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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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331: What Would Lu Do?: Stuck at 7 Figures? These 5...

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2025/08/18

Today With LuAnn Nigara:In this solo What Would Lu Do episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the exact five strategic shifts I had to make when we scaled Window Works from $1.8M to nearly $5M. These aren’t feel-good theories—these are real-world, battle-tested pivots in how you think, lead, and operate your business. We’ll cover: The CEO mindset shift that starts it all—and why it’s harder (and more important) than you think Why the systems that got you here will absolutely hold you back

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330: What Would Lu Do?: One Hour That Industry...

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2025/08/04

Today With LuAnn Nigara:Would you ever leave your kid standing on the field after practice because you were “too busy” with work? Of course not. So why are you willing to stand up your business week after week? In this episode of Window Treatments for Profit, I’m breaking down the CEO Hour—the one meeting you can’t afford to skip. We’ll talk about: Why business owners constantly blow off their own CEO time (and how to stop) The costly mistakes that happen when you skip it The ROI that

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329: Bound by Business: Jessica Harling - Her...

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2025/07/28

Today With Jessica Harling: Welcome to Window Treatments For Profit! Jessica is back for part two of our conversation, and today we're flipping the script. Instead of focusing on what Jessica learned from interviewing others in her 'Bound by Business' series, we're diving into her own personal journey working in a family business for years. Jessica gets vulnerable about her experiences, sharing the four key things she learned from reflection—from recognizing when you're being supported more than

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328: On-Air Strategy Session: Oana Molodoi: The...

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2025/07/21

Today With Oana Molodoi:Today on Window Treatment for Profits I am joined by Oana from OM Drapes Design joins me for an On-Air Strategy Session about managing explosive growth without dropping the ball on client service. With her new showroom generating incredible trade momentum, Oana feels torn between serving designers and maintaining her direct consumer base. But as we dig deeper, we discover this isn't about choosing between markets—it's about having capacity to serve everyone who wants to

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327: Tara Kennedy: Customer Service Is Your Secret...

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2025/07/14

Today With Tara Kennedy:Today with Tara Kennedy, Director of Marketing at Window Modes, we explore what exceptional dealer support looks like in the window treatment industry. Tara brings a unique background from Direct Response marketing to this wholesale fabricator that's been serving professionals since the early 90s. We discuss their approach to motorization education, concealment systems through their Blind Space partnership, and how they've built lasting relationships with dealers through

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326: What Would Lu Do?: The 7 Deadly Sins That are...

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2025/07/07

Today With LuAnn Nigara:In the final episode of our series, LuAnn tackles the ultimate sales killer: skipping the system. Without a process, you’re winging it — and that means leaving money, confidence, and opportunities on the table. Learn why structure is not about sounding scripted — it’s about building trust, guiding your clients, and creating repeatable success. LuAnn walks you through a self-diagnosis to uncover the gaps in your process and shares six concrete action steps to build a system

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325: What Would Lu Do?: The 7 Deadly Sins That are...

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2025/06/30

Today With LuAnn Nigara:“Maybe” feels polite. Safe. Hopeful. But in sales? It’s a silent killer. In this episode of Window Treatments for Profit, I break down the 6th Deadly Sales Sin: mistaking vague responses for real opportunities. You’ll learn why “maybe” doesn’t pay the bills, how to stop waiting in limbo, and the exact scripts to lead your client to a clear yes—or an honest no. If your pipeline is full of “we’ll think about it,” this is your wake-up call. Listen now and take back your

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324: What Would Lu Do?: The 7 Deadly Sins That are...

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2025/06/23

Today With LuAnn Nigara:If you're doing beautiful consultations and still walking away without a signed agreement—this episode is for you. In Part 5 of our “7 Deadly Sales Sins” series, LuAnn breaks down one of the most costly mistakes sales professionals make: Avoiding the Close. You’ll learn why clients actually want to be guided to a decision, how to confidently ask for the business without feeling salesy, and what practical steps you can take today to lead your consults with clarity and

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323: What Would Lu Do?: The 7 Deadly Sins That are...

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2025/06/16

Today With LuAnn Nigara: In Part 4 of our solo sales series, LuAnn tackles a sneaky but costly sales habit: being a chameleon. It’s what happens when you adjust your tone, your process—or even your pricing—just to stay in the client’s comfort zone. The problem? You’re not leading the sale anymore… you’re following it. In this episode, LuAnn breaks down: The difference between empathetic communication and giving away your power How trying to be “easy to work with” can quietly weaken your

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322: What Would Lu Do?: The 7 Deadly Sins That are...

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2025/06/09

Today With LuAnn Nigara:Today we’re tackling one of the sneakiest sales habits out there—Feature Dumping. Yep, this one shows up when you think you’re impressing your client with all the bells and whistles...but what you’re really doing is overwhelming them and missing the mark. Here’s the truth: your clients don’t want a product pitch. They want a solution. They want to know how your expertise—and the beautiful window treatments you deliver—will improve their life, their home, and their peace of

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22:38

321: What Would Lu Do?: The 7 Deadly Sins That are...

