Window Treatments for Profit with LuA...
This podcast is specifically designed for window treatment professionals. If you are interested in doing what you do better, whether you are a retailer, installer, workroom, sales rep or from our industry partner community, you have found your people. We are going to talk about sales, marketing, hiring, efficiency, productivity and of course, profitability.
Because why do any of it if you are not profitable, right?
My name is LuAnn Nigara and I have been in the window treatment industry for 4 decades. With my husband Vince and our cousin Bill Campesi we’ve built our business, Window Works, from start up to over 4 million dollars in annual sales and to a team of 15. Vin, Bill and myself are also part of the ownership team at Exciting Windows. Exciting Windows is the industry leader in mentoring, supporting and inspiring window treatment professionals to build a better business.
So I get you, I know what you do. I have spent my career doing it with you.
So how about we get started making your business better, shall we?
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Today with Madeleine MacRae: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today, Madeleine teaches us about how to wrap up our year and plan ahead for the next one using a simple process taught by John Maxwell. The process is based on an acronym: PLAN...
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Today With Stacy Hernandez: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. My guest today, Stacy Hernandez, is the principal and CEO of Elegant Avenue Interiors. Like so many of us, Stacy has had her fair share of ups and downs in the business and has...
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Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In today's episode, Vita talks about how to run a locked-in, tech-based, systems-driven operation that can scale to your goals. More About Vita Vygovska: Vitalia Vygovska (Vita for...
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Today with Madeleine MacRae: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today's episode is all about the importance of gratitude and how to cultivate it in one’s life and business. Madeleine shares her personal insights and practices on gratitude,...
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238: Rachel Leuck: The Best Strategies for Sell...
Today With Rachel Leuck: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In today’s episode we welcome Rachel Leuck, a luxury window treatment specialist. We will discuss her philosophy of positioning herself as a luxury service provider in the window...
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Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. This episode is all about gratitude and continuous improvement. Vita shares her personal story of why she competes in ballroom dancing, despite the challenges. She then connects this...
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236: What Would Lu Do?: Create a Trade Partner ...
Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today we have a What Would Lu Do show, all about how to initiate industry partnerships with interior designers through an industry partner kit. Much like a media kit, this is a great way to present your brand so...
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Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In this episode, Vita talks about the concept of cost versus value, and how recognizing the value of your time can help you make more money in your business. Vita's Ah-Ha Moments:...
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234: What Would Lu Do?: Navigating Business Dow...
Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! Today, I am sharing my tried and true strategies for operating your business and managing it, with intention, at the same time. Our Favorite Links What’s new with LuAnn...
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Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today's episode is about the importance of understanding the other person’s perspective before giving feedback. Vita shares some personal stories where she had to deal with different...
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232: What Would Lu Do?: More Trade Woes with an...
Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! Today, we'll go over an email from a colleague. The email recounts an encounter with an assistant designer from a new design firm. Our Favorite Links What’s new with...
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Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. It’s Thursday, which means Vita is back with a brand new Tip in 10 with Vita! More About Vita Vygovska: Vitalia Vygovska (Vita for short!), CWFP, MBA, is an award-winning window...
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Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! Today's episode is from a listener who wrote a heartfelt letter explaining that they are feeling like they can’t take it anymore. We'll talk about some ideas on how to cope...
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Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. This episode is all about the importance of gross margin for window treatment businesses. Vita explains what gross margin is, how to calculate it, and why it matters for profitability...
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Today with Madeleine MacRae: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In today's episode, Madeleine discusses the phrase “you bring all of who you are to everything that you do”, as she believes that no matter what labels or hats one wears, we are...
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Today With Rebecca Munster: Get ready to shake up how you approach organizational development! In today’s episode Rebecca Munster is joining us to introduce an awesome four-part framework. We'll dive into the secrets of team building, communication,...
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226: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: How M...
Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In today's episode, Vita discusses the importance of deposits for window treatment businesses. She shares her experience and reasoning behind choosing 50% as the ideal deposit...
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Today With Brandon Roellchen: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In today's episode, we talk about the importance of modernizing long standing businesses in the window treatment industry, specifically focusing on catering to younger generations...
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Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today, Vita talks about overcoming the fear of losing your business and embracing a positive mindset. In tis episode, Vita encourages you to ask yourself some important questions and...
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223: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: The P...
Today with Madeleine MacRae: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In today's episode, Madeleine will discuss which is the impact of finding our voice on our business. If you remember, in a previous episode we talked about the power of authenticity...
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Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! In this episode we'll talk about the benefits of cultivating strong relationships in the design industry, as we go over the 5 most common and tangible reasons to do so. LuAnn's...
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Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. It’s Thursday, which means Vita is back with a brand new Tip in 10 with Vita! In this episode, Vita inspires entrepreneurs to scale up their businesses and build effective teams. She...
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220: What Would Lu Do?: The Top 5 Challenges Ex...
Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! Today, I am sharing my tried and true strategies for operating your business and managing it, with intention, at the same time. In this episode, I'll share a guide for small...
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Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. It’s Thursday, which means Vita is back with a brand new Tip in 10 with Vita! In today's episode, Vita discusses the importance of seeking out experts when dealing with unfamiliar...
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Today with Madeleine MacRae: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. It’s Wednesday, which means there’s a brand new episode of C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae for you to dive into. In today's episode, Madeleine will share with us her passion...
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