A podcast designed to inform, inspire, and occasionally entertain anyone connected to the world of window coverings. Whether you’re a trade professional, an interior designer, a curious homeowner, or someone who simply enjoys honest stories about business and life and the pursuit of the American Dream, this show has something for you. The voice behind the mic? That’s me—Roger Magalhaes, founder of Shades In Place & Trading Up Consulting and a proud veteran of the window covering industry. I’ ...
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Welcome to A Little Bit Bothered—the unhinged best friend group chat in podcast form. It’s the show about everything and nothing, where we spiral over the weirdest topics, overshare with zero shame, and somehow leave you feeling like you just survived a chaotic girls’ night. We’ve got Ashley, the grounded one who reels us in (but only after we’ve fully lost our minds). Kelsey, the overthinker with no filter—if it’s TMI, she’s saying it. Nicole, the ride-or-die who would throw hands for us fi ...
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#5 - Orange Frames, Metallica Concert and Furniture Shopping
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16:46Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! Episode Description: In this episode, Roger dives deep into seemingly disconnected stories that ultimately weave together to reveal a fundamental truth about business and life. From the audacity of choosing orange glasses to a masterclass in customer service from none other than Metallica, and even a minor mishap …
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#4 - What Metallica Taught Me About Rocking Your Window Treatment Business
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15:52Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! EPISODE SUMMARY You might think a heavy metal concert is just loud music and flashing lights. But for me, Roger Magalhães, it became an unexpected masterclass in business, branding, and human connection. This episode pulls back the curtain on the raw, unfiltered lessons I learned from the mosh pit at a Metallica s…
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#4 - Same Sunset, Better Margaritas For Your Business and Life
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15:37Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! EPISODE SUMMARY In this unfiltered episode, I, Roger Magalhães, pull back the curtain and tell the story behind one of the biggest "recalculating" moments of my life: the move from Boston to Tampa. It wasn't just a change of address; it was a search for clarity, for a "margarita-environment" that truly made sense.…
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#3 - From Beantown to the Sunshine Hustle: Loyalty, Legacy & a Leap of Faith
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11:11Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! EPISODE SUMMARY In this heartfelt Blind Audacity episode, I'm pulling back the curtains (pun intended!) on a monumental chapter in the Shades In Place story—our big move from Boston to sunny Florida! After two decades of installing custom window treatments, building relationships, and growing roots in New England,…
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#2 - The Power Of Planting Seeds For Your Professional Life
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15:58Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! Episode Summary: In this episode of No Strings Attached, Roger dives into the importance of planting seeds—small, consistent actions that help window treatment installers grow their reputation, skill set, and client base. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been on the ladder for years, this conversation is…
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28 | Existential Crisis | Audiobook Letdowns, Flight Drama & Gen Z vs. Millennial Joy
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48:29This week on A Little Bit Bothered, we’re kicking off our brand new WTF segment—where we spill our weekly Wins, what Triggered us, and anything that was Funny or a full-on Fail. Nicole shares a cautionary tale about looking up your favorite audiobook narrator (spoiler: just don’t), and we collectively cringe at how imagination-ruining that turned o…
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27 | The Audacity | Viral Cringe, Tattoo Drama & Why the Internet Has No Empathy
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1:06:57Ashley, Kelsie, Monica, and Nicole are back at it again, diving into the wild world of being a little bit bothered! Kicking things off, they spill the tea on some seriously unhinged stories from the latest social media trend that’ll have you rolling. It’s a whirlwind of giggles and relatable cringe. They discuss the cold, heartless comments people …
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Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! 🔊 Episode Summary: After a brief hiatus, Roger Magalhães returns to the mic with renewed energy, sharper focus, and a lot to share. In this comeback episode, he pulls back the curtain on what’s been happening behind the scenes — from shifting business gears in Tampa, rethinking work-life balance, to launching fres…
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26 | Going In Bald | Parenting Blind, Haunted Annabelle's PR Tour & the Great Mom Car Hunt
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1:11:24This week on A Little Bit Bothered, we spiral (as per usual) into all the things making us collectively unwell—starting with Monica’s recent staycation chaos at Great Wolf Lodge, where she forgot her contacts and had to mom her way through a full-blown indoor water park feeling like a legally blind mermaid. From there, we dive headfirst into the ab…
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25 | SQUONK! | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:04:23The Bothered Bitches are back again!By A Little Bit Bothered Podcast
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24 | Feliz Dia De Las Madres | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:11:35In this episode of A Little Bit Bothered, the girls chit chat about some "interesting" baby names, motherhood and how we all need to take a deep breath (although it's so valid IYKYK), and the chaos that comes with it. Kelsie shares some birthing stories that involve a man with hands like Shrek - You read that right...They share laughs about the mos…
