{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Floral CEO","title":"Airbnb for Florists? A New Way to Find Studio Space and Freelancers","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":965,"description":"In this episode, Jen sits down with Melanie and Michelle, the founders of Fleurspace, a brand new platform designed to help florists solve some very real problems in the floral industry — like finding temporary studio space, renting cooler space, hiring freelancers, finding setup crews, and getting support in new markets.If you have ever wondered how you would pull off a bigger wedding, work in another state, find freelance floral help, or rent studio space for a few days, this episode will introduce you to a tool that could make all of that easier. Melanie describes Fleurspace as “Airbnb for florists” — a place where florists can list studio space, workshop space, freelance services, and support roles, and where other florists can search for the help they need.Melanie shares her background as a florist with 22 years of experience, while Michelle talks about her entrepreneurial background and how the idea for Fleurspace came together. Together, they explain how the platform works, who it is for, and why they believe it can create more flexibility and opportunity in the floral world.In this episode, they cover:What Fleurspace is and how it worksWhy it is being called “Airbnb for florists”How florists can list studio space, workshop space, and cooler accessHow freelancers, drivers, setup crews, and strike crews can list their servicesHow florists can rent space or hire help as neededWhy this could be a game changer for destination work, larger events, or home-based studiosHow payments and bookings work through the platformWhy this could help florists take on bigger weddings with less panicHow Fleurspace is already growing beyond the United StatesWhy this matters for floristsThis episode is especially valuable for florists who:run a home-based studioneed temporary cooler spacewant to freelance moreneed setup or strike helpwant to expand into larger weddingsneed more flexibility without committing to permanent studio overheadwant to work in new markets or new...","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}