No Strings Attached – Untangling Conversations About Shady Topics
A podcast designed to inform, inspire, and occasionally entertain anyone connected to the world of window coverings.
Whether you’re a trade professional, an interior designer, a curious homeowner, or someone who simply enjoys honest stories about business and life and the pursuit of the American Dream, this show has something for you.
The voice behind the mic? That’s me—Roger Magalhaes, founder of Shades In Place & Trading Up Consulting and a proud veteran of the window covering industry.
I’ve worn a lot of hats over the years—installer, trainer, speaker, business owner—and now, podcast host and author.
This show is my way of sharing what I’ve learned, what I’ve lived, and what I’m still figuring out. No fluff, no filters—just stories and strategies that might help you on your own path.
If you like window wisdom with a Brazilian accent and the occasional bad pun… you’re definitely in the right place.
So whether you’re tuning in from a job site, your morning commute, or a sunny porch with a cup of coffee—thank you for being here. Let’s get real, get inspired, and maybe even get a little wiser (with no strings attached).
Episodes
#15 - Tears, Dust & The Team: How to Rebuild Your Business After a Major Move
#14 - Trusting Issues Gone Forever: Delegation Strategies for Small Business Owners
#13 - The Snooze Button of Life: Finding Work-Life Balance After Relocating Your Business
#12 - Budget-Friendly Home Upgrades: Smart Window Treatment Choices for Guest Rooms
#11 - You Cannot Break Me: Building Resilience Through Motorized Shade Installation Challenges
#10 - Fat Bike Meets Fat Biker: Rebuilding After Hurricane Disruption in Tampa
#9 - Window Treatment Pricing Strategy: How to Position Your Business for Premium Clients
#8 - Motorized Blackout Shades & Life Lessons: What Ozzy Osbourne Taught Me About Windows
#7 - Why Window Treatment Installers Must Charge a Measuring Fee (Real $3,200 Loss Story)
#6 - Orange Frames, Metallica Concert and Furniture Shopping
#5 - What Metallica Taught Me About Rocking Your Window Treatment Business
#4 - Same Sunset, Better Margaritas For Your Business and Life
#3 - From Beantown to the Sunshine Hustle: Loyalty, Legacy & a Leap of Faith
#2 - The Power Of Planting Seeds For Your Professional Life
#1 - I’m Back Behind the Microphone
[TS] -15 Educational Opportunities with Trading Up Consulting
[TS] - Room for Improvement in the Window Fashion Industry
[TS] - The Insurance Policy for Window Treatment Installers
[TS] - Details Matter in the Window Treatment Industry
[TS] - The Kaizen Way: Window Treatment Installer Tips
[TS] - Celebrating Small Victories in the Window Fashion Industry
[TS] - Hidden In Plain Sight: Tips for Window Treatment Installers
[TS] - Mr. Know It All: Strategies for Window Treatment Installers
[TS] - Should I stay or Should I go?: Window Treatment Installer Tips
[TS] - Avoidable Mistakes; Window Covering Dealer Edition