Installation Training For Window Treatment Professionals

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15 Years in Business

Become a Top-Notch Installer

The ultimate solution for dealers who want to Work ON their business and STOP working IN their business

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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.

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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!

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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.

GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH top-notch window treatment installers

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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  • Do you stretch yourself too thin between sales and installs?
  • Do you worry about not getting referrals due to poor installations?
  • Does the thought of training a new installer wear you out?
  • Don't have enough hours in the day?
  • You should not be worrying about installations.
  • To grow, you must work ON the business and not IN the business.
  • Enjoy more time with your family and friends.
  • Let the installers do the heavy lifting for you. 
  • Makes you work harder than necessary.
  • Prevents you from expanding your business.
  • Takes time away from family and friends.

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.

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WE HELP INSTALLERS THRIVE
Trading Up Consulting
"I had the unique privilege of working for over a year as Roger's assistant. It was the first step in my career as a professional window treatment installer. I could not have been more fortunate than to have learned from such a pro. It didn't take long for me to recognize the many character qualities that explained his current success and his upward trajectory in the industry."

Doug LeBlanc Doug's Window Treatment Installation

Trading Up Consulting
"Roger is a gifted advisor, generous with his knowledge and contacts. I highly recommend his consulting services. He's saved me both time and money with his advice."

Kathleen Anderson Principal Designer

Trading Up Consulting
Roger is a great resource to the installation industry. He’s extremely knowledgeable and good at communicating that knowledge. The window treatment industry is running out of installers. I’m so glad to see that one of our best has created a resource for people wanting to get into this industry or wanting to improve their skills. If you are reading this review and don’t quite know what I’m talking about, being a window treatment installer (blinds and drapery) is a great career and Trading Up Consulting can get you started.

Marci Held

Trading Up Consulting
Roger is one of the best in the business and is well-respected by those in the trade all throughout the country. What he is doing with Trading Up is an invaluable resource to those in the custom window treatment business - be it a retailer, workroom, designer, whatever - to train our installers to be knowledgeable and give them the skills required to give our clients the professionalism and quality that they demand from us. The industry and trade is in dire need of good installers - learn from the best and go see Roger!

Kelli J. Vitari

Trading Up Consulting
Roger is an amazing installer and instructor. His years of experience and knowledge are above reproach. Just a quality company and a good man all around. I can't recommend Roger and Trading Up more highly!!! Scott Allard, General Manager, Intelligent Shades & Automation East Granby CT

Scott Allard

Trading Up Consulting
Roger is fantastic & knows his stuff better than anyone else! Be sure to consult with Roger if you’d like to learn an in demand profession & receive all the tools you need to succeed. Proceed with confidence & a smile!!!

Jonathan Yehuda

Trading Up Consulting
Roger has the knowledge of all aspects of the window treatments industry and he is an excellent trainer. You will gain a lot of confidence after you take the training with him.

A&M Designs

Trading Up Consulting
If only all installers took their profession as serious as Trade Up Consulting. Meticulous, knowledgeable and so excited about sharing what He's learned. A breath of fresh air!

Maude Miller

Trading Up Consulting
Roger & his team are highly professional, precise, and responsive! I shudder to think of the times I've attempted to hang blinds, shades, etc. Why when such local experts can nail it the first time? :)

Chris Bond

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  • 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!


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  • Podcast

    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.


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    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!  


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  • Blog

    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.


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  • Facebook Group

    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. 


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  • Installer's Network

    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.


    INSTALLER'S NETWORK

  • Online Training

    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.


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  • Meet Roger

    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.


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