Window Treatments for Profit with LuAnn Nigara

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

Today With Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit! In this episode, Vita Vygovska and me, we both discuss working with designers. More About Vita Vygovska Vitalia (Vita for short) Vygovska is an award-winning author, speaker, business coach, and window treatment specialist. Her company, Vitalia Inc Window Treatments, is a comprehensive fabrication, measurement, installation, and pr...

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

Today With Tim Yurek: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today I’m joined by Tim Yurek for a second episode! This time, Tim discusses the difference between exit strategy and succession strategy, and he will also explain the four steps to identify and stop inefficient financial practices, as well as how to save and borrow money in a way that keeps it in your possession. Tim is a highly accom...

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

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

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

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

Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today we have a What Would Lu Do show about planning ahead for 2024. In this episode, we're talking about the importance of choosing excellence over perfection in business and life. We'll follow some strategies that will help us achieve our goals and create the business we desire. Also, I'll share some examples of how excellence means trying new things, learni...

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

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

Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In today's epidose, Vita talks about the importance of having monthly meetings with your bookkeeper to review your financial statements and performance. She explains the steps and details involved in going through the Profit and Loss statement, the Cost of Goods Sold, the operational expenses, and the net income. Vita's Ah-Ha Momen...

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

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

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

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

Today with Madeleine MacRae: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today, Madeleine teaches us about how to wrap up our year and plan ahead for the next one using a simple process taught by John Maxwell. The process is based on an acronym: PLAN AHEAD, each letter standing for a step that helps you set your intention, goals, and adjustments for the future. Madeleine's Ah-Ha Moments: “Simple and...

Today With Stacy Hernandez: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. My guest today, Stacy Hernandez, is the principal and CEO of Elegant Avenue Interiors. Like so many of us, Stacy has had her fair share of ups and downs in the business and has learned many lessons. Today, she’s here to share with us some of those valuable insights, including one that is near and dear to this podcast—the importan...

Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In today's episode, Vita talks about how to run a locked-in, tech-based, systems-driven operation that can scale to your goals. 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....

Today with Madeleine MacRae: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today's episode is all about the importance of gratitude and how to cultivate it in one’s life and business. Madeleine shares her personal insights and practices on gratitude, such as looking for peak experiences, expressing appreciation, and basking in the joy of good things. Madeleine's Ah-Ha Moments: “Gratitude is a habit of...

Today With Rachel Leuck: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In today’s episode we welcome Rachel Leuck, a luxury window treatment specialist. We will discuss her philosophy of positioning herself as a luxury service provider in the window treatment market. Rachel also shares her journey from the event planning industry to starting her own business, emphasizing the importance of authenticity,...

Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. This episode is all about gratitude and continuous improvement. Vita shares her personal story of why she competes in ballroom dancing, despite the challenges. She then connects this insight to her entrepreneurial journey and how it shapes her spirit and motivation. Vita's Ah-Ha Moments: “It’s not about the end result or the trophi...

Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today we have a What Would Lu Do show, all about how to initiate industry partnerships with interior designers through an industry partner kit. Much like a media kit, this is a great way to present your brand so that you can capture the attention of your ideal partners and elevate your client experience. We’re walking through what to include, how to deliver, a...

Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In this episode, Vita talks about the concept of cost versus value, and how recognizing the value of your time can help you make more money in your business. Vita's Ah-Ha Moments: “The value you receive often far outweighs the cost.” -Vita “What I’m truly buying is the value of my time.” -Vita “Think about the value you’ll gain, th...

Today on Window Treatments for Profit 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. Our Favorite Links Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox Windowworksnj.com Vitalia Inc. Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn Live 2023 Watch the Docuseries! luannuniversity.com http://...