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Window Treatments for Profit with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn Nigara
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5.0 • 14 Ratings
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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, from start up to over 4 million dollars in annual sales and to a team of 15. Vin, Bill and myself are also part of the ownership team at Exciting Windows. Exciting Windows is the industry leader in mentoring, supporting and inspiring window treatment professionals to build a better business.
So I get you, I know what you do. I have spent my career doing it with you.
So how about we get started making your business better, shall we?
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What Would Lu Do?: A Fellow Trade Disrespected Me
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
luannuniversity.com
http://www.luannnigara.com/cob
Inside Voice, Outside Voice
Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:
Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action
Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action
Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts
Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2
Connect with LuAnn Nigara
LuAnn’s Website
LuAnn’s Blog
Power Talk Friday
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Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: Does Paperless Project Management Mean Zero Paper?
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
Facebook
Pinterest
YouTube
LinkedIn
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
luannuniversity.com
http://www.luannnigara.com/cob
Inside Voice, Outside Voice
Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:
Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action
Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action
Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts
Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2
Connect with LuAnn Nigara
LuAnn’s Website
LuAnn’s Blog
Power Talk Friday
Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
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C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Systems Makes Sales
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 MacRae
Website
Facebook
Twitter
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
luannuniversity.com
http://www.luannnigara.com/cob
Inside Voice, Outside Voice
Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:
Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action
Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action
Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts
Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2
Connect with LuAnn Nigara
LuAnn’s Website
LuAnn’s Blog
Power Talk Friday
Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast -
Shannon Lopez: The ERC Program - Do NOT Skip This Episode!
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] LuAnn and Shannon discuss the challenges of running a business at the beginning of the pandemic.
[31:16] Shannon explains who qualifies for the ERC.
[44:00] Shannon walks us through how her company can help.
[53:53] Shannon and LuAnn talk about why this program isn’t more well-known.
LuAnn Nigara and Shannon Lopez's Ah-Ha Moments
“It’s so incredibly important. We’re really lucky that we have someone like you that really understands it and has spent the last two and a half years pivoting her business in order to become an expert at this.” - LuAnn Nigara
“This program is as financially impactful, if not more, than the PPP for most business owners. Whatever amount of money you got from the PPP, there’s a good chance that you will get that much, if not more, for this program.” - Shannon Lopez
More About Shannon Lopez:
Shannon Lopez is co-founder of ‘Be Better ERC Consulting’ and ‘Be Better Salon Accelerator’, a salon entrepreneur consulting firm. She’s a small business owner and an accomplished CFO with more than 25 years of experience.
As a business owner, consultant and educator, Shannon along with her business partner, Naomi Prusinski, are always looking for ways to create better results for their businesses and clients.
When they first learned about the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), they conducted extensive research and have now helped hundreds of companies receive tens of millions of dollars in refunds so far!
Connect with Shannon Lopez
Website
What’s new with LuAnn Nigara
luannuniversity.com
http://www.luannnigara.com/cob
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Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:
Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action
Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action
Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts
Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2
Connect with LuAnn Nigara
LuAnn’s Website
LuAnn’s Blog
Power Talk Friday
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Vita’s Tip in 10 with Vita Vygovska: A New Take on Good, Better, Best Strategy
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
Facebook
Pinterest
YouTube
LinkedIn
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
luannuniversity.com
http://www.luannnigara.com/cob
Inside Voice, Outside Voice
Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:
Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action
Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action
Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts
Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2
Connect with LuAnn Nigara
LuAnn’s Website
LuAnn’s Blog
Power Talk Friday
Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast -
C-Suite Talks with Madeleine MacRae: Why and How Revenue Generation is the Responsibility of the Owner
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 MacRae
Website
Facebook
Twitter
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
luannuniversity.com
http://www.luannnigara.com/cob
Inside Voice, Outside Voice
Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:
Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action
Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action
Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts
Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2
Connect with LuAnn Nigara
LuAnn’s Website
LuAnn’s Blog
Power Talk Friday
Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
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Customer Reviews
Love, Love, Love Vita!
I love her very helpful and timely tips. She is so knowledgeable and personable.
LuAnn Asks the Absolute Best Questions
The perfect podcast for the window treatment industry. LuAnn comes with decades of experience and she’s an amazing interviewer! Truly, this is great material for ANY business owner.
Practical wisdom for Window covering Pros
I really enjoy the sound advice that LuAnn and her panel of professionals provide. I love the conversational method in which it is conducted, it feels like you are in the same room with them overhearing a conversation. It just happens to be about things that benefit window treatment professionals.
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