I’m 23 and have just recently realized that this is my dream. I want to learn everything I can to maybe one day actually take the jump into this as a career. Your videos have been so helpful, I appreciate you so much! 💛🌷
Aw thank you!! I am so glad I could help and inspire you! It’s really a fun career, each day is something different and best of all,... it’s not sitting behind a desk all day!
Absolutely LOVE the idea of making small arrangements and leaving a business card with local stores. Such a great way to advertise and build relationships! Love your vids! 💐
Kudos to you, Alexis! I just stopped watching 3 other videos because they weren’t applicable to me or weren’t well done. You’ve just gained a new subscriber!
this was so useful!! i’d love to hear your perspective on shipping flowers and if it’s reasonable to even consider shipping when you’re just starting out.
I’m not sure if I understand the question all the way, but all the flowers I work with are shipped from all over the world. I personally do not ship flowers
Hello! I am so glad you found this video helpful. unfortunately I moved back home to PA, Alabama didn't work out for me and my boyfriend in the end but I am glad we tried it!. I am applying these same strategies listed in the video to my home state. ill make a follow up video on how thats going
I am starting in Los Angeles. I've been saving for a van (6k so far) to work out of. How did you explain to your employer you have your own business aside from your work schedule? In the flower district I rarely see florist get hired because of the fear of competition.
Honestly my situation is extremely unique from most. I have an amazing boss who is super supportive of me and my dreams and he lets me do my own weddings as long as I am not taking his current customers
@@3blacky I do mainly weddings and events and do less retail florist work. I don’t do same deliveries. If people want flower arrangements then I typically just deliver it using my families car. If I have weddings bigger than what can fit in my family car I rent a truck for $100 and bake that into my wedding prices
Thank you so much!! I actually went to school for graphic design so I learned how to make graphics look “cute” there. Try Canva, there are a ton of templates you can customize and make your own. You can print from Canva as well!
Alexis, thank you for the tips! I just found your channel, and I enjoy your content. You’re adorable. I was wondering what software you use, and if you’re happy with it.
this is really helpful. How do you make a profit when you have to ship next day delivery? Im just starting, my first client and its looking like the shipping rate will cost more than the arrangement. Any recommendations? thank you.
hi there, for delivery arrangements, I recommend having a delivery fee. This can be anywhere from 10-25 bucks. I would also try and have a flower arrangement minimum like $50 for a small bouquet so that way you can make money and also have money for flowers. you want to be making at least a 70 profit on each arrangement. for example: If you have an $85 arrangement, you will spend 30% in flowers/materials ($25.50) my final advice is making sure you are only doing delivery arrangements in your area. Shipping flower arrangements to other states can get tricky. they tend to die when shipped so only do deliveries within 10 miles from you. I hope this helps!
Hi Alexis, thank you for the tips! I’m working as a floral designer. It’s very stressful but I enjoy making beautiful arrangements and putting a smile on people’s faces. One day I will open my own flower shop.
Yes it can be a stressful job at times especially during the busy season. All jobs can be stressful really in my opinion,... but this video right here goes into more detail on the different types of florists and their lifestyle ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-679d4oc4pyM.html
