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Window Treatments for Profit with LuAnn Nigara

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

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240: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Secret...

Window Treatments for Profit with LuAnn Nigara ·

2023/11/30

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 short!), CWFP, MBA, is an award-winning window treatment specialist, author, speaker, and the LuAnn University instructor for Systems Driven Operations. Connect with Vita Vygovska Website Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube LinkedIn Our Favorite Links

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19:25

239: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Beyond Just...

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2023/11/29

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, such as looking for peak experiences, expressing appreciation, and basking in the joy of good things. Madeleine's Ah-Ha Moments: “Gratitude is a habit of thought. It’s a disposition that you cultivate.” -Madeleine “The grateful often have more things for

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238: Rachel Leuck: The Best Strategies for Selling...

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2023/11/27

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 treatment market. Rachel also shares her journey from the event planning industry to starting her own business, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, quality over quantity, and effective communication with clients. Rachel Leuck was a nationally

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13:51

237: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Surprise...

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2023/11/23

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 insight to her entrepreneurial journey and how it shapes her spirit and motivation. Vita's Ah-Ha Moments: “It’s not about the end result or the trophies; it’s about the process of continuous improvement.” -Vita “As an entrepreneur with nearly 20 years of

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25:19

236: What Would Lu Do?: Create a Trade Partner Kit to...

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2023/11/20

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 that you can capture the attention of your ideal partners and elevate your client experience. We’re walking through what to include, how to deliver, and of course, why it’s important to be ready with systems and processes in place when the phone starts

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13:19

235: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Cost vs....

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2023/11/16

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: “The value you receive often far outweighs the cost.” -Vita “What I’m truly buying is the value of my time.” -Vita “Think about the value you’ll gain, the time saved, and the potential for growth.” -Vita More About Vita Vygovska: Vitalia Vygovska (Vita

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234: What Would Lu Do?: Navigating Business Downturns...

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2023/11/13

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 Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn Live 2023 Watch the Docuseries! luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob A Big Thank You to Our Keynote Sponsors: Nancy Ganzekaufer Traci Connell Duke

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233: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: When...

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2023/11/09

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 reactions to her feedback, and how she learned to ask questions to clarify the situation before offering her suggestions. Vita's Ah-Ha Moments: “Before giving the constructive portion of the feedback, before telling them what you’d like to see instead of

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31:05

232: What Would Lu Do?: More Trade Woes with an...

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2023/11/06

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 Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn Live 2023 Watch the Docuseries! luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob A Big Thank You to Our Keynote Sponsors: Nancy Ganzekaufer Traci Connell Duke

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231: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Do You Pay...

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2023/11/02

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 treatment specialist, author, speaker, and the LuAnn University instructor for Systems Driven Operations. Connect with Vita Vygovska Website Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube LinkedIn Our Favorite Links Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox

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230: What Would Lu Do?: “I Am Overwhelmed, Exhausted...

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2023/10/30

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 with this kind of feelings. LuAnn's Ah-Ha Moments: “So having an ongoing, less than, situation with an employee affects you, your other employees and your customers. And if these 3 groups of humans are not happy, I mean what are we doing anyway?” -LuAnn

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229: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Why Is...

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2023/10/26

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 and growth. She also gives some tips on how to improve gross margin by adjusting prices or costs. Vita's Ah-Ha Moments: “The main reason for running a business is to be as profitable as possible. That’s the endgame.” -Vita “For every $10 in revenue, $6

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12:18

228: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: All Of Who...

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2023/10/25

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 still one person. Madeleine's Ah-Ha Moments: “All of those labels combined, not one of them expresses all of who you are, but all of them combined bring a piece into that puzzle.” -Madeleine “The way that I like to think about people is as a beautiful,

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227: Rebecca Munster: The Art of Effective...

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2023/10/23

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, leadership transitions, and continuous process improvement. Rebecca is a pro at transitioning from command and control to mission control, and she's here to empower you to foster independent problem-solving among your employees. She is the founder

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226: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: How Much To...

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2023/10/19

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 percentage for her projects. Also, she also explains why 25% is too low and why 75% is a viable option for some businesses. Vita's Ah-Ha Moments: “The minimum deposit should at least cover your costs associated with fulfilling the project.” -Vita “Financially,

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225: Brandon Roellchen: Embracing Modernization: The...

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2023/10/16

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 and their expectations. We highlight the use of technology, order scrubbing, consistency in customer interactions, and the need for proper training and support in utilizing technology. LuAnn and Brandon Roellchen's Ah-Ha Moments "We no longer have to

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224: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: What If The...

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2023/10/12

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 challenge your assumptions, so you can grow your business and achieve your goals. Vita Vygovska's Ah-Ha Moments "It’s okay to feel this fear. And it’s equally important not to let it paralyze you.” - Vita “There’s an equal chance that your business will

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20:47

223: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: The Power...

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2023/10/11

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 and knowing ourself, and as you'll hear from Madeleine herself, she wants to keep sharing the message of self-discovery and personal growth as this is fundamental for us to thrive in what we do. Madeleine MacRae's Ah-Ha Moments: "What I've seen over

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222: What Would Lu Do?: Leveraging Industry...

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2023/10/09

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 Ah-Ha Moments “Strong relationships open the door to collaboration. Partnering with other businesses or professionals can lead to new opportunities and increased revenue.” - LuAnn “When you have a solid reputation and trust with clients, they are more

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221: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Get Clarity...

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2023/10/05

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 emphasizes the importance of masterminds and their power of asking the tough questions, and acknowledges the challenges and rewards of running a team. Vita's Ah-Ha Moments: “Running a team is no walk in the park, and it’s certainly not for the faint of

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