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Today With LuAnn Nigara:
Are you tiptoeing around the money conversation—and wondering why your quotes are landing with crickets?
In Part 2 of our special series, LuAnn breaks down one of the most common (and costly) sales mistakes: Avoiding the budget talk. She explains why staying silent doesn’t create comfort—it creates doubt. And how floating a confident investment range early in the consult builds trust, transparency, and bigger closes.
This episode is packed with real-world examples, mindset reframes, and proven scripts you can use right away. Plus, we revisit Beatriz’s story from our Ghosted series to show exactly what’s at stake when you skip this step.
What You’ll Learn:
Why avoiding budget talk actually increases the risk of losing the sale
How to confidently introduce investment ranges in the consult
What Beatriz’s ghosted quote teaches all of us
The power of the “Eyeball Estimate” in the Exciting Windows! 7-Step Sales Proces
Real scripts to help you open the money conversation with leadership
Ready to lead with clarity instead of fear? This episode will help you shift your mindset, upgrade your consult process, and stop ghosting yourself.
A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Exciting Windows!
What’s new with LuAnn Nigara
â â â â â The Power Talk Friday Tourâ â â â â
â â â â â Watch the Docuseries!â â â â â
â â â â â http://www.luannnigara.com/cobâ â â â â
Get The Goodies!
For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free â â â â â hereâ â â â â .
To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999!
Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:
Book 1: â â â â â The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Actionâ â â â â
Audiobook: â â â â â The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Actionâ â â â â
Book 2: â â â â â A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Expertsâ â â â â
Pre-Order Book 3: â â â â â A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2â â â â â
Connect with LuAnn Nigara
LuAnn’s â â â â â Websiteâ â â â â
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â â â â â AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion projectâ â â â â
â â â â â AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Designâ â â â â
â â â â â Chairman of the Boardâ â â â â with LuAnn Nigara!
â â â â â Exciting Windows!â â â â â Coaching and more!â â â â â
LuAnn University - The "Make a Friend" 7-Step Selling System with Jessica Harling
â Managing For Profit Upcoming Locations in Juneâ - Seattle and Spokane, Washington & Boise, Idaho - Use code PROFITS at checkout to attend FREE (normally $695)
â Window Works Lunch and Learn: Nicole Heymerâ - Optimize For Everything: How to Get AI to Recommend You
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Today With LuAnn Nigara:
You’ve got the product knowledge, the design skills, and the consults on your calendar—but if you’re still leading with product instead of process, you’re leaving money on the table.
In this episode, LuAnn kicks off a powerful new solo series: The 7 Deadly Sales Sins, based on the real-world coaching she does every week with Exciting Windows! pros.
Today’s sin? Leading with the Product.
And to illustrate just how costly this habit can be, she walks you through one common consult—where a client says they want shutters—and shows how the sale can fall apart in three different ways:
The Functional Mismatch
The Silent Agreement
The Budget Breakdown
If you’ve ever walked away from a consult feeling like it went great… only to never hear from the client again—this one is for you.
You’ll leave this episode with clarity, direction, and three specific steps to start closing more consistently—without sounding like a salesperson.
Plus: don’t miss LuAnn’s call to action for her upcoming Managing for Profits workshop with Vin—free registration details inside.
A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Exciting Windows!
What’s new with LuAnn Nigara
â â â â The Power Talk Friday Tourâ â â â
â â â â Watch the Docuseries!â â â â
â â â â http://www.luannnigara.com/cobâ â â â
Get The Goodies!
For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free â â â â hereâ â â â .
To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999!
Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:
Book 1: â â â â The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Actionâ â â â
Audiobook: â â â â The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Actionâ â â â
Book 2: â â â â A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Expertsâ â â â
Pre-Order Book 3: â â â â A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2â â â â
Connect with LuAnn Nigara
LuAnn’s â â â â Websiteâ â â â
LuAnn’s â â â â Blogâ â â â
â â â â Power Talk Fridayâ â â â
Like Us: â â â â Facebookâ â â â | Tweet Us: â â â â Twitterâ â â â | Follow Us: â â â â Instagramâ â â â | Listen Here: â â â â Podcastâ â â â
Other Resources:
This podcast supports the â â â â Savvy Giving Design Coalitionâ â â â . Learn more about it â â â â hereâ â â â !
