About Wood Flower Coach
Andi Gretzinger
Wood Flower Coaching is a nickname for the services provided here by me, Andi Gretzinger. I am the owner of North Wood Blooms LLC, a Luxury Wood Flower Florist located in Antigo, WI. I am on a mission to educate and empower each budding wood flower florist to use their talents and unique vision to impact the wood flower industry in a positive way.
I believe that every hobbyist turned professional wood flower florist has the potential to create high-end designs. The key to this is investing the time and training that suits your needs to grow and learn both the art and business side of wood flower floristry. I am committed to inspiring and empowering you to reach your full potential.
With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Art Education as well as a minor in Coaching, I have a heart for teaching. I believe in creating a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters creativity and encourages growth. I set time in my business schedule to be available to provide guidance and support to those that wish they had a mentor in the field. I was desperate for one at the beginning of my journey over 7 years ago, so I am providing what I wish existed back then.
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I'm your biggest cheerleader who desires to motivate and empower you to get through the hard decisions that are yet to come. It's not an easy road to scale a small business and I am not a cookie-cutter coach that will give you blanket advice. during a session. It's all personalized. I want to help YOU and your business flourish, in its own unique way.
Andi's Credentials
Like you, I found a unique path to wood flower floristry. Entrepreneurship was a passion I didn't know I had until I started my business in 2018.
Licensed Art Educator with a minor in Coaching
Bachelors of Science Degree in Art Education - 7+ years of teaching K-12 students in the public and private school settings. Painting and drawing are my concentrations, but I've taught it all.
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I have also taken coaching classes to obtain a coaching minor, so I have the psychological insights to not only athletic coaching, but those seeking improvement overall.
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I have coached sports for over 10 combined years and have always loved inspiring others.
Planning Committee
I serve on the planning committee for the annual Wood Flower Florists conference and retreat and serve as the Chair of Marketing in addition to assisting with logistics of the planning process for our annual in-person event!
Professional Wood Flower Florist
North Wood Blooms LLC started on my dining room table and now inhabits a 3500 sq ft. warehouse.
We are a luxury wood flower florist providing floral services around the world via our online platform.
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I have navigated having employees and running a small team, obtaining grant funding, renting commercial property, and international shipping as a part of this expansion.
Mom, Wife
If you are navigating running your business while raising tiny humans, I started my wood flower endeavors while starting my family. My business began when my oldest was just a baby and welcomed sister three years later. Balancing it all is no easy feat!
SBDC Business Consultant
I began working full time with the Small Business Development Center at UW-Stevens Point in September 2024. Helping businesses grow is a passion of mine that I now get to do locally, and for many more companies and industries than just wood flowers!
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I have taught the Entrepreneurial Training Program for the last year and have been a speaker at SBDC events for the past several years sharing my business story and the impact of the SBDC on my own success.
Speaker at:
Women Trailblazers Entrepreneurs Conference
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Wood Flower Florists Conference and Retreat
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SBDC Entrepreneurial Training Program Guest Speaker
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Wisconsin Lieutenant Governer's Small Business Academy