Sep 7, 2020
Today we’re visiting with Steven Dyme, co-founder of Flowers for Dreams (with locations in Chicago, Detroit, and Milwaukee) to discuss:
- the Flower for Dreams commitment to community and charity with every sale
- integrating philanthropy into a business model
- how his business has been able to survive during the pandemic
- the responsibilities and challenges that come with employing 50+ team members
- advice on how other business owners can make giving a part of their business model
- his unconventional entry into the floral industry
- teaming up with non-profits to impact communities through flower sales
- the commencement flower niche and the opportunities it offers
- finding a niche and scaling a business
- the secret behind the success of his long-time business partnership
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 67:
- The University of Wisconsin - Madison
- ACLU
- Kennicott Brothers Wholesale
- Farmer's Fridge
- Blog Post: Weddings Are Different, We Must Be Different (Why We’re Saying “No” to Weddings in a Pandemic)
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