â â â â AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion projectâ â â â
â â â â AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Designâ â â â
â â â â Chairman of the Boardâ â â â with LuAnn Nigara!
â â â â Exciting Windows!â â â â Coaching and more!â â â
â Apply for the WCAA Jill Robson Memorial Scholarshipâ â – Deadline: June 1st
â â LuAnn Universityâ â coming back soon!
Managing For Profit Upcoming Locations in June - Seattle and Spokane, Washington & Boise, Idaho - Use code PROFITS at checkout to attend FREE (normally $695)
Window Works Lunch and Learn: Nicole Heymer - Optimize For Everything: How to Get AI to Recommend You
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Today With LuAnn Nigara:
Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit! Today, we dive into the fundamental truth that questions are the answers in sales, inspired by sales master Tom Hopkins. Learn how to transform your sales approach by asking strategic questions that create connections, clarity, and commitment with your clients. We’ll emphasize the importance of continuous learning and offer practical tips for improving your sales process. Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned pro, this episode will inspire you to take action and elevate your selling game. Tune in and discover how to turn every conversation into an opportunity for success!
A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Exciting Windows!
What’s new with LuAnn Nigara
â â â The Power Talk Friday Tourâ â â
â â â Watch the Docuseries!â â â
â â â http://www.luannnigara.com/cobâ â â
Get The Goodies!
For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free â â â hereâ â â .
To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999!
Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:
Book 1: â â â The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Actionâ â â
Audiobook: â â â The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Actionâ â â
Book 2: â â â A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Expertsâ â â
Pre-Order Book 3: â â â A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2â â â
Connect with LuAnn Nigara
LuAnn’s â â â Websiteâ â â
LuAnn’s â â â Blogâ â â
â â â Power Talk Fridayâ â â
Like Us: â â â Facebookâ â â | Tweet Us: â â â Twitterâ â â | Follow Us: â â â Instagramâ â â | Listen Here: â â â Podcastâ â â
Other Resources:
This podcast supports the â â â Savvy Giving Design Coalitionâ â â . Learn more about it â â â hereâ â â !
â â â AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion projectâ â â
â â â AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Designâ â â
â â â Chairman of the Boardâ â â with LuAnn Nigara!
â â â Exciting Windows!â â â Coaching and more!â
Apply for the WCAA Jill Robson Memorial Scholarshipâ – Deadline: June 1st
â LuAnn Universityâ coming back soon!
EW! Managing For Profit - Register Now!
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WTFP #305: What Would Lu Do?: Ghosted After the Quote? The Pricing Conversation You’re Avoiding -
Today With LuAnn Nigara:
If you’ve ever fumbled your way through a discovery call or wondered why some leads ghost you after that first conversation—this episode is for you.
LuAnn breaks down five strategic questions every window treatment pro should be asking on a discovery call—plus the real reason behind each one. Inspired by the sales genius of Phil M. Jones and enriched by a powerful real-life story from Matt Cobb inside the Exciting Windows! mastermind, this episode is all about selling smarter, not harder.
You'll also get a sneak peek at the Make a Friend 7-Step Selling Process from Lu University—and why asking the right question is more important than having the right script.
Don’t miss this one—it’s full of actionable gems to help you sell with confidence, connection, and clarity.
What You’ll Learn:
5 powerful questions that move the sales conversation forward
How to uncover urgency, trust issues, and decision dynamics
The subtle art of asking what you really want to know
Why selling is about understanding, not assuming
How our Make a Friend method flips the script on traditional sales
A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Exciting Windows!
What’s new with LuAnn Nigara
â â The Power Talk Friday Tourâ â
â â Watch the Docuseries!â â
â â http://www.luannnigara.com/cobâ â
Get The Goodies!
For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free â â hereâ â .
To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999!
Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:
Book 1: â â The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Actionâ â
Audiobook: â â The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Actionâ â
Book 2: â â A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Expertsâ â
Pre-Order Book 3: â â A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2â â
Connect with LuAnn Nigara
LuAnn’s â â Websiteâ â
LuAnn’s â â Blogâ â
â â Power Talk Fridayâ â
Like Us: â â Facebookâ â | Tweet Us: â â Twitterâ â | Follow Us: â â Instagramâ â | Listen Here: â â Podcastâ â
Other Resources:
This podcast supports the â â Savvy Giving Design Coalitionâ â . Learn more about it â â hereâ â !
