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The Hotel Florist

Franceska McCaughan

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This is an industry disruptor podcast for florists who want to create consistent 5k Months through hotel partnerships WITHOUT depending on unstable wedding and event income.
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Welcome to "Kim Talks Resilience," the podcast that brings you inspiring stories and valuable insights from female founders, authors, coaches, and entrepreneurs. Join your host, Kim Hayden, as she tackles the challenges women face in business and explores their stories of resilience. Through candid conversations, Kim and her guests share personal journeys, strategies for success, and the transition from corporate to entrepreneur life. Kim Hayden, a resident of Calgary, Alberta, with roots in ...
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Hey flower friends! Welcome to today’s episode, where we’ll start by exploring why feeling the need to always be busy reflects our self-worth and how our passion drives us to excel. I’ll share ideas on what to post when you don’t have flowers in your shop and discuss letting go of the shame and guilt when investing in our business doesn't yield imm…
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Hey flower friends! Welcome to today’s episode, "Who to Speak to on Social Media and How to Show the BTS Before You Have a Hotel Account." We’ll start by discussing who you’re really talking to on Instagram and how to build authority in your city and niche. Next, we'll dive into why focusing on an in-person relationship with General Managers is so …
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Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode, "How To Do Something You Have No Clue About." I'll start by sharing my own experience of being asked to do something completely outside my expertise and how I managed it for my clients. We'll talk about how I gathered the necessary information to create a detailed proposal and the conclusions and solutions …
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Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode, "Prostitute Energy vs. Lover Energy." We're diving into some intriguing concepts today, starting with what exactly prostitute energy is and how it differs from lover energy. We'll help you understand which energy you’re operating in when pitching yourself to clients, and explore the shadow side versus the i…
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Hey flower friends! Welcome to today’s episode, where we’ll kick things off with a strategy to grab a hotel’s attention online and I’ll also explain why hotels usually don’t work with wedding florists. We'll also talk about the importance of prioritizing consistent income while adding wedding and event income on top. Plus, I'll share some creative …
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Welcome to today's episode where we dive into what it means to build brand equity in your floral business. We start with the humble origins of my brand and how you can excel by leveraging what's already within your reach. We discuss the importance of aligning your actions with your business goals and why I focused on luxury clients to build brand e…
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Hi Flower Friends, in this episode, we explore the importance of valuing your values when working with new clients. We'll start by discussing why I believe kitchen gardens will be a hot trend in the floral industry. I'll share how I added value to a hotel while outsourcing work and why having a large team doesn't necessarily mean you're successful.…
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In this episode, I share personal challenges faced in my business during 2022 and how I protect my peace during difficult transitions. I recount a valuable lesson learned from a conversation with a General Manager and emphasize the importance of building strong relationships for long-term success). I also discuss the unpredictability of contracts a…
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In this episode, we tackle the myth that you need a team before you can start pitching your services. Learn how you might be sabotaging yourself and your business and why it's crucial not to let fear dictate your actions. We discuss why the belief that you need a team first is actually counterproductive and why you should focus on landing clients f…
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Welcome to today's episode where we are diving into the art of planning your designs specifically for hotels. We'll start by exploring how your relationship with a hotel differs from working on events. I'll share my creative design process for hotels and explain how your consistent income benefits wholesalers and flower farmers. We'll also talk abo…
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In today’s episode, we will talk about how important it is to let yourself be supported and how to manage your team effectively. We'll talk about why having a team is essential if you want to grow beyond just yourself, and I'll share some tips on what to keep in mind when bringing new members on board. Plus, we'll cover what to do when things aren’…
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Welcome to today's episode where we debunk the myth that being a hotel florist automatically increases your sales. We'll explore the common misconceptions, set realistic expectations, and discuss the real factors that influence business growth. Plus, we'll dive into the importance of marketing and share alternative strategies to boost your sales. G…
