Liza Roeser - Scaling Fifty Flowers

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Liza Roeser - Scaling Fifty Flowers

How do you decide when to DIY and when to call in a pro for your wedding flowers? Are your customers overwhelmed by too many choices? Do you know how to blend human touch with AI for maximum customer satisfaction? Learn how Liza Roeser from Fifty Flowers transitioned from wholesale to consumer-based e-commerce while keeping service personal and intentional.

Listen to this new episode for insights on balancing DIY and professional services, reducing decision fatigue, and leveraging AI while maintaining a human touch in customer interactions.

Liza Roeser is a trailblazer in the flower industry, known for her innovative leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. Her journey began with a Peace Corps mission in Ecuador, where she identified the potential for exporting fresh-cut flowers. In 1998, she founded Farm Exports, which later evolved into FiftyFlowers.com, the first e-commerce wholesale flower platform. Liza is a dedicated advocate for the industry, serving on the Society of American Florists Board, lobbying on Capitol Hill, and promoting entrepreneurship. Her achievements have earned her numerous accolades and features in prominent publications. Follow Liza on Instagram @TheFlowerCEO.

https://fiftyflowers.com/

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Wedding Business Solutions, I chat with Liza Roeser, the founder of 50 Flowers. Liza shares her incredible journey from serving in the Peace Corps to creating an innovative e-commerce flower business. We discuss the early challenges she faced, transitioning from bulk floral shipping to direct-to-consumer sales, and how she has tailored her products to cater specifically to weddings and events. Liza opens up about the company's growth, the strategic use of AI to understand customer behavior, and the heartfelt importance of human interaction in customer service. We also delve into learning from past failures, how the 2008 financial crisis influenced her business, and the value of professional expertise in DIY floral projects.

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