The Flower School Business Podcast From Kays Flower School

In this podcast episode, we sit down with Melanie Rauscher and Michelle Sullivan, the founders of Fleurspace.

Fleurspace is a very clever platform designed to solve one of the biggest challenges in floristry, finding flexible workspaces and reliable freelance help. Whether you are travelling to create wedding flowers in a new city or looking to hire trusted hands for a busy weekend, Fleurspace makes connecting easy.

Here is what we chatted about

The Fleurspace Story: How an award winning master florist and a creative entrepreneur joined forces to build a helpful online hub for the floral community.

Solving the Workspace Puzzle:

How florists can book studio spaces on demand, and how shop owners can list extra space to earn additional income.

Connecting Freelancers and Studios:

Making it simple for floral businesses to find skilled freelance support right when they need it most.

Building a Business with a Friend:

The honest reality of building a tech platform from scratch, learning new skills, and working side by side.

Creating Opportunities:

How shared resources give florists the confidence to take on bigger jobs, travel for destination events, and grow without extra stress.

Find out more about Fleurspace:

Website: https://www.fleur-space.com

Instagram: @fleurspaceofficial

Please like, subscribe, and share this video with fellow florists.

Melanie and Michelle are the co-founders of Fleurspace, a growing marketplace and community designed to connect the floral industry. With a passion for bringing people together, they created Fleurspace to help floral creatives find workspaces, services, job opportunities, and meaningful connections, all in one place. Their mission is simple: make it easier for the floral community to connect, collaborate, and grow.

Contact:

Website: Fleur-space.com

App: Fleurspace is available in the App Store and the Google Play Store

Instagram: @fleurspaceofficial

Founding Member Offer:

$5 for life for the first 500 subscribers. This price will never increase as long as you keep your subscription active.

Ready to take your love of flowers to the next level? Whether you’re a total beginner or someone who loves to dabble, we’ve got you covered!

FREE Online Flower Taster Course – perfect for trying your hand at flower arranging!

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FREE Flower Conditioning Program – learn how to keep your cut flowers fresh and fabulous for longer!

Check it out - https://kaysflowerschool.myflodesk.com/youtubeflowerconditioningcourse

Beginners Floristry Program – start your journey to becoming a professional floral designer today!

Explore the course - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/online-floristry-programme

Funding Options Available – see if you’re eligible for support towards your training in Ireland.

Find out more - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/funding-to-train-at-kays-flower-school

Overseas Students Welcome – learn with us from anywhere in the world!

How it works - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/overseas-flower-students

Hear from our Students – discover how Kays Flower School transformed their floral journey.

Read their stories - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/testimonials

Have Questions? Get in touch with us today!

Contact us - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/contact-us

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Welcome back to the podcast! Today Deirdre is chatting with Louise Brogan, an expert who helps people grow their small businesses online.

Did you know that LinkedIn is not just for people in suits?

In this episode, Louise explains why florists and creative business owners should use LinkedIn to find great clients who love buying flowers for big offices, events, and gifts.

She shares her simple plan called COPE, which means making one quick recording and turning it into lots of helpful posts. You will also learn the best ways to set up your profile, find the right local network, and connect with people who need your skills.

Louise is the boss of Louise Brogan Ltd and author of the book Raise Your Visibility on LinkedIn. She also hosts the @RaiseYourVisibilityOnline podcast and YouTube channel.

Louise has won the Digital Marketer of the Year Award, has been listed in the top 100 female entrepreneurs in the UK, and even met King Charles at Buckingham Palace!

Grab your tickets to the Raise Your Visibility Live conference in Belfast on 7th & 8th of October and use the code FLOWER for 10% off.

Book Here - https://socialbeeni.thrivecart.com/raiselive/

Free seven day profile tips:

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Connect with Louise:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisebrogan/

Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/linkinwithlouise/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaiseYourVisibilityOnline

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisebrogan_

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/RaiseYourVisibilityOnline/

Get Louise's Book:

www.louisebrogan.com/book

Our Bloom in Zoom to start our new term features the fabulous Corrine and Myranda from Details Floral Software.

Ready to take your love of flowers to the next level? Whether you’re a total beginner or someone who loves to dabble, we’ve got you covered!

FREE Online Flower Taster Course – perfect for trying your hand at flower arranging!

Sign up here - https://kaysflowerschool.myflodesk.com/youtubefreetastercourse

FREE Flower Conditioning Program – learn how to keep your cut flowers fresh and fabulous for longer!

Check it out - https://kaysflowerschool.myflodesk.com/youtubeflowerconditioningcourse

Beginners Floristry Program – start your journey to becoming a professional floral designer today!

Explore the course - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/online-floristry-programme

Funding Options Available – see if you’re eligible for support towards your training in Ireland.

