
No Strings Attached – Untangling Conversations About Shady Topics
Welcome to No Strings Attached, 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.
Each week, we rotate between four unique series—each one offering a different perspective on the window treatment industry and the experiences behind it.
Here’s what to expect:
🔧 Trading Secrets [TS]
For the trade professionals, window treatment installers, dealers, and anyone in the trenches. The series delivers trade-specific tips, real-world insights, and lessons learned from over two decades in the field. Think of it as a masterclass for hands-on experts.
🪟 We Dress Naked Windows [WDNW]
This one’s for homeowners, decorators, and design lovers. We answer common questions, debunk myths, and offer straightforward advice to help you make smart, stylish, and functional choices for your space.
💥 Blind Audacity [BA]
We pull back the curtain and go behind the window coverings business. These episodes share personal stories about risk, resilience, and the unpredictable path of entrepreneurship, from immigrant roots to industry recognition.
📘 Courage Attracts Luck [CAL]
This brand-new series is inspired by my upcoming book, Courage Attracts Luck. These episodes go deeper, sharing the wild, emotional, sometimes unbelievable stories that taught me the most. Think of it as the unplugged, unscripted audiobook… with a Brazilian twist.
The voice behind the mic? That’s me—Roger Magalhães, 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
Start Here - Why I'm Talking Into a Microphone Again

[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

[TS] - Installation Startup Course: Education for Window Treatment Installers

[TS] - One Major Goal in 2022 for a Window Treatment Installer

[TS] - One Word and Nine Meanings: Window Treatment Installer Tips

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

[TS] - Virtual Window Treatment Installer Pro a.k.a. VIP Card

[TS] - Don't You Dare To Ask Me That!: Window Fashion Industry Advice

[TS] - Details Matter in the Window Fashion Industry

[TS] - If you are afraid of money, money will be afraid of you!
