Window Treatments for Profit with LuAnn Nigara
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Ep 5454: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: How To Deal with Self Imposed Pressures
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! Are you under a lot of pressure....or is it all in your head? On today's Vita's Tip In 10, Vita is talking about the danger of perceived pressures...and how to deal with them. 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 Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 5353: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: What NOT to Do in the Face of a Downturn
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. It's the question that has been on so many people's minds..."what do we do in the face of a downturn?" You may be watching the news. You may be looking at local economy. You may be watching all sorts of different data and the unknown and the what ifs are starting to feel a little scary. If this sounds like you and you are a little bit frightened by what you see going on, and what might be happening next, tune in today and hopefully this show can be a source of comfort for you. 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 Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 5252: What Would Lu Do?: 3 Strategies for Building Partnerships with Interior Designers
Today on Window Treatments for Profit: Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! As a window treatment professional, the partnerships we create matter. To be successful we need to broaden our network with the goal in mind to create more lead generating resources. The Interior designer community is a perfect fit to help us reach our goal. But how do you get partnerships with interior designers? Tune in today to find out. Our Favorite Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 5151: Vita's Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: The Friend And Enemy of Productivity
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! Oftentimes it’s the small things that make up our day, that are the biggest distractions – or a great source of productivity. Tune in today to find out what small thing in your life is both the friend and foe of your productivity. 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 Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 5050: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Finding Time When You're in Management
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. Feeling short on time when you're in management kind of feels like a given, doesn't it? Well, Madeleine is here to tell us that it absolutely doesn't have to be this way, and that there are ways to manage your people and your time so you can get things done! 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 Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 4949: What Would Lu Do?: Characteristics of Successful Businesses
Today on Window Treatments for Profit: Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! Through my two podcasts, A Well-Designed Business and Window Treatments For Profit as well as through our company, Exciting Windows!, I have interviewed and spoken at length with more than 800 business owners in the home decor industry over the last nearly 7 years. I’ve heard their stories, their challenges, how they have overcome them, and I have celebrated their wins with them. Today, I am sharing what I believe are the characterisitics of a successful business, as I reflect on the 800+ conversations I have had through the years. Our Favorite Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 4848: Vita's Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Why You Need To Slow Down To Speed Up
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 Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 4747: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Know Where You’re Going
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 business, you have to know where you're going. You have to know what you want out of your business, what you are hoping to achieve with your business, and what success looks like for your business. 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 Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 4646: What Would Lu Do?: How to Feel Less Overwhelmed Running Your Window Treatment Business
Today on Window Treatments for Profit: Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! Today, we are talking about overwhelm. Let's talk about this feeling of being over our heads. You know what I mean, you have a pile of quotes to do, a pile of jobs to order, and an even bigger pile of bills to review and pay. Let's break it down together and discover how to dig ourselves out of that terrible feeling. Our Favorite Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 4545: Vita's Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: The Piece of Advice that Pulls Me Through the Toughest Times
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 Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 4444: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: The 4 Stages of Your Business : Discover an Unexpected Growth accelerator
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. Sometimes, we get so bogged down in day minutia, that we can't see the bigger picture of how that impacts our daily lives as owners and leaders of small to midsize businesses. We are so inundated with the absolute must do activities of the daily operations of our business that we forget that we're actually on a journey towards something bigger. The next scale, the next hire, the growth of our business gets lost. Whenever we lose sight of that bigger picture, we end up capping out our own growth because we forgot to focus on our destination. Join me today as I help you navigate this commn issue for all business owners. 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 Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast Other Shows Mentioned: A Well-Designed Business Episode 779
Ep 4343: Peggy Morgans: How Do I Get My Business Ready to Sell?
