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Vote for LuAnn!

Vote for LuAnn!

Voting Deadline is November 14th
I’m so excited to share that I’ve been nominated for the Window Fashion Vision Reader’s Choice Award in the Best Consulting & Education category!

 

I couldn’t have done this without YOU. Whether you’ve listened to the podcast, joined a LuAnn University course, or just cheered me on from afar. Your support means the world, and this nomination is a celebration of all of us working together to raise the bar in the design industry.

 

If you want to help me bring this home, click below and  cast your vote. Thank you for being part of this journey. I couldn’t do it without you!
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Vote for Exciting Windows!

Vote for Exciting Windows!

Voting Deadline is November 14th
I’m thrilled to share that Exciting Windows has been nominated for the Window Fashion Vision Reader’s Choice Award in the Best Buying Group & Associations category!
This is such an honor, and it’s all thanks to the amazing community of designers, showrooms, and industry pros who make this group so special. Your support helps raise the standard in our industry and celebrates the work we do together.
If you want to help Exciting Windows take home the win, you can cast your vote by clicking below.  Thank you for being part of this journey. It truly wouldn’t be possible without you!
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Success by Design: 10 CEO Habits That Drive Profit

Success by Design: 10 CEO Habits That Drive Profit

New York
November 13th at 5:30 PM

AN EVENING WITH LUANN NIGARA brought to you exclusively by Kohler and Cambria This isn’t a beginner’s checklist—it’s a CEO wake-up call. In her high-energy style, LuAnn Nigara reveals 10 non-negotiable habits every profitable, sustainable design firm is built on—from brand clarity to bulletproof systems, client experience to profit margins. Newer in business? Skip years of trial and error. Been at it a while but not building wealth? You’ll see what’s missing. Tailored for kitchen and bath pros, this session shifts your mindset to lead with clarity, structure, and profit.

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Window Works Lunch & Learn with Wendy Estella

Window Works Lunch & Learn with Wendy Estella

Livingston, NJ
November 17th
Join attorney Wendy Estela to learn how to protect your IP, structure contracts, & present pricing clearly while maintaining value.

 

This essential lunch and learn that tackles three challenges every designer faces: protecting your creative work, structuring your contracts, and navigating how to present your pricing in a way that’s clear and client-friendly without revealing your cost of goods or compromising your value.

We’ll cover:

Pricing Clarity vs. Cost Disclosure: Learn how to explain your fees and value without being pressured to share your vendor pricing or profit margins.

Effective Communication: Gain tools and language to present your contract and pricing structure with confidence—so clients trust your process without second-guessing it.

Legal Protection: Discover the key legal elements your contract must include to protect your intellectual property, manage expectations, and ensure project cash flow.

Whether you’re flat-fee, hourly, or markup-based, this session will help you align your business model with solid legal foundations—and communicate it with clarity and confidence.

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