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In the latest episode of Kim Talks Resilience, host Kim Hayden engages in a heartfelt conversation with Franceska McCaughan, a remarkable woman who transformed her life by overcoming childhood trauma. Franceska shares her deeply personal journey, revealing how she turned her pain into a life filled with purpose and joy through the power of personal…
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In this episode, we're diving into the powerful idea that you get to decide how life unfolds for you. We’ll explore how to prevent burnout by staying true to your values and reclaiming your power. I'll discuss the red flags that signal you're not walking in your power and share creative ways to offer services that align with your values. Plus, we'l…
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Welcome to today's episode. If you're looking for stability but struggling with confidence, this one's for you. We'll start by talking about why stability isn’t something you achieve, but something you build. I'll explain how confidence and stability go hand in hand and share how staying committed, even in the smallest areas of my life, helped me g…
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In this episode of Kim Talks Resilience, host Kim Hayden sits down with Dr. Christine Cooper, a licensed pharmacist and author of "Finding Value: A Reforming Mean Girls Guide." Dr. Cooper shares her inspiring journey of resilience, focusing on the importance of emotional intelligence and navigating difficult conversations. She discusses the impact …
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In this episode, we're talking about transitioning from those holiday cash injections to creating sustainable flower bars for events. We'll start by discussing the differences and benefits of flower bars versus one-off deliveries. I'll share my specific sales strategy for pitching flower bars and where I find contacts to pitch holiday flower bars t…
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Welcome to today's episode! We'll be discussing the differences between freelancers and employees and what that means for your floral business. We'll start by explaining the distinction between a freelancer and a contracted employee. I'll share how I used freelancers in my own floral business and why hiring contracted employees can be so important.…
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In today's episode we're talking about what it means to be an "in-house" florist and how you can make it work for you. We'll start by explaining what it means to be an in-house florist or artist in residence. I'll share how I saved a hotel a lot of money by pitching myself as their in-house florist, and also how I initially failed at pitching this …
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In today's episode, we're talking about what to do if you find out a hotel already has a florist. We'll start with some key questions you can ask to get the information you need. Then, I'll share what to do if they're happy with their current florist and don't want to work with you right now. We'll also discuss why their loyalty to their current fl…
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Hi Flower Friends, welcome to today's episode. We're diving into some of the top questions I get about insurance, budgets, and exclusivity rights in the floral industry. We'll start by easing your worries about what kind of insurance you need. Then, I'll explain why General Managers know their floral budget and how the budgeting process works in a …
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In today's episode of The Hotel Florist Podcast we're continuing our deep dive into creating proposals that convert and adding in the five essential clauses you need in your hotel floral contract. We'll start by breaking down what goes into a proposal versus a contract. I'll share how I decide on weekly and monthly flower installations and what hot…
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In today's episode, where we're going to chat about crafting proposals that convert. I'll start by sharing the number one thing I've learned on my journey and from working with clients. We'll talk about what makes hotel proposals different from weddings and event proposals, and the type of proposal that converts a lot faster. I'll also cover what y…
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Hey there flower friends, in today’s episode we're diving into the essentials of closing a hotel deal and what to prepare in your contract. We'll kick things off with a step-by-step overview of the hotel closing process. I'll share what can set you apart when pitching your floral services and how to get the decision-maker to do a walkthrough with y…
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Hey Flower Friends, in today's episode, we're going to explore the three key places you should be online to connect with hotel decision-makers. We'll start with where General Managers and Directors of Operations hang out online. I'll dive into what your LinkedIn profile communicates about your floral business and what you should share on it. We'll …
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In today’s episode, we're diving into the world of hotel management and clearing up some common confusions. We'll start by breaking down the differences between a General Manager and a Hotel Manager, then explore the unique responsibilities of each role. We'll also discuss who’s really making the decisions behind the scenes and what you need to kno…
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Hey flower friends! Welcome to today's episode. We're tackling a hot topic: why I don’t agree with giving away free flowers. I'll share why giving things away for free doesn’t bring the exposure you might expect and how it affects your energy and mindset. I'll also dive into what I did in my business to gain real exposure without compromising my va…
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