Today with Peggy Morgans: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit! Window treatment pro, Peggy Morgans shares the experts she hired and work she did to prepare her business for a sale. Previously doing 90% of the work herself, Peggy set a goal of taking herself out of the business and broke the action items into a checklist of just three simple to-dos to achieve her goal. The Breakdown: [13:07] Peg shares how she felt about the process documentation when work is so custom [22:54] Peggy details how she hired out some of her marketing [26:31] Peggy and LuAnn talk about lunch and learns [33:33] Peggy and LuAnn discuss the hiring learning curve [44:36] Peggy tells how she upgraded her systems to allow for process improvement [52:32] LuAnn and Peggy talk about the advantages of coaching and Chairman of the Board The Ah-Ha Moments: “You have a business, not a you.” - LuAnn Nigara "We want to make this business so that the person who buys it doesn’t have to know anything about window treatments." - LuAnn Nigara "There’s nothing wrong with the personality. But that personality doesn’t align with what you want." - LuAnn Nigara "Part of what my role is is empowering you to listen to your own inner voice." - LuAnn Nigara More About Peggy Morgans: Peggy Morgans is the owner of Parkway Window Works, an award winning custom drapery workroom serving interior designers in the greater Rochester and Upstate New York area. Parkway Window Works started as a home based, solo operation 20 years ago and was built from Peggy’s background as a former chemical engineer and MBA. Streamlined systems and a problem solving approach are the cornerstones of the company. Today, Peggy is leading a team of 8 located in 2700 square feet of commercial space to house our designer consultation space and state of the art workroom. Parkway offers design professionals a one-stop-shop with unparalleled technical expertise and a hassle-free process that takes care of it all from measure to installation and everything in between. Connect with Peggy Morgans: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Our Favorite Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 4242: Vita's Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Single Most Powerful Marketing Tool
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 Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 4141: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Management- 76% of Business Owners Say They Are Bad at This
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. Did you know that 76% of business owners say they are bad at one very important, very critical thing? Something that is absolutely the difference between a business that can scale, and a business that will flounder and struggle? Yes. 76% of business owners say they are bad at management. Today, Madeleine shares why it's critical, and how you can get better at it. 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 Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 4040: Linda Holt: Learn to Take Expert Photographs of Your Window Treatments From Your Smartphone
Today with Linda Holt: Welcome to Window Treatments For Profit. Today I am joined with Linda Holt, former professional photographer and expert smartphone photographer and editor, was all the way back on episode #97 of AWDB. On that episode Linda talked about her career as a professional photographer, interior designer, and blogger. Over the past 18 months, her focus has shifted into teaching home decor specialists, like window treatment professionals, how to maximize their Iphone and smartphone photography. And let me tell you, window treatment professionals need this episode! The Ah-Ha Moments: “In terms of taking photos for window treatments, lighting is very important because of the bright light outside and darkness inside.” - Linda Holt “Create a mood with the picture of the window treatment and the viewer can fill in the information, as long as there’s enough information to know what they’re looking at.” - Linda Holt More about Linda Holt: As a former professional photographer Linda Holt is no stranger to merging her creative eye with aesthetic appeal, having worked with more than than 5,000 celebrities, actors and models as one of Boston's top head shot photographers. Today she uses her skilled photographic eye to help homeowners create a stylish, fresh and relaxed home that is reflective of their unique personality and lifestyle. Over the past few years Linda has put aside her heavy DSLR cameras and now shoots exclusively with her iphone and Samsung phone. She has become an expert in both smartphone photography and smartphone photo editing. After successfully teaching smartphone photography workshops in and around Boston, she created an on-line photography class for interior designers, stagers and creatives. Linda is a highly sought after speaker having spoken at major live events such as the Design Influencers conference, The Multi family Unit Summit, and AmericasMart. She has also presented over a dozen online webinars for groups such as High Point Market Authority, Aspire Home and Design Magazine, ASID and IDS. Connect with Linda: Five Steps to Follow Before the Interior Shoot: https://linda-holt-creative.mykajabi.com/5tepstofollowbeforetheshoottoachievemagazineworthyphotos Five Photo Editing Apps That Every Interior Designer Needs: https://linda-holt-creative.mykajabi.com/5%20Photo%20editing-apps-that-every-interior- Smartphone Photography For Interior Designers. This is her signature course geared towards home professionals. It contains eight modules that will teach you to take the photos yourself as if you were a professional photographer: https://linda-holt-creative.mykajabi.com/smartphone-photography-for-interior-designers Better Iphone Photography. This course is for those who just want to learn the basic features of Iphone photography: https://linda-holt-creative.mykajabi.com/better-iPhone-photography Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest Twitter Our Favorite Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 3939: Vita's Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: My #1 Secret For Getting Things Done
