What You Can Control and What You Have to Let Go

Episode 328: After Easter reflections (and a few stories involving pools, squirrels, and unexpected repairs), Lori and Vonda dive into a conversation that hits close to home for every business owner - control. From slow seasons in flower shops to tough leadership decisions and the emotional weight that comes with them, they unpack the constant tension between what you can control and what you simply have to release. Whether it’s sales, customer reactions, team dynamics, or even your own expectations, learning that difference is where growth really begins. They share real-life experiences from the floral industry, including navigating uncertainty, managing emotions, supporting struggling shop owners, and making decisions that don’t always make everyone happy. Along the way, they explore practical ways to regain a sense of peace - through mindset shifts, gratitude, vulnerability, and focusing on the actions that actually move your business forward. This episode is a reminder that while you can’t control everything, you can control how you respond—and that’s where your power is.