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[Ben Veldkamp III]

Good afternoon, we are third generation florists located in Denver, Colorado.

 

[CHR]

Hi Ben -

Welcome to FC. Your reputation precedes you here. Looking forward to hearing your views on what's happening in the industry.

Cathy

 

[shannonlovesflowers]

Please forgive me if I'm wrong, but didn't Veldkamps sell out to 1800flowers?
In other words are the Veldkamps stores now owned by 1-800 flowers?

 

[Victoria]

Bill apparently joined in January of 07.

V

 

[Sher]

Welcome to FC...looking forward to some input from you...
Sher

 

[inferno63]

Please forgive me if I'm wrong, but didn't Veldkamps sell out to 1800flowers?
In other words are the Veldkamps stores now owned by 1-800 flowers?

They are listed as a 1800 owned store on the 1800 website.

 

[Hal Conklin]

Welcome Ben

Good afternoon, we are third generation florists located in Denver, Colorado.

Hello Ben, Lots of good stuff here

Hal

 

[Tom Carlson]

Great to have a Veldkamp aboard

Good afternoon, we are third generation florists located in Denver, Colorado.

As a life long florist, being born into the business 76 years ago, it is great to see "Noteables" from our history coming on board.

Ben, you can do this industry a great favor by spreading the word about FlowerChat.

Welcome, looking forward to your perspectives. Tom Carlson AAF

 

[Ben Veldkamp III]

No, I never sold to 1800flowers. We partnered for marketing purposes and I fulfill their Metro Denver orders.

 

[Ben Veldkamp III]

Ben

No, I never sold to 1800flowers. I simply fill the Metro Denver orders. Veldkamp's Flowers has been family owned for 50 years. We plan to keep it that way!

 

[Eric S]

No, I never sold to 1800flowers. I simply fill the Metro Denver orders. Veldkamp's Flowers has been family owned for 50 years. We plan to keep it that way!

So I have to ask.

Hows the partnership working?

Welcome Aboard.

 

[Ben Veldkamp III]

Eric, the partnership between Veldkamp's and 1800flowers is good. We have worked with the McCanns for over 25 years. They have built a very dynamic company. We are proud to be a part of their success. Have a great day! Ben

 

[BOSS]

We are proud to be a part of their success.

Ben, glad to see you here at FlowerChat...

Since you mentioned "their success"...could you explain how you make a profit on their $34.99 orders?

 

[Ben Veldkamp III]

Our average order value exceeds that number, and we look to the annual value of the entire relationship. Ben

 

[Rhonda]

Our average order value exceeds that number, and we look to the annual value of the entire relationship. Ben

and that answer is why he's the CEO..
:rofl::rofl:

Welcome, Ben!