Anthony’s back?!?! This guy… Not only helping businesses but as a traveler Myself, he has influenced me tremendously regarding the hospitality industry ... thank you sir. Bring Hotel impossible back too! #dirtywindow
As an event florist and a native New Yorker, I'd LOVE to have that location. It's a gold mine with access to a HUGE amount of foot traffic (and that front window is literally a stage that could catch the eye of thousands of people). Unfortunately, it oozes negativity and depression. To start. the younger guy is a huge turn-off. He talks over everyone -- including the owner. He introduces himself as a part owner, and it's then revealed that he isn't close to being an owner. He makes excuses for the filthy window, the horribly dirty fridge (inside and out), and the "Toys R Us" stuffed animal display. He's quick to point out that the owner isn't able-bodied, so why isn't HE taking care of the mess? He obviously has plenty of down-time to do a myriad of store projects (considering the one Robo-call and the lack of a single customer during the entire shoot). I don't believe he has six months rent in the bank, and I don't believe he had several of his own businesses that he "sold" in order to become a concierge. And finally, the child doesn't belong in the front of the store crowding an already tiny floor space. If he has to be there, put him behind the desk with school work or a hand held game system. Oh, and that arrangement the younger guy made? It's hardly professional, but even as it is, a NYC florist would never sell that size arrangement, in a vase, for $50 (and if they did, they'd be flying out the door). When asked how much life was left in the rose, he said, "I don't know", and then, when pushed by Anthony, he picks up another flower and deflects by asking Anthony if he knows what type of flower it is. And, he was totally serious when he said he'd deal with customer dissatisfaction by giving the customer anything they wanted and he'd pay for it by deducting the cost from an employees check (until he was told that was illegal -- then it was a joke). I think I see the problem....
This owner just needs one or two good employees, not a guy trying to take advantage of him. It's obvious because he won't even clean a window until he's legally in. What a disgrace.
Awww, god bless him! Hopefully he can help him. He needs so much help & is afraid they take his shop. That honestly happens a lot with elderly who still have a business & other family want to take over smh. He’s stronggg. He got this 💪🏽
Hi Anthony, firstly I really enjoyed Hotel Impossible, and I am sick today and wanted to look at H.I. and found this😮😯....very very happy to see you are well, and doing what you love to do😁😁.....HELP Struggling business owners.👍🏽 Now to answer your question "What price would I put on that arrangement?" Nothing I would go across the rode and buy those $25 roses lol
In my opinion I believe there should be more internal colors in the shop and possibly a beautiful water pump, nature sounds, vision photos to help people in their decision making process. There are thousands of people on foot/vehicles... Window display is as crucial as marketing on line.
Ok.. IF you go into a floral shop there should be flowers everywhere. It should be like going to a plant nursery You should see colors, large leaves, Huge flowers, baskets vases arrangements Live plants... Everything should be green or have color. You should turn a corner and something should catch your eye. Think going on a tropical holiday or springtime...
Tell the younger guy to shut up, please? On the work bench behind is a stool that is all torn apart and should be in the garbage same as the rubbish bin. The most obvious is it's old fashioned so why would these well paid people in the area buy here? A flower shop shop should be BEAUTIFUL, bright, on trend and what "the customer" wants. The bunch he made was just that a bunch. No finesse shown. Glad your back Anthony I missed you. 24:30 This guy has absolutely NO IDEA he is fiddling whilst Rome burns.
Stuffed bears, toy wagons, bad chachkies, uninspiring selection of flowers, very nondescript window. So many red flags. There is NOTHING distinctive about this flower shop. It's like every other boring FTD florist.
Well, his GoFundMe was started in August 2018, but it was updated in March 2020. His original plea cites months of unpaid rent (a substantial amount). He says he will pay off a portion of the back rent with the sale of his life insurance policy (his only asset). Even with that payout, he will still have a balance of unpaid rent, and he also has to pay for delivery vehicle parking fees, delivery vehicle parking summonses, and the big one -- he owe taxes to the government (and if it's sales tax, he's in a real mess). In his update, he only makes passing reference to their initial financial crisis, a situation he described as "being on the brink". His updated plea is 100% Covid related. In an effort to keep his doors open, he said he was going to solicit the mayor's office for an essential business classification (all florists have been seriously impacted by Covid). I think the tax issue will be their undoing.
As a designer, not impressed. Arrangement too compact and I would mix some roses that aren’t as open. And where are the arrangements for customers to come in and buy as a walk in? And you’re right, the phone never rang and no one came in!
I hope this bloke did not go 50/50 with him.. Seems he wants to buy in cheap and take it all over.. Its a massive red flag for me to do business with that man. Seems very controling.
The floral the man put together that ANTHONY wants us to comment on was pretty bad. It looks like something from my grandma's dining room table. Looks like an old and fake arrangement.
