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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Hey there, Pro!
This month I'll be doing a deep dive into all things plantation shutters!
This type of window treatment can be very intimidating (I know, I’ve gotten my a** kicked a few times in the past) but as with everything,...
If EXPANDING your window treatment business is a goal for 2023, then you won’t want to miss our next masterclass.
We will be interviewing Jessica Harling of Behind the Design, where she will give insights for hiring in this...
2022 was the year that we could finally meet clients and prospects face-to-face again (thanks pandemic!) and the feedback we received about our work was really encouraging.
Trading Up Consulting and Trading Up Academy are filling a huge void in...
Hey Pro!
Happy New Year directly from Brazil. I am on vacation with family at the moment but have received a few messages about the price increase.
Some of you missed the deadline last week due to the holidays.
I get it! Many of us needed a...
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.
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Two weeks ago, the shower faucet in my bathroom started leaking. So my wife called the same plumber we used once before. He was recommended by a close friend.
The first time, he showed up on time, was very clean, and performed the work timely and...
Have you ever received a suggestion or advice that you didn’t pay much attention to at first, only to realize later that it would have saved you a bunch of aggravation? Yeah, me too. Today I will be sharing one of those moments with you....
