LuAnn Nigara

Name: LuAnn Nigara
Address: 34 E Northfield Road, Livingston, NJ, 07039, US
Telephone: (973) 535-5860

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I help home decor pros create profitable businesses.

LuAnn Nigara, keynote speaker, business stategist, host of both A Well-Designed Business and Window Treatments For Profit podcasts, co-owner of Exciting Windows and National President of the WCAA.

11/05/2026

Dallas, I’m coming your way on November 11th, and we have some business to talk about!

I’ll be kicking off Designed for More Education Day at Dallas Market Center with my keynote, NEGOTIATE LIKE A PRO: Build Confidence, Strengthen Relationships, and Get Results.

Here’s the thing. Being a talented designer is one thing. Building a profitable, sustainable business around that talent is another.

Negotiation is part of running your business like a business. Whether you're discussing fees with a client, working with a vendor, or setting expectations on a project, you need the confidence and skills to advocate for your business while protecting your relationships.

And that's just the beginning of the day!

IDS-DFW has put together a full schedule covering legal essentials, practical uses of AI, and opportunities to expand your revenue beyond the design studio.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Dallas Market Center
Doors open at 8:30 AM

If you're ready to invest a day in becoming a stronger business owner, I'd love to see you there.

And if you're coming, tell me in the comments. I'd love to know who I'll be seeing in Dallas!

Visit the https://loom.ly/DTq0fIA to register!

11/04/2026

Just because you can take projects across the country doesn't mean you should build your business around doing it.

Here's the thing. National recognition sounds exciting. But does it actually support the business you want to run?

In this conversation, Kate O'Hara shares why O'Hara Interiors, despite national press and projects across the country, focused its marketing efforts on the local markets where its clients were coming from.

And that's an important distinction.

Your marketing strategy should support your business goals, not somebody else's definition of success.

Are you intentionally building a local or national business? Or have you just been taking the opportunities that come your way?

Hear more from Kate O'Hara and Nicole Heymer on Episode 1239 of A Well-Designed Business®. Go to https://loom.ly/I4SkcGI or wherever you get your podcasts to listen!

11/02/2026

It's November already! Not quite sure how that happened, but here we are, in a month that reminds us all to practice a little more gratitude.

I try to do that every day, but I have to tell you, it's been keeping me pretty busy lately because my cup is overflowing. Especially after last month's 10th birthday celebration for A Well-Designed Business at High Point Market!

Looking around that room, I was reminded of just how many people have helped me get to where I am today. My family, the friends I lean on, the people who believed in this podcast from the beginning, longtime listeners, new designers, seasoned designers, and so many people who have become part of this incredible community over the last decade.

We also debuted the latest installment of the Docuseries by Jude Charles, which made the evening even more special. (Stay tuned! We'll have it available for all of you to watch soon!)

To everyone who celebrated with us, and everyone who's listened, shared an episode, offered advice, or cheered us on along the way, thank you. What a way to kick off a season of gratitude. 💚

10/31/2026

“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” — Jack Canfield

You know what's scarier than Halloween? Some of the things business owners will do to avoid an uncomfortable conversation. 😉

Raising your prices. Letting go of a client who isn't a good fit. Addressing an employee who's not performing. Looking at your financials when you already suspect you aren't making the money you should be.

Listen, I've been in business for more than 40 years. I know these things aren't always easy. But I also know that putting them off rarely makes them easier.

And most of the time, the thing you've been dreading turns out to be a whole lot less frightening once you actually deal with it.

What's one thing you've been avoiding in your business that you could finally tackle this week?

Don't let it haunt you any longer. 👻💚

10/30/2026

October has been such an incredible month. 🙌

I spoke at NEDCON, Window Works hosted another powerful Lunch & Learn, it was my birthday, we went to High Point and celebrated 10 years of A Well Designed Business PLUS debuted Part 5 of the Docuseries, and we had our Exciting Windows CEO conference in Kansas City. And this was just the big stuff. There were so many amazing moments at these events and in between.

But on top of all that, something else happened that I am really proud of. I was named a 2026 Innovator by Kitchen & Bath Design News. This class of 36 professionals represents everything I love about what I do and where this industry is headed. What an honor to be among them.

If you haven't already, check out the latest issue, and if you recognize any names, give them a shout-out 👉 kitchenbathdesign.com/innovators-2026/

10/30/2026

How much of your day is spent doing everything EXCEPT designing?

Checking on orders.
Entering product details.
Following up with vendors.
Reconciling invoices.

You know the work. And you know how much time it takes.

Now, what if technology could take some of that work off your plate?

On this episode of A Well-Designed Business®, I'm talking with Tyler Vieira, CEO of Studio Designer, about AI that's being developed specifically for the interior design industry.

And he shared a number that stopped me.

Last year, 4.5 MILLION product items were created in Studio Designer.

If AI could save just ONE minute on each item?

That's 75,000 HOURS.