â â AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion projectâ â
â â AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Designâ â
â â Chairman of the Boardâ â with LuAnn Nigara!
â â Exciting Windows!â â Coaching and more!Apply for the WCAA Jill Robson Memorial Scholarship – Deadline: June 1st
LuAnn University coming back soon!
Other Shows:
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Today With LuAnn Nigara:
Every entrepreneur faces moments where fear and overwhelm stop you in your tracks. In this powerful episode, LuAnn Nigara dismantles the myth of fearlessness and introduces her proven "Business Bravery" approach developed over 40+ years of entrepreneurship. You'll learn practical strategies to take action despite uncertainty, including the morning intention that transformed LuAnn's business mindset and concrete steps to move beyond paralyzing self-doubt. Featuring real-world examples of business owners who pushed through fear and succeeded anyway, this episode delivers straight-talking advice and an actionable toolkit to break through overwhelm and make progress today. Stop waiting to feel ready – listen now and discover how to cultivate courage when facing business challenges.
A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Exciting Windows!
What’s new with LuAnn Nigara
â The Power Talk Friday Tourâ
â Watch the Docuseries!â
â http://www.luannnigara.com/cobâ
Get The Goodies!
For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free â hereâ .
To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999!
Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:
Book 1: â The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Actionâ
Audiobook: â The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Actionâ
Book 2: â A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Expertsâ
Pre-Order Book 3: â A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2â
Connect with LuAnn Nigara
LuAnn’s â Websiteâ
LuAnn’s â Blogâ
â Power Talk Fridayâ
Like Us: â Facebookâ | Tweet Us: â Twitterâ | Follow Us: â Instagramâ | Listen Here: â Podcastâ
Other Resources:
This podcast supports the â Savvy Giving Design Coalitionâ . Learn more about it â hereâ !
â AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion projectâ
â AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Designâ
â Chairman of the Boardâ with LuAnn Nigara!
â Exciting Windows!â Coaching and more!
Other Shows:
WTFP #309: Overheard: Inside a Window Treatment Mastermind: How 5 Experts Built a Powerhouse Support System
WTFP #34: Nikki Greenwood: From Corporate to the Window Treatment Business -
Today With LuAnn Nigara:
Hey friends—today we’re getting real about a critical part of running a profitable business: qualifying leads. Because let’s be honest—most of us are either letting go of clients who could have been ideal, or we’re wasting precious time on ones that were never a good fit to begin with.
In this episode, I’m sharing three real-world stories from my own business journey that reveal the hidden opportunities in client interactions you might be misjudging. These aren’t hypotheticals—they’re lessons hard-earned from decades of experience, and I want you to learn from them, not repeat them.
You’ll learn how to:
Spot a sleeper opportunity disguised as a “tire-kicker.”
Avoid the time-suck of clients who’ll never convert.
Reframe your qualifying mindset to one that protects revenue and positions your business for sustainable growth.
This isn’t about saying “no” faster—it’s about saying “yes” smarter. So let’s sharpen your lead-qualifying skills—because your future revenue depends on it.
LuAnn Nigara’s Ah-Ha Moments:
“Qualifying is not about shutting the door. It’s about asking the right questions so we can make an educated guess on whether we should open the door or not.” - LuAnn
“I’m not going to sell you knock-off products here to save a few bucks, and now what? The home you come to for peace and recreation has broken blinds that need servicing every time you show up here?” - LuAnn
“Don’t you ever qualify a person, in or out, based on how they look when they walk into your store. Treat every person like your next VIP client—because they just might be.” - LuAnn
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
Chairman of the Board with LuAnn Nigara!
Exciting Windows! Coaching and more! -
Today With Leslie Excell:
In this episode of A Well-Designed Business, LuAnn is joined by interior designer and entrepreneur Leslie Excell, founder of Excell Design + Co, for an honest, grounded, and inspiring conversation about building a business rooted in clarity, boundaries, and heart.
Leslie shares the pivotal moments that helped her reshape her business—from learning to say “no” without guilt, to letting go of the comparison trap, to honoring her own definition of success. She opens up about the mindset shifts that allowed her to stop chasing every opportunity and start creating a business that supports her life, not just her bottom line.
