{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Floral CEO","title":"Behind the Scenes: How I Pulled Off a $40K Floral Event in Just 2 Weeks","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/16df44b6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":726,"description":"Ever wonder what it really takes to plan and execute a massive floral event in a ridiculously short timeframe? In this minisode, I'm sharing how I managed to pull off a nearly $40,000 event in just two and a half weeks—during a Minnesota snowstorm, no less!From receiving the call the day after Valentine’s Day to sourcing thousands of flowers, coordinating labor, and designing for 62 tables, I’m breaking down exactly how I made it happen (without losing my mind). If you’ve ever had a last-minute event come in hot, this episode is packed with tips to streamline your process and keep your cool.What You’ll Learn:✔️ My go-to process for tackling last-minute large-scale floral events✔️ How to quickly create a design plan based on mood boards and walk-throughs✔️ Where I sourced flowers (including orchids from Thailand & roses from auctions!)✔️ Tools & platforms I used to pull it off (like Komet and Holex)✔️ Why labor planning is just as important as flower ordering✔️ Tips for staying calm and flexible—especially when snowstorms hit during prep!Timestamps:[00:00] The call that kicked off a 40K event with no florist, no plan, and no time[01:00] Mood boards, walk-throughs, and design concepts in 24 hours[02:30] Sourcing vases and building centerpiece tiers[04:00] Getting budget approval + setting expectations[05:15] How I used Holex and Komet to source thousands of stems[07:00] Securing labor and building a time-based staffing plan[08:30] Ordering orchids from Thailand & navigating snowstorm chaos[10:00] Final steps: prepping in-studio, boxing 92 arrangements, and pulling it all off!Resources & Links:🌿 Want Support for Big Events Like This? Join the Floral CEO Mastermind: thefloralhustle.com/mastermind📩 Got questions or last-minute event stress? DM me anytime on Instagram: @‌thefloralhustleRelated Episodes:🎧 Easy-Peasy Pricing: Base Recipe Breakdown for Bouquets🎧 From Dumpster Fire to CEO Mode – How to Reset When Life Gets Crazy🎧 Becoming the Go-To Florist for Vendors,...","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}