LuAnn Nigara
PresidentLuAnn Nigara IncLuAnn Nigara is a business strategist, international keynote speaker, and one of the most recognized voices in the residential design and window treatment industries. As President of LuAnn Nigara Inc., she leads a business ecosystem that includes two industry podcasts, a national education platform, and a premier business coaching program for creative entrepreneurs.
She is the host of A Well-Designed Business®, the longest-running and most downloaded podcast in the interior design industry, with more than 1,400 episodes and nine million downloads, performing in the top 9% of all podcasts across all genres. Her second podcast, Window Treatments for Profit, serves the window treatment professional community nationwide.
LuAnn is the founder of LuAnn University, offering CEU-accredited live business courses across five tracks — Sales, Finance, Operations, Marketing, and Leadership — and the Boardroom for Creatives, a curated platform connecting design and creative professionals with vetted business experts for transformational one-on-one strategy sessions.
She serves as National President of the Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA) and as an NKBA Global Connect Advisor. She is majority owner of Exciting Windows!, a national membership organization for window treatment business owners.
A sought-after international speaker, LuAnn has delivered keynotes and business sessions across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, including engagements at major industry events including ASID, IDS, IWCE, and KBIS. She is recognized for exceptional panel moderation at High Point Market, Las Vegas Market, and the NEXTStage at KBIS. She is the author of three published books and has delivered CEU-accredited sessions through VFTI at KBIS and ASID national conferences.
Geraldine Morrison, Chief Partnerships Officer at NKBA, on Global Brands & Industry Leadership
LuAnn Nigara, host of The Well-Designed Business® Podcast, the leading business podcast in the design industry, joins Geraldine Morrison, Chief Partne…LuAnn Nigara, host of The Well-Designed Business® Podcast, the leading business podcast in the design industry, joins Geraldine Morrison, Chief Partnerships Officer for Domestic & Global Brands at NKBA, for a candid conversation about where the k…LuAnn Nigara, host of The Well-Designed Business® Podcast, the leading business podcast in the design industry, joins Geraldine Morrison, Chief Partnerships Officer for Domestic & Global Brands at NKBA, for a candid conversation about where the kitchen and bath industry is headed and who will shape its future. Drawing on Geraldine’s experience leading global brands such as Samsung and LIXIL, the discussion explores NKBA’s evolving role, the r…LuAnn Nigara, host of The Well-Designed Business® Podcast, the leading business podcast in the design industry, joins Geraldine Morrison, Chief Partnerships Officer for Domestic & Global Brands at NKBA, for a candid conversation about where the kitchen and bath industry is headed and who will shape its future. Drawing on Geraldine’s experience leading global brands such as Samsung and LIXIL, the discussion explores NKBA’s evolving role, the real value of KBIS beyond the show floor, and why global and domestic brands, and the designers who specify them, must think differently about how they align with brands, organizations, and the broader industry.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
The 10 Non-Negotiables of Successful Design Firms
What sets successful design firms apart? It’s not luck—it’s the non-negotiable actions and decisions they make every day. In this fast-paced session, …What sets successful design firms apart? It’s not luck—it’s the non-negotiable actions and decisions they make every day. In this fast-paced session, LuAnn Nigara shares the 10 non-negotiables she’s uncovered through 1,400+ interviews with the most p…What sets successful design firms apart? It’s not luck—it’s the non-negotiable actions and decisions they make every day. In this fast-paced session, LuAnn Nigara shares the 10 non-negotiables she’s uncovered through 1,400+ interviews with the most profitable and respected design, build, and kitchen & bath professionals. From mission clarity and operational excellence to leadership mindset and client experience, you’ll learn what every succes…What sets successful design firms apart? It’s not luck—it’s the non-negotiable actions and decisions they make every day. In this fast-paced session, LuAnn Nigara shares the 10 non-negotiables she’s uncovered through 1,400+ interviews with the most profitable and respected design, build, and kitchen & bath professionals. From mission clarity and operational excellence to leadership mindset and client experience, you’ll learn what every successful firm does—without exception. This isn’t theory or generic advice. It’s a blueprint you can start applying immediately to strengthen your business, lead with confidence, and build a firm that lasts.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More