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23 | From Duck Feet to Book Feats | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:09:48A Little Bit Bothered serves up a juicy episode filled with the kind of discussions only friends can have, mixing humor with heartfelt moments. This girls get into it by chatting about how trends recycle faster than a hamster on a wheel, especially for millennials who can’t help but reminisce about their childhood outfits. The conversation shifts t…
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22 | There's only one Steve | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:14:39This week on A Little Bit Bothered, we kick things off with a spicy group chat fail—Ashley was ragey, and we missed it... sort of. We talk about how important it is in friendship to call out those misfires and show up for each other. Next up, a viral story about a dad who allegedly kept leaving h is 6-year-old alone at the airport. Moms everywhere …
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21 | We're Back! | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:00:33The hosts are back in action for Season Two, and they’re diving into some seriously wild topics! Kelsie's got baby names on the brain, while Monica shares the juicy deets about her recent surgery. The crew swaps stories that range from the hilarious to the downright shocking, including a listener's tale about transporting a deceased person in an SU…
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20 | Helen Keller? & Mommy Makeovers | A Little Bit Bothered
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57:20The girls of A Little Bit Bothered are wrapping up the year with a festive twist as they embrace the theme of being A Little Bit Jolly. This episode features a lively discussion about Christmas traditions and the joy of the holiday season, along with a special treat: their very own Christmas song! The conversation also delves into Monica's upcoming…
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19 | A Little Bit Jolly! A Christmas Mini-sode!
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16:29A Little Bit Bothered Christmas special!By A Little Bit Bothered Podcast
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18 | Fancy Feast & The Peeking Wife | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:09:21The girls kick off this week's episode with an exciting announcement about the launch of a new book club, inviting listeners to join in on all the books that keep getting talked about. Next, they dive into the often ridiculous language found in romance novels, particularly smut, critiquing cringe-worthy terms and phrases that leave them shaking the…
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17 | Elves & The Essence of Pasta Sauce | A Little Bit Bothered
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45:20The girls of A Little Bit Bothered get together for a lively post-holiday catch-up, diving into the hilariously absurd topic of Elf on the Shelf and how it fits into their lives.. or not? They tackle an entertaining "Am I the Asshole" story centered around a disagreement about the "essence of pasta sauce," revealing the deeper relationship dynamics…
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16 | Flat Earthers & Who's Becca Stan? | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:12:30This week on A Little Bit Bothered, the girls are catching up with life updates, book club chatter, and the little things that are driving them crazy right now. Kelsie went all out at a Marine Ball, Monica lived her Christmas dreams at the Mariah Carey concert, and now both are paying the price—because nights out in your 30s are a whole different b…
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15 | Two Flies, One Podcast | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:05:23This week, the hosts of A Little Bit Bothered dive deep into the intricacies of human relationships and the chaos that ensues when loyalty is tested. They explore a dramatic story involving a woman who confronts her sister about an affair with her fiancé, leading to a public wedding day revelation that splits their family. The conversation spirals …
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14 | The F Word & Aggressive Ad Campaigns | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:11:51In this jam-packed episode of A Little Bit Bothered, the girls get excited over the new podcast intro and share Halloween parenting struggles, and rant about the eternal annoyance that is daylight savings. They dive into some A Christmas Story nostalgia (leg lamp shoutout!) and crack up over generational karaoke moments from the recent Marine Ball …
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13 | Everyone loves a Dynamic Cult Leader! | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:08:46This Halloween, the ladies of A Little Bit Bothered have embraced all things spooky and creepy. For the final episode, join the ladies as this episode takes a dark twist with a true crime story close to Kelsie’s hometown: the chilling rise and brutal acts of Michael Ryan’s cult. The hosts dive into how manipulation and fear turned ordinary people t…
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12 | Psycho Killers & Sleep Paralysis | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:13:36This week, the hosts of A Little Bit Bothered embrace the last bits of spooky season. The hosts dive into a gripping discussion about a real-life crime story involving a woman who murdered her parents and lived with their bodies for four years. The episode blends dark humor with shocking revelations as they explore the complexities of relationships…
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11 | Art Dealers & Yam Queens | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:07:43This week, the hosts of A Little Bit Bothered are diving headfirst into the latest season of Love is Blind—because what’s a group chat without some reality TV chaos? But before they get into the pods, the girls share some hilarious motherhood moments, like watching toddlers attempt soccer, Nicole’s new obsession with audiobooks, and a ridiculous to…
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10 | Bad Jobs & Daddy Shrek | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:08:20This week, the hosts dive into the chaos of their past retail experiences, sharing hilarious and sometimes traumatic stories about their worst jobs. They discuss the outrageous expectations placed on seasonal workers and the lack of proper training in retail environments, particularly highlighting Ashley's memorable (and disastrous) stint in retail…
