Today With Vita, Jill, Nikki, Julie, Leslie:

Hi, welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. On today's episode, I'm joined by five powerhouse window treatment experts: Vita Vygovska, Leslie Excell, Jill Ballew, Julie Murphy, and Nikki Greenwood. For the past two years, they've been meeting monthly in their own mastermind group, sharing everything from financials to marketing strategies.

More About Vita, Jill, Nikki, Julie, Leslie

Nikki Greenwood:

Nikki is the owner and lead designer of Savannah Window Fashions, a full service window treatment and soft goods design firm and workroom serving coastal Georgia and South Carolina.

As the fifth generation of her family involved in the design and construction of custom homes, she has a deep and abiding love for building and architecture.

Julie Murphy:

I began my foray into the art of window treatment fabrication as the sole proprietor of a home-based business. It was only natural that my passion fed a desire to expand capacity to meet the needs of my growing clientele.

Jill Ballew:

For over 25 years, Jill Ballew has been a leading force in the luxury window treatment industry, blending artistry, precision, and innovation to create extraordinary spaces. As the founder and CEO of High Country Drapery Designs, she has built a reputation for delivering tailor-made soft furnishings and high-end window coverings that elevate interiors with sophistication and function.

Vita Vygovska:

Vitalia Vygovska (Vita for short!), CWFP, MBA, is an award-winning window treatment specialist, author, speaker, and the LuAnn University instructor for Systems Driven Operations.

Leslie Excell:

Leslie Excell, President of Excell In Design Group, embodies the perfect balance of passion, creativity, and an open heart. With a natural gift for adapting to new ideas and embracing fresh perspectives, Leslie leads her talented team to inspire and elevate the world-class designers they serve, creating a space where artistry and collaboration flow seamlessly.

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Nikki Greenwood:

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Julie Murphy:

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Jill Ballew:

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Vita Vygovska:

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Leslie Excell:

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