Oct 14, 2018
Today we’re sitting down with Kelly Mendenhall, owner of 3 Leaf Floral in Grand Junction, Colorado, to discuss:
- how workshop attendance affected the trajectory of her business
- how her motherhood plays into the decisions she makes about her business
- why she decided not to continue offering restaurant accounts and subscriptions
- how she's built a mentoring service to incorporate her counseling background
- the importance of local growers to her business
- why she recommends freelancing for business owners
- how she problem solves issues related to living in a small town without a wholesaler
- the challenge and adventure of working in the mountains
- the importance of posting images of yourself for colleagues and clients to be able to connect with you
- the importance of finding a great sales rep
- the wedding professional who helped her get her foot in the door in her local market
Links mentioned in Episode Twenty-Eight:
- Floribundance Design Days
- Holly Chapple
- Amy Osaba
- Francoise Weeks
- Sarah Winward
- Amy Merrick
- Sinclair & Moore workshop
- Rose Story Farm
- Dunton Hot Springs
- Blue Door Farm
- Country Elegance Florist
- Denver Wholesale Florist