Potentially 75,000 hours of administrative work that could be spent doing something else.

Now, that doesn't mean every firm is suddenly getting hours back tomorrow. But it does show you the opportunity.
And that's what I want you thinking about.

AI isn't just about generating images or writing emails. It's also about the systems behind your business.
Because your time has a cost. And how you use it matters.

Go to https://loom.ly/YCp1FAY or wherever you get your podcasts to listen to my conversation with Tyler Vieira on A Well-Designed Business®.

And if you're exploring better systems for your firm, Studio Designer has a special offer for you: 20% off your first two months on a monthly subscription to Studio Designer or Mydoma.

Visit studiodesigner.com/awdb.

10/29/2026

We've been having a great time with the Exciting Windows crew in Kansas City this week, but this time next week, I'll be back at the Sun Shading Expo in Orlando, FL. (Here are a couple throwbacks of me from the 2024 Expo — what a great time!)

Vin and I always look forward to this event, and this year we're both taking the stage!

On November 3rd, Vin will be talking about KPIs and how to use your numbers to grow your business. And I'll be presenting Negotiation Is Not Confrontation — It's Dialogue, sharing my 8-step DIALOGUE framework for negotiating with clients, vendors, and partners without sacrificing your relationships or your profit.

Then on November 4, I'll be back with The Ten Non-Negotiables of All Successful Entrepreneurs, sharing the habits, systems, and decisions I've seen make the biggest difference in successful businesses over the years.

If you're a window treatment pro in Orlando or anywhere in the Florida area, I really hope you'll make the trip! The education is terrific, but as you know, I think the people and conversations are every bit as valuable.

Who's coming this year? Tap the link to register and be sure to use the code SSENA26LUANN 👉 loom.ly/IzJhJpU

10/29/2026

The Interior Design Society – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter (IDS-DFW) is a vibrant community bringing together interior designers and industry partners who believe in the power of education, collaboration, and meaningful connections. Their mission is to support, inspire, and empower professionals across the interior design industry.

And this November, they are coming together for something special!

⭐DESIGNED FOR MORE | AN EDUCATION DAY
This isn't just another design event. It's a day dedicated to building stronger businesses, discovering new opportunities, and creating meaningful industry connections.

And here's the best part: This event isn't just for interior designers!

Whether you're an interior designer, showroom owner, manufacturer, vendor, sales representative, or another industry partner, the conversations we're having about negotiation, legal essentials, AI, and business growth are just as relevant to YOUR success.

We are starting off strong with a powerful Keynote from me:
⭐Negotiate Like a Pro: Build Confidence, Strengthen Relationships, and Get Results.
I am sharing my proprietary 8 step framework for negotiating with clients, partners and vendors.
I will also be moderating insightful discussions featuring industry leaders and legal professionals.

Here's what else is on the agenda:
⭐The Fine Print — Legal Essentials for Texas Interior Designers and Industry Professionals, featuring attorneys Nathan White and Tom C. Clark moderated by me

⭐AI Is More Than Renders and Mood Boards! — Discover how interior designer Cheryl McMahan uses AI in her business, with insights from me

⭐Beyond the Design Studio — Explore revenue diversification and growth opportunities with Traci Connell, Jessica Duce, Denise McGaha, and Mae Reedy, moderated by me.

Plus, opportunities to network, exchange ideas, build relationships, and enjoy a social hour with the IDS-DFW community!

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Dallas Market Center | Dallas, TX

Doors open at 8:30 AM at Textile Salons, Dallas Market Center

Because business growth isn't limited to designers. When designers and industry partners grow together, our entire industry becomes stronger.

Come ready to learn, connect, and discover what's possible when we think beyond the way we've always done business.

We were all DESIGNED FOR MORE!

Go to https://loom.ly/Al9Kb9w to register!

10/28/2026

Mastering Motorization is coming to Dayton, New Jersey!

Join Helser Brothers and Somfy North America for our Mastering Motorization training event in Dayton, New Jersey.

Featuring Industry experts & guest speakers: LuAnn Nigara & Roger Magalhães

📍 121 Herrod Blvd, Dayton, NJ
🍳 Breakfast & lunch provided

Space is limited!

Learn more & register today! [Link in bio]

10/27/2026

Can you be local and still get national press? Absolutely. But it doesn’t make you a national firm, and that difference matters more than most designers realize.

Kate O’Hara and Nicole Heymer, the new owners of the Design Influencers Conference, join me to break down local versus national: how to tell which one you really are, what each strategy demands, and why awards and press now shape whether AI recommends you to the clients searching for you.

If you’ve ever wondered whether going bigger is actually better, start here. The Design Influencers Conference is March 1–3, 2027, in Atlanta.

Go to https://loom.ly/I4SkcGI or wherever you get your podcasts to listen!

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34 E Northfield Road
Livingston, NJ
07039

Telephone

(973) 535-5860

Website

http://www.luannnigara.com/

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