Whether you’re in a season of burnout, transition, or simply feeling called to realign with your core values, Leslie’s story will remind you that you are allowed to evolve—and that the most powerful business decisions often come from the quiet confidence of knowing yourself.
What You’ll Learn:
How to release clients, projects, and mindsets that don’t serve you
Why your version of success doesn’t have to match anyone else’s
The power of clarity and alignment in your pricing, process, and vision
How to shift from reacting to leading—on your own terms
More About Leslie Excell
Leslie Excell, President of Excell In Design Group, embodies the perfect balance of passion, creativity, and an open heart. With a natural gift for adapting to new ideas and embracing fresh perspectives, Leslie leads her talented team to inspire and elevate the world-class designers they serve, creating a space where artistry and collaboration flow seamlessly.
"Imagine a project where the designer and artisan are in total alignment” âš
This guiding philosophy is at the core of everything they do. As a full-service drapery workroom to the trade, Excell In Design Group offers expert consultations, exquisite craftsmanship, and professional installation, all grounded in years of deep industry knowledge and a commitment to excellence.
Connect with Leslie Excell
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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
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WTFP #309: Overheard: Inside a Window Treatment Mastermind: How 5 Experts Built a Powerhouse Support System
WTFP #286: Julie Murphy: From Home Sewing to Million-Dollar Workroom
WTFP #34: Nikki Greenwood: from Corporate to the Window Treatment Business
WTFP #122: Jill Ballew: Her System for Chasing Post Installation Issues
WTFP#276: Vita Vygovska: The Pain Points and “Watch Outs” When Working With an Interior Designer
WTFP #268: Vita Vygovska: Empower Your Window Treatment Sales Force
WTFP #262: Vita Vygovska: Understanding the Challenges of Working with New Designers in the Window Treatments Industry
WTFP #261: Vita Vygovska: Production Workroom Vs Concierge Workroom
WTFP #257: Vita Vygovska: Working With Designers: Process vs Service
Vita's Tips in Ten - Entire Podcast Collection! -
Today With LuAnn Nigara:
Are you stuck speaking price while your dream clients are listening for value? In this episode of A Well-Designed Business, LuAnn gets real about how to elevate your messaging to match the elevated clientele you’re trying to attract. She walks you through the subtle yet powerful mindset and language shifts that can position you as the go-to expert for high-end window treatment projects—without ever having to “sell.”
LuAnn dives into:
The one perspective shift that will completely transform how you talk about your services.
Why leading with budget talk is sabotaging your value.
How to align your messaging with the emotional and lifestyle priorities of your ideal clients.
This is a must-listen if you’re ready to stop being a commodity and start being a category of one.
âš And if this resonates, check out Episode 897 with Fred Berns where we talk about defining your “Only”—the exact thing you do better than anyone else. It's the perfect companion to today’s insights.
LuAnn Nigara’s Ah-Ha Moments:
“The high-end client isn’t asking, ‘Can I afford this?’ They’re asking, ‘Is this worth my time, energy, and trust?’” - LuAnn
“When you speak to someone’s lifestyle priorities, they stop looking at your price tag—and start looking at your expertise.” - LuAnn
“You don’t have to justify your pricing when you’ve already proven your value.” - LuAnn
“The moment you stop selling and start serving is the moment you attract the right clients.” - LuAnn
“Price is a factor. But priority? That’s the decision-maker.” - LuAnn
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
Chairman of the Board with LuAnn Nigara!
Exciting Windows! Coaching and more!
Exciting Windows! 21st Annual Conference – April 16th-18th in West Palm Beach, Florida!
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WTFP #305: What Would Lu Do?: Ghosted After the Quote? The Pricing Conversation You’re Avoiding -
Today With LuAnn Nigara:
What separates the window treatment pros who build wealth from those who just build stress?
In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the five non-negotiable traits I’ve seen in every successful entrepreneur I’ve interviewed, coached, or worked alongside. After 1,300+ podcast interviews, dozens of coaching clients, and decades building Window Works, one truth is clear: success isn’t magic—it’s math. It’s made of actions, habits, and decisions.
