John in the Press

Whether it’s Mark Cuban saying John's business was "the one that got away on Shark Tank" or The New York Times celebrating him securing a round of $24 Million investment capital, John is making noise in the press all year round.

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A New Class of Easy-to-Order Holiday Bouquets

A new breed of online florists takes the cheesiness out of point-and-click seasonal arrangements.

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Flower Delivery startup TheBouqs raises $24 Million to grow past competitors.

There’s a field full of flower delivery services to choose from these days.

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A Startup that IS Disrupting the Flower Biz — And Helping Farmers, Too

Farmer Ben turned to The Bouqs Company, a Venice Beach-based startup that has streamlined the online flower business by connecting flower farmers directly to consumers.

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The online flower delivery market is heating up

The online flower delivery market is buzzing with new companies like The Bouqs Co. joining more established companies like 1-800-Flowers and Teleflora. 

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These Flowers Come Straight From the Farm to Your Door

By cutting out the middleman, this startup is aiming for better bouquets and a greener flower industry.

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Can Flowers Really Be Eco-Friendly?

While it may be fashionable to investigate the early childhood of your steak, when was the last time you probed your florist for the provenance of your peonies?

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This start-up delivers flowers from the side of a volcano in Ecuador for $40

The Bouqs Company is trying to overhaul the flower industry to make it more efficient and sustainable. Its sell? Being a cheaper, better-quality option.

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The one 'Shark Tank' deal Mark Cuban regrets not making

When founder John Tabis brought The Bouqs Company to ABC’s “Shark Tank” in 2014, it seemed that all the “sharks” hated the product.

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Floral start-ups aim at younger generation with flash sales, organic bouquets

The new way to 'say it with flowers' may be tapping a flash sale for organic cactus.

 

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Moms Love Flowers: The Bouqs' Record Holiday Shows A Fresh Take On E-Commerce

On a major holiday like Mother's Day, as much as $20 billion flows into retailers' pockets for one day's giving bonanza.

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How This Flower Delivery Company's Office Encourages Creativity

In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Business Rockstars takes a look inside the spacious L.A. office space of the Bouqs Company. 

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'Shark Tank' passed on his company. Now John Tabis is trying to disrupt the flower industry, one bouquet at a time

John Tabis, 40, is chief executive and co-founder of the Bouqs Co., and he’s trying to change the way we buy flowers.

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Bouqs CEO John Tabis talks 'Shark Tank' rejection, tips for entrepreneurs

Aspiring entrepreneurs should get comfortable with the feeling of rejection as they strive to turn their startups into profitable companies, according to John Tabis, CEO of the burgeoning online floral retailer The Bouqs Company.

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BOUQS ON SHARKTANK!

Watch John go into the Shark Tank and pitch Bouqs.com to the sharks circa 2013.

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Floral Startup Bouqs Lands a Shark (3 Years After Its Prime-Time Pitch)

After the 'Shark Tank' judge spurned the company on the show, a walk down the aisle changed his heart.

20/20 segment from 2017 featuring Shark Tank and mentioning Bouqs!

See the Bouqs featured on a segment around Shark Tanks on the popular TV news magazine 20/20.

Here's How to Order Flowers for Mother's Day 2018 at the Last Minute

Mother’s Day 2018 is Sunday, May 13. But if you didn’t get a present yet for your mom, stepmom, wife, or other mother figure you’d like to acknowledge, no problem: Here are all the places you can still order flowers for Mother’s Day for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift she’s sure to appreciate.

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The Bouqs Company Disrupts The Floral Industry in Time for Mother's Day

CEO and Co-Founder John Tabis sits down with Cheddar to explain how The Bouqs Company's supply chain works, and how the company is expanding.

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Flower startup the Bouqs Co. touts sustainability

Message is useful in attracting larger brand partnerships.

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Bouqs CEO John Tabis talks 'Shark Tank' rejection, tips for entrepreneurs

Aspiring entrepreneurs should get comfortable with the feeling of rejection as they strive to turn their startups into profitable companies, according to John Tabis, CEO of the burgeoning online floral retailer The Bouqs Company.

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My Morning Routine: Skateboarding to Work Keeps Me Sane

For John Tabis, the founder of online flower retailer Bouqs, riding his longboard to work is a way to unwind — and transform his commute into something he enjoys.