Window Treatments for Profit with LuAnn Nigara

316: What Would Lu Do?: How to Qualify Leads Without Disqualifying Your Future Revenue


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Today With LuAnn Nigara:

Hey friends—today we’re getting real about a critical part of running a profitable business: qualifying leads. Because let’s be honest—most of us are either letting go of clients who could have been ideal, or we’re wasting precious time on ones that were never a good fit to begin with.

In this episode, I’m sharing three real-world stories from my own business journey that reveal the hidden opportunities in client interactions you might be misjudging. These aren’t hypotheticals—they’re lessons hard-earned from decades of experience, and I want you to learn from them, not repeat them.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Spot a sleeper opportunity disguised as a “tire-kicker.”
  • Avoid the time-suck of clients who’ll never convert.
  • Reframe your qualifying mindset to one that protects revenue and positions your business for sustainable growth.
  • This isn’t about saying “no” faster—it’s about saying “yes” smarter. So let’s sharpen your lead-qualifying skills—because your future revenue depends on it.


    LuAnn Nigara’s Ah-Ha Moments:

    “Qualifying is not about shutting the door. It’s about asking the right questions so we can make an educated guess on whether we should open the door or not.” - LuAnn

    “I’m not going to sell you knock-off products here to save a few bucks, and now what? The home you come to for peace and recreation has broken blinds that need servicing every time you show up here?” - LuAnn

    “Don’t you ever qualify a person, in or out, based on how they look when they walk into your store. Treat every person like your next VIP client—because they just might be.” - LuAnn


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    This episode is sponsored by Exciting Windows!


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