricacies of flower farming with special guest Linda Doan. They share their personal journeys, the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance, and the empowerment they feel as business owners. Linda recounts her romantic start with her husband in the flower farming business and introduces listeners to their farm's local traditions, such as the Thanksgiving pumpkin roll. The episode also delves into the customer demographics, the picturesque setting of Linda's farm, and the various ways they sell flowers, including CSA programs, workshops, and hosting weddings. The conversation highlights the importance of marketing, profitability, and the joy found in farming, concluding with Linda's advice for new farmers to have fun and enjoy their work.
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Lyndsay and Shannon, welcome guest Alix Northrup, a freelance illustrator delve into the intricacies of branding for businesses. They discuss the comprehensive nature of branding beyond just a logo, covering visual elements, messaging, and the feelings a brand evokes. Emphasizing the importance of custom branding, they explore the benefits of a unique brand identity, potential legal issues with non-custom designs, and the value of a cohesive branding package. The hosts also offer practical advice on finding a branding professional, highlighting word-of-mouth recommendations and the use of social media platforms like Instagram. Alex shares her availability for new clients and how to contact her.
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Lyndsay and Shannon welcome Corina Bench from My Digital Farmer. Corina shares her journey in applying online marketing strategies to her farm, Shared Legacy Farms, and her transition to mentoring other farmers. The discussion focuses on the importance of understanding marketing frameworks, customer education, and the creation of customer avatars for targeted marketing. Corina emphasizes the need for specificity in messaging to connect with the right audience and the role of ongoing customer research in refining marketing strategies. The episode provides valuable insights into effective marketing for farmers, highlighting the significance of understanding and serving customer needs.
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Lyndsay and Shannon engage in a heartfelt discussion about the role of fear in their lives as flower farmers and business owners. They explore the different ways fear manifests, from the pressures of social media and comparison to the challenges of decision-making and the impact of fear on their actions. They share personal stories, including the concept of analysis paralysis, discussion of imposter syndrome and the pressure to downplay achievements. The episode concludes with an invitation to their audience to share struggles and join their supportive community.
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Lyndsay and Shannon discuss SEO strategies with guest Julia Bocchese, an SEO consultant for agriculture and horticulture businesses. They cover the importance of keyword research, website navigation, and maintaining up-to-date online profiles. Julia shares tips on optimizing website copy, title tags, meta descriptions, and image alt text for better search engine rankings. Practical advice includes targeting low competition keywords, creating engaging content, and improving website usability, especially for mobile users.
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Lyndsay and Shannon dive into the intricacies of wedding consultations for their flower businesses. They discuss strategies for acquiring leads, managing client expectations, and refining the consultation process. They emphasize the importance of setting clear expectations, using software for organization, and confidently guiding clients through flower selection. They share personal experiences, including mishaps and the evolution of their consultation strategies, underscoring the significance of expert communication, flexibility, and creating a positive first impression. They conclude by highlighting the value of customer satisfaction, efficient communication, and the role of word-of-mouth in attracting clients that resonate with their unique styles.
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In this podcast episode, Lyndsay and Shannon share their flower farming insights and advice. They reflect on their business growth, the importance of honest conversations, and offer strategies for success. They recount humorous early podcasting challenges and express gratitude for their listeners' support. The hosts emphasize the necessity of crop planning, overcoming fear, setting financial goals, and creating a marketing plan. They also discuss supply management, work-life balance, and the significance of self-care. The episode concludes with a light-hearted touch and an invitation for listener engagement, looking forward to their 100th episode celebration.
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Shannon and Lyndsay are chatting with Tracey & Matt Parriman this week about how they use their high tunnels. They are going to share with you how and why they heat their high tunnels to make their growing season last longer. They share the pros, cons and everything in between. They will talk about how they flip the beds and what they are growing and how. Is it worth managing a heated high tunnel in the winter? They talk about why it is for them.
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In the second part of this podcast Lyndsay and Shannon are sharing what to plant and when to plant it. The things that need to be thought about because this is a new planting environment with its own set of challenges to think about. They will give you a list of their favorites and some others to consider when you are crop planning.
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Have you been thinking about getting a high tunnel? Shannon and Lyndsay are talking all things high tunnels in this two part series. They are sharing with you this week what to consider when looking to add this to your farm. Where do you want to put it and what things to consider when looking for the best spot. They share what it could cost depending on the upgrades and if you choose to build it or have someone do that for you. They talk about the NRCS grant application. Having a high tunnel is something that will help extend your growing season and there are many different ways to go about getting one.
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Shannon and Judd are tackling this weeks podcast by sharing with you their story of their farm. They will share where they started and what the future looks like for them. They just bought a second property to help alleviate some of the pinch points at their current farm. They talk how they did it and what type of loans they used. They will share about what the next year looks like for the property along with their 3-5 year plan. Lots of changes happening over at Bloom Hill and they will bring you all the details.
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Lyndsay and Shannon welcome Daniel Schavey of Petal Pickers this week to talk about how his business has grown over the years. He will share how and why he started to ship flowers. He talks about how he markets so that more people know that he ships nationwide. You will learn his biggest lesson and his favorite thing to do on the farm. Having a work life balance can be hard and he shares how he is trying to make that better and enjoy life all while owning a successful business.
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Lyndsay and Shannon Spilling the Dirt this episode answering the questions asked by you. This episode they will cover:
How do you transition from hobby flower farming to full time/quitting your day job? I have 5,000 dollars saved to start my farm with - what would you spend it on? Already have a tractor and land. I would love to hear about dried flowers. What you dry, how you dry them, and how you utilize them. Sometimes I love farming and the business and other times I hate it. Is this normal or should I get out? How do I know if being a business woman is for me?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.
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Lyndsay and Shannon are sharing with you their year in review. They do this every year where they talk about a rose which is something good that happened, a bud something they are looking forward to next year and a thorn which is something that they struggled with but will be working on to be better. They share the highs and lows of 2023 and give you tips on how to look at your 2023 in review to make 2024 better.
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Lyndsay and Shannon are giving you their favorite things on this fun episode. They share how they found some of them why they love them and want to share them with you.
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Black Rifle Coffee John Deere Gator Shady RaysMeundiesTrina Turk AviatorsMacie Bean Boot Inappropriate Mugs- MallyMoonLush - Rose Argon Body ConditionIf 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.
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Lyndsay and Shannon are giving you three steps to create a newsletter this week:
Sign up for an email marketing platform- Mailchimp, Flodesk, Constant contact Start building your email listCreate your first newsletter.They go into each of these steps with detail of how they did it and lots of tips and tricks to make it easier. Writing a newsletter doesn't have to be this big scary thing. You just need the tools to make it easier to create a better connection with your customers.
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Lyndsay and Shannon are chatting about how to create a connection with your customers. They share how they create and foster connection on theirs farms. You will hear them share the best practices for your farm like:
Be authentic - Customers expect you to connect with them in a intuitively human way.Always put yourself in their shoes. People don’t want to hear about you, they want to hear about themselves.Tell storiesGo above and beyondBe generousIf 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.
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Lyndsay and Shannon are chatting with Lennie Larkin of B-Side Farm & Flower Farming for Profit. Lennie shares her flower farming story and how she has gotten where she is today. They are going to talk about the 5 keys to profit in this episode. They talk boundaries, why it is so important to test and learn and other tips to help you have a profitable flower farm.
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Flower Farming for Profit: The Complete Guide to Growing a Successful Cut Flower Business
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