{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Floral CEO","title":"10 Ways to Follow Up Without Feeling Sleazy in Your Flower Business","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":631,"description":"Have you ever felt weird about following up with a bride or couple after sending your proposal? Have you worried that you were going to sound pushy, annoying, desperate, or just plain sleazy?In this episode, Jen breaks down 10 practical ways to follow up with a bride professionally, confidently, and effectively—without sounding like you are begging for the booking. Because follow-up is not about chasing people. It is about leading the process, giving direction, and helping couples know what to do next.If you are a florist, wedding vendor, or creative business owner who struggles with sales follow-up, proposal follow-up emails, or booking wedding clients, this episode will help you create a stronger follow-up process that feels natural and gets better results.In this episode, Jen covers:Why professional follow-up sounds different than insecure follow-upHow to set expectations from the beginning so follow-up feels normalWhy “just checking in” is not enoughHow to follow up with value instead of awkward energyWhy making the next step crystal clear mattersThe best follow-up cadence after sending a wedding proposalHow to use urgency without sounding pushyWhy emotional intelligence matters when following up with couplesThe mindset mistakes florists make when someone does not respond right awayHow confident wording changes your follow-up emailsWhen to stop following up and let the lead go gracefullyWhat you’ll learn:If you have ever wondered how to follow up with a bride after sending a proposal, how often to follow up with a wedding inquiry, or how to write a follow-up email without sounding desperate, this episode gives you practical, real-world examples you can start using right away.Jen shares why follow-up should feel like leadership, not begging—and why your job as a business owner is to guide people through the process with confidence, not disappear after the proposal is sent.Key takeaway:Follow-up is not sleazy when it is clear, helpful, timely, and professional....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FHz-UgopUhJpJn1O-4JHblhUpmcOM1-ut37jvDGyuz8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84ODcz/NzBkZGFkZjUyZjU5/ZTk5ODAxMTAzZjFj/NDIzNS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}