2020 Live Seminars with Alison Ellis

Come see me teach live in 2020!

Seminar dates just announced for March and April in Minnesota & Maine!

I was invited to speak at these seminars because florists are hungry for business knowledge to help round out their abilities and it’s an honor to be able to share my business tips with floralpreneurs at these upcoming events…

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First, I’ll be in Minneapolis, Minnesota at Koehler and Dramm from March 20-22nd.

Preliminary details here: https://koehlerdramm.com/wedding-show

Save the date for the 2020 Wedding Show! We’re bringing you a series of hands-on, focused education courses in addition to our design showcase, and we have not one but two renowned designers lined up! We’re so excited about this show, and we can’t wait to see you there. For now, save the date, and we’ll be announcing more info soon! Be sure to follow us on Facebook or Instagram so you don’t miss out on announcements!

Next, I’ll be in Portland, Maine on April 4-5th!

Find preliminary details here: https://www.campbellsfloraldesign.com/the-floral-collaborative

This Saturday & Sunday event will combine Designers and Cut Flower Farmers alike. Saturday is an extensive, hands-on designing workshop and pricing seminar. Sunday will transition into cut flower farming to offer an information packed day. We will also identify, grow and maintain the designer- farmer relationship! You will have the option to attend one or both days.

Whether weddings are a part of your current income stream or you’re considering adding a wedding offering, these seminars are made for you, so mark your calendar and come join me.

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Have a question for me?

Want to invite me to teach at your next seminar or business event? Click here to e-mail me: floralartvt@gmail.com

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How Can You Run A Business And Be A Mom?

Running a business and being a mom isn’t an easy balancing act.

In fact, sometimes the trick is accepting the imbalance and making it work anyway!

Entrepreneurship isn’t for the faint of heart, and if you’re going to mom and business at the same time, things aren’t going to be easy. But nobody ever said it would be easy, did they? Because nobody told me that motherhood would be a cakewalk…and I certainly knew how much my business demanded of me before jumping into the full-time job title, “mom”.

But things that are truly worth it in life are rarely easy.

I’m committed to multiple passions. My business needs me…and my family needs me…and I need me, too.

Sometimes you have to give things up for “other things” that are important to you.

Sometimes you have to sacrifice in ways you wish you didn’t.

Sometimes you don’t know how strong you are until you try.

It’s a constant process to develop good work habits, find ways to focus, and be more present in an attempt to create balance.

Click to watch a replay of my live chat “Mom Talk” from Nov. 2018 including a cameo appearance by my kid:

Truth: My time became especially precious once I became a mom.

Streamlining my sales systems to save time and maximize my profitability were essential to surviving my transition from solo-preneur to mom-preneur.

Remember: It’s not always easy, but you can do it!

Moms are tough.

Move through the tough.

Rest when you need to.

Ask for (and accept) help.

Learn to appreciate what you’re doing well!

xo. -Alison

Save Time With These Resources…

Want to streamline your sales systems? Click here to learn about my Wedding Templates for Florists!

Need to increase your income? My course, Flower Math, shows you how I maximize my profit on every order I take. Click here for details.

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Goals for 2020

How do you set attainable goals?

Years ago I started following Danielle LaPorte’s Desire Map for setting goals for the upcoming year. What she teaches is that you set goals based on how you want to feel in your life; not just based on what you want to accomplish or do.

I learned that I could achieve so much more by focusing on my feelings instead of just my goals (or god forbid, new year’s resolutions!), which seemed more distant and long term than something I can act upon right now.

But my desired feelings are something I can act upon at any moment. I can choose to do something that satisfies one of my desired feelings just about any time I want to.

Here’s a list of my 2020 Desired Feelings…

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I started making plans and setting goals years ago based on how I want to feel. #desiremapping changed so much about my life and the way I make business decisions. ❤️ To be honest, my core desired feelings haven’t changed much since I first did my desire map👉 It’s pretty straight forward: I want to feel Healthy. Sounds easy enough, right? 💪 🥕 🥦 I want to be mindful, but I’m using Mindfull because I don’t only want to feel present, but also full of ideas as well as spirit. 🙏 💯🙌 Grounded is always my goal because feeling out of control or overly emotional doesn’t suit me. Rooted, firm, and solid is more my style. 🏵🤙🦉 Connected carries several meanings and it’s a reminder to not get too lost in my solo projects…also, a reminder to keep up my content and teachings for florists around the world. ☎️🌎❤️ And finally, Steady. That’s a new one this year. It also carries several meanings: consistent, loyal, reliable, trustworthy…ALL qualities I strive towards. ⭐️👏🥰 So now you know all about what’s driving me! What are your desired feelings for 2020? What goals are you reaching towards? Share ‘em with me in a comment or shoot me a message! 😉 I’m rooting for you. ❤️

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So, like I said, I can achieve one of these desired feelings just about anytime I want to.

Want to feel healthy? Then, I can workout for 30 minutes or go eat a carrot.

Need to be more mindfull? Then I can meditate for 20 minutes.

Want to feel grounded? Hey, maybe the meditation already did the trick!

Not connected enough? I can make a phone call to a friend.

Need to be more steady? I could make a new schedule or update my calendar; I could also simply follow through on something I promised I’d do.

See, it’s really that easy to create small achievable goals that not only make me more successful as a business owner, but also make me feel happier and more fulfilled in my life.

I can choose to say no more easily because if it’s not aligned with my desired feelings, then it’s a no.

I can say yes more easily, too, because if I can get closer to one of my desired feeling, then the answer is yes.

If you want to learn more about Danielle LaPorte’s Desire Map click here to follow my affiliate link and get some clarity on how you can apply this process in your own journey!

By identifying 5 key desired feelings and diving deeper into this work over the years, I’ve been able to establish rules and boundaries that allow me to create space to discover more of the things I truly love and value. I hope you’ll have a year ahead filled with more of what you love, too!

With love from me to you,

Alison

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Best Business Plan for Florists For 2020

I help florists learn how to enjoy their business!

Having a business you LOVE is absolutely possible for you. But LOVING your business doesn’t come for free, you have to work for it!

Click below to watch my final Tuesday Q&A of 2019 and if you want to take your business further with me in 2020, CLICK HERE for more details on The Art of Good Business or CLICK HERE to enroll now.

Are you Finishing The Year Strong?

Click to watch last week’s Tuesday Q&A HERE: Home Studio Florists Questions Answered

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How To Improve Your Floral Business

How Are You Going To Improve Your Floral Business?

Step 1. Finish the year strong so you can start strong!

In today’s live Tuesday Q&A I take real questions from real florists…including questions on:

Freelance Floristry,
Florists Using Pictures That Aren’t Their Work,
The Cost Of Candles,
Last-Minute Changes,
When Do You Bring In Design Help,
Estimating Sales Goals,
When Florists Get Engaged,
& I share tips for A Discouraged Florist in her second year of business.

Click to watch:

Start your January STRONG with me in The Art Of Good Business program. Click here for details and click HERE to apply for a scholarship! Scholarship applications must be received by Dec. 10th at midnight Eastern time. Course Registration CLOSES on Dec. 20th.

Remember:

Clear Communication.

Authenticity Marketing.

Streamlined Sales Systems.

If you want to get good at sales, join me in The Art Of Good Business!

Closing note:

It’s easy to get discouraged; it’s more work to stay focused and on-task to gain momentum in your business; don’t get discouraged.

You can eliminate the competition and become the clear choice by sharing the voice of your brand.

Thanks so much for watching! Questions for me? Get in touch: floralartvt@gmail.com

xo. -Alison