Pop-UP Shops and More with Phebe Robinson-Higgins

Pop-UP Shops and More with Phebe Robinson-Higgins

Author: Scott Shepherd, Host and Flower Educator March 15, 2021 Duration: 1:05:32

We're talking about Pop-Up Shops with Phebe Robinson-Higgines this week on The Flower Podcast. Phebe shares her floral journey into creating her floral and event business, her ideas for marketing and strategy, and how that led to creating highly successful Pop-Up Shops. Now she, helps coach people and educate other floral entrepreneurs to use Pop-Up Shops as an additional revenue stream for their business.

I'd like to share just a handful of notes:

1. When planning a pop-up shop, but I think this can apply to starting any business, set your goals first. Remember Profit over Pretty!

2. It's important to think about what makes you different and what experience do you want to provide your customers.

3. I love the way that Phebe leads her customers to take ownership of the floral design by contributing their personal touch to the end product.

4. It's less risky to start with floral holidays when starting a pop-up shop.

5. By building a community, you give your customers the opportunity to like you, to know you, and then most importantly to trust you.

6. Be willing to be vulnerable. You're going to learn so much about yourself and your business.

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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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