Join Us for the
Exciting Windows CEO Conference
September 29 - October 1, 2022 · Arlington, VA
Better systems lead to better opportunities.
Higher profit margins. Higher average sales. Lower operational expenses. Identifying opportunities to rise above your competition.
Learn from those who have done it. Meet dozens of the most successful window covering business owners in North America. Network with these owners and find out for yourself exactly how the best businesses evolve and excel.
REGISTER NOWMeet our Presenters
Mark G. Richardson
Author, speaker, columnist, and business growth expert.
General market conditions for the future of the window covering industry
LuAnn Nigara
Partner | Exciting Windows!
Success Panel Moderator:
Attracting & Servicing Interior Designers
Steve Wishnow
Partner | Exciting Windows!
Success Panel Moderator:
Power of Past Customer Marketing
Steve Bursten
Partner | Exciting Windows!
Success Panel Moderator:
Strategies for Managing Engaged Employees
Vin Nigara
Partner | Exciting Windows!
Success Panel Moderator:
Opportunities for Outdoor Product Sales
Jessica Harling
Owner | Behind the Design
Recruiting, training & process development
The Predictive Index – A Powerful Hiring Tool for Your Business
William Hamilton
Owner | Hamilton Creative Solutions
William Hamilton is an innovator in the ever-changing world of videography, web design, and SEO
Learn from the best.
Experience the Winning Culture of Exciting Windows!
Successful business owners know that the most valuable commodity is information. How and where to get vetted, industry-specific advice has been an obstacle—until now. Exciting Windows! brings each business owner a more pleasurable, profitable, and valuable business…plus an endlessly rewarding affiliation with like-minded members.
Register Today
$679 Member
$579 Spouse/Employee
$199 One-Time, Non-Member
I spend my time now as a leader working to develop and inspire our team members.
— RICK BAKER, CEO Galaxy Draperies
The shared knowledge and experiences from this distinctive group of business owners has been strategic to my continued success.
— KAREN ESSARY, Couture by Karen
The Schedule
What to expect at the Exciting Windows! CEO Conference
- THURSDAY, September 29, 2022
- 9:00 AM
Welcome - Overview, Opening Comments,
Introduce Non-Members and new members - 9:30 AM
Ask Away! Your Goals and Objectives for the Conference To reach your destination, you need a roadmap. LuAnn Nigara opens the conference by asking every individual to share what they came here to learn, to find out, to achieve. - 10:00 AM
Marketing Survey Report
Panel Discussion: Digital Marketing & Social Media Moderator: Steve Wishnow - Panelists: Mark Perel, Oliver Schreiber, Stephanie Hamilton - 11:00 AM
Break - 11:15 AM
Roundtable Discussion: Digital Marketing & Social Media Tactics & Strategies - 12:15 PM
Lunch - 1:30 PM
The P&L, The Detailed Explanation with Q&A
Presenter: Vin Nigara - 2:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Opportunities for Outdoor Product Sales Moderator: Vin Nigara - Panelists: JC Rocha, Mike Lin, Oliver Schreiber - 3:15 PM
Break - 3:30 PM
Keynote Speaker: Mark Richardson
General market conditions for the future of the window covering industry - 4:30 PM
Roundtable Discussion:
Preparing for economic changes in the industry - 5:15 PM
Group Discussion: Aha Moments...
What we learned today led by LuAnn Nigara - 5:30 PM
Day One Ends. - 6:15 PM
Bus Tour of Washington, DC
Meet in Lobby - 9:30 PM
Bus Tour Ends - FRIDAY, September 30, 2022
- 9:00 AM
Welcome to Day 2 Talent Scout Awards - 9:30 AM
Jessica Harling The Predictive Index - A Powerful Hiring Tool for Your Business - 10:15 AM
Panel Discussion: Best Practices for Recruiting & Onboarding Employees Moderator: LuAnn Nigara - Panelists: Brandon Roellchen, Colleen Serkaian, Kendra Weldon
- FRIDAY, September 30, 2022
Continued - 11:00 AM
Break - 11:15 AM
Panel : Strategies for Managing Engaged Employees Moderator: Steve Bursten - Panelists: Oliver Schreiber, Rick Baker, Ron Bryza, Natasha Schroeder, Brook Devenport - 12:00 PM
Roundtable Discussion: Predictive Index, Onboarding Practices, Sales Incentives, and Meeting Structures - 12:45 PM
Lunch - 2:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Power of Past Customer Marketing Moderator: Steve Wishnow - Panelists: Wilma Kulyk, Tina Engdahl, Susan Day, Jens and/or Marlys Wiegand, Karen Essary - 3:00 PM
William Hamilton - Learn Why Video is a Must in Your Marketing Strategy William will share why video is the most powerful marketing tool you have now along with proven strategies for both DIY video as well as what to know if you choose to hire out video marketing - 4:00 PM
Guarantees for Competitive Edge - 4:15 PM
Group Discussion: Aha Moments...
What we learned today led by LuAnn Nigara - 4:30 PM
Cocktails and Conversations - 6:00 PM
Dinner on your own in the beautiful DC area - SATURDAY, October 1, 2022
- 9:00 AM
Welcome to Day 3 - 9:15 AM
Panel Discussion: Attracting & Servicing Interior Designers Panel Moderator: LuAnn Nigara Panelists: Peggy Morgans, Kim Serafim, Nancy Waddell - 10:15 AM
Information Exchange: Statistics & Benchmarks - Vin Nigara & Steve Bursten - 11:15 AM
Break - 11:30 AM
Information Exchange: Statistics & Benchmarks Continued - 1:00 PM
Group Discussion: Aha Moments...
What we learned today led by LuAnn Nigara - 1:30 PM
Conference Closes Have a safe journey home!
What’s Included?
Keynote Speaker - Mark G. Richardson- All Presentations
Panel Discussions - Roundtable Discussions
- Information Exchange: Statistics & Benchmarks
Bus Tour of Washington DC- Cocktails and Conversation
- Breakfast - Thursday - Saturday
- Lunch - Thursday & Friday
Register Today
$679 Member
$579 Spouse/Employee
$199 One-Time, Non-Member
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FAQs
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I’m not a member. Can I attend?
Yes, absolutely! We welcome all business professionals to join us for one conference as a non-member to experience the Exciting Windows! community in action. And we offer this opportunity at a special "get to know us" rate! 2 1/2 days of ideas, strategies and collaboration, you will not be disappointed!
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Where is the Exciting Windows! CEO Conference?
Travel to DCA Ronald Reagan Airport - Not BWI
Reserve your room today at the Doubletree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City -
Will there be meals provided?
Cocktails and Conversation | Breakfast vouchers for Thursday, Friday and Saturday | Lunch Thursday and Friday.
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When is the Exciting Windows! CEO Conference?
September 29-October 1, 2022— Plan to arrive on Wednesday, September 28th to spend time with fellow members. Conference events begin promptly at 9 AM on Thursday. The CEO Conference ends Saturday at 1:30 PM.
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How can I get more information?
Just ask! Email hello@excitingwindows.biz.
There are members in this group that can show me what’s possible. No need to reinvent the wheel.
— Susan Day, Owner Exciting Windows! by Susan Day
Exciting Windows! has the resources to train new decorators to make an impact from day one.
— Matt Cobb, Owner, Southern Traditions
