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).
No Strings Attached – Untangling Conversations About Shady Topics
#3 - From Beantown to the Sunshine Hustle: Loyalty, Legacy & a Leap of Faith
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After 20 years of building a custom window treatment business in Boston, Roger
Magalhães made the emotional leap to Florida. This heartfelt episode shares the
journey of closing a Massachusetts shop, expanding into Tampa’s unique market with motorized screens and hurricane shutters, and maintaining client loyalty across two states.
What you’ll learn:
- How to maintain customer relationships when relocating your business
- Expanding product lines to meet regional demands (hurricane shutters, motorized screens, retractable awnings)
- Building a team that serves clients across multiple states
- The emotional reality of closing one chapter while opening another
- How business transitions create space for creative projects (books, podcasts)
Perfect for: Window covering business owners, contractors considering relocation,entrepreneurs managing business transitions, and anyone navigating geographic expansion while preserving legacy relationships.
Boston roots, Florida future. Hear the full story (11 minutes).
Related blog: https://www.shadesinplace.com/shades-in-place-boston-to-florida-journey/
Keywords: relocating window treatment business, Boston to Florida business move, expanding window covering services, hurricane shutters Tampa, motorized screen installation, business transition strategies, maintaining client loyalty during relocation
🎙️ No Strings Attached - by Roger Magalhães
A bold podcast weaving window wisdom, entrepreneurial grit, and the immigrant hustle—with no strings attached.
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🔗 Explore More:
👉 Shades In Place Inc. – Custom Window Treatments: www.shadesinplace.com
👉 Trading Up Consulting – Industry Training & Mentorship: www.tradingupconsulting.com
👉 Podcast Page: www.shadesinplace.com/podcast
👉 Trading Up Academy: Learn To Install Window Treatments
