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A monthly blog that is valuable for window treatment installation tips, do’s and don’ts when working at clients’ homes, and essential tools.
Introducing Artisan Window Fashions, our Purple Wise Partner | IWCE Conference Recap
Today, we are excited to introduce our Purple Wise Partner, Artisan Window Fashions - located in Orlando, Florida. The Purple Wise Spot represents the highest level of sponsorship and offers maximum exposure to our community. If you believe your company could benefit...
How to Enhance Communication for Seamless Installations and Client Satisfaction
Effective communication is the lifeblood of any successful organization. I firmly believe that fostering strong communication channels between all parties involved is paramount to success. In this article, I aim to provide insights, strategies, and tips to enhance...
Recalculating Your Window Treatment Business
As a former truck driver in the early days of the 2000’s, I find it fascinating how technology has evolved when it comes to planning and executing a trip. Thanks to smartphones and apps such as Waze and Google Maps, you will know the details of your next trip before...
Building Effective Systems: A Key to Success
The year started off just like any other year: goal setting and lots of expectations for my business. However, in February, a friend of our family left this world way too soon and that made me evaluate what was important in life. In a matter of months, my wife and I...
50 Reasons to Be Thankful
Every year we pause our busy lives to reflect and appreciate the things that we are thankful for. For me, it’s no different. But this year has a small twist: I turned fifty in September. Yeah I know, just another day in paradise. However, being a “number’s guy”, I...
The Hangover is Over (50th Birthday Edition)
As they say in Hollywood “the show must go on”. So after celebrating my big 5.0 during the entire month of September, I am recovering and returning to reality. Don’t get me wrong, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and exploring food options are things...
Takeaways From The 2023 IWCE Conference
Last week I presented at the International Window Covering Expo (IWCE) in Charlotte, NC. This is a major trade show for our industry with hundreds of exhibitors from all over the world. The show also offers dozens of classes and seminars in all areas of our businesses...
How To Stand Out in the Window Fashion Industry Crowd
It’s that time of year again when educators, installers, dealers, workrooms and manufacturers gather under the same roof for a few days. The International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE) is taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina from April 19th through April 21st this...
My First Plantation Shutter Experience as a Window Treatment Installer
Our brains have an incredible feature called memory. This can be a good or a bad thing! If you have experienced something that caused stress in the past, it becomes a trauma everytime a similar situation happens. On the other hand, a positive experience brings good...
Happy Holidays from the Trading Up Consulting Team!
And Christmas has come and gone again! As I sit here at the airport waiting for my flight to Brazil, I flashback in my head what an incredible year we had in 2022: Receiving the Immigrant Entrepreneur Award in Outstanding Business Growth. Traveling to several states...
