S1 Ep1 Flower Farming as a Side Hustle - The Littlest Flower Farm

In this inaugural episode of the podcast series 'Flower Farming as a Side Hustle', host Lisa Shaddox interviews Lindsay Wiley from the Littlest Flower Farm. They discuss Lindsay's journey from a full-time marketing job to becoming a flower farmer, the challenges she faced, and her passion for growing dahlias. The conversation covers the transition from hobby to business, the importance of establishing an LLC, and the balance between a full-time job and flower farming. Lindsay shares her experiences with burnout, goal setting, and the lessons learned along the way, providing valuable insights for aspiring flower farmers. If you'd rather listen to the audio version on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Bwa... ********************************************* Where to find the Central Oregon Flower Collective Instagram: @coflowercollective Website: coflowercollective.com Facebook: centraloregonflowercollective Looking for recommendations on the tools and equipment we use? See our Amazon storefront for curated lists of our favorite books, gear, and more! https://www.amazon.com/shop/coflowerc... ******************************************** How to support our channel Like, Subscribe, and Share! Buy us a coffee buymeacoffee.com/coflowercollective ******************************************* Where to find Lindsay Instagram: @thelittlestflowerfarm Website: thelittlestflowerfarm.com ******************************************* Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Flower Farming as a Side Hustle 03:31 Lindsay's Journey into Flower Farming 06:36 Challenges of Starting a Flower Farm 09:37 Transitioning from Hobby to Business 12:26 Dahlia Farming and Sales 15:27 Navigating Regulations and Online Sales 21:26 Balancing Full-Time Work and Flower Farming 24:58 Balancing Work and Passion 29:02 Navigating Burnout in Flower Farming 33:54 Setting Goals for Success 37:46 Lessons Learned in Flower Farming 44:07 Advice for Aspiring Flower Farmers 48:33 New Chapter ******************************************* flower farming, side hustle, dahlia tubers, flower business, gardening, local flowers, entrepreneurship, small business, marketing, work-life balance ******************************************** As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission if you purchase from our link, at no additional cost to you.