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  • 340: WWLD: Year End Review, Part 1, The 4 Step Profit Fix

    340: WWLD: Year End Review, Part 1, The 4 Step Profit Fix
    Nov 3 2025
    Today on Window Treatments for Profit As the year winds down, it’s time to stop the hustle long enough to take a real look at your business—what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change before you roll into 2026. In this episode, LuAnn walks you through The 4-Step Profit Fix—a powerful year-end review process built around four key lenses: mindset, finances, marketing, and operations. You’ll learn how to uncover the beliefs holding you back, identify where your profits are leaking, see which marketing efforts are really paying off, and strengthen the systems that keep your business running smoothly. Whether you’re wrapping up your best year yet or clawing your way out of burnout, this episode will help you reset, refocus, and step into the new year with clarity and control. Our Favorite Links ⁠Windowworksnj.com⁠ ⁠Exciting Windows⁠ What’s new with LuAnn Nigara ⁠The Power Talk Friday Tour 2025⁠ ⁠Watch the Docuseries!⁠ ⁠https://www.luannnigara.com/cob⁠ 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 Experts⁠Book 3: ⁠A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2⁠ Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s ⁠Website⁠ LuAnn’s ⁠Blog⁠ Like Us: ⁠Facebook⁠ | Tweet Us: ⁠Twitter⁠ | Follow Us: ⁠Instagram⁠ | Listen Here: ⁠Podcast⁠ Other Shows Mentioned: AWDB: Episode #467- Taylor Spellman: Hard Truths on Why You Need to Manage the 80% Business WTFP: Episode #61- Jessica Harling: The 7 Step Sales Process and 3 Proven Sales Techniques to be More Successful WTFP: Episode #221 – Questions to Ask Before the Year Ends WTFP: Episode #222 – Your Marketing Review and Budget WTFP: Episode #223 – Your Tech, Subscriptions, and Operational Audit Episode 269: Bound by Business: Working With the In-Laws Episode 272Bound by Business: Working With a Parent or Child Episode 275Bound by Business: Bloomin’ Blinds, Working with Your Brothers Episode 277Bound by Business: Fathers and Daughters Episode 280Bound By Business: Sisters in Business. Lindsay and Heather Madonia Episode 282Bound By Business: Like Mother, Like Son. Debbie Hall and Trent Hall Episode 283Bound by Business: Forever Friends: Mimi Harling and Susette Kubiak Episode 285Bound By Business: Sibling Success Story – John DeLuca and Agata Olivieri Episode 288Bound By Business: Mark & Laura Perel: Married & Building a Window Treatment Empire Episode 290Bound by Business: Insolroll: Jamie Friedlander and Natalie Lockwood Episode 292Bound by Business: Wilma and Tamara Kulyk: Mother Daughter Duo: Embracing Legacy While Ushering in a New Generation Episode 297Bound by Business: Brandon Barton: Honoring the Family Legacy Episode 302Bound by Business: Insights from Jessica Harling on Family Business Dynamics – Part 1 Episode 308Bound by Business: Tim Yurek: Succession Planning Made Simple: Ensuring a Smooth Transition Without Financial Strain Episode 312Bound By Business: Amy Cramer: The Legal Side of Family Business
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  • 339: WWLD: Marketing on a Budget, How to Get Found Without Burning Cash

    339: WWLD: Marketing on a Budget, How to Get Found Without Burning Cash
    Oct 27 2025
    Today on Window Treatments for Profit You don’t need a big budget to make a big impact. In this solo episode, LuAnn shares real, practical ways to market your window treatment business without breaking the bank. From reactivating past clients to building referral machines in your own zip code, these are the exact strategies her team uses every day and you can too. Whether you're in a slow season or booked out for months, one thing stays true: you should always be marketing. Tune in and learn: The #1 underused asset in your business (hint: you already know them) How to turn local partnerships into profit Why tracking your leads is more important than fancy funnels Social media hacks that actually move the needle Listen now and start showing up with intention and impact. Our Favorite Links ⁠Windowworksnj.com⁠ ⁠Exciting Windows⁠ What’s new with LuAnn Nigara ⁠The Power Talk Friday Tour 2025⁠ ⁠Watch the Docuseries!⁠ ⁠https://www.luannnigara.com/cob⁠ 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 Experts⁠Book 3: ⁠A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2⁠ Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s ⁠Website⁠ LuAnn’s ⁠Blog⁠ Like Us: ⁠Facebook⁠ | Tweet Us: ⁠Twitter⁠ | Follow Us: ⁠Instagram⁠ | Listen Here: ⁠Podcast⁠
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    51 m
  • 338: WWLD: Sun Shading Expo NA: How to Future-Proof Your Window Treatment Business in One Week

