EPISODE · Sep 19, 2021 · 48 MIN
You Can't Smell Flowers Online: The Roses Only Story | #117
from Add To Cart: Australia’s eCommerce Show · host Nathan Bush
In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Kelly Taggart, CEO at Roses Only. Kelly has had an incredible journey as well, starting as an accountant in the business, moving into COO by the age of 30 and is now CEO of the Roses Only Group. The Roses Only Group includes of course Roses Only, but also Fruit Only, Hampers Only, Wine Only, and my original client, 1300 Flowers. They now have over 300 staff and 10 floral studios nationally. In this episode Kelly shares the ups and downs at Roses Only including how they recovered from $30K in the bank with an upcoming $60K wage bill. She also shares how the national team pulls together to keep a same day delivery promise and gives her advice to others who are looking to gain more senior positions at a young age. Links from the episode1300 FlowersRoses OnlyFruit OnlyWine OnlyHampers OnlySignet and Crock’d (sponsored)Shopify Plus & Tamburlaine (sponsored)Questions answered:How has gift giving changed with Covid? What’s the secret to getting same day delivery right? You were COO by the time you were 30 years old. What advice would you give to those seeking similar success?This episode was brought to you by… SignetShopify PlusAbout your co-host:Kelly Taggart from Roses OnlyKelly Taggart is the CEO of the leading retailer in Australia for delivered flowers and gifts - The Roses Only Group. Kelly has managed to combine her love of business and retail customer experience into a career that started as an accountant and turned into running a national business of over 300 people. A business dedicated to delivering love.You can contact Kelly on LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you!Thanks to our sponsors, Shopify and Klaviyo, for bringing you the show.Sponsor Add To Cart: https://addtocart.com.au/sponsor/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pSubscribe to the Add To Cart newsletter SMS us to Suggest a Guest Connect with Nathan Bush Join the Add To Cart Community
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In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Kelly Taggart, CEO at Roses Only. Kelly has had an incredible journey as well, starting as an accountant in the business, moving into COO by the age of 30 and is now CEO of the Roses Only Group. The Roses Only Group includes of course Roses Only, but also Fruit Only, Hampers Only, Wine Only, and my original client, 1300 Flowers. They now have over 300 staff and 10 floral studios nationally. In this episode Kelly shares the ups and downs at...
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