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

158: Lori Carpenter: Resilience and Tenacity Leads to Success 10.04.2023

Today With Lori Carpenter: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today I’m joined by someone who understands what it’s like to run her business herself from the ground up—my friend Lori Carpenter. I always knew Lori was tenacious and driven. What I didn’t realize is that she has handled her own window treatment installs herself. Her journey in her business is incredible, and we all have a lot t...

157: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Do You Use This Tried-and-True Strategy? 06.04.2023

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...

156: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: What to do When You Keep Staying Stuck 05.04.2023

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...

155: Shauna Lynn Simon: Build a Company that Can Operate Without You 03.04.2023

Today With Shauna Lynn Simon: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. We have my good friend Shauna Lynn Simon with us today. She is an award-winning home staging industry expert and business strategist, and she’s also one of the co-authors of my second book, A Well-Designed Business, The Power Talk Friday Experts.  Shauna Lynn is seriously committed to helping aspiring entrepreneurs achieve succ...

154: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: A Simple Way to Reduce Your Expenses 30.03.2023

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...

153: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: The 3Rs: Ratings, Reviews and Referrals 29.03.2023

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 will tell us about the 3 Rs: repeat business, referrals, and reviews. These 3 Rs come at the tail end of the sales process or talking about sales because repeat business needs to be something that...

152: What Would Lu Do?: Profitability - The Interior Design Trade 27.03.2023

Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! Today, we'll talk about structuring your business for profitability, including every sale, and every project.  There are 3 pillars of profitability, which determine how profitable you will be. I'll talk about them today, so go ahead and grab a pen a paper for this one! Our Favorite Links Nancy Ganzekaufer's Website Shop38ea...

151: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Does Your Hiring Mindset Serve You? 23.03.2023

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...

150: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: 5 Factors for Sales Success 22.03.2023

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 will share with us the 5 factors for sales success! More About Madeleine MacRae: Madeleine MacRae is a former corporate executive and now a business growth strategist, who helps businesses grow wi...

149: What Would Lu Do?: A Fellow Trade Disrespected Me 20.03.2023

Today on Window Treatments for Profit Today is a What Would Lu Do episode! Today, we'll talk about handling being disrespected by a fellow trade, what we should accept, and what we definitely shouldn't! Grab a pen and paper for this one. 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 l...

148: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Does Paperless Project Management Mean Zero Paper? 16.03.2023

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...

147: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Systems Makes Sales 15.03.2023

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...

146: Shannon Lopez: The ERC Program - Do NOT Skip This Episode! 13.03.2023

Today With Shannon Lopez: You’ve heard of the PPP, but did you know that there’s another government program waiting to give you as much, if not more money back? It’s called the ERC. Today, Shannon Lopez breaks down the program, who it’s for, how you can take advantage of it, and the deadlines you need to know. Pick It Apart [8:55] Shannon breaks down what the ERC is and why it matters. [13:53] LuA...

145: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: A New Take on Good, Better, Best Strategy 09.03.2023

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...

144: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Why and How Revenue Generation is the Responsibility of the Owner 08.03.2023

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...

143: Vita Vygovska: Market to Interior Designers by Building Relationships 06.03.2023

Today With Vita Vygovska: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. As window treatment professionals, partnering with interior designers just makes sense. The one and only Vita Vygovska of Vitalia, Inc, joins me to discuss the benefits of building relationships with interior designers, sharing the steps she uses to initiate, establish, and foster these relationships in her own business and how you...

142: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: How to Know if You Can Afford to Hire 02.03.2023

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...

141: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: The Tough Get Going when the Going Gets Tough 01.03.2023

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...

140: Nicole Heymer: Demystifying SEO for Window Treatment Businesses 27.02.2023

Today With Nicole Heymer: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. SEO is one of those things that we all know we need to focus on, but few of us actually understand the nuances. But my guest today, Nicole Heymer, believes that SEO is an important part of your marketing strategy. Today, she’s sharing why SEO matters and how window treatment professionals can take control of their Google search ran...

139: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: What Happens When You Involve Your Team in Goal Setting 23.02.2023

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...

138: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: 5 Tips to be Successful at a Homeshow or Event 22.02.2023

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...

137: Richard Bernath: Networking for a More Profitable Window Treatment Business 20.02.2023

Today With Richard Bernath: Today on Window Treatments for Profit, I have Richard Bernath Senior Design Consultant for Southern Traditions Window Fashions.  Richard is a 22-year veteran in the window treatment industry. He has primarily built his business through networking within the Home Builders Association and a few other networking venues. Networking has provided  85% of his leads. This has r...

136: Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Prioritizing Marketing Tasks on a Limited Budget 16.02.2023

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...

135: C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Put Your Own Mask on First 15.02.2023

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...

134: Deb Barrett: Why Textiles Matter 13.02.2023

Today With Deb Barrett: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Appropriate fabric selection is vital when designing custom window treatments, so understanding textiles isn’t just advantageous—it’s essential. With an extensive knowledge of textiles and techniques, industry icon Deb Barrett breaks down how to elevate your level of service by educating yourself on textiles so that you can select th...

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