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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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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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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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220: What Would Lu Do?: The Top 5 Challenges...

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2023/10/02

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 business owners who are looking for solutions for the Top 5 chanllenges many small businesses deal with everyday. We'll talk about financial stability, competition, government, hiring and retaining employees, and technology and digital transformation

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219: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: It’s Only...

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2023/09/28

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 tasks or technologies. She will share with us a personal experience of discovering a feature in Airtable that could revolutionize her workflow but realizing she needed help to set it up properly! If something is not easy and you lack the necessary

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

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2023/09/27

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 for personal development, and she will emphasize on the importance of authenticity in personal growth and how it can positively impact various aspects of life. We'll go over the common misinterpretations of authenticity and clarify it's true meaning

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217: What Would Lu Do?: Fall Marketing Strategies for...

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2023/09/25

Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! Today, I am going to share some fall-focused marketing strategies to boost your business and make the most of Q4. 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 Renders Purchase

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216: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: How...

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2023/09/21

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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215: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Glass Ceilings

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2023/09/20

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. More About Madeleine MacRae: Madeleine MacRae is a former corporate executive and now a business growth strategist, who helps businesses grow with more intentionality and far less stress. Connect with Madeleine MacRae Website Facebook Twitter Our Favorite Link Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com

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214: Pamela Cole: How to Sell Window Treatments...

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2023/09/18

Today With Pamela Cole: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. You know I love a good AHA moment. My guest today is Pamela Cole, owner and principal designer of Ampersand Interiors. An entrepreneur at heart, Pamela and her team provide full-service, luxury design experiences for new construction, whole-home remodels, and renovations in and around Phoenix, Arizona. They also provide window treatments…and thanks to Pamela’s AHA moment, they are doing even more of that now. Listen now to hear how

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213: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: How Process...

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2023/09/14

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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212: Sean Martin and Tracy Greene: A Window of...

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2023/09/11

Today With Sean Martin and Tracy Greene: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. As window treatment professionals, we all know that textiles are an essential ingredient when it comes to exceptional design, comfort, and lifestyle. Today I am joined by Tracy Greene and Sean Martin for a sponsored show highlighting Sunbrella’s new Custom Window Collection. This specialized line of custom, made-to-order window treatments includes drapery, Roman shades, and solar shades in 300+ fabrics that are

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