A FRIDGE in a flower shop??!! And $ 50 for that bouquet? I know New York is expensive, but you really have to NEED those flowers to pay that. (I’m from the Netherlands, so flowers don’t have to be imported and are much cheaper.)
That man doing the arrangement is a DA. He thinks a SOP is a template to answer the phone. And he said ppl have to sacrifice ethics...ETHICS if you listen. He's using words he doesn't understand. What a BS Artist. Whats the business model? What's the mission statement? What is the financials for the last 5 to 10yrs? How are they aligning themselves to a global environment where ppl can order from any florist online? What edge can they offer? My hopes is this flower shop fails. You're welcome.
This place is a dump and hasn’t been touched for decades. It shows. It’s gonna take a crap load of cash to make this place look good. I’m not buying what the younger guy is selling. He sounds like a used car salesman, lots of talk and excuses.
i would make a beautiful dress out of chicken wire and silk flowers and and nice chandelier and a drape out of silk ... bring in the weddings ..leave the lights on at night ...
Stop making dang excuses! You are the leader, lead or hire someone to manage it for you or sell out. Next, you need to clean up (inside and out), and create an eye-catching, fresh floral arrangements in the front. Remove the unnecessary notes, letters, and clutter from the window. Take pride in your business and what you do or don't do it. Have some flowers outside the business that you bring in and out daily. If you can't get healthy employees to work out source the work. Next, get rid of the excess inventory from the front space. What you do have displayed, make sure it's clean, new and appealing. Not like you have had it for 10 years and can't sell it. There are so many places there, with potential customers, go to the homes and businesses and see if you can arrange to bring them fresh flowers daily or weekly. There's a whole list of things you can do, but it won't be happening in front of that current view and operating processes and entrepreneur.
OMG....when did these guys DIE?.....They both lack personality and warmth and its a mystery why they are even in the business they are in....Any Business will take on the Personality of its owner and If the owners are as boring and detached from showing warmth to make their customers feel welcomed then they are already DEAD Flowers to the public.....They are both like old wilted flowers.......
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This show/ series is amazing please make more!!!! We miss Anthony!
Everything is an anecdote with this Bruce.
Well, let me tell you a story about that....
Anthony’s back?!?! This guy… Not only helping businesses but as a traveler
Myself, he has influenced me tremendously regarding the hospitality industry ... thank you sir. Bring Hotel impossible back too! #dirtywindow
Me too. I like this person. Now I am thinking about buying a hotel because of him. Not sure if this is a good idea.
I miss Hotel Impossible. Happy to see Anthony. 😎💝
As an event florist and a native New Yorker, I'd LOVE to have that location. It's a gold mine with access to a HUGE amount of foot traffic (and that front window is literally a stage that could catch the eye of thousands of people). Unfortunately, it oozes negativity and depression. To start. the younger guy is a huge turn-off. He talks over everyone -- including the owner. He introduces himself as a part owner, and it's then revealed that he isn't close to being an owner. He makes excuses for the filthy window, the horribly dirty fridge (inside and out), and the "Toys R Us" stuffed animal display. He's quick to point out that the owner isn't able-bodied, so why isn't HE taking care of the mess? He obviously has plenty of down-time to do a myriad of store projects (considering the one Robo-call and the lack of a single customer during the entire shoot). I don't believe he has six months rent in the bank, and I don't believe he had several of his own businesses that he "sold" in order to become a concierge. And finally, the child doesn't belong in the front of the store crowding an already tiny floor space. If he has to be there, put him behind the desk with school work or a hand held game system. Oh, and that arrangement the younger guy made? It's hardly professional, but even as it is, a NYC florist would never sell that size arrangement, in a vase, for $50 (and if they did, they'd be flying out the door). When asked how much life was left in the rose, he said, "I don't know", and then, when pushed by Anthony, he picks up another flower and deflects by asking Anthony if he knows what type of flower it is. And, he was totally serious when he said he'd deal with customer dissatisfaction by giving the customer anything they wanted and he'd pay for it by deducting the cost from an employees check (until he was told that was illegal -- then it was a joke). I think I see the problem....
All very good observations. Do you know of he did go back to see the business?
This owner just needs one or two good employees, not a guy trying to take advantage of him. It's obvious because he won't even clean a window until he's legally in. What a disgrace.
Anthony’s back hooray
That ‘co owner’ is such a bully. Why did Anthony come if ‘co owner’ guy was going to fix it!
Love Anthony! Get that man a wireless mic!
This unfortunately is beneath him
I love Anthony! Helped me so much in standards in my business. First watch and I hope this takes off!
The way Bruce kept touching and pushing Anthony, and trying to keep control 🤬
He's a blessing to the owner.
