Episode Summary
If you're a fantastic creative but your business skills could use a quick tune-up, this episode is for you.
This week, Holly sits down with David Kisan, founder of Sip-N-Bloom, the floral workshop business that has grown from offering local events to partnering with major global brands.
And yes, they talk flowers… but that’s not all this episode is about.
This conversation is about the shift every creative entrepreneur must make if they want their business to grow and make money.
David is a great example of someone who didn’t rely only on talent. He built systems. He stayed curious. He prioritized learning the business side of florals.
In this episode, Holly and David break down simple steps you can take to shift into a CEO mindset and build a business that works.
So if you’re a creative who wants to stop just making things and start building something profitable and sustainable for the long run… listen in!
In this episode you’ll learn:
01:53 — The moment Sip-N-Bloom became more than a cute idea
05:58 — A simple design choice that changed everything
10:00 — David's path from family roots to modern entrepreneurship
12:47 — The shutdown that forced a reinvention many creatives avoided
20:46 — Why early AI experimentation will shape businesses
33:54 — The power of tight brand alignment (and the impact it creates)
35:52 — The email that shifted the business trajectory overnight
48:37 — Proof that small opportunities can become major partnerships
59:01 — What scaling a creative business actually looks like
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