I'm Andi Gretzinger, owner of North Wood Blooms and your Wood Flower Coach. I am here to be the resource I always wished I had at the beginning of my own wood flower journey! I always wanted a business coach, artistic mentor, marketing strategist, and accountability partner who could actually understand what it is that I do as a wood flower florist.
A Wood Flower Florist Specialist
I choose to work specifically with other wood flower florists because I was you. I am you. I am just a little farther along in my journey.
Here to Help
Let me share a little secret with you... I used to despise asking for help. I mean, really, truly despise it. Blame it on my personality, my upbringing, or my stubborn streak – I've got a bit of it all. But when I set sail on the voyage of entrepreneurship, I quickly realized the incredible strength in seeking assistance, tapping into valuable resources, and embracing the fact that it's okay not to have all the answers. (That one took a while to learn... let's be honest.) Nowadays, I'm not shy about asking for help. Yep, I might still cringe a bit, but it sure beats getting lost on the winding road of stubbornness.
Probably much like you, I stumbled into the world of wood flowers by accident and even started my journey into business ownership was a delightful twist of fate. Who would've thought that my personal fascination with this new, exciting medium would resonate so deeply with others? Can you relate?
Embracing Entrepreneurial Spirit
Thanks to the unwavering support of my husband, who has a solid business background and a role in our local Economic Development Center, I found myself enrolling in an enlightening program called the Entrepreneurial Training Program. It was a game-changer, equipping me with all the tools and wisdom I needed to craft a solid business plan and set my entrepreneurial spirit on fire. Did this happen to you yet? If it hasn't, let me be your official gateway drug friends!
What you'll find here
This blog and website is designed with passionate florists like you in mind, whether you're stepping into the world of wood flower crafting for the first time, or you've been immersed in it for years. I get it – the thrill of wood flower floristry techniques is unbeatable, but I also understand that, as a seasoned enthusiast, you're eager to take your artistry and business to new heights, beyond the free resources and Facebook groups - and you're on the lookout for time-saving solutions. That's where I come in. I'm curating a treasure trove of templates, courses, and opportunities to schedule a one-on-one call – all of the products and services here are tailored to accelerate your own winding path to success. Whether it's growing your business or refining your wood flower artistry, I'm here to help you reach your goals faster.
So, if you're here because your heart beats for wood flowers and you're eager to transform that passion into a side-hustle or take the leap into full-time business mode after having your venture registered for some time, I'm here to cheer you on every step of the way. With my background in Coaching and Art Education, I never anticipated how my coaching skills could intertwine with the world of business, but life has a funny way of surprising us, doesn't it?
I've been formally trained in nurturing positive relationships and fostering growth mindsets to help you reach those incredible goals you've set for yourself. I definitely geek out over helping others realize their full potential - it's why I went into teaching!
Not a one-size fits all
Oddly enough, I am not here to give you cookie cutter advice or to provide a blanket statement that is going to work for you with any sort of guarantee (oh, how I wish that existed!)
In the world of small business, it is a unique path. I have a plethora of experiences to draw upon, and I will be sharing all of my expertise, training and knowledge with you, but more-often than telling you what to do or how to do it, I will give insight and ask you many questions to reflect on where you are, where you came from and provide resources and ideas to get you to where you want to go. I'll be a coach giving you the hard advice on the sideline, and the cheerleader in the stands urging you to work ON your business as much as you work IN your business.
I'm all about the "woo!" and the work it takes to achieve our goals - and if you're in need of a positive vibe mixed with a little kick in the hind-end to get you to the next level, you're in the right place.
Let's bloom together 🌸
Commentaires