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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 decades. With my husband Vince and our cousin Bill Campesi we’ve built our business, Window Works, from start up...

The Power Talk Friday Tour: An Unforgettable Day of Insights and Inspiration

16 mins; January 15, 2024

Vita Vygovska: 4 Strategies to Overcome Fear in Your Business

39 mins; January 08, 2024

What Would Lu Do?: Excellence is a Decision: Mindset and Goal Setting in 2024

12 mins; January 01, 2024

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Another Year is Gone: What Have You Done?

13 mins; December 28, 2023

What Would Lu Do?: Seven Strategies for Business Excellence in 2024: Steps 6 and 7

21 mins; December 25, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Mastering Monthly Meetings with Your Bookkeeper for Year-End Success

27 mins; December 21, 2023

246: What Would Lu Do?: Seven Strategies for Business Excellence in 2024: Steps 3, 4 and 5

25 mins; December 18, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Use This End-Of-Year Strategy To Reduce Your Taxes

14 mins; December 14, 2023

What Would Lu Do?: Seven Strategies for Business Excellence in 2024: Steps 1 and 2

33 mins; December 11, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: End of Year Activities to finish strong

14 mins; December 07, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: End of Year: PLAN AHEAD

22 mins; December 06, 2023

Stacy Hernandez: You Cannot Neglect the Backend of the Business

70 hours 33 mins; December 04, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Secret Weapon of Every High Achieving Window Treatment Professional

20 mins; November 30, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Beyond Just Giving Thanks

20 mins; November 29, 2023

Rachel Leuck: The Best Strategies for Selling Luxury Window Treatments

61 hours 41 mins; November 27, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Surprise Quality I Am Grateful For Today

15 mins; November 23, 2023

What Would Lu Do?: Create a Trade Partner Kit to Build Relationships With Interior Designers

26 mins; November 20, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Cost vs. Value: What To Choose

14 mins; November 16, 2023

What Would Lu Do?: Navigating Business Downturns with Wisdom

50 mins; November 13, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: When Delivering Feedback, Do This First

15 mins; November 09, 2023

What Would Lu Do?: More Trade Woes with an Interior Designer

32 mins; November 06, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Do You Pay Yourself A Salary?

13 mins; November 02, 2023

What Would Lu Do?: “I Am Overwhelmed, Exhausted and Need Help”

38 mins; October 30, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Why Is Gross Margin So Important

17 mins; October 26, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: All Of Who You Are

13 mins; October 25, 2023

Rebecca Munster: The Art of Effective Organizational Development

67 hours 18 mins; October 23, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: How Much To Collect As A Deposit?

15 mins; October 19, 2023

Brandon Roellchen: Embracing Modernization: The Importance of Adapting to Changing Business Trends

65 hours 2 mins; October 16, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: What If The Business Dries Up?

15 mins; October 12, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: The Power of Finding Your Voice

22 mins; October 11, 2023

What Would Lu Do?: Leveraging Industry Relationships for Success

14 mins; October 09, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Get Clarity by Mapping Out Your Next Business Level

15 mins; October 05, 2023

What Would Lu Do?: The Top 5 Challenges Experienced by Small Businesses and How to Overcome Them

32 mins; October 02, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: It’s Only Easy If You Know It

16 mins; September 28, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: The Power of Authenticity

15 mins; September 27, 2023

What Would Lu Do?: Fall Marketing Strategies for Your Window Treatment Business

37 mins; September 25, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: How Automations Save You Time

14 mins; September 21, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Glass Ceilings

16 mins; September 20, 2023

Pamela Cole: How to Sell Window Treatments Before the House Is Built

67 hours 20 mins; September 18, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: How Process Workflow Can Save Time

18 mins; September 14, 2023

Sean Martin and Tracy Greene: A Window of Opportunity with Sunbrella’s New Custom Collection

61 hours 8 mins; September 11, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Q4 Planning For A Successful Year-End

17 mins; September 07, 2023

What Would Lu Do?: From Gaps to Growth: Leveraging Expertise for Success

17 mins; September 04, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Celebrating Money Is A Learned Skill

18 mins; August 31, 2023

Manuela Keller and Philip McKay: Introducing 2 New Home Industry Trade Shows; Sun Shading Expo North America and R+T, Stuttgart Germany

51 mins; August 28, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: How We Open and Process Our Fabrics

19 mins; August 24, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Procrastination and Perfectionism

23 mins; August 23, 2023

What Would Lu Do?: What is Exciting Windows and Why Should I care?

20 mins; August 21, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Why You Should Inspect What You Expect

15 mins; August 17, 2023

Remembering and Honoring Industry Icon, Steve Bursten

9 mins; August 14, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: How Easy Is It For You to Ask For Money?