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! On today's episode, Vita's spilling the beans on her #1 secret for getting things done. 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 Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 3838: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: How To Stop Being the Easy Button in Your Business
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. We've all heard it before. "If you want something done, right? You gotta do it yourself." I'm sureyou have. Although very commonly used, it is not going to serve you in your business. If you have the mindset that the only person who can do this right is you, then you need to tune in. Today, I am sharing how this "one man show" mindset is a slippery slope that will stop your business growth in it's tracks. 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 Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 3737: What Would Lu Do?: Don’t Save Your Customer’s Money
Today on Window Treatments for Profit: Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! Today, we are talking about money, specifically your customer's money. Expensive is one of those words that has a different meaning for every person. You are a professional, you are needed and should be valued. Today I talk about how we, as the professionals, can do our job and get paid our worth, while helping our customer discover the very best value and very best service they can afford. Let's dig in. Our Favorite Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 3636: Vita's Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Why Your To Do List Never Ends And What To Do About It
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! If you're a new business owner, long days followed by even longer nights and weekends is probably something you're familiar with. On today's "Vita's Tip in 10" on Window Treatments For Profit, Vita is exploring why the to-do lists are never ending, and of course she's got a tip for what to do about it - but it might not be the answer you are expecting. 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 Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 3535: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: The Art of Creating Luck in Your Business
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. Today, Madeleine shares the secret to creating luck in your business. Is it really luck at all? Or is it all about how you prepare, so when opportunity arises, you are ready to strike? Madeleleine covers all of this on today's episode. 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 Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 3434: Nikki Greenwood: From Corporate to the Window Treatment Business
Today with Nikki Greenwood: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit! Many of us come into the business because a friend or family member recruits us in. Others join and work their way up. But few people buy into the window treatment business without any background or connection. That’s exactly what my guest today, Nikki Greenwood did. After building a friendship with a window treatment professional, Nikki found herself with the opportunity to purchase the business, and she dove in ready to learn how to keep the business thriving. The Break Down: [0:40] Nikki shares her story of how she came to purchase the business. [13:32] Nikki discusses how she overcame the knowledge gap by searching for resources in the industry. [20:40] Nikki talks about the investments she made in herself and the business. [29:34] LuAnn and Nikki discuss her big-picture challenges and how she worked through them. [38:00] Nikki talks about her goals and what’s next for the business. LuAnn Nigara and Nikki Greenwood's Ah-Ha Moments: “When I started this journey, I didn’t know that custom window treatments were even a thing.” -Nikki Greenwood “The weekly accountability and the guidance of a coach is a game-changer in getting the business organized. But some business owners resist doing it, either from the standpoint of not wanting to invest or saying ‘I don’t have the time to do it.’ But ultimately, the time you spend is exponentially going to save you time down the line.” -LuAnn Nigara More about Nikki Greenwood For Nikki, it was love at first sight when she first visited Savannah to plan a destination wedding downtown in April 2018. She and her husband decided to move and bought a house sight unseen in August 2018. In their new neighborhood, they were fortunate to find a fabulous group of neighbors, including the former owner of Savannah Window Fashions Jeanne Dunn. Nikki purchased Savannah Window Fashions in 2020 from Jeanne, leaving behind corporate life and a career in advertising. In Nikki’s previous corporate life, she wore many hats. Advertising, project managing website builds at a digital agency, floral designer, non-profit economic development, event planning, and property management. Nikki is thrilled to take Savannah Window Fashions forward as the new owner. It was an unlikely career change, but perfect in so many ways. Nikki has always had a deep and abiding love for homes. As the