LuAnn Nigara
Window Treatments for Profit with LuAnn Nigara
This podcast is specifically designed for window treatment professionals. If you are interested in doing what you do better, whether you are a retailer, installer, workroom, sales rep or from our industry partner community, you have found your people. We are going to talk about sales, marketing, hiring, efficiency, productivity and of course, profitability. Because why do any of it if you are not profitable, right? My name is LuAnn Nigara and I have been in the window treatment industry for 4 decades. With my husband Vince and our cousin Bill Campesi we’ve built our business, Window Works, fro...
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183: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: The Worst Word in the English Language and How to Replace It 15.06.2023 14:21
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...
182: Jessica Harling: Training with Purpose: Effective Strategies for Training New Employees 12.06.2023 1:08:55
Today With Jessica Harling: Hi, welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today we have a very exciting episode, where we’ll talk about some tips for training new employees effectively. For this I’ve asked my good friend Jessica Harling to join me on the show today. Jessica is the founder of Behind the Design, a People Operations company that enthusiastically collaborates with leadership to build...
181: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: An Easy Tool to Increase Your Productivity 08.06.2023 14:51
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...
180: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: What Should Sales Consultants do When Leads Lag: Sales Team Downtime Activities 07.06.2023 24:50
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...
179: Wilma Kulyk: Unlocking Loyalty: Using Thank You Cards to Build Stronger Client Connections 05.06.2023 1:01:28
Today With Wilma Kulyk: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit! Today, we are joined by Wilma Kulyk, the President and Founder of Sensational SEAMS, established in 1986 and located in Ontario, Canada. At Sensational SEAMS, Wilma believes that your home should reflect your personal style, and their drapes are designed to help you create the perfect look for your space. Wilma and her team are know...
178: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: You Are the Leader in the Room 01.06.2023 15:09
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...
177: Elizabeth Gerdes: The Powerful Impact of Peer Relationships When Building Your Window Treatment Business 29.05.2023 56:44
Today With Elizabeth Gerdes: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit, today with Elizabeth Gerdes, owner and operator of Stitch Above the Rest, an award-winning custom drapery workroom in Woodstock, Georgia. After designing and fabricating custom window treatments for residential and commercial clients for almost 20 years, Elizabeth is handing over the needle and thread, hiring employees, and movi...
176: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Entrepreneurship Is Hard: Do this to Make it Easier 25.05.2023 11:57
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...
175: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: How to Train Effectively: The Pentagon Approach 24.05.2023 18:09
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...
174: Benjamin Jones: Unleashing the Power of YouTube Ads; Expert Strategies for Beginners 22.05.2023 1:23:50
Today With Benjamin Jones: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit! Today, we're going to talk about something that might make you groan a little: YouTube ads. I know, nobody likes ads. But the truth is, ads on YouTube have become an integral part of the platform, and if you're a business owner, understanding how they work can be crucial to your success. To talk about this, we have Benjamin Jon...
173: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Free Up Your Mental Bandwidth with this Strategy 18.05.2023 12:30
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...
172: Attracting the Luxury Client: Build Revenue and Profit Margin 15.05.2023 37:25
Today on Window Treatments for Profit Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit! The highest profit margins are in the luxury level of the window treatment market, but how do you attract this market? Today, we'll do a little recap of the IWCE talk I gave a couple of weeks ago on how to do this. Grab a pen and paper for this one! Our Favorite Links Shop38east.com Madeleine MacRae's Home Pro Toolbox W...
171: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Can Your Visionary But Disorganized Personality Handle Systems? 11.05.2023 13:59
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...
170: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: 3 Steps to Productive Re-Entry After a Big Event 10.05.2023 21:09
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...
169: Lori Ann Jones: Broke to Stoked! Building a Profitable Window Treatment Business, the Lean Way 08.05.2023 54:56
Today With Lori Ann Jones: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today I am joined by Lori Ann Jones, co-owner of Drapery Nation, a custom window treatments company. Lori and her husband Kenny were almost bankrupt when they started their business. Twelve years later, they are running an extremely successful and profitable business, with an advertising/marketing budget of $0, and she is here to...
168: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: A Critical Skill for a Successful CEO 04.05.2023 13:49
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...
167: Nicole Heymer: How to Find and Highlight Why Someone Should Buy From You 01.05.2023 45:16
Today With Nicole Heymer: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit! Today we’re welcoming back a dear friend and co-author of mine, Nicole Heymer. Nicole is the founder of Glory & Brand, a boutique creative agency specializing in branding, websites, marketing automation, and strategy. Today, Nicole will tell us all about points of difference. This isn’t only going to help you sell and charge more...
166: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Why You Should Stop Apologizing For Your Lead Times 27.04.2023 12:12
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...
165: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: How to Prevent Your Business from Coming to a Screeching Halt When You Step Away 26.04.2023 16:44
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...
164: Julie Wood: Let Passion and Enthusiasm Be Your Guide 24.04.2023 59:48
Today With Julie Wood: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today we are joined by Julie Wood, who calls herself “the interior designer’s best friend.” Julie’s business, The Leading Edge Drapery, is a professional workroom specializing in custom collaboration with interior designers to create luxury window treatments and soft home furnishings. She knows how to work with designers because she w...
163: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: A Surprising Way to Find Business Leads 20.04.2023 14:09
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...
162: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: How to Combat the Famine-and-Feast Cycle in Your Business 19.04.2023 21:06
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...
161: Lynn Eastergard: Qualify Your Clients By Charging Consultation and Retainer Fees 17.04.2023 1:02:19
Today With Lynn Eastergard: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today I am joined by Lynn Eastergard, owner of Upstate Window Fashions in Greenville, South Carolina. Lynn is not only a talented window treatment professional, but she is also an expert at qualifying her clients. Lynn has a unique sales model with this qualification process baked right in by charging a consultation fee and a ret...
160: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Do You Know Where Your Time Goes? 13.04.2023 14:41
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...
159: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: When You Get Lost, STOP! 12.04.2023 22:15
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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