EMPOWER YOUR TEAM

Everything you need for retail floristry success.

Onboard new and part-time employees, get everyone on the same page, and elevate your long-term staff to their full potential with floral design training, sympathy education, and sales mastery.

your CUSTOMERS ARE THE HEART + SOUL of your business.

They deserve the best from you, which requires the best from your team.

Cultivating meaningful relationships is the not-so-secret path to sustained growth. Happier customers = sales + growth.

Are you providing the best customer experience, or is there room for improvement?

your TEAM is your BIGGEST ASSET.

Maximize their talents with focused training in floral design essentials, shop basics, sales expertise, sympathy, and seasonal training.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a thriving team that grows together?

PREP SCHOOL is YOUR solution

for EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING and
TEAM EDUCATION

 

01 / Spend less time hand-holding and more time working toward your goals

02 / Grow and challenge your team without being “the bad guy”

03 / Increase your average sale

 

04 / Create more repeat customers & referrals

05 / Have staff that is confident every time they interact with a customer

06 / Empower your team with design skills and retail expertise

 
sound about right? this is for you.

Flower
PrepSchool

Sales
PrepSchool

 
PLUS, OUR NEWEST COURSE

Sympathy
PrepSchool

We’ve thought long and hard about each aspect of the Sympathy sector of the industry, from family consultations and the changes in funeral services, to the different design styles, to productivity and profitability, and so much more. We've included it all in one complete online course!

 

01 / Confidently guide grieving families through their Celebration of Life consultation and help them select the perfect floral tributes

02 / Learn proper mechanics to create the range of essential sympathy design styles, both beautifully and profitably

03 / Empower yourself with the skills (and interactive spreadsheet calculators!) to properly price out designs with ease

04 / Learn how to approach your local funeral homes to become their preferred florist and establish a partnership

 
 
24/7 • LIFETIME ACCESS

EDUCATIONAL system

Associative learning tailored to the floral industry. This is your answer to long-endured frustrations and the solution to “getting it all done.” 

ON DEMAND

FLEXIBLE
learning

Give your team access to a library of modules and tutorials that are specific, concise, and easily executable. Outsource and free up your time.

FC TEAM

HANDS-ON
mentorship

Feeling stuck over a technique or hit a roadblock? We’re here to assist in helping you execute until you’re confident in your skills.

PLUS

PHYSICAL
goodies

SalesPrep includes a physical binder with over 50 workbook pages. Worth its weight in gold. FlowerPrep gives you an apron and fun swag!

Keisha was elated with prep school!

“When I heard her talking I honestly could not believe it. This girl typically hates talking on the phone and selling, but now she is so confident!”

It was like a lightbulb had switched on and she was doing everything right! I was incredibly proud of how quickly she started implementing the training skills.

- Abby Chick, Owner of Blakemore’s Flowers in Harrisonburg, VA

👉 Select your course.

Need help deciding? Email lori@flowerclique.com for the detailed curriculum in each course.

24/7 Lifetime Access to ALL THREE Courses: SalesPrepSchool, FlowerPrepSchool, and SympathyPrep School
• 1:1 Orientation and Jump-Start Guide
• Unlimited individual log-ins to monitor progress
• Interactive Excel & Google Spreadsheets for Calculations
• Community + Mentorship
• Physical Binder with 50+ Page Workbook
• Digital Workbook and Handouts
• Florist’s Apron and Swag Bag
• Technical support
• All future course updates
+ Boss Bonus Course ($499 value!)

24/7 Lifetime Access to FlowerPrepSchool

• 1:1 Orientation and Jump-Start Guide
• Unlimited individual log-ins to monitor progress
• Community + Mentorship
• Digital Workbook and Handouts
• Florist’s Apron and Swag Bag
• Technical support
• All future course updates

+ Boss Bonus Course ($499 value!)

24/7 Lifetime Access to SalesPrepSchool

• 1:1 Orientation and Jump-Start Guide
• Unlimited individual log-ins to monitor progress
• Community + Mentorship
• Digital Workbook and Handouts
• Physical Binder with 50+ Page Workbook
• Technical support
• All future course updates

+ Boss Bonus Course ($499 value!)

24/7 Lifetime Access to SympathyPrepSchool

• 1:1 Orientation and Jump-Start Guide
• Unlimited individual log-ins to monitor progress
• Community + Mentorship
• Digital Workbook and Handouts
• Interactive Excel & Google Spreadsheets for Calculations
• Technical support
• All future course updates

+ Boss Bonus Course ($499 value!)

 

Flower Clique members: save an additional 30% with your membership.

Access your member enrollment via the member portal.

Not a member?
Simply fill out this short application to get started.

 

AUDIO TESTIMONIALS: give them a listen

  • Janet at McCandless Floral

    “FlowerPrepSchool is the best tool for a shop to take a new employee (who is interested in learning design basics) from zero to sixty in a very efficient manner!”

  • Jordan at LaFayette Florist

    “This training is great for people that are brand new to the industry as well as people with experience. I love how all-encompassing it is. You guys are awesome!”

  • Jeannie at Town & Country Flowers

    “This course helps me improve and assist in training my staff to perform well - and helps me train new staff. My heart feels so blessed by all of you... you have no idea what your hard work means for all of our businesses that you help!”

