Ep. 20 - Joining the Flower Circus with John Elstgeest

Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of #2FatGuysTalkingFlowers we were one Fat Guy down, as Fern was taking a much-deserved family vacation.  So Ryan stepped up and filled in.  Luckily our guest is the Ring Leader of the Flower Circus and had lots to discuss and make up for a missing Fern.  John Elstgeest, and the Flower Circus through floral fun, are informing, entertaining, and inspiring florists and flower professionals worldwide.   He has a team of floral designers/entertainers/clowns who help him spread joy with flowers, while simultaneously helping breeders and growers promote products, florists develop their design skills, and wholesalers/retailers learn about new trends and styles. Please note, that at about the 35-minute mark, this conversation takes a turn away from the fun, and focuses on John's story of him living in Ukraine during the war, and his mission to keep his family safe in the worst possible scenario.  Learn more about John and the whole circus at https://www.flowercircus.nl/Episode Chapters:Intro - 0:00Backstory: 1:50 The Idea of Flower Circus:8:50Running the Flower Circus: 15:05The Characters in the Circus: 23:10Living In Ukraine during the War: 34:35The Future of the Flower Circus: 1:13:20Outro : 1:29:45