How a Police Officer Turned Planter Boxes into a Thriving Side Hustle | Darryl Knight (MU Classic)

What if planting flowers could grow a thriving business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Darryl Knight, founder of Front Porch Flora, to explore how he turned a seasonal idea into a subscription-based planter box business — all while holding down a full-time job as a police officer. Darryl shares the story behind his start, the logistics of scaling handcrafted arrangements, and how a passion for plants is sprouting new opportunities in landscaping and beyond. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or looking for creative ways to grow a side hustle, this episode is full of insights on staying lean, serving customers well, and standing out with a simple but beautiful idea!

(Original Air Date - 7/8/25)

What we discuss with Darryl:

+ Started business during pandemic

+ Uses custom planter inserts

+ Offers seasonal subscription model

+ Balances business with police job

+ Grows through Instagram ads

+ Focuses on residential and commercial

+ Builds customer loyalty through service

+ Leverages planters to upsell landscaping

+ Keeps operations lean and local

+ Future goal: full nursery and landscape biz

Thank you, Darryl!

Check out Front Porch Flora at FrontPorchFlora.com.

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