Why Some Workrooms Stay Busy But Not Profitable | Ann Johnson
From Marketing Panes by Window Treatment Marketing Pros
June 2, 2026 · 50 min · Episode 59
About this episode
Ann Johnson discusses the challenges of maintaining profitability in busy workrooms.
Guest Profile: Ann Johnson Ann K. Johnson’s wholesale workroom, Sew Easy Windows LLC, Avon Lake, Ohio, was established in 1992. She is the author of The Professional Workroom Handbook of Swags I & II, and publishes Kitty Stein’s Price Your Work With Confidence! Ann offers private workroom training and consultations. She is a dynamic instructor for seminars and hands-on classes in workroom fabrication, pattern drafting, efficiency and pricing. She is a popular instructor for CWC, IWCE & WCAA. Other Notes/Links: Resources Mentioned in This Episode Ann K. Johnson – https://annkjohnson.com Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library (CSF Library) – https://csfrl.org The Workroom Channel – https://www.theworkroomchannel.com The Workroom Channel (YouTube) – https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkroomChannel Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA) – https://wcaa.org WCAA Virtual Chapter – https://virtualchapterwcaa.org Educational Resources Referenced CSF Library Archived Webinars & Industry Resources – https://csfrl.org WCAA Educational Webinars – https://wcaa.org Workroom Tours & Method Shares –…
People in this episode
Guest: Ann Johnson
Topics covered
- workroom profitability
- window treatment industry
- fabrication training
- pricing strategies
- business efficiency
Keywords
- workroom
- profitability
- training
- fabrication
- pricing
- window treatments
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sew Easy Windows LLC, Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library (CSF Library), The Workroom Channel, Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA), WCAA Virtual Chapter
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