From Accountancy to Floristry - Jen Collins on Weddings, Honesty Box Sales & Growing a Flower Business

Welcome to The Flower School Business Podcast — where passion meets petals and business blooms! In this inspiring episode, Jennifer Collins shares her journey from a career in accountancy to thriving as a wedding florist, grower and creative entrepreneur. Jennifer talks about her love for growing and arranging flowers, how she built her honesty box flower business and the mindset shifts needed to thrive in the floral industry. She offers honest, practical advice for aspiring florists — from getting hands-on experience in a flower shop to understanding the financial side of the business. 🌸 In this episode, Jennifer shares Why she left accountancy to follow her passion for flowers The power of real-life experience before starting your own flower business Her unique honesty box model for selling homegrown flowers How to balance personal life and entrepreneurship Tips for trying new things and not letting others' opinions hold you back The importance of community, collaboration and financial awareness in floristry Whether you're dreaming of starting a floral business or already in the industry, Jennifer’s story will inspire you to trust your instincts, take creative risks and lean into the support of fellow florists. You can find Jen here on - https://www.instagram.com/flowersbyjen/ or here on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/flowersbyjen0/   🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Want to take your flower skills to the next level but not sure how to do it ?? Check out our FREE Online Flower Taster Course Here - ideal for the total beginner or those who dabble to want to go a bit further - Sign up Here https://kaysflowerschool.myflodesk.com/freeflowerarrangingcourse   We also have a Free Flower Conditioning Program that teaches you how to maintain and keep your cut flowers looking their best for longer - Check it out there - Free Online Flower Conditioning Program —  https://kaysflowerschool.myflodesk.com/freeflowerconditioningcourse Beginners Floristry Program to start you on your flowery journey to a career as a floral designer - Online Professional Floristry Courses for beginners https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/online-floristry-programme   Depending on the country you live in you may be eligible for funding towards training here at Kays Flower School - Funding Available for Training as a Florist https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/funding-and-opportunities   If you live outside Ireland you can still train with Kay's Flower School, see how it works here - Overseas Floristry Student Information https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/overseas-flower-students   See what our past students have to say about training as a florist at Kay's Flower School https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/testimonial Get in touch with us today Get in Touch https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/contact-us