2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers
Join Mike Black and Fernando "The Fern Show" Ortega as they dive into the floral industry's hot topics. Always bringing you the good, the bad, and the ugly about flowers. Each episode is filled with flower topics, jokes, and knowledgeable guests. This podcast is always entertaining and sometimes educational. The goal is to enjoy a conversation and meet the people behind the flowers.
2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers
Ep. 70 - Staying Positive Pappy with Cameron Pappas, AAF of Norton's Florist
The Fat Guys are all back together in the same room for this special episode with our good friend and Next Gen leader, Cameron Pappas. Pappas, also known as "2 Plaques," owner and President of Norton's Florist, Inc. is a long-time #Fatty fan and the Vice President of the #2FatGuysTalkingFlowers Fan Club. And we got the chance to talk with him right after we wrapped up SAF's Next Gen Live 2023 event in Miami.
Since 1921, Norton's Florist has been providing quality flowers and unbeatable customer service, making them the "florist of choice" for Birmingham and surrounding areas. What started as a small floral business has evolved into a 21st-century operation capable of meeting its customers' needs and exceeding expectations. A family-owned business from the very beginning, our small-store values coupled with big-store resources equals a winning combination.
Listen in as we discuss a wide range of topics from working with your family/father, taking over the business at a young age, being a role model for the Next Gen industry members, and so much more.
Learn more about Cameron and his family's business at https://www.nortonsflorist.com/
NextGen 2023 Recap: 4:20
Being a Good Boss/Leader: 14:40
Cameron’s Backstory: 39:40
Staying Positive: 54:20
The Cameron Papas Way: 1:08:00
The Future of NextGen: 1:25:55
Questions: 1:41:50