285: Bound By Business: Sibling Success Story - John DeLuca and Agata Olivieri

Today With John DeLuca and Agata Olivieri: In this episode of the Bound by Business series, host Jessica Harling chats with Agata Olivieri and John DeLuca of Maple Drapery and Carpet. With over 50 years of family business history, they share how they transformed their parents' 1972 startup into a successful window treatment empire in Concord, Canada. Agata and John discuss defining their roles, achieving work-life balance, and managing family dynamics in business. They offer insights on building a diverse team, leadership transitions, and maintaining family values in a professional environment. This conversation is filled with valuable lessons for family businesses and entrepreneurs in the window treatment industry and beyond. More About John DeLuca and Agata Olivieri Maple Drapery & Carpet is a family-owned business specializing in high-quality, custom window treatments and flooring solutions. With a commitment to craftsmanship and personalized service, they offer a wide range of drapery, blinds, and carpets tailored to each client’s unique style and needs. Their experienced team works closely with customers from consultation to installation, ensuring a seamless experience that transforms living spaces with elegance and functionality. Maple Drapery & Carpet prides itself on blending artistic design with meticulous attention to detail. John Di Luca is the dedicated owner and head of sales at Maple Drapery & Carpet. With a background in electronic engineering, John chose to join the family business, where his passion for design and commitment to quality have flourished. His attention to detail and ability to foresee issues with challenging windows are key assets that drive the company’s success. John’s technical expertise, combined with his hands-on approach, ensures that the production of every project is executed with precision. Agata Olivieri is the business management lead and designer sales expert at Maple Drapery & Carpet. With a dual background in business and design, Agata brings a unique blend of strategic insight and creative flair to the company. Her ability to manage operations efficiently while building strong relationships with designers has been instrumental in the business’s growth. Agata loves to sketch out design treatments for clients, helping them visualize the final results and ensuring that every project reflects their personal style and needs. Connect with John DeLuca and Agata Olivieri Website Facebook Instagram 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. Connect with Jessica Harling Website Instagram  Facebook  What’s new with LuAnn Nigara The Power Talk Friday Tour Watch the Docuseries! http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast Other Resources Mentioned Exciting Windows! CEO Conference Sun Shading Expo 2024 (You can redeem our VIP code SSENA24LUANN when registering to get a FREE Show Floor registration) Other Shows Mentioned WTFP #282: Bound By Business: Like Mother, Like Son. Debbie Hall and Trent Hall WTFP #280: Bound By Business: Sisters in Business. Lindsay and Heather Madonia