Peter (PJ) Mikoda | From New York to Miami | Palm Trees, Big Risks & Building a Better Business
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Peter (PJ) Mikoda | From New York to Miami | Palm Trees, Big Risks & Building a Better Business
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On this episode of The Plant Movement Podcast, we sit down with Peter “PJ” Mikoda, owner of South Florida Tropicals, to discuss his journey from starting a landscaping company in New York and New Jersey to building a tropical plant supply business serving markets across the Northeast.
Peter shares how one opportunity selling palm trees changed the direction of his career, leading him to explore the plant supply chain, build relationships with growers, expand his operations, and eventually relocate to South Florida. His story highlights the importance of recognizing opportunities, understanding your numbers, and being willing to make difficult decisions to grow.
The conversation goes deeper into nursery production, land ownership, seasonal cash flow, shipping costs, labor challenges, customer relationships, and the risks of extending credit. Peter also explains why he shifted to a stricter upfront-payment policy after experiencing the financial and emotional burden of unpaid customer debt.
We discuss the realities of operating a large nursery, reinvesting in infrastructure, protecting your business, and building relationships within the horticultural industry. From growing Christmas Palms and Robellinis to supplying Northeast garden centers, Peter’s experience offers valuable lessons for growers, landscapers, and entrepreneurs.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Peter’s journey into the horticulture industry
- Building South Florida Tropicals
- Palm tree sales and discovering market opportunities
- Nursery land, production, and expansion
- Shipping costs and logistics
- Seasonal cash flow and reinvestment
- Credit, debt, and protecting your business
- Labor challenges and industry changes
- Family, mentorship, and business relationships
Listen to Episode 103 of The Plant Movement Podcast and hear the real lessons behind building and operating a tropical plant business.
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Connect with South Florida Tropicals:
Web: www.southfloridatropical.com
Email: info@southfloridatropicals.com
Call: 516-315-1609
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