granddaughter of a builder and daughter of a carpenter, she spent many summers on job sites as a kid. She adores Savannah, and her greatest desire is to build a business that contributes to the community by helping interior designers in the amazing work they do, providing top-notch, treatments for our local historic homes and properties, and making homes more beautiful and functional. Nikki is passionate about preserving the great skill and craft that goes into fabricating custom window treatments, and has a great desire to pass the knowledge on from her current team to a new generation of seamstresses and seamsters. When she’s not living and breathing window treatments, Nikki loves exploring downtown and surrounding areas, spending time with animals (her family has one dog, three indoor cats, two porch cats, and two turtles), reading, and hosting friends and family on visits to Savannah. Nikki’s husband, Ryan, works at Georgia Ports. They enjoy bike rides, spending time with friends and neighbors, beach days at Tybee, and exploring Savannah. Nikki’s daughter, Zoe Greenwood, is a full time student at Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus, studying Political Science. Zoe also helps out at the family business part time. Ryan has a daughter attending Ohio State University and a son living in Dayton, Ohio. Nikki is a member of the Ardsley Park Garden Club and enjoys volunteering at and attending the home and garden tours put on by local clubs. Connect with Nikki Greenwood and Savannah Window Fashions Website Instagram Facebook Our Favorite Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast Other Shows Mentioned #589 Power Talk Friday: Eileen Hahn: Scaling from 2 Million to 5 Million #363 Power Talk Friday: Eileen Hahn: Building An Exceptional Interior Design Team #752 Power Talk Friday: Kelsey Kurtis: Connection-Based Branding For Success #760 Jessica Harling: The 7 Step Sales Process for Interior Designers and Window Treatment Professionals A Big Thank You to Today's Sponsor
Ep 3333: Vita's Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: How To Balance Working ON Your Business and Working IN Your Business
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! There is no such thing as having the time to work on your business. It doesn’t exist! You have to purposefully, with intent, make the time. Today, Vita will share with you her tactics to balance working ON your business and working IN your business 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 Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 3232: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: 4 Traits of Successful Business Owners
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. Have you ever stopped to think about what it takes to create success? What traits do you need to possess in order to achieve success? Well, let's talk about it! 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 Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 3131: What Would Lu Do?: Lies Window Treatment Pro’s Tell Themselves That Cripple Success
Today on Window Treatments for Profit: Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! I want to talk about the little lies we tell ourselves as business owners. Whatever it is—big, small, important, mundane, we've all been there. But what happens when we lie to our self about our business? Does it matter? Well, it can matter. It is possible to coast along, to exist for years without facing these kinds of lies in the mirror. However, some lies are critical and are much worse than others. Some of the things we lie to ourself about really do affect our business at a fundamental level. Let's talk about it. Our Favorite Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 3030: Vita's Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: What To Do When Imposter Syndrome Strikes
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! Picture it. Something goes wrong in your business, you misjudge something, someone says no to a proposal or cancels an order, and suddenly you find yourself in a spiral of self-doubt, questioning your skills and capabilities. We've all been there right? Vita's Tip In 10 today is bringing you both comfort (it's not just you - we've all been there!) and a tip for what to do if you ever find yourself questioning your path and abilities. Join Vita today to what to do when imposter syndrome strikes. 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 Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 2929: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: The Power of Identifying your Ideal Client
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. Today Madeleine talks about a very specific component of marketing that a lot of small business owners tend to overlook. Who is our ideal client and how do we find out? Tune in today and find out. 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 Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 2828: Rosemarie Garner: Decide What Hat You Are Wearing
