E. 65 - SAF Next Gen with Stephanie Brady, Amanda Jedlinsky & Melanie Spilbeler + Fresh Fest 2023

Send us Fan MailSorry, we're a little late with this week's episode.   But we promise it's worth it!In this episode of #2FatGuysTalkingFlowers we had a room full of friends from the SAF Next Gen Committee including Stephanie Brady and Amanda Jedlinsky of SAF and Melanie Spilbeler of Freshpath Marketing as we get excited for the upcoming event.  The Society of American Florist's 2nd annual Next Gen event is dedicated to the new talent, rising stars and future floral industry leaders.   Taking place June 11-13 in Miami, FL featuring a packed schedule of fun and flowers. Join floral pros age 45 and under from all segments — retail, event, wholesale, importer, grower, and manufacturers.  And don't miss the monthly Next Gen digital Happy Hour!Register now!  https://safnow.org/events-education/next-gen-live/Also discussed in this episode is the announcement of Fresh Fest 2023!  Get excited, as Ryan, Mimi, Joel explain what FF is, who it's for, and what we have planned for our first "by-us, for-us" Jet Fresh experience.  August 17-18, 2023. (Only open to active JF customers).Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fresh-fest-tickets-619081428217Episode Chapters:SAF Next Gen 2023: 1:00Mimi the Marketing Mom: 32:20SAF Happy Hour: 37:20Fresh Fest! : 56:45What’s the Excitement about Fresh Fest: 1:06:40What Can You Take Away From Fresh Fest: 1:16:50