Building Your Dynamic Floral Team with Mandy Benoit of Trillium Floral Design

Building Your Dynamic Floral Team with Mandy Benoit of Trillium Floral Design

Author: Scott Shepherd, Host and Flower Educator May 2, 2023 Duration: 55:05

My guest is Mandy Benoit,owner of Trillium Floral Designs. A full service flower shop located in Ottawa, Canada, Mandy has over 20 years of experience and in 2020 took over the family business shortly after the pandemic started. Using her background in multimedia design and writing for a Canadian florist magazine, Mandy pulls from all of these and adds a personal touch to the established business.  She continues to find ways to grow Trillium and help other small businesses in her community. This week,  Mandy shares her floral journey and we dive into an area not usually discussed on The Flower Podcast, Employees. Mandy shares her hiring process and creating a dynamic floral team pulling from each others strengths and areas to improve.

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Scott Shepherd has spent years immersed in the world of blooms, not just as a host but as an educator, and he brings that entire perspective to The Flower Podcast. This isn't just about pretty arrangements; it's a deep, root-level exploration of the entire floral industry. Conversations here weave between the practical realities of running a business and the sheer creative joy found in a garden. You'll hear from the people whose hands are in the soil-flower farmers and growers-as well as the designers, photographers, and entrepreneurs who translate that natural beauty into art and commerce. Each episode features a different voice from this vibrant community, sharing specific knowledge on trends, techniques, and the personal journeys that fuel a life with flowers. Whether you're a professional florist looking for savvy advice, a hobbyist seeking inspiration, or simply someone who appreciates the intersection of nature and enterprise, this podcast offers a unique bouquet of insights. Tune in for genuine, meandering chats that always circle back to a shared passion, revealing the surprising depth and connectivity within the floral world.
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