EP 239: Operating Limits: How to Stop Overcommitting

The Dirt on Flowers · Jan 2, 2026 · 1h 1m

In this episode of "The Dirt on Flowers," Lyndsay and Shannon welcome Ronda from Fly Girl Flowers to discuss “operating limits” in flower farming, inspired by Rhonda’s Air Force aviation background. They explore how setting boundaries—financial, physical, and emotional—prevents burnout and builds sustainable businesses. The conversation covers starting small, hiring help, adapting to life changes, and resisting the urge to overexpand. Through aviation metaphors and personal stories, they encourage farmers to embrace their own limits as tools for success, emphasizing that thoughtful planning…