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9 | Spooky Sleepovers & Sexy Ouija Boards | A Little Bit Bothered
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54:17Get ready for a nostalgic trip down memory lane as the hosts share their most memorable sleepover stories, blending spooky experiences with hilarious pranks. The conversation kicks off with tales of childhood fears, including the infamous games like 'Bloody Mary' and 'Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board' that kept them awake at night. They dive in…
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8 | A Cabin In The Woods | A Little Bit Bothered
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59:41In this episode of A Little Bit Bothered, the girls spill all the tea on their epic cabin trip to the Colorado mountains. Think altitude sickness-ish, ghost towns, and wildlife encounters that kept everyone on edge (and laughing). It’s a mix of hilarious misadventures and memorable moments that prove this trip was one for the books. Here's your sig…
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7 | Fake Ghosts & Flesh Pedestrians | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:00:07In this fun yet spine-tingling episode, the hosts dive deep into their shared love for The Vampire Diaries, with it's 15 year anniversary. It's an old love for Kelsie and a new one for the rest of the girls and it's about dang time! They then venture into the spooky, sharing personal ghostly encounters, particularly Kelsie's hilariously eerie exper…
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6 | Dead Armadillos & Stolen Breastmilk | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:04:00In this episode of A Little Bit Bothered, the hosts discuss a mix of serious and lighthearted topics. From a workplace tragedy and the importance of emergency preparedness, to celebrity news and football rivalries, the conversation covers a little bit of everything. They also share ghost stories, chat about quirky keepsakes, and offer their opinion…
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5 | Intuition & The Group Chat Burn Book | A Little Bit Bothered
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55:52In this episode of A Little Bit Bothered, the hosts open up about their recent health struggles, including Nicole’s illness, Kelsie’s disappointment with a faulty pregnancy test, and Monica’s challenges after IUD removal. They dive into emotional territory & how Disney movies tear us up, Monica’s final take on Twilight, and their gut feelings on tr…
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4 | Chuckling Vampires & The Petty Paddy Wagon | A Little Bit Bothered
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56:07In this episode of A Little Bit Bothered were talking about being caught texting the wrong person and talking about our bosses behind their back. YIKES. We also basically become a book club and chat about what we're reading but mostly we're bullying Monica about her resisting Twilight and all its glory! Come along with us on our first ride on the P…
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3 | Eating Frogs & Everything Showers | A Little Bit Bothered
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57:40In this episode of A Little Bit Bothered, the girls have a wild game of 'Would You Rather,' debating absurd scenarios—get ready to laugh! They also tackle some Reddit wedding drama where a bride uninvites a guest for missing the big day due to a family emergency. Let us know if you agree. The conversation heats up when one of the hosts shares how m…
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2 | Dead Goldfish & Pregnancy | A Little Bit Bothered
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1:04:10In this episode of A Little Bit Bothered, the girls dive into a range of topics from the quirky to the deep and vulnerable. We kick things off with icebreaker questions that reveal our fears, experiences with haunted houses, and Nicole's need for socks in the house. We then chat about psychological thrillers and share our thoughts on their most twi…
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1 | Fake Friends & B Holes | A Little Bit Bothered
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52:00Welcome to the Bothered Bitches Club! In this episode of 'A Little Bit Bothered,' we're tackling the challenges of making friends and maintaining adult friendships, especially as moms. We're getting pretty personal pretty quickly with stories about finding mom friends, and why no one ever told us butthole hair was a thing, and Kelsie's unfortunate …
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A Little Bit Bothered Podcast - The Beginning
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1:01Just four besties sharing their group chat, and everything that bothers them with the world. Everything from making friends as an adult, and the challenges of motherhood to oversharing about buttholes, our favorite reddit threads and love affair with Chat GPT. YqxNns6iAnFwkZzGanEgBy A Little Bit Bothered Podcast
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[TS] -15 Educational Opportunities with Trading Up Consulting
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11:56Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! Overview: In this episode, Roger Magalhaes dives deep into how Trading Up Consulting and Trading Up Academy are transforming the window fashion industry. Discover the 15 educational opportunities available that will elevate your installation skills, improve customer service, and help you advance professionally—whe…
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[TS] - Room for Improvement in the Window Fashion Industry
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9:59Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! Overview: In this candid solo episode, Roger Magalhaes spotlights a universal truth for all success-minded professionals: the relentless pursuit of excellence. Through a real-world case study, you'll learn how even small errors can deeply affect customer experience—and how to turn those moments into powerful oppor…
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[TS] - The Insurance Policy for Window Treatment Installers
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7:28Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! Episode Overview: Welcome back to the Trading Secrets Podcast, now a proud part of “No Strings Attached – Untangling Conversations About Shady Topics.” In this practical and eye-opening episode, Roger Magalhaes explores the often-overlooked subject of insurance for window treatment installers. You'll learn not jus…
