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357: Jim Davis-Johnson: Build a Luxury Window Treatment Business Without a Workroom
Jun 22, 2026
1h 01m 44s
356: What Would Lu Do? Q2 Series | When the Right Thing Gets Hard | Part 5: When the Wrong Opportunity Looks Exactly Right
Jun 8, 2026
29m 46s
355: WWLD: Q2 Series | When the Right Thing Gets Hard | Part 4: Architectural Digest Isn't Coming
May 25, 2026
18m 31s
354: What Would Lu Do?: Q2 Series | When the Right Thing Gets Hard | Part 3: When You Step Back and Your Team Steps Around You
May 11, 2026
18m 10s
353: What Would Lu Do?: Q2 Series | When the Right Thing Gets Hard | Part 2: When You Build the Loop and Your Team Doesn't Close It
Apr 27, 2026
21m 51s
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| 6/22/26 |  357: Jim Davis-Johnson: Build a Luxury Window Treatment Business Without a Workroom | Today with Jim Davis-Johnson: Jim Davis-Johnson: Build a Luxury Window Treatment Business Without a Workroom Today with Jim Davis-Johnson of Jim Davis Designs, we get into what it takes to build and run a high-end luxury window treatment business. Jim shares how he grew his company from working in his mother's South Georgia business since seventh grade to running a multimillion-dollar brand serving high-end designers and discerning clients from Atlanta to the Caribbean, all without his own workroom. We talk about the non-negotiables of serving luxury clients: how to present yourself and your brand, how to build vendor relationships that maintain impeccable quality at scale, and how to price properly so you can say yes to every client request without resentment or burnout. Jim gets candid about the hard lessons he's learned along the way and shares why managing your own expectations is the key to running a profitable, sustainable business. If you've been wondering how to elevate your business, attract higher-caliber clients, or work successfully with production workrooms while maintaining custom-level quality, this conversation will give you a clear roadmap. More About Jim Davis-Johnson: Jim Davis-Johnson is the Principal Designer and Aesthetic Artist behind Jim Davis Designs, a luxury window-treatment and soft-goods atelier headquartered in Midtown Atlanta. Since founding the company in 2015, Jim has grown his firm from a one-man operation into a multimillion-dollar brand known for its bespoke craftsmanship, meticulous detail, and elevated client experience. His portfolio spans high-end residential, boutique hospitality, and commercial projects across the U.S., the Caribbean, and beyond, including ongoing work in Antigua and luxury communities throughout the Southeast. Jim brings a rare blend of artistic intuition, technical expertise, and personal depth to his work. Raised in South Georgia in a family dynamic that shaped both his resilience and his drive, Jim built his company from the ground up with no shortcuts, relying on determination, curiosity, and a vision for beauty that felt both healing and purposeful. His upbringing gave him an extraordinary sensitivity to how spaces make people feel, something that now guides every design decision he makes. Jim’s spiritual growth, including transformative experiences with meditation and therapy, has influenced his belief that design is far more than aesthetics. For him, window treatments are an expression of intention: they soften emotions, shift energy, and elevate the way people engage with their homes. He approaches each project as an opportunity to bring clarity, harmony, and beauty into a client’s life, grounding his creative process in mindfulness and the power of meaningful service. Now, since April 2025, based in a street-front Midtown Atlanta showroom with over 22,000 cars passing by daily, Jim leads a team alongside his husband and lead installer, Rickey Davis-Johnson. Together, they provide full-service fabrication, project management, and installation, with a reputation for delivering flawless results and building lasting relationships with designers, architects, builders, and homeowners. Jim’s work is increasingly in demand, from Florida’s coveted 30A corridor to mountain homes in North Georgia, Kentucky horse country, international island estates, and major metropolitan projects. His recent