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. 159 - Wildflower Magic & Family Vibes: Christine Guenther on Bold Moves & Crafting Customer Experiences
In this episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, we’re chatting with the one and only Christine Guenther, the energetic, empowering, and ridiculously creative force behind WildFlower | stem + sundry! Known as the Local Flower Dealer and Flower Momma, Christine took her hospitality education and opened not one, not two, but THREE (yep, THREE!) floral and boutique gift shops across Maryland—most recently opening their new location on Valentine's Day. Talk about perfect timing & guts, right?
Christine is here to share the secret sauce behind turning a passion for customer experience into a flourishing business, and how to keep your blooms—and your business—thriving, even through tough times. Spoiler alert: it’s all about following your gut, surrounding yourself with great people, and maybe a little bit of serendipity sprinkled in.
But Christine’s not just about creating beautiful arrangements—she’s out there advocating for florists everywhere. Fresh from her trip to Capitol Hill, she’s giving us the lowdown on Congressional Action Days (CAD), & how she spotted out Edwin. Christine is serving on the Retail Council at SAF, and making sure the world knows florists are serious business.
In thissheisode, Christine shares how her and her partner, Joey created a growing brand, support their community, and keep their customer experience as top priority—all while they started a beautiful family. Plus, get the inside scoop on how WildFlower manages to stay on trend and totally in tune with the next big thing.
Ready to get inspired, laugh a little, and maybe even cry? Then hit play and get ready for some bold, beautiful, and downright honest conversation with the one and only Flower Momma, Christine Guenther. Plus check out her Merch!!!