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Types of Clients in the Floral Business

Are you Random, Regular, Chaotic or a Brand Ambassador?

By: DMITRY TURCAN | 21-07-2021 | 3 min read
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Types of Clients in the Floral Business

I divide all types of clients in the floral business into four main groups.

Random

These are the clients, who were just walking by your shop and decided to come in, or they need a bouquet here and now. As a general rule, these clients make up 25-30% of all your customers, if your shop is not located in a very profitable spot. They possess great potential and are of great value because they create the so-called essential turnover for your business. Such a client can become a regular in a matter of time, or start recommending your shop to others. Never perceive your customer as just a passer-by - he will feel that.   Floral Business random clients  

Regular

These are the people who come to your shop monthly or buy flowers for every holiday occasion. You’re their first choice because they value quality and they don’t need other options. Regular clients feel comfortable with you, and this is the key factor. Work very thoroughly with these people as they might grow into your brand ambassadors. A regular customer is your loyal friend, your promised turnover. You need to put a lot of effort into this relationship and constantly do something nice for your client.   Floral Business regular clients  

Chaotic

They are the customers who know you but only shop from time to time. They don’t really care about where to shop for flowers, but you are certainly one of the options for them. For example, it happens in cases when the clients pass by, or you have something they need in stock. The main difference between a random client and a chaotic one is the fact that the latter comes back. Communication with chaotic customers is a great way of getting feedback. Keep asking them one question, and this is very important: “What should we improve in our service to become the first choice for you?” Here is where they start sharing things like: “This shop is better at this, that shop has got those perks…” This is a huge resource of useful information for you.   Types of clients - chaotic client  

Brand Ambassadors

Those are the clients who only buy from you and recommend you to others. They are the 20% of customers who give you 80% of turnover. They are the promoters of your brand. That doesn’t mean they always spend a lot of money at once. They could shop at your salon once a month, maybe even every other month. It is their recommendations that matter. Brand ambassadors basically pose as your managers. They are a great source of energy. He gives you remarks and feedback and invites new customers. Communicate with those clients as they will help you make necessary transformations to your business.   Types of clients brand ambassador   One of the main indicators of the business’ success is the number of clients who come to you by recommendation. According to the statistics, 30 people out of 100 new customers, that is, 30% of the total turnover, are the customers who followed the recommendation. Guys, ask yourself one more question today. Are you the brand that people want to recommend to others? Are you the brand people proudly describe as "their first and only choice"? Be such a brand, and then, your flower business will be remarkable! - Dmitry Turcan
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Dmitry Turcan

Dmitry Turcan is a one of the most recognisable Russian-speaking floral artists. He is the founder of the online school of floristics Turcan International Flower School. Born into a family of florists, Dmitry from an early age began to absorb the culture of flowers and learned the basics of floristic art. His unique style began to emerge in Italy where he lived for 8 years. Western Europe taught him to create minimalistic and concise objects. The style started to evolve when he moved to Azerbaijan, chic and abundance were deeply valued in that culture. So this combination of incompatible — luxury and restraint — formed the basis of Dmitry’s style in floristry, in which he continues to improve today. A winner of many awards including Best in Show and Gold at the 2018 Singapore Garden Festival he was the designer who created the magnificent Lady Gaga floral piano.

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