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Subtitle: Multitasking is a Joke

Summary:

Amanda shares that she created a hilarious secret hiding nook behind the register, perfect for popping out to give customers a little scare! Meanwhile, Katie dishes that Harry Styles recently bought flowers at a local farmers market and was unrecognized by the vendor.—who knew he could go incognito? They talk about the reality of multitasking (spoiler: it’s a joke). Amanda is gearing up for the Market on Canal festival, and they discuss the pros and cons of local events—Katie even recounts a time her friend's shop was completely obscured by food carts! Amanda shares her employee woes and how her sister got involved. Oh, and did you know that Aster Gardens is haunted?

Highlights:

• Katie gets to talk about Harry Styles.
• Business owners - check your insurance.
• Katie and Amanda discuss being self aware.
• Amanda’s preparations and focus on upcoming events.
• Aster Gardens bathroom makeover and shop ghosts.
• Amanda asks, “Is my shop broken?”
• The Katie and Amanda, orange and purple divide.
• Don’t spook the horses - when it’s easier to make business changes.

Links:

(Erin) The Impatient Gardner

Harry Styles at Farmers Market in London

Flooding in Carolina Beach

Freakonomics Podcast - Multitasking Doesn’t Work. So Why Do We Keep Trying?

Aster Gardens’ Bathroom Moss Wall

Amanda’s Shop Ghost

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The Stuff at the End

Amanda’s Work Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shop.aster.gardens

Katie’s Work Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thegardenofwordsagency

Katie’s Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie_gardenofwords

Amanda’s Website: https://kissmyaster.com/

Katie’s Website: https://thegardenofwords.com/