FlowerChat Testimonial Contest

[theRKF]

As a part of our Monster Referral Drive, we are asking for your best, most creative, most engaging, most compelling testimonials about how FlowerChat.com has helped you.

Testimonials don't have to be incredibly long - in fact, we're suggesting under 500 words.

Please note:

1. Testimonials may be used in the promotion of FlowerChat.com
2. From time to time we may edit or delete posts from this thread, if the post is not a testimonial submission. Questions may be submitted here, but they will be moved into the initial post, along with the answer.

So ... who wants to go first? How has FlowerChat helped you?

 

[Mikey the Flower Guy]

I am compelled to read FlowerChat, by it's diversity, it's honesty, and the very nature of it's contributors....it's NOT every day, that a forum exists primarily for ME, and the other "me's", that have a burning desire to listen,help, speak AND hear, that I am NOT alone in our florist universe...there IS life out there, and it's nice to have the company!

 

[BOSS]

So ... who wants to go first? How has FlowerChat helped you?

FC has given me a venue to vent my angst against wire services and order gatherers... (don't use this one )

I'll write up a real one later

 

[blumen]

FlowerChat is my "go to" place whenever I have a question about marketing, product, suppliers, or ANYTHING related to the floral industry.

 

[anytimeflowers]

I've said this before, but I'll gladly say it again.

Flowerchat is the single most valuable business tool I have ever run across, bar none. Where else on the planet can you get instant EXPERT answers to all of your questions? ANY question. Marketing, new product, customer service, how to get lilies to open faster, design evaluation. And a slap on the back or a spanking if that's what you need. (The virtual types, of course!) Somebody, in some country, has just the answer I am looking for. A hundred bucks for a year of my own private tutors for all my questions? Well DUH!

 

[Palms]

Flowerchat understands when no one else does.

When a customer makes you cry, when a thank you card makes you happy, when you are stuck in a rut - flowerchat understands...

When you need to be motivated, when you are feeling really low - flowerchat understands.

When you have a great idea - flowerchat understands.

The people on flowerchat are real, the cases are real and the rulings are final!!!

How's that ??

 

[Victoria]

While Flowerchat was borne from a business need, it has transcended mere business for so many.

It is a place to share knowledge, vent (sometimes splendidly), share joy, tears and ask for personal support through a kind word, or prayer.

So yes, there is opportunity for business growth, but along with that stands the humanity of the community.

I thank you for all of it.

V

 

[dlnfloral]

Support comes in many forms and I'm very grateful for all that I receive and can give. FC is the place to find support,ideas,answers,to ask questions and feel at home.

 

[Carol Bice]

I have met and made lifelong friends within the industry on Flower chat. Priceless

 

[Kristine]

Flowerchat the virtual bible for professional florists. More knowledge than any PHD from the best University, and right at your fingertips.

 

[LOTAKIDS]

Flowerchat is awsome!!!

I had this business fall into my lap in early 2006. With the encouragement of my husband and me dragging my feet (I knew it was going to hard work and long hours) we purchased the poperty that the flower shop sits on. At the time and being naive, it looked busy as she was getting all these 1800FTDTF orders which seemed all fine and dandy at the time.

WOW was I in for a surprise.... I found flowerchat and what a difference this has made. People who understood the floral business, information regarding wire services and most importantly.. order gathers.

Since reading and learning and posting, I have narrowed the wire service down to one (TF which I am the unit secretary..another learning experience). I now have some cash flow... not huge, but not loosing too much sleep any more. It has help me to make wiser business decisions as I really had no clue how to market my business. I have a great website (thanks florist 2.0) that I can individualize to me and not be a cookie cutter (of which I have never been). Customers always comment how nice it its... make my heart warm. Now I just have to get the SEO and blog down (have things in my head, but hard to put to words).

I really appreciate the comments regarding the arrangements that I post, as the only training I have had was when I was 18-21 years old working in a flowershop as the delivery driver and Elin took the time to teach me, wire/taping, feathering carnations, making hand tie nosegays for dances, bouts and eventually corsages and small arrangments. I lost sleep and was sick the first big piece I had to make.. It was for the High School graduation in 2006 and should I say the rest is history. All of your comments and liking of my work has help boost my confidence tremendously. A visiting designer and friend of the old owner told me after Mother's day 2006, that I best find a great designer as I was awful and not organized enough. I was in tears. So much for that.. I guess she was wrong.

My sales have gone down over the past 3 years, mostly in part of quitting the wire services, but so have my cogs and I almost have a handle on them. I went from a 3 person shop to a one (thank you economy) but I am still paying my bill, plus have money to reinvest and have some when the family needs it... THIS IS HUGE! I am no longer draining our family money.. Thank you flowerchat for information on cogs and business!

I have made great friends and I have had wonderful mentoring! Thank you!
Carol, Cathy, Mark, Mocha, Sprout, Linda, Rhonda, Lori, Ryan, Mikey, Paula, Victoria are a few of you that come to mind (I could name the whole membership list), so many had helped me in learning this crazy business. (If I missed someone, please don't take it personal.)

I am hanging in there.. It's in my blood. I love to see peoples faces when they receive the flowers. Love to create flowers that fit perfectly for the situation.
I love learning and seeing what other people create and flowerchat is the perfect place for this!

 

[Eric S]

If it wasn't for Flowerchat I would not be in business today.

 

[concord]

Need ideas for a window display
or the going rate for Designer pay?
Want opinions on funeral design,
or picking a logo for your new sign?
Had a bad day and need to vent,
or just want to put in your two cents?
Confused about websites, tweeting and blogs,
or trying to learn how to control your COGS?
Feeling discouraged, depressed and alone,
or trying to choose between this and that phone?
Sharing jokes, good news and bad,
learning the latest in floral design fads.
Making new friends in the flower biz,
whether you're new or an experianced wiz.
Look no further you've found the place,
where you can learn at your own pace.
You won't regret if you join today,
because Flowerchat's where the cool florists play!