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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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260: Disruptor Alert: Life Was Never Meant to Be A...

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2024/03/11

Today With Fawn Chang: Today on Window Treatments for Profit, I am joined by Fawn Chang, a behavioral interior designer, color expert and industry insider. She is sharing how our environments impact our well-being, how window treatments play a crucial role, and how we can position ourselves as consultants for healthier living spaces. Fawn has inspired audiences around the world — teaching how the brain and body interact with our surroundings, and today she is bringing insight on how to

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01:01:26

259: Jessica Harling: 6 Strategies to Handle a...

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2024/03/04

Today With Jessica Harling: Hi, welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Difficult customers. We all have experienced one, and if you haven't, you will at one point. So what better way to salvage an undesirable situation than to be prepared before one even happens? Fortunately, Jessica Harling, window treatment design consultant and founder of Behind the Design, is back guiding us with six easy strategies to handle a difficult customer. Pick It Apart [2:00] Jessica explains the first strategy for

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258: Katlyn Slocum: Make Your Website a Sales Machine

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2024/02/26

Today With Katlyn Slocum: Today on Window Treatments for Profit I am joined by Katlyn Slocum, of Katyn Slocum Design — a boutique website design agency. According to Katlyn, your website is more than a marketing tool…it should be a sales machine. She is here today helping us decode this digital tool so it can start generating profits. She’ll walk us through analytics, lead generation, pre-qualifying potential clients, and some super-helpful website pro-tips. Listen now and download the goodie

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257: Vita Vygovska: Working With Designers: Process...

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2024/02/19

Today With Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit! In this episode, Vita Vygovska and me, we both discuss working with designers. More About Vita Vygovska Vitalia (Vita for short) Vygovska is an award-winning author, speaker, business coach, and window treatment specialist. Her company, Vitalia Inc Window Treatments, is a comprehensive fabrication, measurement, installation, and project management service. Born and raised in Ukraine, Vita came to America via a Rotary Exchange

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256: Jessica Harling: Firing a Family Member Part 2:...

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2024/02/12

Today With Jessica Harling: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. We recently welcomed Jessica Harling to the show to discuss what happens when you have to fire a family member or someone near and dear to your heart. In part 1, our conversation centered around the emotional side—how to come to terms with the decision that often feels impossible to make. Today, Jessica’s back with the more practical tips for what to do once you’ve made the decision to keep the process smooth and minimize

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01:22:55

255: Tim Yurek: The Critical Difference Between Exit...

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2024/02/05

Today With Tim Yurek: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today I’m joined by Tim Yurek for a second episode! This time, Tim discusses the difference between exit strategy and succession strategy, and he will also explain the four steps to identify and stop inefficient financial practices, as well as how to save and borrow money in a way that keeps it in your possession. Tim is a highly accomplished financial consultant. As the founder and CEO of Tier 1 Capital, he has spent over 35 years

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254: Jessica Harling: Confronting or Firing Family...

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2024/01/29

Today With Jessica Harling: Hi, welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Firing someone is never easy. But when it’s a friend or family member, that situation becomes emotionally charged and even more difficult. It’s never easy. How do you let someone know this is their last chance? How do you set up the expectations that need to be met? How do you decide enough is enough? And how do you have that ultimate hard conversation if you end up having to let them go? Today, Jessica Harling is here to

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253: Tim Yurek: Three Disturbing Trends That Put...

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2024/01/22

Today With Tim Yurek: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today, we’re talking about what we want from our business in the long-term—and more specifically, what we’re doing, or not doing, that threatens the long-term success and the next generation of our business. Now, I know that when you’re in the weeds with your business, it’s easy to put off that long-term planning. But what if you could make some smart changes today to pave the way for whatever you want for the future of your business

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252: The Power Talk Friday Tour: An Unforgettable Day...

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2024/01/15

Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today on Window Treatments for Profit, LuAnn announces the return of the Power Talk Friday Tour! She makes some other announcements regarding LuAnn Live, and mentiones some of the dates for the PTF Tour: Dallas on Apr 5, 2024, NJ on Jun 7, 2024, Las Vegas on Aug 2, 2024 and finally, High Point on Oct 25, 2024. Our Favorite Links Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn

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251: Vita Vygovska: 4 Strategies to Overcome Fear in...

