Window Treatments for Profit with LuAnn Nigara

Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today's episode is about the importance of understanding the other person’s perspective before giving feedback. Vita shares some personal stories where she had to deal with different reactions to her feedback, and how she learned to ask questions to clarify the situation before offering her suggestions. Vita's Ah-Ha Moments: “Befor...

Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! Today, we'll go over an email from a colleague. The email recounts an encounter with an assistant designer from a new design firm. 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...

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...

Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! Today's episode is from a listener who wrote a heartfelt letter explaining that they are feeling like they can’t take it anymore. We'll talk about some ideas on how to cope with this kind of feelings. LuAnn's Ah-Ha Moments: “So having an ongoing, less than, situation with an employee affects you, your other employees and yo...

Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. This episode is all about the importance of gross margin for window treatment businesses. Vita explains what gross margin is, how to calculate it, and why it matters for profitability and growth. She also gives some tips on how to improve gross margin by adjusting prices or costs. Vita's Ah-Ha Moments: “The main reason for running...

Today with Madeleine MacRae: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In today's episode, Madeleine discusses the phrase “you bring all of who you are to everything that you do”, as she believes that no matter what labels or hats one wears, we are still one person. Madeleine's Ah-Ha Moments: “All of those labels combined, not one of them expresses all of who you are, but all of them combined bring...

Today With Rebecca Munster: Get ready to shake up how you approach organizational development! In today’s episode Rebecca Munster is joining us to introduce an awesome four-part framework. We'll dive into the secrets of team building, communication, leadership transitions, and continuous process improvement.  Rebecca is a pro at transitioning from command and control to mission control, and she's...

Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In today's episode, Vita discusses the importance of deposits for window treatment businesses. She shares her experience and reasoning behind choosing 50% as the ideal deposit percentage for her projects. Also, she also explains why 25% is too low and why 75% is a viable option for some businesses. Vita's Ah-Ha Moments: “The minimu...

Today With Brandon Roellchen: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In today's episode, we talk about the importance of modernizing long standing businesses in the window treatment industry, specifically focusing on catering to younger generations and their expectations. We highlight the use of technology, order scrubbing, consistency in customer interactions, and the need for proper training a...

Today with Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today, Vita talks about overcoming the fear of losing your business and embracing a positive mindset. In tis episode, Vita encourages you to ask yourself some important questions and challenge your assumptions, so you can grow your business and achieve your goals. Vita Vygovska's Ah-Ha Moments "It’s okay to feel this fear. And it’s...

Today with Madeleine MacRae: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. In today's episode, Madeleine will discuss which is the impact of finding our voice on our business. If you remember, in a previous episode we talked about the power of authenticity and knowing ourself, and as you'll hear from Madeleine herself, she wants to keep sharing the message of self-discovery and personal growth as this...

Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! In this episode we'll talk about the benefits of cultivating strong relationships in the design industry, as we go over the 5 most common and tangible reasons to do so. LuAnn's Ah-Ha Moments “Strong relationships open the door to collaboration. Partnering with other businesses or professionals can lead to new opportunities...

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! In this episode, Vita inspires entrepreneurs to scale up their businesses and build effective teams. She emphasizes the importance of masterminds and their power of asking the tough questions, and acknowledges the challenges and rewards of running a team....

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. In this episode, I'll share a guide for small business owners who are looking for solutions for the Top 5 chanllenges many small businesses deal with everyday. We'll talk about financial stability,...

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! In today's episode, Vita discusses the importance of seeking out experts when dealing with unfamiliar tasks or technologies. She will share with us a personal experience of discovering a feature in Airtable that could revolutionize her workflow but realiz...

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 today's episode, Madeleine will share with us her passion for personal development, and she will emphasize on the importance of authenticity in personal growth and how it can positively impact various aspects o...

Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! Today, I am going to share some fall-focused marketing strategies to boost your business and make the most of Q4. 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://www.luannnigar...

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...

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...

Today With Pamela Cole: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. You know I love a good AHA moment. My guest today is Pamela Cole, owner and principal designer of Ampersand Interiors. An entrepreneur at heart, Pamela and her team provide full-service, luxury design experiences for new construction, whole-home remodels, and renovations in and around Phoenix, Arizona. They also provide window treatm...

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...

Today With Sean Martin and Tracy Greene: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. As window treatment professionals, we all know that textiles are an essential ingredient when it comes to exceptional design, comfort, and lifestyle. Today I am joined by Tracy Greene and Sean Martin for a sponsored show highlighting Sunbrella’s new Custom Window Collection. This specialized line of custom, made-to-o...

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...

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://...

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...