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. 118 - The Smooth Sounds of Flowers with Marco Groot, Hilverda de Boer USA
This week, we’re thrilled to have Marco Groot, CEO of Hilverda de Boer USA, join us for a fun episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers. Marco shares all about Hilverda de Boer, a floral powerhouse with over 100 years of history, renowned worldwide as one of the Netherlands' largest exporters of cut flowers. Listen to Marco’s floral journey which began in the Netherlands, where his grandfather was a bulb farmer. Marco’s path took a twist at 15, thanks to a close friend, the allure of Hollywood, and a surprising George Lucas connection!
Tune in as Marco shares how understanding North American culture opened up business opportunities for him. You'll hear about his passions for jazz, building strong client connections, and enjoying leisurely boat rides in Connecticut.
Marco and Mike discover their shared interests and surprise us all with Marco’s unexpected favorite sweet treat.
Learn more at https://hilverdadeboer.nl/