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2024/01/08

Today With Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit! In this episode I’m joined by my good friend, Vita Vygovska, to discuss strategies for overcoming fear as entrepreneurs. As a new year comes, so does this feeling, as we’re going back into a clean slate full of uncertainty, so Vita and I got together and came up with some tips and tricks to help you take action. Grab some pen and paper for this one! LuAnn and Vita Vygovska's Ah-Ha Moments “Movement is the cure for fear” - LuAnn

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250: What Would Lu Do?: Excellence is a Decision:...

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2024/01/01

Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today we have a What Would Lu Do show about planning ahead for 2024. In this episode, we're talking about the importance of choosing excellence over perfection in business and life. We'll follow some strategies that will help us achieve our goals and create the business we desire. Also, I'll share some examples of how excellence means trying new things, learning from failures, persevering, and making progress. LuAnn Nigara's Ah-Ha Moments “Excellence

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249: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Another...

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2023/12/28

Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In today's epidose, Vita shares some tips for the end of year achievments. She also revisits two previous episodes that focus on overcoming fear and setting goals for predictable results. Vita's Ah-Ha Moments: “The key is not to let fear dictate our actions.” -Vita “Your business results are not a mystery; they’re directly proportionate to the effort and discipline you put in.” -Vita “It’s not about eliminating fear; it’s

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248: What Would Lu Do?: Seven Strategies for Business...

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2023/12/25

Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today we have a What Would Lu Do show about planning ahead for 2024. Today, LuAnn goes over the last two steps of her Seven Strategies for Business Excellene in 2024. We'll cover various aspects of planning, marketing, customer service, employee training, technology, partnerships, and personal development. LuAnn Nigara's Ah-Ha Moments “It’s not just about expanding your network; it’s about creating synergies, tapping into new markets, and ultimately

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247: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Mastering...

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2023/12/21

Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In today's epidose, Vita talks about the importance of having monthly meetings with your bookkeeper to review your financial statements and performance. She explains the steps and details involved in going through the Profit and Loss statement, the Cost of Goods Sold, the operational expenses, and the net income. Vita's Ah-Ha Moments: “Gross margin—the difference between revenue and cost of goods sold—is a pivotal metric

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246: What Would Lu Do?: Seven Strategies for Business...

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2023/12/18

Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today we have a What Would Lu Do show about planning ahead for 2024. In this episode, she continues with the next two Strategies for Business Excellence in 2024: Evaluate and Improve Your Customer Experience Process, and Review and Uplevel Employee Training and Development. LuAnn Nigara's Ah-Ha Moments "Go through as if you were a new customer to your business. Identify every single touch point with a mind to ensuring a seamless and positive experience for

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245: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Use This...

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2023/12/14

Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In today's episode, Vita teaches us about how to reduce our tax liability by spending more on our business before the end of the year. She explains why this strategy might be useful for some businesses that have had a good year, and gives examples of the types of expenses that can be front-loaded into December. Vita's Ah-Ha Moments: “It starts with a deep dive into your QuickBooks. Go through it line by line, expand it to its

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244: What Would Lu Do?: Seven Strategies for Business...

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2023/12/11

Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today we have a What Would Lu Do show about planning ahead for 2024. In today's episode we'll cover the first two steps of our seven-step process to evaluate and improve different aspects of our business. LuAnn Nigara's Ah-Ha Moments “To be on a path to success we have to identify what success is because make no mistake, it is different for every single one of us. Good news, you only have to figure out yours.” -LuAnn “We so often look only at our gaps and

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243: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: End of Year...

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2023/12/07

Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today's episode is about some important end-of-year activities that Vita follows as part of her Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) binder. Vita's Ah-Ha Moments: “Instead of a traditional Christmas card, we opted for a Thanksgiving card. Why? To beat the holiday rush and, more importantly, to express gratitude to our clients for their trust.” -Vita More About Vita Vygovska: Vitalia Vygovska (Vita for short!), CWFP, MBA, is an

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242: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: End of...

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2023/12/06

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 AHEAD, each letter standing for a step that helps you set your intention, goals, and adjustments for the future. Madeleine's Ah-Ha Moments: “Simple and easy are not synonyms.” -Madeleine More About Madeleine MacRae: Madeleine MacRae is a former corporate

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241: Stacy Hernandez: You Cannot Neglect the Backend...

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2023/12/04

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 learned many lessons. Today, she’s here to share with us some of those valuable insights, including one that is near and dear to this podcast—the importance of the backend of the business. Pick It Apart [3:20] Stacy shares her early struggles as a business

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