Today, I’m walking you through the exact traits you need to cultivate if you want to scale with purpose, lead with confidence, and build a business that actually works—for you, your family, and your future.
This is the unfiltered truth about what it really takes to thrive in this business. So grab your notebook and let's get to work.
In this episode, I’ll share:
Why you can’t skip the hard lessons (and how to grow from them)
What WD-40 has to do with your pricing strategy
How a branding breakthrough transformed Window Works after 35 years
The Sandra Funk pivot that launched a movement
And how Carrie Underwood can teach you something about showing up (yep, really)
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
Chairman of the Board with LuAnn Nigara!
Exciting Windows! Coaching and more!
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Today With Amy Cramer:
In this special episode of our Bound By Business series, Jessica Harling sits down with Amy Cramer of Cramer Law Group to explore the essential legal structures family businesses need. Amy breaks down why proper documentation matters in succession planning, how to match estate plans with business documents, and the importance of clear roles and decision-making authority. This practical conversation covers everything from the dangers of nepotism to implementing appropriate compensation structures, helping family business owners avoid costly mistakes while preserving both their company and family relationships. Amy's concept of a "stewardship mindset" provides a powerful framework for viewing family business leadership as a responsibility rather than an entitlement.
More About Amy Cramer
Amy Cramer is passionate about providing a voice for those who face discrimination, harassment or reprisals in the workplace. A powerful advocate for her clients, she uses all of the legal tools at her disposal to vigorously fight for them.
Amy practices primarily in the representation of victims of discrimination based on factors including skin color, sex, age, religion or disability. In addition, she focuses on those who have been harassed in the workplace or faced retaliatory conduct by their employers. Amy has successfully litigated in both federal and state courts on behalf of those who feel their voices have been silenced. She is tenacious in her representations, tirelessly appearing before courts and administrative agencies to support her clients’ claims.
In fact, Amy has a history of helping others. A native Chicagoan, she taught high school English in an inner-city school before attending The John Marshall Law School. The experience gave her the ability to listen to the challenges faced daily by the young people she was teaching and to relate to their stories, including how to encourage them in the face of so much adversity. One of her clients described Amy as calm, but powerful – both traits that served her well in education and now in her legal career.
Connect with Amy Cramer
Website
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
More About Jessica Harling
With unwavering conviction, Jessica Harling can break down complex decisions to simplify an action plan. Her dynamic problem-solving can confront potential obstacles proactively and energize any team, making others feel valued to achieve their ambitious company goals. She is the founder of Behind the Design, a People Operations company that enthusiastically collaborates with leadership to build dream teams! From recruiting to training and process development, their intuition for creating strong emotional connections discovers and nurtures rockstar talent with established streamlined processes that impact the company’s bottom line.
Connect with Jessica Harling
Website
Instagram
Facebook
What’s new with LuAnn Nigara
The Power Talk Friday Tour
Watch the Docuseries!
http://www.luannnigara.com/cob
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
WCAA
Exciting Windows! 21st Annual Conference - April 16th-18th in West Palm Beach, Florida!
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Today With LuAnn Nigara:
Opening a window treatment showroom is more than just a ribbon-cutting—it’s the launch of a space that can become the heartbeat of your business. Done right, your window treatment showroom can evolve into a thriving community hub where clients, industry partners, and trade professionals come together.
In this episode of Window Treatments for Profit, I’m sharing proven strategies for making your showroom a destination—whether you’re planning your grand opening, celebrating an anniversary, or looking for ways to keep momentum going all year long. We’ll cover:
âïž Who to invite & how to get them there
âïž Creative event ideas for building lasting connections
âïž Hosting tips to make your showroom THE place to be
âïž Why relationship marketing is key to long-term success
And if you want more ideas on turning customers into lifelong fans, don’t miss Episode #78 with Georgiana Schwandt, where she shares her powerful strategies for customer appreciation and repeat business.
Listen now and start turning your showroom into an industry hub!
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Today With LuAnn Nigara:
Are you trying to grow your business, or are you actually doing it?
In this episode of Window Treatments for Profit, we’re tackling one of the biggest mindset shifts that separates successful business owners from those who stay stuck: the difference between trying and doing.
