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February 2-4, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV

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LuAnn Nigara

LuAnn Nigara

PresidentLuAnn Nigara Inc

LuAnn 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.

Thu Feb 1912:30 PM – 1:30 PMPodcast Studio

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.

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KBIS Podcast StudioSession Track
LuAnn Nigara
LuAnn NigaraPresident, LuAnn Nigara Inc
Geraldine Morrison
Geraldine MorrisonSenior Vice President | Chief Partnerships Officers, Domestic & Global Brands Senior Vice President | Chief Partnerships Officers, Domestic & Global Brands, NKBA
Capacity Unlimited:No
On-Demand:No
Option for On-Demand:No
Type:Podcast Studio

Profit Isn’t an Accident: Build a Business That Creates Wealth, Not Just Income

Whether you are an interior designer, a builder, an architect, a remodeler, or a showroom owner, if you are working harder than ever and still wonderi

Whether you are an interior designer, a builder, an architect, a remodeler, or a showroom owner, if you are working harder than ever and still wondering where the money went, this session is for you. The problem isn't effort. It isn't even revenue. I

Whether you are an interior designer, a builder, an architect, a remodeler, or a showroom owner, if you are working harder than ever and still wondering where the money went, this session is for you. The problem isn't effort. It isn't even revenue. It's that profit is being treated as whatever's left over rather than what's planned for.

In this session, LuAnn Nigara delivers a three-part framework for moving from income-based thinking to genuine

Whether you are an interior designer, a builder, an architect, a remodeler, or a showroom owner, if you are working harder than ever and still wondering where the money went, this session is for you. The problem isn't effort. It isn't even revenue. It's that profit is being treated as whatever's left over rather than what's planned for.

In this session, LuAnn Nigara delivers a three-part framework for moving from income-based thinking to genuine wealth-building strategy. The framework covers three areas: knowing the numbers that actually matter, building systems that run without you, and leading your business like you're building a legacy. Attendees will examine the difference between a business that generates revenue and one that creates lasting financial independence. Through guided reflection and practical tools, they will identify where profit is leaking, how to price with intention, and what it means to lead a firm like a CEO rather than operate it like a technician.

This is not theory. It is the framework behind the firms that stay profitable, stable, and in control — regardless of what the market does.

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PresentationSession Type
LuAnn Nigara
LuAnn NigaraPresident, LuAnn Nigara Inc
Capacity Unlimited:No
Learning Objectives:By the end of this session, attendees will be able to: Distinguish between income-based thinking and wealth-building strategy, and identify which model is currently driving their business decisions. Apply a three-part profitability framework to evaluate their current pricing, systems, and leadership approach for gaps that are costing them margin. Design a profit plan that moves beyond revenue targets to address the operational and leadership decisions that determine long-term financial sustainability. Recognize the difference between a business that depends on the owner's constant presence and one that is built to generate profit independently of how many hours the owner works.
On-Demand:No
Option for On-Demand:No
Presentation Approach:Lecture-style with PowerPoint, guided reflection worksheet, and audience engagement moments throughout. Closes with Q&A. Attendees leave with a practical tool they can apply immediately.
Thu Feb 199:00 AM – 10:00 AMS230-C

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.

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Presentation (1-Hour)Session TypeLeadership & Management (VFTI)Session Track
CEU Credits:0.10
LuAnn Nigara
LuAnn NigaraPresident, LuAnn Nigara Inc
Capacity Unlimited:No
Learning Objectives:Use vision, systems & data-driven leadership to build lasting success & a high-value business.
On-Demand:No
Option for On-Demand:No
Presentation Approach:Presentation/Lecture with audience Q&A