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[TS] - Details Matter in the Window Treatment Industry
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7:17Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! Episode Overview: In this actionable episode, Roger Magalhaes uncovers why the smallest details can make or break success in the window fashions industry—a sector driven by discretionary income, where clients are extra selective about whom they trust. Roger shares concrete strategies that will help you become a to…
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[TS] - The Kaizen Way: Window Treatment Installer Tips
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9:28Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! Episode Overview In this episode, Roger Magalhaes dives into the power of continuous improvement—or “Kaizen”—and why it’s fundamental for any window treatment installer who wants to reach the top of their field. Discover how adopting a Kaizen mindset doesn’t just transform your daily workflow, but also leads to ha…
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[TS] - Celebrating Small Victories in the Window Fashion Industry
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9:46Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! Episode Summary In this heartfelt episode of the Trading Secrets series—part of the “No Strings Attached” podcast—window treatment veteran Roger Magalhães shares a powerful message: celebrate your small wins, not just the big ones. After surviving four near-death experiences before age 25, Roger brings a unique pe…
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[TS] - Hidden In Plain Sight: Tips for Window Treatment Installers
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9:12Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! Episode Summary In this energizing episode of the Trading Secrets series, host Roger Magalhães explores why showing up—both online and in person—is critical for success in the window treatment business. This episode is packed with straightforward, actionable advice for window covering professionals, including SEO …
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[TS] - Mr. Know It All: Strategies for Window Treatment Installers
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9:36Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! Episode Synopsis In this episode of No Strings Attached, Roger Magalhães—industry veteran, installer, trainer, and founder of Shades In Place—addresses one of the most overlooked challenges in the window treatment business: ego and its long-term impact. Roger shares why ongoing education, humility, and a willingne…
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[TS] - Should I stay or Should I go?: Window Treatment Installer Tips
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10:23Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! Episode Overview Welcome back to another episode of The Trading Secrets Podcast! In this episode, Roger dives into the often-underrated value of networking, seminars, and home shows within the window treatment industry. Have you ever wondered if attending a trade expo is truly worth your time? Roger shares why the…
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[TS] - Avoidable Mistakes; Window Covering Dealer Edition
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15:55Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! Episode Overview In this essential episode of the Trading Secrets series, Roger Magalhães draws on over two decades in the window covering industry to illuminate the most common and costly mistakes window treatment dealers make. He breaks down a recent installation project that resulted in an unhappy client, insta…
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[TS] - Installation Startup Course: Education for Window Treatment Installers
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15:51Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! Episode Overview In this essential episode, Roger Magalhães, founder of Shades In Place and Trading Up Consulting, discusses the inspiration, purpose, and content of the Installation Start Up Course, tailored specifically for window treatment installers. Sponsored by the Window Coverings Association of America (WC…
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[TS] - One Major Goal in 2022 for a Window Treatment Installer
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12:22Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! Episode Overview Kicking off 2022, Roger Magalhães, founder of Shades In Place and Trading Up Consulting, challenges window treatment installers, dealers, and industry professionals to seriously invest in a fast-growing industry trend: motorization and home automation. Roger explains how home integration—smart loc…
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[TS] - One Word and Nine Meanings: Window Treatment Installer Tips
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15:56Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! Episode Summary In this unique episode, Roger Magalhães shares an inspiring concept for window treatment installers: “one word, nine meanings.” Sparked by a thoughtful Christmas card, Roger explores the word GRATITUDE and how each letter stands for a core quality that defines the best pros in the industry. G: Grea…
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[TS] - Seven Way To Put Safety First In Your Window Treatment Business
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14:48Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! Episode Overview This episode dives deep into a critical but often-overlooked aspect of success in the window covering industry: SAFETY. Roger Magalhães uses his decades of hands-on experience to break down seven actionable strategies for putting safety first (for yourself, your clients, and your business) as a wi…
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[TS] - Virtual Window Treatment Installer Pro a.k.a. VIP Card
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9:11Send Us Your Questions & Feedback! Episode Overview In this episode, Roger Magalhães introduces the Virtual Installer Pro (VIP) Card—an innovative service for window treatment professionals seeking expert support and mentorship. The VIP Card grants installers, dealers, and anyone in the trenches of the window covering industry direct, flexible acce…
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