The Bloom Show

The Bloom Show Takeover: Pam Lopez of Pollen Talent on How to Spot Top Floral Industry Talent

Sahid Nahim

In this Bloom Show Takeover episode, Pam Lopez, Talent Director at Pollen Talent, joined us to uncover what truly sets top floral industry talent apart—beyond what’s on paper.

With over 15 years of HR and recruiting experience, Pam shared valuable insight into what hiring managers should look for and how floral professionals can stand out in today’s competitive market. From common resume mistakes to creating a culture that attracts the best people, the conversation is packed with actionable strategies tailored to the floral industry’s unique hiring challenges.

🎯 Whether you're hiring or job hunting, this episode is your roadmap to spotting—and becoming—top talent in the floral industry.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Welcome to The Bloom Show: Day 2 at Floriexpo 2025
00:18 – Meet Stephen Santos & Kim Boone from Galleria
00:50 – Turning Floral Art into Mass Market Collections
01:25 – Boot Camp Strategy: Curating Education for Buyers
02:10 – Real-Time Feedback & Improving Floriexpo
02:45 – Stronger Attendance & Buyer Quality This Year
03:15 – 2026 Trend: Pre-Made Luxury Floral Arrangements
03:50 – Labor-Saving Solutions for Retailers
04:20 – Redefining Value: Attainable Luxury in Bouquets
04:50 – Stephen’s Story: From Sandwich Shop to Floral Industry
05:20 – Kim’s First Bouquet for Mom & Entry into Floral Work
05:45 – Final Thoughts: How Flowers Become Part of Our Life Story

🎥 Now streaming on The Bloom Show by New Bloom Solutions and New Bloom Media—helping the floral industry innovate, connect, and bloom.

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