Inspired by the Toby Keith song If You’re Tryin’, You Ain’t, this episode will challenge the way you think about hiring, pricing, sales, leadership, and decision-making.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
âïž The Hesitation Trap—how subtle indecision is keeping you from success
âïž How to step up as a leader and gain confidence in your decisions
âïž Why hesitation kills sales (and the simple shift that will increase your closing rate)
âïž The exact language to remove from your vocabulary today to start taking action
It’s time to stop “trying” and start “doing.” Listen now and take the challenge—commit to eliminating hesitation from your business today!
A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor:
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Today With Vita, Jill, Nikki, Julie, Leslie:
Hi, welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. On today's episode, I'm joined by five powerhouse window treatment experts: Vita Vygovska, Leslie Excell, Jill Ballew, Julie Murphy, and Nikki Greenwood. For the past two years, they've been meeting monthly in their own mastermind group, sharing everything from financials to marketing strategies.
More About Vita, Jill, Nikki, Julie, Leslie
Nikki Greenwood:
Nikki is the owner and lead designer of Savannah Window Fashions, a full service window treatment and soft goods design firm and workroom serving coastal Georgia and South Carolina.
As the fifth generation of her family involved in the design and construction of custom homes, she has a deep and abiding love for building and architecture.
Julie Murphy:
I began my foray into the art of window treatment fabrication as the sole proprietor of a home-based business. It was only natural that my passion fed a desire to expand capacity to meet the needs of my growing clientele.
Jill Ballew:
For over 25 years, Jill Ballew has been a leading force in the luxury window treatment industry, blending artistry, precision, and innovation to create extraordinary spaces. As the founder and CEO of High Country Drapery Designs, she has built a reputation for delivering tailor-made soft furnishings and high-end window coverings that elevate interiors with sophistication and function.
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.
Leslie Excell:
Leslie Excell, President of Excell In Design Group, embodies the perfect balance of passion, creativity, and an open heart. With a natural gift for adapting to new ideas and embracing fresh perspectives, Leslie leads her talented team to inspire and elevate the world-class designers they serve, creating a space where artistry and collaboration flow seamlessly.
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Today With Tim Yurek:
Succession planning—it’s something every family business needs, but so many owners put off. In this episode of Window Treatments for Profit, I’m bringing you a powerful conversation from our Bound by Business series, where Jessica Harling sits down with financial expert Tim Yurek to break down exactly how to plan for the future of your business without disrupting your present.
Tim shares how business owners can uncover hidden cash flow, avoid common financial pitfalls, and set up a seamless transition for the next generation. Whether you're looking to pass the business to a family member, key employee, or even considering an eventual sale, this episode is packed with insights that will help you take control of your financial future.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of succession planning, trust me—you’re not alone. But after listening to this episode, you’ll walk away with clear, actionable steps to make the process easier and more successful.
Let’s dive in!
More About Tim Yurek
Tim Yurek is the founder and CEO of Tier 1 Capital, a leading financial consulting firm.
As a veteran and thought leader in his space, his insights have been featured on major media such as Bloomberg TV and have earned him a seat at the Million Dollar Roundtable – a global, independent association of the world’s leading life insurance and financial service professionals. In addition, Tim has earned the designation of “Top of The Table” within the Million Dollar Roundtable, which recognizes the top 1% of professionals in his industry worldwide.
As CEO, of Tier 1 Capital, Tim plays a foundational role in supporting the intricacies of Business Planning for his clients. Everything from getting clarity on their goals and objectives, designing plans to meet these objectives and finding the money to fund these objectives “within their current cash flow.” This allows them to achieve their long-term goals with minimal or little impact on current cash flow. All of this work is powered by the unique application of the Tier 1 Capital Growth process which allows you to regain control of your money and your cash flow.
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More About Jessica Harling
With unwavering conviction, Jessica Harling can break down complex decisions to simplify an action plan. Her dynamic problem-solving can confront potential obstacles proactively and energize any team, making others feel valued to achieve their ambitious company goals. She is the founder of Behind the Design, a People Operations company that enthusiastically collaborates with leadership to build dream teams! From recruiting to training and process development, their intuition for creating strong emotional connections discovers and nurtures rockstar talent with established streamlined processes that impact the company’s bottom line.