    338: WWLD: Sun Shading Expo NA: How to Future-Proof Your Window Treatment Business in One Week
    Oct 20 2025
    Today on Window Treatments for Profit Sun Shading Expo North America: Will You Be In the Room Where It Happens? Join LuAnn Nigara at the 2025 Sun Shading Expo North America in Indianapolis. This isn’t just another trade show, it’s where the leaders of our industry gather to shape what’s next. You’ll walk away with new ideas, stronger connections, and practical strategies to grow your window treatment business profitably. From AI and automation to marketing and operations, this event covers what matters now. Free to attendPacked with real-world education Speakers you know from Window Treatments for Profit and LuAnn University LuAnn will be keynoting on the power of partnerships, moderating the WCAA’s AI marketing panel, and connecting with attendees throughout the event. This is where breakthroughs happen — don’t miss it. https://events.american-tradeshow.com/sunshadingexpo2025/ This is your exclusive VIP code: SSENA25LUANN Our Favorite Links ⁠Windowworksnj.com⁠ ⁠Exciting Windows⁠ What’s new with LuAnn Nigara ⁠The Power Talk Friday Tour 2025⁠ ⁠Watch the Docuseries!⁠ ⁠https://www.luannnigara.com/cob⁠ 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 Experts⁠Book 3: ⁠A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2⁠ Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s ⁠Website⁠ LuAnn’s ⁠Blog⁠ Like Us: ⁠Facebook⁠ | Tweet Us: ⁠Twitter⁠ | Follow Us: ⁠Instagram⁠ | Listen Here: ⁠Podcast⁠
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    10 m
  • 337: WWLD: Volume or Value? Two Proven Models to Grow a Profitable Business

    337: WWLD: Volume or Value? Two Proven Models to Grow a Profitable Business
    Oct 13 2025
    Today on Window Treatments for Profit If you're scaling your window treatment business past $2 million or if you're on your way there, it's time to get serious about how you're building. In this episode, LuAnn breaks down the two proven business models that successful window treatment CEOs use to scale profitably. One focuses on high volume and broad reach. The other on depth, high margins, and fewer clients. Both models work. Both can generate millions. But the key is knowing which one you are building and aligning every decision around it. If you’re feeling stretched thin, wondering where the profit is, or just starting to grow and want to build with clarity, this episode will give you the framework—and the focus—you need. Our Favorite Links ⁠Windowworksnj.com⁠ ⁠Exciting Windows⁠ What’s new with LuAnn Nigara ⁠The Power Talk Friday Tour 2025⁠ ⁠Watch the Docuseries!⁠ ⁠https://www.luannnigara.com/cob⁠ 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 Experts⁠Book 3: ⁠A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2⁠ Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s ⁠Website⁠ LuAnn’s ⁠Blog⁠ Like Us: ⁠Facebook⁠ | Tweet Us: ⁠Twitter⁠ | Follow Us: ⁠Instagram⁠ | Listen Here: ⁠Podcast⁠
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    24 m
  • 336: WWLD: Think Like a CEO, Sell Like a Pro: The KPI Shift That Changes Everything

    336: WWLD: Think Like a CEO, Sell Like a Pro: The KPI Shift That Changes Everything
    Sep 29 2025
    Today on Window Treatments for Profit If you’re still setting sales goals without a plan to hit them or worse, without tracking the activity that drives them, it’s time for a reset. In today’s episode, LuAnn breaks down the real difference between high-performing teams and everyone else: KPIs that actually move the needle. You’ll learn how to reverse-engineer your revenue goals into actionable metrics, how to lead your team with clarity and accountability, and why this mindset isn’t just for sales, it’s for every part of your business. Plus, LuAnn shares a personal invitation to join her and Vince in Montana or Wyoming this October for a transformative in-person event on how to build a business that runs on purpose, profit, and leadership. In this episode: Why sales goals without KPIs are useless The 3 metrics every salesperson should know cold How to coach behavior, not just outcomes Why real leaders track every department—not just sales Ready to level up? Start tracking like a pro and leading like a CEO. Learn more about Mission: Forward Planning at excitingwindows.biz/mfp Our Favorite Links ⁠Windowworksnj.com⁠ ⁠Exciting Windows⁠ What’s new with LuAnn Nigara ⁠The Power Talk Friday Tour 2025⁠ ⁠Watch the Docuseries!⁠ ⁠https://www.luannnigara.com/cob⁠ 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 Experts⁠Book 3: ⁠A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2⁠ Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s ⁠Website⁠ LuAnn’s ⁠Blog⁠ Like Us: ⁠Facebook⁠ | Tweet Us: ⁠Twitter⁠ | Follow Us: ⁠Instagram⁠ | Listen Here: ⁠Podcast⁠
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    19 m
  • 335: WWLD: Too Much Competition in Your Area? Raise Your Prices Anyway. Here’s How and Why

