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In this episode of the Flower Farmer Forum podcast, host Liz discusses the journey of building a flower farm business that thrives on sustainability and diversification. She emphasizes the importance of creating a smart farm ecosystem that not only focuses on selling flowers but also on building relationships with customers and exploring multiple revenue streams. The conversation highlights the lessons learned from past experiences, the significance of agritourism, and the need for a structured approach to business growth.

Takeaways

• Building a smart farm ecosystem is key to sustainability.
• Diversification should focus on doing existing offerings better.
• Not all offerings are worth pursuing; focus on profitable ones.
• Agritourism can enhance the customer experience and revenue.
• Creating layered revenue streams is essential for growth.
• Understanding your customer journey can lead to better sales strategies.
• A flower can serve multiple purposes beyond just being a product.
• Frameworks can help streamline business operations and offerings.
• It's important to maintain a balance between work and personal life.
• Investing time in understanding your audience can lead to better business decisions.

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