Today we’d like to introduce you to Kaira Turner.
Kaira, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I started working on Chi Fleurs in 2016 while I was in my last year of undergrad in college. I wanted to offer people the opportunity of buying luxury flowers, Fresh or Timeless, with the class and elegance of Parisian inspired boxes. The internet was a big inspiration for my company.
It allowed me the opportunity of seeing what businesses offered in other countries such as Dubai, London, and Qatar. I wanted to offer this contemporary style of flowers here in the states, specifically Chicago, where our flower market has not transcended to this.
Most importantly, offer customers the opportunity of getting more for their dollar! Flowers that last up to a year and actually look like their pictures. At Chi Fleurs, our mission is to provide quality flowers, exceptional service, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
It has been far from a smooth road. I believe everything worth having takes time and effort. I’ve had a lot of struggles along the way. I am a self-taught florist and a self-taught business owner. The biggest struggle so far was learning how to import goods. I have a minor in business and I feel like a lot of what I learned was from the internet/reading/and networking, not my degree.
Chi Fleurs – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
My business is Chi Fleurs, a luxury floral company. We provide fresh flowers through our Chi Fleurs Blooming collection and Timeless flowers (that last up to a year) through our Chi Fleurs Timeless collection. We want to provide customers with Timeless flowers that last more than hours, an experience that is embedded with happiness and satisfaction.
More specifically, our customers are more drawn to our contemporary Timeless collection. They are satisfied knowing that they are buying flowers for their loved ones that will last up to a year. I am most proud that my company provides quality flowers with a spin in their lifespan.
There are only a few companies in Chicago, less than 2 that provide the same services. I provide affordability and have offered my customers two options of flowers that many of my competitors do not provide
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Success is your own idea of success. Everyone’s ideas of success are different. Success to me is providing quality flowers and happiness to my customers. The markers I look for are, demand and the overall customer experience/reviews.
Pricing:
- The starting point for a Timeless bouquet would be $265
- The starting point for a Fresh arrangement would be $160
Contact Info:
- Website: www.chifleurs.com
- Phone: 800-524-0965
- Email: info@chifleurs.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chifleurs/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChiFleurs/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/chifleurs
Image Credit:
Marlon Julian
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