    335: WWLD: Too Much Competition in Your Area? Raise Your Prices Anyway. Here’s How and Why
    Sep 22 2025
    Today on Window Treatments for Profit Two window treatment businesses. Same town. Same products. Totally different results. One is always discounting to close the sale. The other commands top dollar with ease. What’s the difference? It’s not geography. It’s mindset—and execution. In this episode, LuAnn shares the six non-negotiable service touches that attract high-end clients and justify premium pricing. These are the systems and standards that elevate your client experience and boost your bottom line—because luxury is never just about the product. It’s about how you deliver it. If you're ready to stop defending your price and start owning your value, this episode is for you. Our Favorite Links Windowworksnj.com Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara The Power Talk Friday Tour 2025 Watch the Docuseries! https://www.luannnigara.com/cob 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 ExpertsBook 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
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    50 m
  • 334: What Would Lu Do: "Someday” Is Not a Strategy: How to Step Into CEO Mode and Finally Move the Needle

    334: What Would Lu Do: "Someday” Is Not a Strategy: How to Step Into CEO Mode and Finally Move the Needle
    Sep 15 2025
    Today on Window Treatments for Profit Let’s be real—strategic planning sounds great… until the phone rings, the orders stack up, and your inbox explodes. But if you’re stuck working in the business instead of on it, you’re not scaling—you’re surviving. In this episode, LuAnn shares a practical framework to finally move the needle on the projects that will actually grow your business. From making the master list to mapping out a 12-month CEO plan, this episode is your roadmap to clarity, control, and momentum. Plus, LuAnn shares why the CEO Conference by Exciting Windows! exists—and how you can get in the room where business breakthroughs happen. Listen in and learn how to: Build a strategic focus calendar for your business Prioritize what actually impacts profit Shift from overwhelm to intentional execution Get support from a community of business owners who get it Because “someday” is not a strategy. Let’s go. Our Favorite Links Windowworksnj.com Exciting Windows What’s new with LuAnn Nigara The Power Talk Friday Tour 2025 Watch the Docuseries! http://www.luannnigara.com/cob 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 ExpertsBook 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast
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    34 m
  • 333: What Would Lu Do?: Not Deciding Is a Decision

    333: What Would Lu Do?: Not Deciding Is a Decision
    Sep 8 2025
    Today With LuAnn Nigara: If 2025 has felt unpredictable, up and down, or just plain stuck—you’re not alone. But here’s the hard truth: not deciding what to do next is still a decision. And it might be the one that’s keeping your business from real growth. In this solo episode of Window Treatments for Profit, LuAnn breaks down the difference between business owners who spin and those who scale—especially in uncertain times. You’ll hear: What smart CEOs do when the economy wobbles Why “waiting it out” is not a strategy What you don’t know you don’t know (and how to fix that) How to get your hands on the exact frameworks top window treatment pros are using to raise profit, delegate better, and lead with clarity Plus, LuAnn shares how you can get a front-row seat—free—to the CEO Conference Zoom Preview on September 11th. This episode is your sign to stop hesitating—and start leading. Press play and let’s make your next 90 days count. A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Exciting Windows! What’s new with LuAnn Nigara ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Power Talk Friday Tour⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the Docuseries!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.luannnigara.com/cob⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! 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 Other Resources: This podcast supports the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Savvy Giving Design Coalition⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about it ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion project⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Design⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠LuAnn University's Proven Path to Profit⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Exciting Windows!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Coaching and more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Managing For Profit Upcoming Locations in October & November⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Montana, Wyoming & Indianapolis, IN - Use code PROFITS at checkout to attend FREE (normally $695) Free Exciting Windows! CEO Conference Preview Zoom - ⁠⁠Register Here⁠⁠! ⁠Exciting Windows CEO Conference⁠ in Indianapolis Sun Shading Expo North America⁠!
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