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ONLINE CLASSES
In this comprehensive 8 week Window Treatment Installer course, we will teach your installers the foundation of the profession, the technical portion, the must-have tools, ethics and etiquettes as well as customer service best practices and much more.
TRADING SECRETS
Subscribe to my free, twice-monthly Trading Secrets newsletter. You'll learn installation tips, do's and don'ts while at clients' homes, how to run a successful installation business, the tools you must have in your toolbox and much more. It is designed to make you more profitable!
INSTALLER'S DIRECTORY
Please find our list of installers organized by state.
Trading Up Consulting has not vetted these installers and is not responsible for the quality of craftsmanship provided by anyone in this database. If you would like to be added, please submit your information using the button below.
As your business grows, it’s hard to find the time to properly train your installers. This leaves you feeling overwhelmed because you simply can’t get everything done.
We believe you shouldn’t have to spend months of your precious time training your team members in order for them to be great installers.
As an installer for over 15 years, I’ve installed thousands of window coverings. I’ve learned how to interact with homeowners to keep them happy, and how to train other installers to do the same. I’d love to share my secrets with your team.
Stop feeling bogged down training employees and free up more time to grow your business!!
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VIP Card
Wouldn't it be nice if you had access to a seasoned installer to bounce ideas, troubleshoot a project or simply ask questions to help you grow your business? Now, you do: welcome to VIP Card!
Untrained installers cost more in the long run because your company ends up having to pay someone else to fix their mistakes.
A great installer troubleshoots a problem and gets the project installed without the customer ever knowing there was an issue. He or she represents your company in front of the client.
The installer is the final link in the creation of a concept. Working with a top-notch installer, you always know that the finished product represents the dream that the dealer, designer, and client have created together. Referrals happen naturally.
ROGER MAGALHAES
Chief Owl Installer
My name is Roger Magalhaes and I was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. There, I studied robotics in tech school before moving to America in 2000. Here I worked in a car wash and drove trucks before opening Shades In Place Inc. in 2006 as a home based business.
In 2009 I moved my company into a commercial space in Franklin, MA, and “The Shades In Place Studio” came to life. Currently, Shades In Place has over 600+ 5 star reviews from very satisfied clients.
I hold several certifications for various leading product lines such as Hunter Douglas, Somfy, Norman Shutters, Lutron and proprietary installation techniques. I also attended the Custom Home Furnishing Academy for drapery and soft treatments techniques.
I have been a member of WCAA (Window Coverings Association of America) since 2006 where I’ve gained important insights about industry standards. Currently, I hold a position in the National Board of Directors as a Director at Large.
SNEAK PEEK OF OUR TRAINING FACILITY
Doug LeBlanc Doug's Window Treatment Installation
Kathleen Anderson Principal Designer
Marci Held
Kelli J. Vitari
Scott Allard
Jonathan Yehuda
A&M Designs
Maude Miller
Chris Bond
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Subscribe to my free, twice-monthly Trading Secrets newsletter. You'll learn installation tips, do's and don'ts while at clients' homes, how to run a successful installation business, the tools you must have in your toolbox and much more. It is designed to make you more profitable!
Trading Secrets Podcast: Education, Small Business & Zesty Brazilian Sauce! A podcast about tools, techniques, and education on window treatment installations as well as the everyday struggles of running a small business. Short episodes that won't take much of your time.
Wouldn't it be nice if you had access to a seasoned installer to bounce ideas, troubleshoot a project or simply ask questions to help you grow your business? VIP Card: an innovative, smart and economical approach to offer top-notch consulting services to window treatment professionals!
The latest articles featuring tips, tools, techniques and everything you need to know to run a successful business. Finding great installers it is not easy but the information provided here will help you build confidence for those tough situations we encounter on a regular basis.
Join our Window Treatment Installers group on Facebook. It is open to everyone: from novice to seasoned professionals. Not working in the industry yet? This is a great way to get your feet wet by watching the discussions and learning the dynamics of the industry.
Wondering how to find a good window treatment installer? Please find a list of installers organized by state. The installers have submitted their information to be included in this database. If you'd like to be included in the database, submit your information using the button below.
Eight recorded webinars tailored to suit your needs in a natural progression. Pass the test and you will be a Window Fashion Certified Professional Installation Specialist. An easy, affordable and speedy way to market yourself as the go-to Certified Installation Specialist in your area.
I was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil and reborn in America in 2017 as an American citizen. There, I studied robotics in tech school before moving to the US in 2000. Here I worked in a car wash and drove trucks before opening Shades In Place Inc. in 2006 as a home base business.
Installing window treatments can be frustrating. At Trading Up Consulting, we offer extensive installation training that provides confidence to help your installers thrive!
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