Today with Rosemarie Garner Welcome to Window Treatments For Profit. Today with Rosemarie Garner, owner of R Garner Custom Designs LLC, we talk about how beneficial it was for her to have a mentor, Elke Horn, and how Elke encouraged her to make three specific changes in her business that Elke promised would increase her revenue. Although initially second guessing these changes, Rosemarie followed through with them and indeed, started making more money. The Breakdown [2:34] Rosemarie jumps right in with her story of deciding which hat to wear. [15:50] Rosemarie explains her second lesson with Elke, to take your business out of your home. [21:00] Rosemarie shares the actual reason why moving her business into a studio space resulted in more revenue. [35:00] LuAnn explains the benefits of teaching a new hire how to do the SOP. The Ah-Ha Moments “You need to figure out what hat you are wearing.” - Rosemarie Garner “I know that when we make a sound decision to lean into a niche that it always opens the door to more business, even if we are afraid to do the opposite.” - LuAnn Nigara “Delegating and hiring people will make me more money.” - Rosemarie Garner “We teach for 80% of everything we do, and we have weekly meetings with our employees on a one on one and group basis where we’re able to address the 20% of things that we need to inform them to be successful.” - LuAnn Nigara “Have faith in the lessons you have learned over the years and embrace them.” - Rosemarie Garner More About Rosemarie Garner Rosemarie Garner owns R Garner Custom Designs LLC, a to-the-trade custom workroom serving the Northern New Jersey and New York City areas. Her specialty is Roman shade fabrication with an emphasis on detailed trim application, but she also offers drapery panels, pillows, cushions, and bedding. Rosemarie’s work has been featured in Window Fashion VISION, Better Homes and Gardens, and Design NJ, and she was named a 2020 Industry Influencer by Window Fashion VISION. Rosemarie has taught at Workroom Tech and for CWC. You can find out more at www.rgarnercustomdesignsllc.com, as well as on Facebook, Instagram and Houzz (all rgarnercustomdesigns). Connect with Rosemarie Garner Website Instagram Facebook Our Favorite Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast Other Shows Mentioned: A Well-Designed Business #749- Peggy Morgans: How Do I Get My Business to Sell?
Ep 2727: Vita's Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Try Saying This Instead of No
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 Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 2626: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Vacation! It is Critical for Success
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. Today we are talking about vacation. Yes, that's right, vacation. Time off is extremely important for businessowners. It is a chance to unplug, to reflect, and to refresh, which are all critically important factors in your success. 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 Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 2525: Rick Baker: Preserving Your Values as You Grow Your Window Treatment Business
Today on Window Treatments for Profit: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Most business owners crave more leads and more growth. But when your business grows fast, it comes with its own set of problems, many of which are harder to navigate than those early business struggles. One of the key problems that arises is how to maintain your commitment to the customer experience, your vision, and your core values, even in the face of fast growth. Rick Baker of Galaxy Draperies joins me to share how he preserved the mom-and-pop, personal touch legacy even as the business boomed. The Breakdown [1:00] Rick shares the story of how Galaxy Draperies was thrust into big business growth after starting with modest roots. [6:30] LuAnn and Rick discuss the difficult transition from owner/operator to owner/manager. [22:32] Rick and LuAnn talk about the importance of the people in your business and how they adopt your business values. [35:21] Rick shares the struggles that come with growing a team and the lessons he learned along the way. The Ah-ha Moments “I worked with Madeleine for a time and one of the first things she said to me is ‘Rick, we’ve got to go slow to go fast.’ I looked at her like she was out of her mind. I was growing so fast, I could not pump the brakes. I was really frustrated with that comment, but she was absolutely right. I had to build the processes throughout the company to be able to do the things that we were doing.” -Rick Baker “You really are an intentional owner who values the people and knows that it’s all of you together who does it.” -LuAnn Nigara “We have morphed into more than a window covering company. Now we’re really a recruiting, hiring, and training company. We pride ourselves on our training program we run for our employees—The Galaxy Way.” -Rick Baker More about Rick Baker: Rick Baker is the CEO and Visionary of Galaxy Draperies, which has been in business in the Greater Los Angeles area since 1976 when his mother Muriel founded it. Having grown up in a window coverings business, Rick has worked every role he asks his staff to, giving him invaluable knowledge in the industry and day-to-day challenges. He was recently awarded “Member of the Year” from Exciting Windows, one of the industry groups he is a part of where he learns from and mentors other business owners. His wife and his 3 children all work in the business, and their family is very close even outside of work, and Rick spends as much time as possible with his kids, his two grandchildren, his wife Diane, and his pets Bella and little buddy. Connect with Rick Baker: Website Instagram Facebook Our Favorite Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast Other Shows Mentioned: #20 C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: The Key to Successful Hiring #14 C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Defining the Success Paradigm A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor: Exciting Windows: A community of window treatment professionals dedicated to helping each other learn and grow. Exciting Windows wants to ensure that each owner builds a better business that is pleasurable, profitable, and valuable.
