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Today we’re visiting with Steven Dyme, co-founder of Flowers for Dreams (with locations in Chicago, Detroit, and Milwaukee) to discuss:

• the Flower for Dreams commitment to community and charity with every sale
• integrating philanthropy into a business model
• how his business has been able to survive during the pandemic
• the responsibilities and challenges that come with employing 50+ team members
• advice on how other business owners can make giving a part of their business model
• his unconventional entry into the floral industry
• teaming up with non-profits to impact communities through flower sales
• the commencement flower niche and the opportunities it offers
• finding a niche and scaling a business
• the secret behind the success of his long-time business partnership

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 67:

• The University of Wisconsin - Madison
• ACLU
• Kennicott Brothers Wholesale
• Farmer's Fridge
• Blog Post: Weddings Are Different, We Must Be Different (Why We’re Saying “No” to Weddings in a Pandemic)

SEE MORE ABOUT HERE:

 Website | Instagram | Facebook | Flower Truck

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Co-Hosts: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) + Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee)

BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Landon McGee