Is Pitching to High End Retailers the Same as Hotels?

The Hotel Florist

In this episode, we're exploring the unique dynamics of pitching to high-end retailers versus hotels—two worlds that, while similar, require different approaches. I'll share insights on how luxury brands like Tiffany & Co. structure their floral event contracts and why building strong relationships is key to breaking into this exclusive space. Plus, I’ll reveal how my experience as a hotel florist helped me make connections with prestigious retailers, ultimately leading to opportunities with brands like Tiffany & Co. and Chanel. If you're looking to expand your floral business into high-end retail, this episode is packed with valuable strategies and personal stories to guide you.

0:30 How how-end retail differs from hotels and how every brand is different

1:40 How Tiffany & Co. structure their contracts for floral events

2:30 Why cultivating relationships is so important for getting into the event space

3:53 How you can use your position in a hotel to help you make connections with retailers

6:27 How I became Tiffany & Co’s Florist for the state of Texas

9:10 How I started doing florals for Chanel

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