[TS] - Seven Way To Put Safety First In Your Window Treatment Business

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Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into a critical but often-overlooked aspect of success in the window covering industry: SAFETY.
Roger Magalhães uses his decades of hands-on experience to break down seven actionable strategies for putting safety first (for yourself, your clients, and your business) as a window treatment installer or dealer.
He shares real-life lessons—including stories about costly mistakes—and practical tips for both new and veteran pros. Whether you’re loading a van, selecting cordless window treatments, or navigating tricky installations, this episode can help you mitigate risk, protect property, and operate professionally.
Key Safety Strategies Discussed

• 1. Protect the Numbers - Always verify your measurements and calculations carefully. A single digit can make the difference between a seamless installation and a costly error for both you and your clients.
• 2. Measure Twice, Pay Once - Don’t rush measurements—get them right the first time. Roger recounts a lesson from a job on an island, where one mistake meant days of lost time and extra expense.
• 3. Enough Insurance - Don’t see insurance as a cost—see it as an investment. It shields your business, your team, and your clients from unexpected mishaps.
• 4. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - Always use the right safety gear on the job to prevent injuries.
• 5. Influencers - Recognize that your actions could set examples—both good and bad. Promote and practice safe procedures at all times.
• 6. Protect the Little Ones - Cordless window treatments aren’t just a trend—they’re a must. Always consider child and pet safety in every project, both by code compliance and best practices.
• 7. Secure the Load - Properly load and organize your van. A careless approach can compromise both product integrity and personal safety.

Why Safety Matters

Even a small misstep can spark “big problems,” risking damage to the homeowner’s property, your company’s reputation, or someone’s personal wellbeing.
Roger emphasizes: never cut corners. Taking the correct route, even if it takes a few more minutes, always leads to better results and a safer business.
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1. [TS] - Seven Way To Put Safety First In Your Window Treatment Business (00:00:00)

2. Intro (00:00:26)

3. Tip #1 - Protect The Numbers (00:01:09)

4. Tip #2 - Measure Twice, Pay Once (00:03:01)

5. Tip#3 - Enough Insurance (00:05:19)

6. Tip #4 - PPE (00:06:28)

7. Tip #5 - Influencers (00:07:39)

8. WCAA Commercial (00:09:19)

9. Tip #6 - Protect The Little Ones (00:10:19)

10. Tip #7 - Secure The Load (00:11:36)