launch of a national quick-ship drapery program and growing e-commerce platform has positioned Jim Davis Designs as a leader not only in custom luxury fabrication, but also in accessible, ready-to-ship window fashions for design-forward clients nationwide. With a philosophy rooted in intention, authenticity, and the belief that design can be both luxurious and deeply meaningful, Jim continues to expand his influence as a designer, entrepreneur, and storyteller. His journey, from overcoming adversity to building a brand grounded in service, craftsmanship, and soul, reflects the heart of his work and the spirit he brings to every project. Ah Ha Moments with Jim Davis-Johnson: “Every lesson is a blessin’.” - Jim "My motto is, the answer is yes. What's the question?" - Jim Connect with Jim Davis-Johnson: Website Blog Instagram What’s new with LuAnn Nigara: Boardroom for Creatives 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. 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 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 Shows Mentioned: WTFP #143: Vita Vygovska: Market to Interior Designers by Building Relationships WTFP #335: WWLD: Too Much Competition in Your Area? Raise Your Prices Anyway. Here’s How and Why | 1h 01m 44s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 |  356: What Would Lu Do? Q2 Series | When the Right Thing Gets Hard | Part 5: When the Wrong Opportunity Looks Exactly Right✨ | business growthopportunity assessment+4 | — | Hunter DouglasEW | — | opportunityrevenue+5 | — | 29m 46s | |
| 5/25/26 |  355: WWLD: Q2 Series | When the Right Thing Gets Hard | Part 4: Architectural Digest Isn't Coming✨ | operational bottlenecksbusiness decision making+3 | — | Architectural Digest | — | bottleneckdecision making+3 | — | 18m 31s | |
| 5/11/26 |  354: What Would Lu Do?: Q2 Series | When the Right Thing Gets Hard | Part 3: When You Step Back and Your Team Steps Around You✨ | team dynamicsleadership+3 | — | Window WorksExciting Windows+1 | — | team buildingleadership+3 | — | 18m 10s | |
| 4/27/26 |  353: What Would Lu Do?: Q2 Series | When the Right Thing Gets Hard | Part 2: When You Build the Loop and Your Team Doesn't Close It✨ | client communicationproblem resolution+3 | — | Window WorksWindow Treatments for Profit | South Orange, New Jersey | window treatmentbusiness mistakes+3 | — | 21m 51s | |
| 4/13/26 |  352: What Would Lu Do?: Q2 Series | When the Right Thing Gets Hard | Part 1: When a Good Client Pushes Back on Your Price✨ | pricing strategiesclient relationships+3 | — | Exciting WindowsWindowworksnj.com | — | pricing for profitclient pushback+3 | — | 36m 47s | |
| 3/30/26 |  351: What Would Lu Do?: The Gap Between Knowing and Doing: A Q1 Reality Check Before We Go Any Further✨ | business reviewQ1 assessment+3 | — | Window Treatments for ProfitWindowworks+4 | — | business growthprofit+3 | — | 19m 39s | |
| 2/23/26 |  350: What Would Lu Do?: Part 5- Grow Intentionally, Not Accidentally.✨ | leadership decisionsintentional growth+4 | — | WWLD Episode #337: Volume or Value | — | intentional growthbusiness leadership+4 | — | 14m 47s | |
| 2/9/26 |  349: What Would Lu Do?: Part 4- Remove One Operational Bottleneck That Wastes Time Every Week✨ | operational bottlenecksbusiness efficiency+3 | — | — | — | bottleneckwindow treatment+6 | — | 23m 29s | |
| 1/26/26 |  348: What Would Lu Do?: Part 3- Create a Stable Team That Doesn’t Rely on You✨ | team stabilityleadership+4 | — | — | — | hiringtraining+3 | — | 17m 35s | |
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| 1/12/26 |  347: What Would Lu Do?: Part 2- Shorten the Time Between a Problem and a Decision✨ | decision makingbusiness management+3 | — | Window WorksWindow Treatments for Profit+4 | — | response timecustomer trust+3 | — | 23m 34s | |
| 1/5/26 |  346: What Would Lu Do?: Part 1- Increase Profit Without Increasing Chaos✨ | profit increasebusiness decisions+3 | — | Window WorksExciting Windows+2 | — | profitbusiness decisions+4 | — | 19m 42s | |
| 12/22/25 |  345: Vanessa Shepherd: Pinterest SEO, Workflow, and Repurposing Strategy for WT Pros✨ | Pinterest SEOWorkflow+3 | Vanessa Shepherd | PinterestThe Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action+2 | — | PinterestSEO+5 | — | 1h 17m 52s | |
