Profit Isn't an Accident: Build a Business that Creates Wealth
Discover strategies to transform your design business from generating income to building lasting wealth and freedom.
Continuing Education Approval
- 1.5 IDCEC CEU | CC-124586-1000 (Your CEU will be reported to IDCEC on your behalf.)
Description
You’ve built a design business that’s profitable—or at least busy. You’re getting paid, your projects are moving, maybe you’ve even hired a couple of people. And that feels like success, right? But what if there’s more?
Get ready for the next level: a business that creates wealth—not just income. Not just a paycheck, but long-term stability, freedom, and lifestyle. In this course, explore what it really means to run a business that supports your life—not the other way around. You’ll learn how to evaluate your numbers, your systems, and your leadership through a new lens—one focused on sustainability, scalability, and long-term success. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what’s keeping you stuck and a few actionable ways to start building a business that truly pays you back. If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start leading with intention, this course is your next step.
GATHER 2025 live program recording of session held August 19, 2025. This in-person workshop included audience activities and interactions which have been edited out as appropriate.
What You Will Learn
- Differentiate between income-based profitability and long-term wealth-building.
- Assess your current business structure and operations for sustainability and scale.
- Apply a three-part framework to build intentional, repeatable, profitable systems.
- Design a profit plan that supports both near-term revenue and long-term wealth goals.
Access Period: GATHER 2025 Virtual Conference Package CEUs available to complete through February 28, 2026.
LuAnn Nigara
LuAnn Nigara Inc
LuAnn Nigara is a leading business expert, keynote speaker, and media personality, known for helping entrepreneurs stop playing small and take decisive action. As the host of the top-rated podcasts A Well-Designed Business® and Window Treatments for Profit—with over 1,000 episodes and 9 million downloads—LuAnn has built an international reputation for delivering no-nonsense business advice. A seasoned entrepreneur, she has successfully launched three businesses, including LuAnn Nigara Inc., where she provides business education through live events, LuAnn University, and bestselling books. Known as the go-to speaker for business owners ready to get out of their own way and step into profitability, LuAnn delivers engaging, actionable keynotes that inspire and challenge audiences to make bold, smart decisions.
This CEU is registered with the International Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) for continuing education credits. This credit will be accepted by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), International Interior Designers Association (IIDA) and Interior Designers of Canada (IDC).
The content included is not deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by IDCEC of any material or construction or any method or manner of handling, using distributing or dealing in any material or product.
Questions related to specific materials, methods and services should be directed to the instructor and provider of the CEU.
This program is registered for 1 CEU value. The IDCEC class-code is: CC-124586.
Attendees who do not belong to ASID, IIDA or IDC and do not have a unique IDCEC number will be provided with a Certificate of Completion after this CEU.
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