LuAnn Nigara

Window Treatments for Profit with LuAnn Nigara

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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, fro...

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Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

83: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Scale Up vs. Scale Down 13.10.2022

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  Fac...

82: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Coaching vs. Training: Uplevel Your Management With This Key Insight 12.10.2022

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 tells us about the differences between coaching and training, and how this key insight can help you uplevel your management! More About Madeleine MacRae: Madeleine MacRae is a former corporate exe...

81: Berek Awend: Staying Nimble In Your Window Treatment Business 10.10.2022

Today With Berek Awend: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today, I’m joined by Berek Awend, CEO of American Drapery Systems in Minnesota. Berek is at the helm of the e-commerce side of the company, responsible for marketing, fulfillment, and sourcing. He’s sharing how he has perfected the art of finding opportunity and seizing it to grow his business, attract clients, and expand his offerin...

80: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: You Are Amazing. Here’s Why. 06.10.2022

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  Fac...

79: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Strengths Based Leadership 05.10.2022

Today with Madeleine MacRae: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. It’s Wednesday, which means there’s a brand new episode of C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae for you to dive into. More About Madeleine MacRae: Madeleine MacRae is a former corporate executive and now a business growth strategist, who helps businesses grow with more intentionality and far less stress. Connect with Madeleine Ma...

78: Georgiana Schwandt: Create the Life You Love for Your Business and Personal Life 03.10.2022

Today With Georgiana Schwandt: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit! Today Georgiana Schwandt joins us to discuss how she chose window treatments as her “retirement career” and all the challenges she has faced in the window treatment business. More About Georgiana Schwandt: As a midwest farmer’s daughter, Georgi grew up in a small farming community in central Illinois, surrounded by family and...

77: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Why Your Message Is Your Responsibility 29.09.2022

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  Fac...

76: Vita Vygovska: Pre-Requisites for Success as a Window Treatment Entrepreneur 28.09.2022

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 What’s new with LuAnn Nigara Power Talk Friday Tour at High Point Exciting Windows! Build a Better Business Reg...

75: Stephanie Hamilton: Video Marketing Essentials for Window Treatment Pros 26.09.2022

Today With Stephanie Hamilton: Video Marketing: Is it really necessary? Is it really relevant for window treatment professionals? Today I welcome Stephanie Hamilton back to the show to talk about the essentials of video marketing. We previewed what Stephanie's company, Hamilton Creative, will be sharing at this week's Exciting Windows! CEO conference in Crystal City, and why and how video marketin...

74: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Having the Tough Conversations 22.09.2022

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  Fac...

73: What Would Lu Do?: Do You Need to Make Every Mistake Yourself? 19.09.2022

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72: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Thinking Small is the New Big Deal 15.09.2022

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  Fac...

71: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: A Simple Solution to High Turnover 14.09.2022

Today with Madeleine MacRae: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. It’s Wednesday, which means there’s a brand new episode of C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae for you to dive into. More About Madeleine MacRae: Madeleine MacRae is a former corporate executive and now a business growth strategist, who helps businesses grow with more intentionality and far less stress. Connect with Madeleine Ma...

70: Elizabeth Gerdes: Sometimes a Pivot is the Best Thing for Your Window Treatment Business Happiness 12.09.2022

Today With Elizabeth Gerdes: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. You may find that after years of successfully running your business a certain way, there would never be a reason to change that “way.” Why would you? You’ve been kicking butt all these years with the same system and process.  My guest today, Elizabeth Gerdes, owner of custom drapery workroom, Stitch Above the Rest, LLC likely th...

69: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Why Small Wins Matter 08.09.2022

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  Fac...

68: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Overcoming Business Envy 07.09.2022

Today with Madeleine MacRae: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. It’s Wednesday, which means there’s a brand new episode of C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae for you to dive into. More About Madeleine MacRae: Madeleine MacRae is a former corporate executive and now a business growth strategist, who helps businesses grow with more intentionality and far less stress. Connect with Madeleine Ma...

67: Jessica Harling: The Art of Decision Making 05.09.2022

  More About Jessica Harling: With unwavering conviction, Jessica Harling can break down complex decisions to simplify an action plan. Her dynamic problem-solving can confront potential obstacles proactively and energize any team, making others feel valued to achieve their ambitious company goals. She is the founder of Behind the Design, a People Operations company that enthusiastically collaborat...

66: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Get More Time By Defining Your Optional 01.09.2022

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  Fac...

65: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Letting Someone Go Who is No Longer a Good Fit for Your Business 31.08.2022

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. Hiring and firing are some of the toughest parts of being the CEO. As hard as it is to find and hire good employees, it can be even more stressful if you need to let someone go. Tune in to today's new episode of C...

64: Stephanie Hamilton: Reputation Marketing for Window Treatment Professionals 29.08.2022

Today With Stephanie Hamilton: Today's guest on Window Treatments For Profit is Stephanie Hamilton, of Hamilton Creative. When it comes to reputation management, being an active participant in what is being said about you and your business online matters. Tune is to hear why a Google Business Profile is essential to your local, service based business, how using it makes the Googley-Man happy (and...

63: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Knowing When To Let It Go 25.08.2022

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  Fac...

62: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Honoring Contribution and Taking Care of the things that REALLY Matter 24.08.2022

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 on C-Suite Talks, she's sharing her advice about upholding your values in your business. In particular, you need to honor the most important things in life, and find that work-life balance. Easier said than...

61: Jessica Harling: The 7 Step Sales Process and 3 Proven Sales Techniques to be More Successful 22.08.2022

Today With Jessica Harling: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. Today, we’re talking about my favorite thing—sales. And I can think of nobody better to help me talk through sales than my colleague, Jessica Harling. She is walking us through the proven 7-Step Sales Process from Exciting Windows—the same process that she covers in her course at LuAnn University. She also talks about 3 proven sales...

60: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Moving Forward Despite Your Fears 18.08.2022

Today with Vita Vygovska: Today, Vita wants to know; what are you afraid of? What fears are holding you back from things you want, or know you need to do? Vita is sharing a little tip she has learned from her experience in ballroom dancing. That's right. Ballroom dancing. So what does ballroom dancing have to do with being a business owner? Tune in today and find out! More About Vita Vygovska: Vit...

59: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Get in the Driver's Seat -- What's driving the growth of your business 17.08.2022

Today with Madeleine MacRae: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. It’s Wednesday, which means there’s a brand new episode of C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae for you to dive into. More About Madeleine MacRae: Madeleine MacRae is a former corporate executive and now a business growth strategist, who helps businesses grow with more intentionality and far less stress. Connect with Madeleine Ma...

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