| 12/15/25 |  344: Kate Ahl: Using Pinterest to Understand Client Style and Strengthen Your Brand✨ | Pinterest marketingclient communication+3 | Kate Ahl | The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into ActionA Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts+4 | — | Pinterestclient style+5 | — | 1h 09m 10s | |
| 12/8/25 |  343: Cathy Heflin: Pinterest Foundations for Window Treatment Pros | Today on Window Treatments for Profit In this crossover episode from A Well-Designed Business, Pinterest strategist Cathy Heflin explains the fundamentals that still matter today. Pinterest is a search engine, not a social platform, and when you understand how it works, you can create visibility that lasts for years. If you’re a window treatment professional who wants more qualified inquiries, more eyes on your projects, and a marketing effort that compounds over time, this conversation gives you the core principles you need. You’ll learn: Why Pinterest continues to drive long-term visibility What “fresh pins” and consistency actually mean How to optimize titles, descriptions, boards, and bios for search How local window treatment pros can be discovered by the right clients What’s changed for 2025 and what remains true Be sure to download the updated Goodie for this episode. LuAnn Nigara and Cathy Heflin’s Ah-Ha Moments “We have to view Pinterest as a search engine like Google and YouTube, which automatically puts it into way more valuable real estate for our brains, our energy, our money, and our advertising or marketing dollars.” -LuAnn “Done is better than perfect. Get that content up so that you can start to have something to pin to and have places to send your clients.” -Cathy More About Cathy Heflin Cathy Heflin is a Pinterest Marketing Consultant and Strategist. She launched her Pinterest consulting business after personally experiencing how powerful Pinterest was as a driver of traffic to her own blog and online home decor shop. She offers organic and paid ad Pinterest Marketing strategies to help brands grow brand awareness, increase website traffic, increase sales, and grow their email list subscribers. Connect with Cathy Heflin Website Instagram Pinterest LinkedIn What’s new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com https://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 Shows Mentioned: #574 Power Talk Friday: Deb Mitchell: Attract the Right Clients With Stand-Out Copy #750 Power Talk Friday: Erin Harding: Paid Pinterest Campaigns for Interior Designers #587 Darrell Long: The Best Design Comes From Within, Not Pinterest #487 Power Talk Friday: Vanessa Shepherd: Pinterest Strategies to Grow Your Interior Design Business #331 Power Talk Friday: Kate Ahl: Pinterest for Your Interior Design Firm #292 Power Talk Friday: Summer Tannhauser – How to Leverage Pinterest for Your Interior Design Firm #223 Allison Fannin – Pinterest Tips for Your Interior Design Firm | 1h 06m 49s | ||||||
| 11/24/25 |  342: Brandon Roellchen: How the Top 1% Lead Sales Teams That Hit Goals Consistently | Today With Brandon Roellchen: Brandon Roellchen of One Stop Decorating in Kansas City KS is back! In his first appearance (Ep. #225), Brandon took us inside his sales process and team structure. Now, he’s showing us exactly how he leads his sales team to consistently outperform, through culture, communication, and coaching. In this episode, Brandon reveals: His exact structure for 1-on-1 and team meetings and why they work The difference between managing performance and coaching mindset How he trains his team to thrive in a complex, evolving sales environment What it takes to lead with empathy and accountability How his 20+ year membership in Exciting Windows! continues to fuel his growth If you want a real-world example of people-first leadership that drives profit, you’ll love this conversation. Brandon’s business has deep roots in our industry—his father helped shape Exciting Windows in its early days and now Brandon is leading the next generation with clarity and excellence. More About Brandon Roellchen: Brandon Roellchen is the owner of One Stop Decorating, a family-owned window coverings business serving the Kansas City metro for more than 30 years. A graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in