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The Holiday is over. What now?!
https://newbloomsolutions.com/the-holiday-is-over-what-now-joe-don-zetzsche/
Joe Zetzsche
Feb 191 min read


Valentine’s Day Pressure and the Technology Curve Floral Leaders Can’t Ignore
Please click link below: https://newbloomsolutions.com/valentines-day-pressure-technology-curve-floral-industry-joe-don-zetzsche/
Joe Zetzsche
Jan 191 min read
FAQ: How Joe Don Zetzsche Helps Floral Leaders Navigate AI, Retail Transformation, and the Future of Our Industry
Who is Joe Don Zetzsche, and what makes his approach to the floral industry unique? I’m Joe Don Zetzsche, a fifth-generation Texan: ranch-raised, faith-rooted, and blessed to have spent decades leading people, building businesses, and transforming retail floral. My journey began on a Panhandle ranch and continued through 35 years at H-E-B, where I eventually led Blooms by H-E-B and helped grow the floral business from $80 million to more than $400 million in annual sales. Wh
Joe Zetzsche
Dec 10, 20254 min read


Have you deployed your team of pirates yet? Review my newbloomsolutions blogpost below!
https://newbloomsolutions.com/ai-momentum-exponential-change-and-my-takeaways-from-anaheim/
Joe Zetzsche
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Podcast with "The Fresh Bunch"!!
The Fresh Bunch (formerly '2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers') is your all-access pass into the wild and wonderful world of flowers. Hosted by Michael Black, Mimi Pacheco, Ryan Black, and producer, Joel, keeping us sounding fresh—we bring you unfiltered conversations about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the floral industry’s trends, challenges, and characters. From flower fails to petal-powered success stories, each episode blends laughs, insights, and special guests from all c
Joe Zetzsche
Nov 7, 20251 min read


Sailing to the "Blue Ocean" with Chrysal
& I was so pleased to join the executive team at Chrysal for a "Blue Ocean" exercise. For those of you who have not read the book, I highly recommend it, and I also recommend pulling your strategic leadership team together and performing this work together as well! I found their team engaging, very well prepared, and so creative and fun, which really made the process a pleasure! I believe we developed some truly new strategies that will indeed offer them a Blue Ocean for de
Joe Zetzsche
Nov 7, 20252 min read


Heading to Anaheim? Here are some thoughts on preparation you may not have considered:
https://newbloomsolutions.com/heading-to-anaheim-how-floral-leaders-should-prepare-for-the-global-produce-floral-show/
Joe Zetzsche
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Headed to Anaheim? Let's Chat about your plan. Click the Youtube link below!
https://www.youtube.com/live/o88o2WrD35o
Joe Zetzsche
Oct 10, 20251 min read


Can we chat? Listen to or watch my latest podcast, with Vonnie Estes: Fresh Takes on Tech from the IFPA:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fresh-takes-on-tech/id1516381150 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxXK5LM-LNM
Joe Zetzsche
Sep 30, 20251 min read


Mass Retailers Go All In on AI, and Why Floral Leaders Should Take Note!
Please click the link below to read my newest post as a correspondent for New Bloom Solutions: , “Mass Retailers Go All In on AI,...
Joe Zetzsche
Sep 19, 20251 min read


Embracing That Flower Feeling: Turning Everyday Joy into Strategic Growth
Every time a flower is bought, given, or displayed, something subtle and powerful happens: That Flower Feeling rolls in. It is the quiet...
Joe Zetzsche
Sep 17, 20253 min read


Episode #2: Dirty Data!
https://www.youtube.com/live/P9PzvZwFMVE?feature=shared ]
Joe Zetzsche
Sep 12, 20251 min read


Live from Medellin!!
It was a pleasure to spend time with the Deliflor team and speak live with Sahid Nahim and The Bloom Show! Take a peak by clicking the...
Joe Zetzsche
Sep 4, 20251 min read


“The Floral Industry and the Coming AI Surge: Why You Should Be Paying Attention Right Now,”
As a correspondent for "The Bloom Show", I continued my conversation for Floral Industry leaders. Read more here!!!...
Joe Zetzsche
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Do you have 10 minutes for a chat?
Let's chat about the coming Tsunamic wave of change about to hit the Floral Industry: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3omEbWh-NGw
Joe Zetzsche
Aug 8, 20251 min read


Announcement: The Bloom Show Correspondent. Mark your calendars now!!!
Come see me every month on the second Friday, starting August 8th! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/joedonz_the-floral-industry-is-evolvin...
Joe Zetzsche
Jul 25, 20251 min read


Pleased to announce my collaboration with Deliflor. See you at Delishow next month!
https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9753223/delishow-returns-with-new-theme-deliroots/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_s...
Joe Zetzsche
Jul 23, 20251 min read


Great coverage from Floral Daily news for my recent conversation on The Bloom Show!
https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9753425/a-bold-vision-for-the-future-of-floral-retail/?utm_medium=email
Joe Zetzsche
Jul 23, 20251 min read


Virtual A.I. employees will be working in companies within one year!
A.I. image from Pivot 5 A.I. creator Anthropic highlights their expectation that companies will have virtual employees within one year. ...
Joe Zetzsche
May 1, 20251 min read


The case for being "AI Curious"
I believe Kunal Gupta has exactly identified my experience in discussing the coming exponential explosion of AI led changes in our floral...
Joe Zetzsche
Apr 10, 20251 min read
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