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Today With LuAnn Nigara:
Over the past few episodes of Window Treatments for Profit, we’ve tackled the four biggest reasons why clients ghost:
â Not standing out as the expert
â Overwhelming them with too many choices (decision fatigue)
â Fear of making a costly mistake
â And now, in our final episode of this series—unaddressed concerns or objections.
This episode dives into the silent hesitation that stops clients from saying "yes." When they don’t voice their doubts, they simply disappear. But as the expert, it’s your job to uncover those hidden objections before they turn into ghosting.
Listen in as I share:
đč How to spot unspoken concerns before they cost you the sale
đč The exact questions to ask when a client seems hesitant
đč How to reframe objections into opportunities for trust and clarity
This is the final episode in our ghosting series—and by the end, you’ll have a rock-solid process for eliminating ghosting in your sales process.
Tune in now and take control of your sales conversations!
A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Exciting Windows!
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Today With LuAnn Nigara:
Why do some clients disappear just when they seem ready to buy? In this episode of Window Treatments for Profit, we’re tackling a major reason why potential clients ghost: fear of making a big mistake.
Even the most excited clients can hesitate if they feel uncertain, uneducated, or afraid of regret. As the expert in the room, it's your job to recognize and ease these fears so they feel confident moving forward.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
âïž The four ways fear of mistakes shows up—and how to spot it early.
âïž How to bridge the knowledge gap so clients feel informed, not overwhelmed.
âïž How to counteract financial hesitation and position the true value of custom window treatments.
âïž The power of social proof, expert recommendations, and clear guarantees to eliminate client doubt.
Stop losing clients to hesitation! Learn how to turn uncertainty into confidence and guide your clients toward a decision they’ll love.
A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Exciting Windows!
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Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts
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Today With LuAnn Nigara:
Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit! We’ve been diving deep into the topic of ghosting—why clients disappear and how to stop it from happening. This was supposed to be Part 3 of our four-part series, but something happened...
A listener, Beatriz, wrote in with a real-life scenario that perfectly ties into our topic. She got ghosted after sending a quote, and when she looked back at her process, she realized she never set a clear pricing expectation.
And she’s not alone. If you’ve ever hesitated to talk price in the consultation because you were afraid of losing the client—only to lose them anyway—this episode is for you.
I break down exactly where Beatriz lost control of the conversation and share a powerful pricing strategy that puts YOU back in charge.
Listen now and learn how to stop getting ghosted after the quote!
A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Exciting Windows!
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Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts
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Today With LuAnn Nigara:
Are you losing clients because they feel overwhelmed by choices? In this episode of Window Treatments for Profit, we tackle decision fatigue—why it happens and how it can sabotage your sales process. Discover actionable strategies to:
Simplify the decision-making process for your clients.
Position yourself as the trusted expert they rely on.
Secure sales while building lasting relationships.
Don't miss these powerful insights to reduce client ghosting and take your consultations to the next level!
A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Exciting Windows!
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Today With LuAnn Nigara:
If you’ve been in the window treatment business for any length of time, you’ve likely experienced this: you pour hours into a proposal or consultation, think you’ve nailed it, and then—silence. The client disappears, leaving you frustrated, confused, and wondering what went wrong.
Let me assure you, ghosting isn’t about your worth as a person. But it is often about how you communicate your value as a professional. The good news? This is fixable.
A Big THANK YOU to Today’s Podcast Sponsor:
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Today With Jessica Harling:
Hi, welcome to Window Treatments For Profit! Today, Jessica and I recap the key insights from our 'Bound by Business' series. We’ll dive into the five invaluable lessons Jessica has learned from her experiences in family business dynamics. From navigating challenges to celebrating the unique joys of working together, we’ll explore the reality behind family businesses, the importance of setting boundaries, and how to communicate effectively. Join us for a candid discussion filled with laughter, wisdom, and a few surprises along the way!
More About Jessica Harling
With unwavering conviction, Jessica Harling can break down complex decisions to simplify an action plan. Her dynamic problem-solving can confront potential obstacles proactively and energize any team, making others feel valued to achieve their ambitious company goals. She is the founder of Behind the Design, a People Operations company that enthusiastically collaborates with leadership to build dream teams! From recruiting to training and process development, their intuition for creating strong emotional connections discovers and nurtures rockstar talent with established streamlined processes that impact the company’s bottom line.
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