Ep 2424: Vita's Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Give Them An Opportunity To Say No
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! Have you ever hesitated when it came time to ask for something? We get inside our heads, and come up with all the reasons and excuses for why we shouldn't ask, or worry that we'll get turned down. Pretty relatable, right? Well, Vita's tip today will help you the next time you find yourself in that situation. 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 Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 2323: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: I’m great at selling but I’m so bad at management! HELP!
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. Today we are talking about two things that really trip businessowners up over and over again. They are sales and management. Let's talk about how sales and management relate to one another and where you as a business owner can find your strength 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 Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 2222: Ceil DiGuglielmo: Accepting Fear as My Constant Companion
Today on Window Treatment for Profit: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today Ceil DiGuglielmo, owner of The Curtain and Soft Furnishings Resource Library, the Learn to Choose Window Coverings online course, and The Sew Much More Podcast, is here to share her story how she went from the IT department of a department store to a window coverings workroom, and so much more. Ceil has so much to offer, including her amazing resource library. She is also here to tell us how to handle fear and use it to our advantage. Since we all experience fear, this is a must listen. Enjoy! Our Favorite Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 2121: Vita's Tip in Ten: How To Protect Yourself By Following Your Systems
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 Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 2020: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: The Key to Successful Hiring
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. Today we are talking about hiring. Facing our hiring fears, feeling confident in growing our team, and mastering the skill of hring your next team member. 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. Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Connect with Madeleine MacRae Website Facebook Twitter Our Favorite Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 1919: What Would Lu Do?: Part 2: A Marketing Strategy that is Doable, Repeatable, and Profitable: Gathering Non-Competing Businesses
Today on A Well-Designed Business: Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! Today is Part 2 of my marketing series "Marketing Strategy that is Doable, Repeatable, and Profitable". Tune in for the second part of my tried and true strategies for a more profitable business. Our Favorite Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 1818: Vita's Tip In Ten: A Little Known (and Hilarious) Method To Make Decisions
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 Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 1717: C-Suite Talks With Madeleine MacRae: How to Handle Haters
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. When you'redealing with an angry customer, it is really easy to mishandle the situation. Sometimes we find ourselves adding to the customer's frustration, instead of being a part of the solution. Today, Madeleine shares her tips on how to deal with angry customers and the tough situations that come along with them. 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 Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Comfortex.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 1616: What Would Lu Do?: An Effective, Duplicatable Marketing Strategy for Window Treatment Pro's
Today on A Well-Designed Business: 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. What’s new with LuAnn Nigara Exciting Windows! Build a Better Business Registration luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Windowworksnj.com Shop38east.com Comfortex.com Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 1515: Vita's Tip in Ten: Simple Functions to Organize Your Calendars
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
Ep 1414: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Defining the Success Paradigm
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. Where are you in the success paradigm?Today, Madeleine will be diving into the importance of knowing where you are in the different levels of success, both within yourself and within your business. Listen today to hear how knowing your place adds clarity to your decision making and where your motivation for those decisions might be coming from. 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
