Codie SanchezFounder @ Contrarian Thinking

It’s Never Too Late

2 Apr 2025 · 1 min

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A florist who bought her business eight years ago now does a million dollars a year. Her biggest event cost $189,000. She donates leftover flowers to the community.

Questions this video answers

"A million dollar a year" (reported by the owner).

$189,000.

Eight years ("I bought this business eight years ago").

Raised five kids (owner reports).

Hey, is this your business?
Yes, it is.
How big is this business?
We're a million dollar a year business. I'm an event florist.
No way. Could I help out today? Sure, let's do it.
We do weddings, we do corporate events. What's the most expensive event you've ever done? We have done a multi day event that was $189,000. What's your best piece of advice you have for somebody who wants to run a business like you? The best thing you can be is just flexible and have an open mind. Because every year is different, Every season's different, every event is different. How long have you run this business? I bought this business eight years ago.
No way. You bought it?
Yes, I did.
What did you do before?
I raised five kids, I was looking for my next thing. As my kids were starting to get great age out, this is where I landed. Why do you keep doing this? The most rewarding part is seeing people grow, helping people. We take our flowers at the end of events and we donate them in the community. That's the way we've been able to give back.
Hi, I'm Cody and we're covering the American dream one business at a time. Follow along.