As part of Spark’s mission to empower and connect area entrepreneurs, we have partnered with 1 Million Cups Manhattan to bring you ‘1 Million Cups: Refill,’ designed to refocus the spotlight on past 1MC presenters and inform the public of the growth these local businesses experience as it happens.
This week’s interviewee is Megan Wollenberg of Wollengarden.
Megan’s daughter holding flowers.
– Give the name of your business and a short description of your product or service
“Wollengarden: a flower seed subscription club”
– Who does your business serve and what makes your business stand out?
“We serve DIY enthusiasts and aspiring gardeners. We are empowering our customer with the resources, step-by-step guides, and landscape ideas so they can grow beautiful flowers and create their own outdoor oasis.”
– What has been advantageous about starting or growing your business in the Greater Manhattan area?
“We love Kansas. The community, connection to the land and outdoors, and amazing support from organizations and businesses helping other entrepreneurs.”
– What is one goal you are targeting in the next 1-3 years?
“Grow a successful business that can also fund the startup of a business my daughter wants to have, but requires significant investment.”
– Every entrepreneur has an intriguing story of how they started their business. What is yours?
“This past summer, my 9 y/o daughter asked me, “Mom, if you could do anything in the whole wide world, what would you do?” I replied, “Have a business where I can grow flowers create beautiful landscapes, and help others do the same.”
Thank you, Megan and Wollengarden. We look forward to watching your business (and flowers) grow and bring beauty to the area.
