Bound by Business: Forever Friends: Mimi Harling and Susette Kubiak

Episode 283 of Window Treatments for Profit

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283: Bound by Business: Forever Friends: Mimi Harling and Susette Kubiak

Today With Mimi Harling and Susette Kubiak:

In this episode of the Bound by Business series, guest-host Jessica Harling sits down with her mother, Mimi Harling, and business partner Susette Kubiak of Drapery Connection. With over 80 years of family business history, these powerhouse women share their insights on navigating the complexities of a multi-generational enterprise.

From defining clear roles to fostering open communication, Mimi and Susette have built a truly successful partnership, evident in the longevity of their window treatment business. Hear valuable advice on maintaining healthy family dynamics in a business setting, the importance of staying in your “lane,” and how to build a strong team culture. This episode offers an intimate look into a thriving family business and provides lessons applicable to entrepreneurs throughout the industry.

More About Mimi Harling and Susette Kubiak

Mimi Harling: With 38 years in the window covering industry and believes “Clients want their home to be unique and different from their friends and family”.

Professional: Graduate Robert Morris College, Exciting Windows Trained Consultant.

Studies and Certifications: Certified Professional, Shutters and Drapery Design, Motorization, and Color Consultant.

Susette Kubiak: With 35 years in the window covering industry and believes “Good design is combining beauty, function and comfort and your custom window treatment will play an important role of a successful room design”.

Professional: Member of American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), College of DuPage, WCP

Studies and Certifications: NCIDQ Certified, Furniture, accessories, lightning, space planning, CUstom Drapery, Wallpaper, Motorization, and Color Consulting.

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More About Jessica Harling

With unwavering conviction, Jessica Harling can break down complex decisions to simplify an action plan. Her dynamic problem-solving can confront potential obstacles proactively and energize any team, making others feel valued to achieve their ambitious company goals. She is the founder of Behind the Design, a People Operations company that enthusiastically collaborates with leadership to build dream teams! From recruiting to training and process development, their intuition for creating strong emotional connections discovers and nurtures rockstar talent with established streamlined processes that impact the company’s bottom line.