Say Yes to Kitchen Projects, Without the Risk or the Overwhelm
Thinking about adding kitchen design to your services but not sure where to begin?
At this in-person Lunch & Learn, you’ll meet three seasoned professionals, each revealing a different path interior designers are using to confidently take on kitchen projects:
-Fully outsource to a trusted cabinet partner
-Collaborate on design while outsourcing the tech
-Or become a full-service kitchen design expert yourself
Whether you’ve never designed a kitchen or you’re ready to scale that side of your business, this panel will help you understand the business models, the risks, and the real opportunities. You’ll leave with clear next steps and clarity on what model is right for your firm.
Not a designer, but considering a kitchen renovation of your own? You’re welcome here. You’ll get an inside look at how top designers structure kitchen projects so you can make informed, confident decisions when it’s your turn.
Hosted by Window Works, this event brings together real designers, real insights, and real strategies that work in the field.
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Power Talk Friday Tour
Join LuAnn Nigara and an all-star lineup of business experts for a one-day, high-impact coaching event at High Point Market on Friday, October 24, 2025. Designed for interior designers and window-treatment pros, this intimate experience combines small-group strategy sessions, personalized coaching, and meaningful connection—all with the goal of helping you scale your business with clarity and confidence. Spots are limited—reserve yours today!
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AI Powers Process, Not Passion
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the design industry—but where does it fit, and where doesn’t it? In this forward-looking conversation, Beth Bender of The Dove Agency, Sarah Daniele of Studio Designer and Tracee Murphy of Trade Mark Interiors, join moderator LuAnn Nigara to explore how designers can harness AI responsibly. From streamlining firm operations to enhancing project management, the panel will highlight when AI can support efficiency, and when the human touch of creativity, intuition, and passion must remain at the forefront. Attendees will leave with clarity on integrating AI into their businesses in a way that strengthens both process and artistry.
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The Power of Belief: Close the Gap in Your Growth Strategy
If Monday mornings find you buried in emails and decisions, this session is for you. Strategy alone doesn’t create unstoppable growth—belief does. Andrea Liebross (author, coach, and big-thinking expert), Kate Greunke (strategist – The Socialite Agency), and Whitney Vredenburgh (designer – Nested Spaces) join LuAnn Nigara, industry powerhouse, seasoned entrepreneur, and host of A Well-Designed Business. You’ll uncover belief gaps causing business lag, see if you’re still leading as a Doer or Manager, and learn how to elevate yourself to lead as a Visionary. Create a To-Believe List™ so your next move is intentional and powerful. Expect aha moments, fresh perspective, and tools you can use immediately to scale like the CEO you’re meant to be.
The Business of Being Extra: Scaling with Strategy in Design
This conversation dives into how designers can grow their business beyond client work—through books, licensing, media, and partnerships—without losing their creative identity or burning out. LuAnn Nigara and Corey Damen Jenkins will explore the metrics that make a designer attractive to partners, and to how to negotiate meaningful, long-term collaborations. This chat also demystifies what it takes to maintain a thriving design business and grow a public-facing brand, with a candid peek behind the scenes of a top designer’s life.
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How Designers Source Smarter and Make More Money- Hosted in Partnership with Revolution Fabrics
Join LuAnn Nigara and designers Isabel Ladd, Jessica Farnan, and Lisa Gilmore for a candid conversation about the systems, strategies, and sourcing decisions that directly influence a firm’s bottom line. This panel will explore how top designers structure trade relationships, manage procurement, and communicate value to clients in a way that protects both creativity and margin. Panelists will share how they’ve refined their approach over time, from pricing models and workflow tools to client education and vendor partnerships, and what they wish they had done sooner.
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Design, Bill, Repeat: Building a Financially Fit Studio
Join moderator LuAnn Nigara and panelists Brooke Stoll, Dalia Soles, and DuVäl Reynolds for a candid conversation on what it takes to build a financially strong and sustainable design business. This session explores both the what – the steps and systems you need to implement – and the why behind them, helping you align your processes with your goals. From pricing and boundaries to team dynamics and client communication, the panelists will share hard-earned lessons and repeatable strategies that support profitability and growth. Whether you’re running solo or managing a team, you’ll leave with fresh insight and next steps you can apply right away.
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Owning the Spotlight: How to Define Your Brand & Build a Breakthrough Design Business
Description: Hosted by Abbyson Home and moderated by LuAnn Nigara of A Well-Designed Business® this powerhouse panel features interior designer and content creator Amber Guyton of Blessed Little Bungalow, designer and retail entrepreneur Megan Molten and filmmaker and master storyteller Jude Charles. Together, they’ll break down what it really takes to build a magnetic, profitable brand in the design industry, without copying anyone else’s playbook. Expect an honest, behind-the-scenes look at how two very different paths led to licensing deals, national recognition, and raving fans and why being unapologetically you is the most strategic move of all.
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Managing for Profit Tour
Ready to Take Control of Your Profitability?
Join LuAnn and Vin Nigara for Managing For Profits—a focused, in-person workshop designed specifically for window treatment professionals who are ready to master the flow of money through their business.
In this powerful 4-hour session, you’ll learn how to visualize and manage your complete Money Funnel—from marketing and sales to expenses and net profit. We’ll help you identify breakdowns, make smarter decisions, and finally get clarity on what’s really driving (or draining) your bottom line.
Bozeman, MT October 7th, 2025
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Indianapolis, IN November 6th, 2025