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How a Local Flower Shop Used a Subscription to Beat the Gig Apps
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a small flower shop in Portland, Oregon, called Petal & Stem, used a weekly subscription model to stabilize revenue and outperform delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats. Owner Mia Chen explains how she shifted from relying on one-time event orders to a predictable subscriber base of 400 weekly customers, generating $20,000 in recurring monthly revenue. Lucas breaks down the economics: $12 per delivery, 55% gross margin, and a 73% retention rate after six months. Luna discusses the operational tweaks—batching deliveries on Wednesdays and using…
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