1164: WWLD: When Responsibility Became Stewardship
Fri Feb 06 2026
Today With LuAnn Nigara:
In Part Three of the A Well-Designed Business 10-Year Birthday Series, LuAnn moves the story forward into the phase almost no one prepares you for.
The moment when hustle stops being the solution.
Not because the work disappears.
But because the work changes.
By this point, the podcast no longer depended on LuAnn doing everything herself.
It depended on something else entirely.
Stewardship.
In this episode, LuAnn shares what happens when stepping out of the weeds doesn’t mean stepping away, but stepping into a different level of responsibility. A level she had lived through before while growing Window Works, and one she recognized just in time this time around.
You’ll hear how the work shifted from execution to bigger thinking, and why growth at this stage demands more discernment, not more effort.
LuAnn walks through:
What replaces doing when you stop doing everything
Why long-term alignment matters more than enthusiasm
How LuAnn University evolved from great courses into a true business school for creatives
Why speaking engagements, partnerships, and opportunities must earn their yes
How responsibility expands when you’re accountable to communities, not just yourself
The difference between visibility and values
Why some of the hardest no’s look great on paper
And how leadership without ego creates stronger outcomes for everyone involved
This is also the season where decisions began running through a future lens.
Five years. Ten years. Twenty years.
Will this still matter?
Will I still be proud of it?
And what happens when I’m no longer here to run it?
This episode is about the quiet shift from building something exciting to protecting something meaningful.
From growth to guardianship.
From proving to preserving.
If you’ve ever felt the weight of success get heavier instead of lighter, this episode will help you understand why.
And why that weight is not a problem to solve, but a responsibility to lead.
In the next episode, LuAnn will share what came next.
The structures.
The systems.
And the decisions that allowed the business to grow without losing its soul.
Connect with LuAnn Nigara:
LuAnn’s Website
LuAnn’s Blog
Power Talk Friday
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What’s new with LuAnn Nigara:
The Power Talk Friday Tour
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Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here:
Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action
Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action
Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts
Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2
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Today With LuAnn Nigara: In Part Three of the A Well-Designed Business 10-Year Birthday Series, LuAnn moves the story forward into the phase almost no one prepares you for. The moment when hustle stops being the solution. Not because the work disappears. But because the work changes. By this point, the podcast no longer depended on LuAnn doing everything herself. It depended on something else entirely. Stewardship. In this episode, LuAnn shares what happens when stepping out of the weeds doesn’t mean stepping away, but stepping into a different level of responsibility. A level she had lived through before while growing Window Works, and one she recognized just in time this time around. You’ll hear how the work shifted from execution to bigger thinking, and why growth at this stage demands more discernment, not more effort. LuAnn walks through: What replaces doing when you stop doing everything Why long-term alignment matters more than enthusiasm How LuAnn University evolved from great courses into a true business school for creatives Why speaking engagements, partnerships, and opportunities must earn their yes How responsibility expands when you’re accountable to communities, not just yourself The difference between visibility and values Why some of the hardest no’s look great on paper And how leadership without ego creates stronger outcomes for everyone involved This is also the season where decisions began running through a future lens. Five years. Ten years. Twenty years. Will this still matter? Will I still be proud of it? And what happens when I’m no longer here to run it? This episode is about the quiet shift from building something exciting to protecting something meaningful. From growth to guardianship. From proving to preserving. If you’ve ever felt the weight of success get heavier instead of lighter, this episode will help you understand why. And why that weight is not a problem to solve, but a responsibility to lead. In the next episode, LuAnn will share what came next. The structures. The systems. And the decisions that allowed the business to grow without losing its soul. 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 What’s new with LuAnn Nigara: The Power Talk Friday Tour Watch the Docuseries! https://www.luannnigara.com/cob Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2