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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...

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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.

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Don't Give Up, Window Treatment Installers!
One thing I always say is required to becoming a window treatment installer is to have a problem-solving attitude.

We're bound to face little nuances throughout our day that we have to deal with but we'll also be faced with challenges we'll have...
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Celebrating Small Victories in the Window Fashion Industry

 

This time of year is very special to me. There are several reminders to celebrate life. But first, let me bring you up to speed…

At age 5, I drowned for the first time in a family friend’s swimming pool. 

At age 16,...

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A Window Treatment Installer's Most Important Tool!

Want to know what your most important tool is an installer?

You might think it's another tool in your toolbox, but in reality, your most important tool is your body!

Making sure you are taking care of your body so it can get the job done day in...

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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...

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