BB Podcast Episode 46: Natalie Gill
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Today we’re visiting with Natalie Gill, owner of Native Poppy in San Diego & Solana Beach, California to discuss:
- how she quit her corporate job and jumped into floristry
- the role her staff has played in her success
- her philosophy on staff management
- job descriptions for her staff members
- her advice for collaborating on destination weddings
- the Native Poppy Flower Menu
- how she mitigates loss of perishable products
- her collaboration with Ashley Renuart on the Native Poppy shop installations
- her thoughts on advertising
- pricing and managing flower inventory
- where she finds the courage to take risks in business
- her big dreams for the future
Links mentioned in Ep. Forty-Six with Natalie Gill:
- Janelle Wylie | Lavenders Flowers | Tono + Co
- Mindy Rice Design
- Team Flower
- Bows and Arrows
- Mayesh Wholesale
3 Books Natalie Recommends:
Natalie & Meg | owners of Native Poppy
See more of Natalie’s work at Native Poppy here:
Website | Shop Instagram | Personal Instagram | Facebook
Today’s episode is brought to you by:
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Guest Co-Host: Gabe Miller | Ten23 Photography
BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Landon McGee
Photography: SoCal Standard | Native Poppy
Click here to hear more from Natalie Gill!
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