Find out more - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/funding-to-train-at-kays-flower-school

Overseas Students Welcome – learn with us from anywhere in the world!

How it works - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/overseas-flower-students

Hear from our Students – discover how Kays Flower School transformed their floral journey.

Read their stories - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/testimonials

Have Questions? Get in touch with us today!

Contact us - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/contact-us

Subscribe to Kay's Flower School channel for our latest clips

Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/@KaysFlowerSchool?sub_confirmation=1

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In this episode, we speak with Amanda Steele, a veteran florist who has a wealth of knowledge to share. We discuss her start in the industry, how she has seen things change over the years, and the importance of good training. If you have ever thought about a career change and wondered if floristry is for you, this chat is full of useful advice. We also talk about the reality of working as a florist, why it is so important to get hands on experience and why a good flower course can make all the difference. Enjoy this honest look at the world of professional flowers.

https://asteeleflowers.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/amandasteeleflowers/

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Ready to take your love of flowers to the next level? Whether you’re a total beginner or someone who loves to dabble, we’ve got you covered!

FREE Online Flower Taster Course – perfect for trying your hand at flower arranging!

Sign up here - https://kaysflowerschool.myflodesk.com/youtubefreetastercourse

Beginners Floristry Program – start your journey to becoming a professional floral designer today!

Explore the course - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/online-floristry-programme

Funding Options Available – see if you’re eligible for support towards your training in Ireland.

Find out more - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/funding-to-train-at-kays-flower-school

Overseas Students Welcome – learn with us from anywhere in the world!

How it works - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/overseas-flower-students

Hear from our Students – discover how Kays Flower School transformed their floral journey.

Read their stories - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/testimonials

Have Questions? Get in touch with us today!

Contact us - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/contact-us

Subscribe to Kay's Flower School channel for our latest clips

Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/@KaysFlowerSchool?sub_confirmation=1

#Floristry #FlowerArranging #FloralDesign #FlowerDesign #FlowerArrangement #FloralArt #FloristLife #CreativeFlorist #FloralInspiration #FlowerLovers

In this episode of the Flower School Podcast, we’re joined by the talented Danielle Walker, the force behind Wreaths by Danielle. Danielle’s story is a beautiful example of how following your creative passion can lead to a fulfilling new career.

We explore how Danielle turned her love of flowers and gardening into a thriving business, the challenges of starting as a self-employed florist, and the importance of having the right training. She shares her honest advice on how to build a business that works for your life, and why she believes that quality truly matters more than quantity.

Danielle also shares how she navigates the challenges of balancing business and creativity, and why she loves specializing in funeral tributes and unique floral designs. Whether you're thinking about a career change, looking to improve your floral skills, or just love hearing inspiring stories from those who have followed their passion, this episode is for you.

Tune in to discover:

Why Danielle chose the studio florist route over opening a traditional flower shop.

The importance of investing in proper training before starting your own business.

How to build a strong, authentic connection with your local community.

Why quality should always be your top priority.

Don't forget to check out Wreaths by Danielle on Instagram for more floral inspiration. If you're interested in starting your own floristry journey, check out our website for our latest course offerings.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and share it with someone who loves flowers!

https://www.wreathsandflowersbydanielle.co.uk/

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www.wreathsandflowersbydanielle.co.uk

Ready to take your love of flowers to the next level? Whether you’re a total beginner or someone who loves to dabble, we’ve got you covered! 🌸

✨ FREE Online Flower Taster Course – perfect for trying your hand at flower arranging!

Sign up here - https://kaysflowerschool.myflodesk.com/youtubefreetastercourse

🌿 FREE Flower Conditioning Program – learn how to keep your cut flowers fresh and fabulous for longer!

Check it out - https://kaysflowerschool.myflodesk.com/youtubeflowerconditioningcourse

💐 Beginners Floristry Program – start your journey to becoming a professional floral designer today!

Explore the course - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/online-floristry-programme

💰 Funding Options Available – see if you’re eligible for support towards your training in Ireland.

Find out more - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/funding-to-train-at-kays-flower-school

🌎 Overseas Students Welcome – learn with us from anywhere in the world!

How it works - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/overseas-flower-students

💬 Hear from our Students – discover how Kays Flower School transformed their floral journey.

Read their stories - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/testimonials

📩 Have Questions? Get in touch with us today!

Contact us - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/contact-us

Subscribe to Kay's Flower School channel for our latest clips

Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/@KaysFlowerSchool?sub_confirmation=1

#Floristry #FlowerArranging #FloralDesign #FlowerDesign #FlowerArrangement #FloralArt #FloristLife #CreativeFlorist #FloralInspiration #FlowerLovers