Ep 1313: What Would Lu Do?: A Critical Strategy Used by Successful, Happy Entrepreneurs
Today on A Well-Designed Business: 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. What’s new with LuAnn Nigara Exciting Windows! Build a Better Business Registration luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Windowworksnj.com Shop38east.com Comfortex.com Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 1212: Vita's Tip in Ten: Proven Technique to Overcome Overwhelm in Everyday Life
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
Ep 1111: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: 3 Tips You Need If You Can't Afford to Hire
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. Today, Madeleine shares 3 tips that could help you if you can't afford to hire. 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
Ep 1010: What Would Lu Do?: When the Client Doesn't Like Their Custom Treatments
Today on A Well-Designed Business: Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! We’re talking about what to do when you know the client is wrong. For the health and success of your business, it’s really critical that you know how to handle conflicts successfully. We will talk about what to do when you do everything right but the client doesn’t like it. What’s new with LuAnn Nigara Exciting Windows! Build a Better Business Registration luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Inside Voice, Outside Voice Windowworksnj.com Shop38east.com Comfortex.com Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
Ep 99: Vita's Tip in Ten: A Small Step To Break a Giant Habit On Your Journey to Paperless Operations
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
Ep 88: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: I Need More Leads!
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. Today, Madeleine talks about one of the most common problems for business owners. Do you need more leads? Madeleine has heard this countless times, and she's here to share her tips. 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
Ep 77: Jennifer Looney: How to Re-Establish Your Window Treatment Business in a New Location
Today with Jennifer Looney Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit! Starting a window treatment business takes time, dedication, and strategy. But imagine moving to a different state and starting that whole process all over again after decades in business. My guest today, Jennifer Looney of JLS Designs, did just that. She recently got married and moved from Nashville to Atlanta, and has managed to keep JLS Designs thriving during the process. The Breakdown: [5:00] Jennifer talks about her start in the industry and her transition into another state. [11:05] Jennifer shares the steps she took before she moved to prepare. [18:28] LuAnn and Jennifer discuss the importance of community in business. [23:47] Jennifer talks about how to cultivate relationships with designers. [30:32] Jennifer shares why she has chosen deliberately to remain a solo business. The Ah-Ha Moments “We take it for granted when we grow up in the area that we do business in. We know where the areas and towns are, what would be great for custom window treatments and why.” -LuAnn Nigara “We have to live in absolute clarity of how much easier we make designer’s lives. When you get that it becomes easier to ‘pitch’ yourself.” -LuAnn Nigara “I want to be an answer to a problem. I want to solve the headache for designers. I want to be an expert for you. I want you to have beautiful window treatments to go along with the beautiful designs that you’re doing.” -Jennifer Looney More About Jennifer Looney Jennifer’s designs can be found in homes for Fortune 500 executives, music and sports professionals and hundreds of families in the Nashville area and beyond. Her work has transformed homes, schools, and office suites across the southeast region. For the past 20 years, Jennifer has been guiding clients from initial design to the final installation — making projects low stress, timely and on budget. She is a constant recipient of the Best of Houzz Service Award, and her work has been featured in Franklin Lifestyle and Nashville Home and Garden magazines, as well as the Parade of Homes in Franklin, College Grove and Nolensville. Connect with Jennifer Looney Website Instagram Facebook Pinterest Other Shows Mentioned: A Well-Designed Business: Renee Gurganus #742 A Well-Designed Business: Lesley Myrick #37 and #584
Ep 66: Vita's Tip in Ten: An Unexpected Way to Handle Pricing Objections During a Sales Appointment
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
Ep 55: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Shiny Object Syndrome
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. Today, Madeleine talks about shiny object syndrome and the 3 ways to overcome it. 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