Communication Studies, Brandon combines his background in communication with a passion for design, technology, and customer service. With showrooms in Shawnee, Overland Park, and Lee’s Summit, One Stop Decorating specializes in custom blinds, shades, shutters, and draperies from top brands like Hunter Douglas and Alta. Under Brandon’s leadership, the company has become a local leader in motorized solutions and personalized, shop-at-home experiences. His mission is simple: to help customers Elevate Your ViewTM with beautiful, functional, and lasting window treatments. Connect with Brandon Roellchen: Website Facebook Instagram What’s new with LuAnn Nigara The Power Talk Friday Tour Watch the Docuseries! https://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! Learn more about WCAA! Sun Shading Expo North America! Other Shows Mentioned:WTFP #225: Brandon Roellchen: Embracing Modernization: The Importance of Adapting to Changing Business Trends | 1h 05m 33s | ||||||
| 11/17/25 |  341: WWLD: Year-End Tune-Up, Part 2: Lock In Your Profit Plan | Today on Window Treatments for Profit Feeling like your profit margin doesn’t match your effort? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. But you might be missing what’s quietly draining your bottom line. In Part 2 of our Year-End Tune-Up series, LuAnn gets laser-focused on the real reason profitability slips away—and spoiler alert: it’s not just about how much you earn, it’s about how much you waste. Drawing from years of experience running Window Works and coaching top-performing business owners inside the Exciting Windows community, LuAnn lays out a clear, no-nonsense plan to close the gaps and lock in your profit strategy for 2026. You’ll walk away with practical tools to audit your expenses, rethink your marketing spend, and evaluate your team and pipeline through a profitability lens. Plus, you’ll hear a powerful case study from Exciting Windows member Oana Molodi on how operational overwhelm nearly capped her growth—until she made one strategic shift. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Cut hidden expenses that quietly kill your margins Reinvest your dollars into high-ROI strategies Build a marketing budget that aligns with your revenue goals Review your pipeline and team to prep for 2026 growth Take real action—not just reflection—before the year ends Listen now and build your 2026 profit plan with clarity, confidence, and intention. Haven’t heard Part 1 yet? Start there, then revisit the full audit series starting with Episode #221. 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: Episode 340WWLD: Year End Review, Part 1, The 4 Step Profit Fix Episode 108What Would Lu Do?: Year End 2022 – Questions to Ask Episode 114What Would Lu Do?: Year End: How to Plan Your Marketing Episode 116What Would Lu Do?: Year End Review: Apps, Tech, Memberships and More | 23m 17s | ||||||
| 11/3/25 |  340: WWLD: Year End Review, Part 1, The 4 Step Profit Fix | 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 | 39m 37s | ||||||
| 10/27/25 |  339: WWLD: Marketing on a Budget, How to Get Found Without Burning Cash | 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 | 51m 01s | ||||||
| 10/20/25 |  338: WWLD: Sun Shading Expo NA: How to Future-Proof Your Window Treatment Business in One Week | 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 | 10m 03s | ||||||
| 10/13/25 |  337: WWLD: Volume or Value? Two Proven Models to Grow a Profitable Business | 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 | 24m 07s | ||||||
| 9/29/25 |  336: WWLD: Think Like a CEO, Sell Like a Pro: The KPI Shift That Changes Everything | 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 | 19m 16s | ||||||
| 9/22/25 |  335: WWLD: Too Much Competition in Your Area? Raise Your Prices Anyway. Here’s How and Why | 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 | 49m 45s | ||||||
| 9/15/25 |  334: What Would Lu Do: "Someday” Is Not a Strategy: How to Step Into CEO Mode and Finally Move the Needle | 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 | 34m 01s | ||||||
| 9/8/25 |  333: What Would Lu Do?: Not Deciding Is a Decision | 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! | 14m 54s | ||||||
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