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Specifically for flower people around the world. This podcast is recorded by Nicki Christensen aka Coach Nicki, creator of FLOWERHUB in Brisbane, Australia.

A 4th generation flower person Nicki understands the daily challenges of running and building a flower wholesale business. He pivoted his original core business, Australia's only Flower Auction and turned it into a Australia's biggest online flower market called FLOWERHUB.
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How Australia's biggest online flower market is tackling the Country of Origin labelling issue

flowerpodcastOct 20, 2020

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Message for FLOWERHUB customers regarding the new SOUTHSIDE FLOWER MARKET

Message for FLOWERHUB customers regarding the new SOUTHSIDE FLOWER MARKET

This is a message specifically for FLOWERHUB customers regarding the SOUTHSIDE FLOWER MARKET opening, May 1st 2021.

Apr 20, 202110:22
Lockdown in WA & what florists should consider

Lockdown in WA & what florists should consider

On this episode of FLOWERPODCAST Coach Nicki, founder of FLOWERHUB gives his insights into what to do in a lockdown, how they have boosted florist businesses revenue over on the East Coast of Australia & what suggestion he has for florists in Western Australia facing their first lock down.

** You should seek your own independent information & should not rely on any information contained in this podcast as its purpose is for entertainment only. Official Information relevant to each state can be found at those state government websites, links provided here:-   
WA QLD  NSW  VIC  SA TAS  NT ACT

If you would like to be interviewed on the Podcast please reach out & get in touch. hello@nickichristensen.com

Feb 04, 202107:26
How Australia's biggest online flower market is tackling the Country of Origin labelling issue

How Australia's biggest online flower market is tackling the Country of Origin labelling issue

Oct 20, 202011:37
Marketing Strategy. Start with This

Marketing Strategy. Start with This

Sep 03, 202005:06
Ready for Second Wave? Remember the 5P's

Ready for Second Wave? Remember the 5P's

The second wave of COVID may or may not come but if Melbourne is anything to go by, we all have to be ready for retail to close.

Here are the top 5 things you should be doing or have done by the time a second wave rolls in, if ever.

Aug 04, 202008:57
Florist Leaders. It's time. Survive to Thrive Covid19

Florist Leaders. It's time. Survive to Thrive Covid19

No matter if you are a 1 person working from a garage or you lead a team of 14 in a Huge Function florist.

Now is the time for Florist Leaders. Its time to Survive so that you can Thrive on the other side.

Specifically for Florists this episode Nicki covers some of the key points he recorded on the Business Bits Podcast today.

Mar 29, 202012:49
ALOP - Appropriate Level of Protection. It's about Lower numbers of pests not Zero

ALOP - Appropriate Level of Protection. It's about Lower numbers of pests not Zero

This is a summary of the notes I took at the DAWR meeting held in Canberra on April 5th 2019. It explains what the Import Regulators approach is and what is trying to be achieved.

Industry members all flew into Canberra for an afternoon with the Department to work out a way forward to ensure that Australia can meet its ALOP - Appropriate Level Of Protection.

All comments and summaries are made by me, representing me & my thoughts only.

** The next Podcast will have 2 special guests sharing first hand experiences of what the regulations are doing & the impact they are having.


Apr 23, 201922:58
Import Regulation Changes & what their impacts will be on Business

Import Regulation Changes & what their impacts will be on Business

The Department is in charge of protecting Australia from Biosecurity Risks.

Industry players want the Department to loosen up to enable trade with a balanced Risk approach.

The Local Flower Growers want all Imports banned for the sake of our Countries Clean Environment.

This issue is like an Onion. One that you have to peel one layer at a time.

Apr 23, 201913:04
Imported V Australian Grown Flowers - Who Cares?

Imported V Australian Grown Flowers - Who Cares?

The March 1 Import Conditions change has caused massive inconvenience & supply timing difficulties for the Australian Companies that rely on Imported products to supply their customers. Does selling imported products make you more Un-Australian? Is this policy change just Protectionism by Government? Does anyone really care where things are grown or produced? This podcast covers some of the emotive topics that go into making up this debate. Growers always claim that they can't compete with the overseas labour costs but they don't reflect that it actually costs $5USD a kilo get a product landing into this country, so any perceived benefit of labour cost is dramtically lowered by transport costs to get the products to our Island. nick christensen is a proud Australian but he takes on the argument & the position that Imported products are needed and are good for the industry. A not to miss podcast that is sure to get your thoughts racing and your blood pumping.
Oct 24, 201814:33
Matthew Landers Part 3: Building your Business Brand. Michelin Cleanliness & the daily 1pm.

Matthew Landers Part 3: Building your Business Brand. Michelin Cleanliness & the daily 1pm.

3rd & Final part to this series with Matthew Landers. Matthew Landers is a Genius in the Creative Retail space & he shares with us exactly how he would go about building a brand, if he had to start out today. Including the top 3 things you can start doing right now to get onto a faster road to success. Matthew shares tips on how he keeps a healthy relationship as well building his empire & it all revolves around 1pm. (listen out for that tip). "You need downtime to be productive in your Up-time". Sustainable growth is the key. Fast Goals don't seem to have the lasting outcomes so ML paces himself for the long game. Learn how he beat his own business plan goal by 2 years to hit the $2M revenue mark. Always open and sharing in nature it was a pleasure to be able to sit down with such an industry titan to explore what makes him tick, why is it he is so successful and how can others emulate this same path. The thing I love about Matthew Landers is that he is an advocate for the Florists and the Floristry industry. Matthew wants ALL florists to be brand builders and to have the levels of success that he has worked so hard for, too. The beauty of what Matthew shares is that it doesn't matter if you aren't in flowers, this podcast is for any business owner wanting to increase their business reach & brand value.
Oct 14, 201838:05
Matthew Landers Part 2: How the Matthew Landers brand was created & is sustained each & every day.

Matthew Landers Part 2: How the Matthew Landers brand was created & is sustained each & every day.

In this episode Matthew Shares the story of how he came to the realization & how he then set about, creating the Matthew Landers Brand. Matthew delves deep into his strategy that drives everything when it comes to his customers expectations. He breaks down the customer analysis & how he makes the decisions he makes. Nicki raises the Supermarkets issue & Matthew clearly outlines exactly why the supermarkets simply aren’t competition for a florist if they are better than competent.
Oct 12, 201833:17
Matthew Landers Part 1: Fundamentals, Focus & Family are what you need

Matthew Landers Part 1: Fundamentals, Focus & Family are what you need

Meet Matthew Landers. A Western Australian powerhouse in Business & Floral Design. Although if you assume that you know anything about him just from reading the word Florist, you would be incorrect. ML has built a Global Brand. It has been no accident that he is now in demand all over the world & consider one of the best in the Top 8 Globally. In this candid & open chat Matthew sits down with Nicki Christensen to discuss what it takes to sustain the global brand & shares with you how he has been able to achieve so much in so little time. ML is a charming, down to earth realist who has incredible integrity and a person who values family over profits. Keep an eye on this rising Australian Business Star as it is only just rising on the Global Stage.
Oct 12, 201826:56
Ep 1: Retail floristry & how to stop it from becoming extinct.

Ep 1: Retail floristry & how to stop it from becoming extinct.

Retail floristry in Australia is dying a slow death. Contained in this episode nicki presents what he believes to be the answer to this monumental challenge faced by the majority of the industry, who has no real brand value or customer following.

Based on scientific research the future may just be a little brighter.
Oct 05, 201810:27