I dont know if Melchiorri is the owner of this channel. I would like to know when we will have new episodes. They are not a waste of time!👏👏😃
Last time I was on York Ave & 88th St in NYC it was on the Upper EAST Side. I hate it when my neighborhoods get redistricted when I turn my back🤦
I love this show and Anthony, your wonderful and a straight shooter! I always cry when you cry. It is so great!💝💝💝
I can't believe I just found this channel! So good to see you back Anthony
Awww, god bless him! Hopefully he can help him. He needs so much help & is afraid they take his shop. That honestly happens a lot with elderly who still have a business & other family want to take over smh. He’s stronggg. He got this 💪🏽
Hi Anthony, firstly I really enjoyed Hotel Impossible, and I am sick today and wanted to look at H.I. and found this😮😯....very very happy to see you are well, and doing what you love to do😁😁.....HELP Struggling business owners.👍🏽 Now to answer your question "What price would I put on that arrangement?" Nothing I would go across the rode and buy those $25 roses lol
In my opinion I believe there should be more internal colors in the shop and possibly a beautiful water pump, nature sounds, vision photos to help people in their decision making process. There are thousands of people on foot/vehicles... Window display is as crucial as marketing on line.
Sadly, Jeff Gaster, the owner of the store, lost his battle with cancer and passed away in September 2020. RIP.
Oh no, what a lovely gent...
Is his obituary online?
That is sad 🙏 RIP
Every fukin time people make excuses for a FAILING BUSINESS!
Ok.. IF you go into a floral shop there should be flowers everywhere. It should be like going to a plant nursery You should see colors, large leaves, Huge flowers, baskets vases arrangements Live plants... Everything should be green or have color. You should turn a corner and something should catch your eye. Think going on a tropical holiday or springtime...
Where’s part 2?
I just watched a couple of episodes of your show Hotel Impossible man. You are amazing, and now I am subscribed to you.
I just came across this. Its made my day. He is brilliant, everything he says makes sense and hes very funny too. And I like shows that help people
Seeing you back is a great surprise. Yay!
Listen and learn, Anthony knows.
Great job Anthony! Keep up the great work!
Tell the younger guy to shut up, please? On the work bench behind is a stool that is all torn apart and should be in the garbage same as the rubbish bin. The most obvious is it's old fashioned so why would these well paid people in the area buy here? A flower shop shop should be BEAUTIFUL, bright, on trend and what "the customer" wants. The bunch he made was just that a bunch. No finesse shown. Glad your back Anthony I missed you. 24:30 This guy has absolutely NO IDEA he is fiddling whilst Rome burns.
This is one of my favorite episodes yet! Well done!
Miss your hotel shows❤️
Nice episode, hoping to see a new one soon!
How do I get ahold of the show? I own a business in Westchester NY and would love his expertise on it.
Also, please wear a wireless mic. ;)
My favorite hospitality icon rides again! ☺️
Bruce needs to be quiet.
The window display should be beautiful
Me fascinan sus reportajes gracias lo más lindo soy de Chile la serena
Stuffed bears, toy wagons, bad chachkies, uninspiring selection of flowers, very nondescript window. So many red flags. There is NOTHING distinctive about this flower shop. It's like every other boring FTD florist.
Did we ever get to the bottom of WHY this business is struggling?
Just stagnation?
Well, his GoFundMe was started in August 2018, but it was updated in March 2020. His original plea cites months of unpaid rent (a substantial amount). He says he will pay off a portion of the back rent with the sale of his life insurance policy (his only asset). Even with that payout, he will still have a balance of unpaid rent, and he also has to pay for delivery vehicle parking fees, delivery vehicle parking summonses, and the big one -- he owe taxes to the government (and if it's sales tax, he's in a real mess).
In his update, he only makes passing reference to their initial financial crisis, a situation he described as "being on the brink". His updated plea is 100% Covid related. In an effort to keep his doors open, he said he was going to solicit the mayor's office for an essential business classification (all florists have been seriously impacted by Covid). I think the tax issue will be their undoing.
Anyone know where the update vid is?
As a designer, not impressed. Arrangement too compact and I would mix some roses that aren’t as open. And where are the arrangements for customers to come in and buy as a walk in? And you’re right, the phone never rang and no one came in!
That arrangement is horrible. The man has worked in that business for that long and thats what he puts together.
Loved this episode!
I hope this bloke did not go 50/50 with him.. Seems he wants to buy in cheap and take it all over.. Its a massive red flag for me to do business with that man. Seems very controling.
Update of the follow up?
The floral the man put together that ANTHONY wants us to comment on was pretty bad. It looks like something from my grandma's dining room table. Looks like an old and fake arrangement.
Cannot believe how filthy that window was!
Anthony please get a wireless mic we ALL want to hear what you have to say!!
Anthony my wife and I miss you! Come back Some where!
Anthony, just like hotel industry, keep improving 1% each episode on your turn around show. Need a microphone and camera stabilization...
