Vita's Tip In 10: Secret Weapon of Every High Achieving Window Treatment Professional

Hello, hello, friend! Welcome back to another episode of Vita's Tip in 10. Today, it might be more like Vita's Tip in 15, because I have a really important topic to talk to you about. So grab some pen and paper and let’s get to it! 

In my personal journey, December is the time I start planning the coaching help I need to conquer my goals for the upcoming year. If you’ve been listening for a while now, you know that in my book, investing in personal and professional development is a non-negotiable. It’s the only way to learn new skills and strategies needed to move your business forward  FAST. 

So today, I'm unraveling the magic behind the two ways you can work with me to elevate your window treatment business— my LuAnn University Systems-Driven Operations course and my VIP Experience Days. 

I’m going to start with LuAnn University, a live, virtual 5-week course where I teach you to run a locked-in, tech-based, systems-driven window treatment business. Sounds intense, doesn’t it? It is, and not in a way that I want you to be scared away - whether you are brand new in business or you’ve been in business for 20+ years, you will get benefit! Let me explain. 

When Lu and I first offered this class, it was called “Scale to your first million dollar year”. Because that was exactly what I was in the process of doing, with the help of my systems and processes and use of technology. After teaching a couple of classes, I realized that my students were very diverse, and not necessarily interested in scaling to a million dollars. I had students that were well beyond a million dollars in annual revenue that took my class, and plenty that were more interested in running a more systematized operation so that they could work less and make the same, or more, money. 

Since scaling can mean generating more revenue, or working fewer hours while making the same or more money, we changed the name of the class to “Systems Driver Operations”. Now its name more accurately describes what I have to teach.  

In this class, we meet once per week for 5 weeks, and cover 5 modules: process work flows; paperless estimating and expediting; cloud-based project management; financial acumen; and the CEO mindset.  

With what you learn in Systems Driven Operations, you get to skip the mistakes, the cost of trial-and-error, and the years it takes to build the business of your dreams. I pull back the curtain, sharing my exact processes, flows, and templates. It's a deep look behind the curtain of a successful, scalable, and efficient window treatment business; a blueprint to escape the overwhelm. 

The next session of my class starts February 1, 2024 - and registration is open now! If you are interested, be sure to register before December 5th, so you can take advantage of Early Bird Pricing and save $300. Registration will close on December 11th. 

Now, let's talk about my VIP Experience —a two-day, in-person, private strategy session designed for the high-achieving window treatment specialist wanting to scale revenue and team.  

If my LuAnn University class is a peek behind the curtain, my VIP Experience is a full-blown behind the scenes tour where you don’t just get to look and see - you get to take my systems and processes and templates home with you to put to work immediately in your own business. 

When we kick off these VIP days, it starts with your goals. We put them on a big flip chart, posted on the wall, guiding us through the next two days. 

The VIP days are crafted for those who aspire to scale their business intentionally. Think of it as an immersive experience for the high achiever who is looking to grow in terms of revenue, systems, and team. We focus on creating a financially prudent and systematic approach to increase your revenue and net income while building the right team structure.  

One of the most common questions my VIP Experience clients have had, is, "Can I afford to hire?" It's a pivotal business decision. To answer this, we sit down with spreadsheets—I know, I love them too. We download your QuickBooks into an Excel spreadsheet, going through your profit and loss statement, line by line. We add the expenses that will be incurred as you strive for growth—hiring a new person, consultant agency costs, marketing expenses, even a new laptop and phone. 

We map out scenarios—good, better, best—for the next two to three years, creating a comprehensive financial picture of your revenue, gross margin, operational expenses, including payroll and marketing. The aim? Black and white clarity on your net income at each stage of revenue growth. It's a non-negotiable exercise, ensuring you see everything needed for successful scaling. 

Now, let's peel back the layers of both LuAnn University and VIP Experience Days. They cover similar areas—workflows, digital estimating processes, project management, financials, people structures, and the CEO mindset. However, the VIP Experience is a more intensive, personal, and transformative journey. 

With LuAnn University, I walk you through my files, offering examples and videos. With the VIP Experience, I hand everything to you on a silver platter. You don't have to recreate anything; it's all ready for implementation. You receive my Airtable files, Excel spreadsheet files, a 100-plus page SOP binder with communication templates, team structures, evaluation worksheets, and even my marketing plan. 

The option that is best for you will depend on where you are at in your business, and your goals. 

Another detail worth noting, is that I have no more VIP Days available for 2023, and limited openings available for 2024. The cost of my VIP Experience Days will increase in 2024, and by booking your 2024 experience now you’ll be able to lock in 2023 pricing. 

Why am I sharing this? Because I practice what I preach. I'm currently signing up for a high-end coaching program in 2024 because personal development within the business world is a journey that never ends. As we evolve, seeking professional help is faster, less stressful, and a sure way to success. 

Yes, I could do it myself. My personal preference is to work smarter, not harder. I want to take the shortcut. I want to work with someone that will give me the blueprint and detailed roadmap to get me to the next level. To me, this is a much wiser use of my time and a smart investment in the future success of my business. 

So, to you, my friend, my message is this—your evolution doesn't happen in isolation. It's okay to seek help and invest in your potential. Just as I'm evolving to the next stage of my potential, I'm not doing it alone. I'm hiring a professional for a faster, less painful journey. 

The decision is yours—LuAnn University for a virtual nicely-paced blueprint or VIP Experience Days for an immersive, personalized journey. If you're unsure, reach out to me and let’s schedule a time to talk soon. Your success story awaits, and I'm here to guide you. 

Remember, LuAnn University's early bird registration ends on December 5th, and VIP Experience Days have limited openings for 2024. Prices for VIP Experience will increase next year, and if you book by December 22nd, you'll lock in the 2023 pricing. 

Here's to your transformative 2024! Thank you for tuning in. Reach out, make that decision, and let's make your window treatment business dreams a reality. Meanwhile, I'll be working on my next episode of Vita’s Tip in 10. Until next week, Friend!