15 mins; August 10, 2023

Ronica VanGelder: Why Proper Pricing is Essential for Long-Term Growth

47 mins; August 07, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Is Fear Of Money Holding You Back?

14 mins; August 03, 2023

What Would Lu Do?: Margins Matter: Why Discounting Puts Your Business at Risk

19 mins; July 31, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Surprising Way to Attract Money

14 mins; July 27, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: The 4 Dimensions of Leadership

26 mins; July 26, 2023

Sara Lynn Brennan: Why Window Treatments are a Non-Negotiable in Our Interior Design Process

58 mins; July 24, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: An Easy Money Making Tip

13 mins; July 20, 2023

What Would Lu Do?: Combating the Mindset and Pitfalls

18 mins; July 17, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Do I Do It Myself, or Do I Hire a Consultant?

13 mins; July 13, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: 7 Success Tips for Exit Planning

24 mins; July 12, 2023

Eileen Hahn: Building An Exceptional Team

61 hours 57 mins; July 10, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Project Managment System For Window Treatment Firms

18 mins; July 06, 2023

What Would Lu Do?: The Ultimate Business Secret: The Hidden Key to Remarkable Success

16 mins; July 03, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: An Inspiring Lesson in Leadership

10 mins; June 29, 2023

Brittany Murphy: Hiring An SEO Specialist

72 hours 38 mins; June 26, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: The Worst Word in the English Language: Part 2

13 mins; June 22, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: The #1 Reason Why Businesses Stay Stuck

30 mins; June 21, 2023

What Would Lu Do?: The 6 Mindset Shifts Required to Work With the Luxury Client

20 mins; June 19, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: The Worst Word in the English Language and How to Replace It

14 mins; June 15, 2023

Jessica Harling: Training with Purpose: Effective Strategies for Training New Employees

68 hours 55 mins; June 12, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: An Easy Tool to Increase Your Productivity

14 mins; June 08, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: What Should Sales Consultants do When Leads Lag: Sales Team Downtime Activities

24 mins; June 07, 2023

Wilma Kulyk: Unlocking Loyalty: Using Thank You Cards to Build Stronger Client Connections

61 hours 28 mins; June 05, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: You Are the Leader in the Room

15 mins; June 01, 2023

Elizabeth Gerdes: The Powerful Impact of Peer Relationships When Building Your Window Treatment Business

56 mins; May 29, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Entrepreneurship Is Hard: Do this to Make it Easier

11 mins; May 25, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: How to Train Effectively: The Pentagon Approach

18 mins; May 24, 2023

Benjamin Jones: Unleashing the Power of YouTube Ads; Expert Strategies for Beginners

83 hours 50 mins; May 22, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Free Up Your Mental Bandwidth with this Strategy

12 mins; May 18, 2023

Attracting the Luxury Client: Build Revenue and Profit Margin

37 mins; May 15, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Can Your Visionary But Disorganized Personality Handle Systems?

13 mins; May 11, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: 3 Steps to Productive Re-Entry After a Big Event

21 mins; May 10, 2023

Lori Ann Jones: Broke to Stoked! Building a Profitable Window Treatment Business, the Lean Way

54 mins; May 08, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: A Critical Skill for a Successful CEO

13 mins; May 04, 2023

Nicole Heymer: How to Find and Highlight Why Someone Should Buy From You

45 mins; May 01, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Why You Should Stop Apologizing For Your Lead Times

12 mins; April 27, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: How to Prevent Your Business from Coming to a Screeching Halt When You Step Away

16 mins; April 26, 2023

Julie Wood: Let Passion and Enthusiasm Be Your Guide

59 mins; April 24, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: A Surprising Way to Find Business Leads

14 mins; April 20, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: How to Combat the Famine-and-Feast Cycle in Your Business

21 mins; April 19, 2023

Lynn Eastergard: Qualify Your Clients By Charging Consultation and Retainer Fees

62 hours 19 mins; April 17, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Do You Know Where Your Time Goes?

14 mins; April 13, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: When You Get Lost, STOP!

22 mins; April 12, 2023

Lori Carpenter: Resilience and Tenacity Leads to Success

51 mins; April 10, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Do You Use This Tried-and-True Strategy?

13 mins; April 06, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: What to do When You Keep Staying Stuck

25 mins; April 05, 2023

Shauna Lynn Simon: Build a Company that Can Operate Without You

57 mins; April 03, 2023

Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: A Simple Way to Reduce Your Expenses

14 mins; March 30, 2023

C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: The 3Rs: Ratings, Reviews and Referrals

17 mins; March 29, 2023

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