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
#14 - Trusting Issues Gone Forever
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SUMMARY:
If you’ve ever said the phrase “Nobody will ever do this better than me,” congratulations: you and I have something in common. We also share the same exhaustion, the same overflowing inboxes, and the same belief that sleep is a luxury for other people.
In this episode, I tell the story of the moment I finally swallowed my pride, loosened my grip, and learned one of the hardest lessons in business: letting go is not losing control, it’s gaining freedom.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
1. My old (and very stubborn) mindset
Why I resisted delegating like a toddler refusing vegetables.
2. How hiring help shocked me
Every task came back faster, cleaner, clearer — and with improvements I never imagined.
3. The transformation after two years
Because of Lismar, Shades In Place runs smoother, I can breathe again, and I even watch TV without guilt.
(Yes, that last part still surprises me.)
4. What happens the moment you let go
- Your business has more oxygen
- Your brain switches from “reacting” to “creating”
- New opportunities finally have space to show up
BIG TAKEAWAY:
Hiring help didn’t just improve my business — it improved me.
Letting go didn’t make me weaker. It made me a better leader, husband, creator, and business owner.
If you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or convinced you’re the only one who can do the job… this episode is your permission slip to rethink everything.
INSPIRING BLOG - The Day I Finally Learned to Let Go
🎙️ 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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👉 Shades In Place Inc. – Custom Window Treatments: www.shadesinplace.com
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👉 Podcast Page: www.shadesinplace.com/podcast
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