Blogs
A monthly blog that is valuable for window treatment installation tips, do’s and don’ts when working at clients’ homes, and essential tools.
Do you know the difference? Window Treatment Installer Tips
Can you point out the main difference between hard treatments and soft treatments? As a window treatment installer it's important to know which treatment to use for which project, which one to recommend for a client who isn't too sure, and of course, it's important...
A Surreal Experience as a Professional Window Treatment Installer & Educator
Normally, I use this space to share my installation wisdom with you. From tools to customer service and everything in between. Today, however, I am going to share a different kind of experience. On March 8th, I received the 2022 BARRY M. PORTNOY IMMIGRANT ENTREPRENEUR...
Avoidable Mistakes by Window Covering Dealers
Time and time again, I see window-covering dealers and workrooms hurting their bottom line. Worse yet, they also risk their reputation and the company’s opportunity to impress a client by providing a terrible experience. As the old saying goes, the devil is in the...
One Major Goal for 2022 from a Window Coverings Installer & Educator
By the time this newsletter hits your inbox, I will be landing in the cold again after a 3-week vacation in warm Brazil. Yeah, back to reality, I know… Speaking of reality, how about setting one major goal for the new year? Please read below for a hot trend happening...
Hooking You Up: Window Treatment Installer Tip
Sometimes, little things can have a big impact on our everyday lives. However, we tend to take those opportunities to improve for granted. I am speaking from experience. In today’s newsletter, I share an example that I did not realize could be so impactful for my...
Be Inspired To Be Your Best Self: Window Treatment Installer Advice
Summer is over and now we turn our focus back to work. More specifically, to the busiest season for our industry. No doubt it can (and will) be hectic. I recently came across a newsletter by Harvey Mackay. It captures life’s challenges in a very inspirational fashion,...
Do You Have What It Takes to Become a Window Treatment Installer? Part 3 (final)
Today is Part 3 (final) of our series Do you have what it takes? Make sure to check it out Part 1 and Part 2 in case you missed them. We are going to discuss four more qualities that are necessary to become an awesome window treatment installer. In case you are...
Do You Have What It Takes to Become a Window Treatment Installer? Part 2
Today is Part 2 of our series Do you have what it takes (to become an awesome installer)? Make sure to check out Part 1 in case you missed it. We are going to discuss five more qualities that are necessary to become an awesome window treatment installer. In case that...
Do You Have What It Takes to Become a Window Treatment Installer? Part 1
In order to become a great installer, you will need to check a few boxes. It is a bit more complex than you may think. I see many people calling themselves window treatment installers, but to me, they are far from it. Just because someone can secure a bracket with a...
Making A Leg Longer: Window Treatment Installer Tips
Most of the commercial works I do are small projects such as coffee shops, restaurants, and retail stores. These projects mostly use aluminum frame windows. The good news is that I virtually never use anchors since all screws go into aluminum. The bad news is that...