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2025/06/02

Today With LuAnn Nigara:Are you tiptoeing around the money conversation—and wondering why your quotes are landing with crickets? In Part 2 of our special series, LuAnn breaks down one of the most common (and costly) sales mistakes: Avoiding the budget talk. She explains why staying silent doesn’t create comfort—it creates doubt. And how floating a confident investment range early in the consult builds trust, transparency, and bigger closes. This episode is packed with real-world examples,

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21:58

320: What Would Lu Do?: The 7 Deadly Sins That are...

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2025/05/26

Today With LuAnn Nigara:You’ve got the product knowledge, the design skills, and the consults on your calendar—but if you’re still leading with product instead of process, you’re leaving money on the table. In this episode, LuAnn kicks off a powerful new solo series: The 7 Deadly Sales Sins, based on the real-world coaching she does every week with Exciting Windows! pros. Today’s sin? Leading with the Product. And to illustrate just how costly this habit can be, she walks you through one

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319: What Would Lu Do?: How to Sell Like a Pro: The...

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2025/05/19

Today With LuAnn Nigara: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit! Today, we dive into the fundamental truth that questions are the answers in sales, inspired by sales master Tom Hopkins. Learn how to transform your sales approach by asking strategic questions that create connections, clarity, and commitment with your clients. We’ll emphasize the importance of continuous learning and offer practical tips for improving your sales process. Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned pro, this

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318: What Would Lu Do?: Exactly What to Ask on a...

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2025/05/05

Today With LuAnn Nigara:If you’ve ever fumbled your way through a discovery call or wondered why some leads ghost you after that first conversation—this episode is for you. LuAnn breaks down five strategic questions every window treatment pro should be asking on a discovery call—plus the real reason behind each one. Inspired by the sales genius of Phil M. Jones and enriched by a powerful real-life story from Matt Cobb inside the Exciting Windows! mastermind, this episode is all about selling

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317: What Would Lu Do?: Business Bravery: How to Take...

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2025/04/28

Today With LuAnn Nigara:Every entrepreneur faces moments where fear and overwhelm stop you in your tracks. In this powerful episode, LuAnn Nigara dismantles the myth of fearlessness and introduces her proven "Business Bravery" approach developed over 40+ years of entrepreneurship. You'll learn practical strategies to take action despite uncertainty, including the morning intention that transformed LuAnn's business mindset and concrete steps to move beyond paralyzing self-doubt. Featuring

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316: What Would Lu Do?: How to Qualify Leads Without...

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2025/04/21

Today With LuAnn Nigara:Hey friends—today we’re getting real about a critical part of running a profitable business: qualifying leads. Because let’s be honest—most of us are either letting go of clients who could have been ideal, or we’re wasting precious time on ones that were never a good fit to begin with. In this episode, I’m sharing three real-world stories from my own business journey that reveal the hidden opportunities in client interactions you might be misjudging. These aren’t

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315: Leslie Excell: From Workroom to Vision Magazine:...

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2025/04/14

Today With Leslie Excell:In this episode of A Well-Designed Business, LuAnn is joined by interior designer and entrepreneur Leslie Excell, founder of Excell Design + Co, for an honest, grounded, and inspiring conversation about building a business rooted in clarity, boundaries, and heart. Leslie shares the pivotal moments that helped her reshape her business—from learning to say “no” without guilt, to letting go of the comparison trap, to honoring her own definition of success. She opens up about

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314: What Would Lu Do?: How to Attract High-End...

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2025/04/07

Today With LuAnn Nigara:Are you stuck speaking price while your dream clients are listening for value? In this episode of A Well-Designed Business, LuAnn gets real about how to elevate your messaging to match the elevated clientele you’re trying to attract. She walks you through the subtle yet powerful mindset and language shifts that can position you as the go-to expert for high-end window treatment projects—without ever having to “sell.” LuAnn dives into: The one perspective shift that will

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313: What Would Lu Do?: 5 Traits Every Standout...

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2025/03/31

Today With LuAnn Nigara:What separates the window treatment pros who build wealth from those who just build stress? In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the five non-negotiable traits I’ve seen in every successful entrepreneur I’ve interviewed, coached, or worked alongside. After 1,300+ podcast interviews, dozens of coaching clients, and decades building Window Works, one truth is clear: success isn’t magic—it’s math. It’s made of actions, habits, and decisions. Today, I’m walking

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312: Bound By Business: Amy Cramer: The Legal Side of...

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2025/03/24

Today With Amy Cramer:In this special episode of our Bound By Business series, Jessica Harling sits down with Amy Cramer of Cramer Law Group to explore the essential legal structures family businesses need. Amy breaks down why proper documentation matters in succession planning, how to match estate plans with business documents, and the importance of clear roles and decision-making authority. This practical conversation covers everything from the dangers of nepotism to implementing appropriate

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