Rose Import LAB™ teaches global trade by following the journey of a single rose.
Roses are one of the most fascinating products to study because they are highly perishable and timing matters at every step. A rose may travel from a breeder in Europe to a propagator, to a farm in Colombia, through harvest, cold chain logistics, customs clearance, wholesale distribution, and finally to a florist or consumer in the United States, all within a matter of days.
Because the product is fragile and time-sensitive, every decision has visible consequences. Small delays, quality issues, or communication breakdowns can determine whether value is created or destroyed.
When you learn to follow the journey of a rose through Rose Import LAB™, you develop the ability to understand how complex systems work, where value is created, and how seemingly small decisions influence the final outcome.
The program teaches strategic thinking, systems thinking, pattern recognition, and relationship-based business development.
Once you understand these principles, you can apply the same framework to virtually any industry, including:
Coffee
Cacao
Botanicals
Technology
Manufacturing
Agriculture
Real Estate
Entrepreneurship
In other words, the rose is not the end goal. It is the lens through which you learn how products move through global systems, how trusted partnerships are built, and how opportunities are identified before they become obvious.
By studying one of the world's most complex and beautiful products, participants gain a practical framework for analyzing and improving businesses of all kinds.
Step inside real trade, through a real product
Founding cohort pricing —> $489, limited to 20 participants,
Small group - Direct access - First cohort
Founding cohort details
Start date
June 20th, 2026
Format
A 4 week self-paced weekly materials + optional live Q&A sessions
Time commitment
3-5 hours per week
Price
$489 per participant
(One parent + teen may participate under one seat)
Refund Policy
Full refund seven days before the start date.
What you’ll discover
Clear understanding of how global flower imports work and how to use the Rose Import LAB method with other import projects such as coffee or chocolate.
Insights into sourcing directly from Colombian farms.
Knowledge of logistics, freight and compliance.
A simple framework for building your own import concept.
Who This Lab Is For
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
Building niche import businesses, learning how global agricultural trade works, and applying systems thinking to launch new ventures or revitalize established companies with fresh strategic insight.
Wellness & Lifestyle Brands
Looking to source roses, botanicals, coffee, cacao, and other products directly from Colombia for products, retreats, and experiential offerings.
Students & Explorers
Curious about international supply chains, entrepreneurship, and real-world global trade beyond textbooks.
Homeschool Families
Seeking an interdisciplinary learning experience that combines business, geography, biology, systems thinking, and entrepreneurship through real-world examples.
Investors & Strategic Partners
Interested in understanding how trusted relationships are built on the ground and how educational platforms can uncover opportunities across flowers, coffee, cacao, botanicals, and other emerging industries.
Why This LAB Is Different
Most people learn global trade through theory.
In this lab, you follow a real product through a real system -from farm to shipment to market- and build your own model alongside it by utilizing our existing infrastructure.
Rose Import LAB™ trip to Medellin in January 2026.
The Journey of a Rose
Colombian Farm
Roses are grown at high elevation in ideal climates for year-round production.
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Export Logistics
Flowers are harvested, cooled, packed, and transported through international freight networks.
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Import & Distribution
Importers receive flowers and distribute them to wholesalers, florists, and retailers.
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Retail Market
Consumers purchase roses for celebrations, events, and everyday moments.
After Completion
Participants may choose to place small-scale orders for resale, with the goal of generating profit through their own project.
(Minors may participate with adult supervision.)
