Ep. 125 - Fresh Family Updates! New Building Announcement!

Send us Fan MailStep right up, Ladies and Gentlemen! You won’t want to miss this week’s episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers. True to our catchphrase, we deliver the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.We kick things off with the exciting news that Connor Black, son #5, has officially joined the Jet Fresh Family. We welcome Connor onto the podcast, and with just a few days under his belt in the Cash & Carry, he’s already proving to be a pro.For all our Fatties heading to Miami for the SAF Convention, you can catch Connor on the greens at our 2nd Annual Blooms + BIRDIES Golf Tournament. The entire cast of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers will be sponsoring Hole 5. With numerous industry partners joining the fun-filled tournament, Casey and the Marketing Team have been working tirelessly to guarantee an unforgettable event. Be sure to sign up before August 10 at the Blooms + BIRDIES site! (https://jetfreshflowers.com/explore/23689-2/) While the Marketing team gears up for a busy trade show season, Mike has been catching flights, networking, visiting flower farms, and testing varieties to keep things FRESH. Mike gives us a quick update on his latest trip to Michigan, where he brought in Great Lakes Gladiolas. We dive into their impressive operations and learn about their biggest threat. Mike also shares details about another great partnership with Red Land Roses, whose Garden Spray and Spray Roses have been making a huge statement in our Cash & Carry. The luxury Haute Couture Sprays are now available at Jet Fresh.Ryan and Fern have some HUGE news about what’s happening at Jet Fresh’s Miami Branch. Listen in for the YOU HEARD IT FIRST Announcement. When the Fatties hear the announcement be sure to email us “what the Fatties hope to see at the Greatest Flower Show on Earth?”With all the excitement, Mike & Fern also touch on some of the really bad news in our industry.With the heaviest hearts, we speak about the sad news of the closure of Sun Valley Floral Farms. Mike shares his thoughts on the difficulties business leaders face in making sacrifices and tough decisions.Tune in for an episode filled with news, insights, and heartfelt moments.This week’s Podcast question: What flower job or task could be an Olympic Sport?