Anthony is right. I would be just as happy with the $25 flowers as the $75 ones.
Is it a flower shop or day care. Whats that kid doing?
i like this serial.of Hotel impossible 😃🇬🇷👍🌼🌷
That Bruce guy is so arrogant. I feel for Jeff and not sure how they can even be partners.
What happened to HI?
Love it - well done!
The guy has several health issues and age against him, but he's still fighting. It's too bad that his drive doesn't equal his physical ability
EXCUSES EXCUSES!!!!!
A FRIDGE in a flower shop??!! And $ 50 for that bouquet? I know New York is expensive, but you really have to NEED those flowers to pay that. (I’m from the Netherlands, so flowers don’t have to be imported and are much cheaper.)
I doubt you could find a florist shop without at least one fridge anywhere in this country.
Those flowers look 2 years old!!
Better sound would be nice
Help my flower shop in Santa Monica CA. Sammy’s Blossoms.
need a total make. love the area
Safeways look better. Has more color.
Hi Anthony, I am so influenced by you and would like to you talk with you. Please let me know how can I do that.
Glad to see you back. Love to see you try to resurrect some dead or near dead businesses due to the "Crud" going around.
That man doing the arrangement is a DA. He thinks a SOP is a template to answer the phone. And he said ppl have to sacrifice ethics...ETHICS if you listen. He's using words he doesn't understand. What a BS Artist. Whats the business model? What's the mission statement? What is the financials for the last 5 to 10yrs? How are they aligning themselves to a global environment where ppl can order from any florist online? What edge can they offer? My hopes is this flower shop fails. You're welcome.
Bruce owns the business, except when something is wrong. Then he has nothing to do with it. Not inspiring.
Lots of mirrors. make the place look bigger and as though it has twice as many flowers. Good luck
I miss hotel impossible
To much talking and no action. Let's see some iimprovements going on.
hire a couple of ladies
Door fail @ 3:27
I give it a 5
This place is a dump and hasn’t been touched for decades. It shows. It’s gonna take a crap load of cash to make this place look good. I’m not buying what the younger guy is selling. He sounds like a used car salesman, lots of talk and excuses.
The production value on this show isn’t on the same level as past ventures of his
also i
i would paint everything white with more chandlers and sculptures of white ...
I’d rather get my flowers at the grocery store.
They shouldn't be so defensive. Obviously. They asked for him to come.
If one of them (flower pods) says " Feed me, Seamore" run like the wind !!
no wouldnt go in there! it looks like one of those second hand stores, u just pass by because it looks all like junk/disorganised stuff!
i would make a beautiful dress out of chicken wire and silk flowers and and nice chandelier and a drape out of silk ... bring in the weddings ..leave the lights on at night ...
The new owner need to shut up and allow the real owner to talk
Carnations with roses??
Sir, iphone videos are NOT YOUR LEVEL! Even if someone told You that it will be closer to young people etc...
It looks like an undertakers.
IF I WOULD GO ACROSS THE STREET AND PAY $25!
2:38 Not appealing at all, those are plants, not flowers.
need to be bigger
what happened to you? sir. you are my muse.............. this is not what I expected of you wow
They don’t deserve to stay in business
That $50 arrangement is hideous! I'd rather have the $25 one fro the Deli.
5 min to wash window. 27 customers. 8hrs. Streched to the limit. What a joke.
omg all that over-talking, feels like i'm at a bad family gathering
There is nothing special about the flowers at the beginning, windows dirty, display did not look impressive
25.000
Stop making dang excuses! You are the leader, lead or hire someone to manage it for you or sell out. Next, you need to clean up (inside and out), and create an eye-catching, fresh floral arrangements in the front. Remove the unnecessary notes, letters, and clutter from the window. Take pride in your business and what you do or don't do it. Have some flowers outside the business that you bring in and out daily. If you can't get healthy employees to work out source the work.
Next, get rid of the excess inventory from the front space. What you do have displayed, make sure it's clean, new and appealing. Not like you have had it for 10 years and can't sell it. There are so many places there, with potential customers, go to the homes and businesses and see if you can arrange to bring them fresh flowers daily or weekly.
There's a whole list of things you can do, but it won't be happening in front of that current view and operating processes and entrepreneur.
9.99 for a dozen red roses? From a Florist? in NYC? You cant even buy a dozen red roses from Walmart for 9.99
OMG....when did these guys DIE?.....They both lack personality and warmth and its a mystery why they are even in the business they are in....Any Business will take on the Personality of its owner and If the owners are as boring and detached from showing warmth to make their customers feel welcomed then they are already DEAD Flowers to the public.....They are both like old wilted flowers.......
Nope would by unless for a funeral
Dusty stale arraignment
This bruce go is rude and very mean talking abt the owner. He will take over and treat owner as a child or mental case.
Dingy and unappealing