  • Abby at Blakemore's Flowers

    “The most enlightening part of SalesPrepSchool for us was the module on personality types. It opened a new line of communication that allows us to pinpoint the exact type of customer and their specific needs. It’s an approach to the way the whole system runs. ”

  • Jenifer at A New Beginning Florist

    “My employees really liked the videos on how to “reset” and the daily affirmations. They also thought the videos were easy to follow and sometimes humorous!”

get the COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING EXPERIENCE made just for FLORAL PROFESSIONALS.

Meet your FLOWER prep school mentor

I’m Vonda, founder of Flower Clique and PrepSchool.

From the Oscars to the White House and everything in between, I’ve only found one thing to be consistent after 45 years in the floral industry: good help is hard to find.

PrepSchool was created out of necessity and through the encouragement of our members and industry friends.

We’ve designed a floral course to get all of your new and existing employees up to speed on the essentials - from washing buckets to greening containers; from copying a picture and recipe to arranging a dozen roses in a vase. And so much more.

In return, you’ll find yourself with a more cohesive, winning team that allows you to focus on new verticals, step away from the shop comfortably, and be able to take vacations worry-free!

Meet your sales prep school mentor

I’m Lori, and I’m gonna be completely honest: training employees can be exhausting.

Since I entered this industry over ten years ago, I’ve come to realize that business owners in this profession have way too much on their plate to do it all on their own.

My biggest passion is connection. We all crave it, we all need it. But not all of us are natural-born communicators. And great communication is the key to great sales.

As an educator in my previous career, I believe that your employees can be taught, with the right tools and the proper guidance, in weeks - not months.

This course is something I wish I was able to give shop owners 10 years ago. Better late than never, right? I’m excited to see you and your team in the course!

Meet your mentor

I’m EllieJo— second generation in the floral industry; born and raised flower child.

Growing up in a flower shop gave me a lifelong love for this industry.

From washing buckets and answering the phone to designing sympathy and weddings, my love for this industry blossomed into my role as Creative Director at Flower Clique. The synthesis of floral experience, a BFA in interior design, and working in the visual arts have all shaped the new perspective that I bring to this educational training system - one that I fully believe that can help you.

My passion for educating the modern-day consumer on the value of the floral professional is a constant mission I’m working toward - and it starts first with YOU, the local retail florist!

FAQs

have a question? we have answers.
 
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Who is this course for?

If you’re reading this and curious, we think it might be for you.

PrepSchool is for anyone interested in learning more about the essential education necessary to thrive in a retail flower shop. If you are a flower shop owner, and don't have the time or energy to mentor a new employee (or take an existing employee to the next level) this is your answer! PrepSchool is founded by flower shop owners who have mentored their own staff into valuable assets of the team. With the right training and practice, true potential is reached; talented designers and sales experts blossom. We want to share our expertise so that this industry keeps thriving!

Do I have to purchase a separate course for each employee?

No!

One license gives you access to the full suite of educational tools, for as many employees that you wish to train, forever. We can also create separate profiles for each team member so that individual progress is measured.

How long do I have access to the courses?

How does forever sound?

Once enrolled, you'll have lifetime access to all course content, the community, and all future updates to the courses.

Do you offer refunds?

Because of the nature of digital products and receiving the content, all sales are final and non-refundable. If you have any questions about if Prep School is right for you, feel free to email lori@flowerclique.com before purchasing.

What kind of mentorship or support is offered for Prep School?

Upon enrollment, you’ll receive an invitation for orientation with Lori. She will guide you through course implementation, best practices, and a roadmap for success.

In addition, you’re invited to attend our Mentor Office Hours held frequently. These Zoom meetings are a place where we'll answer your questions, troubleshoot roadblocks, and offer feedback on your progress. If you need even more in-depth design mentorship with Vonda, you may purchase virtual sessions for an additional fee.

We also have a private group for all of our students - to share ideas, progress, and get advice from us and the community!

How long does the training take?

The courses are broken up into modules, so it’s very easy to complete one module + practice in under an hour. Following along with the workbook makes it very user-friendly.

The courses work best if your employees watch a few videos or one module, while taking notes, and then take that information and put it into practice during the workday. If you pack too much learning into one day, it’s easy for a student to get overwhelmed and likely forget much of it. We recommend going slow and steady to really get the most out of the lessons.

The videos are packed full of information, yet we stayed true to our word of keeping them short! If I had to give you a short answer: A new employee should be able to complete the training within a few weeks, watching then implementing.

How do I know if my employees have completed the course?

Monitoring your employee’s progress is easy: simply email Lori with their name and she will send you their progress report. Once your employee has completed the program, you can customize and print a PrepSchool Certificate of Completion to present to them.

I want to enroll. What are my payment options?

You can either pay in full and save a little or split the tuition into monthly payments.

If you’re a Flower Clique member, you’re eligible to save $800 - a substantial discount! Email lori@flowerclique.com if you’re curious about joining our membership.

Members: enrollment with member pricing is found within our member portal. Please visit the PrepSchool section to enroll with the discounted rates.

 

It’s time to take back your energy.

With our thoughtfully crafted online courses, easy-to-follow tutorials, and the best support, you’ll be able to sleep easy knowing you’re cultivating a professional team with the best knowledge in the floral industry. Stressful training? Not at your shop.