30 Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 108 / The Workroom Accountability and Mentoring Group with Special Guest Kathy Geffen

On this episode of 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech, special guest Kathy Geffen joins Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock for an exciting announcement about the Workroom and Accountability Group also known as "WAM".

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Episode 108: The WAM Group with special guest Kathy Geffen

The WAM story

The Workroom Accountability and Workroom group began in 2020, as a way to help new workroom businesses learn, network and grow during the pandemic. Each year 10 new members were selected. Now with their busy schedules and changing priorities, Ceil and Susan have decided to pass the baton to a new leader, Kathy Geffen, with Kathy Geffen Design in Richmond, VA. This is an exciting chapter in the WAM story!

In this episode of the podcast you will learn how Kathy plans to structure the cohort meetings, what to expect , the cost to join, and details about how being part of a small WAM group can benefit you and your business. (The sign up form can be found at the bottom of this page).

About Kathy Geffen

With a background in process improvement and change implementation, Kathy spent years helping organizations across multiple industries improve how they work and manage change. She now brings that same strategic lens to the custom workroom and soft furnishings industry, translating complex operational challenges into clear and workable systems.

As both a working workroom owner and a trusted industry mentor, Kathy is known for bridging the gap between craftsmanship and leadership. She supports fellow workroom owners in strengthening operations, improving decision making, and building businesses that are profitable, resilient, and aligned with the life they want to lead.

As owner of the Workroom Accountability and Mentoring Group, Kathy will facilitate peer connection, accountability, and practical problem solving for workroom professionals committed to raising the standard of the industry together. 

Details for WAM membership

WAM is open to drapery and upholstery workroom professionals who have owned a workroom business for at least 8 months. Kathy will select applicants to ensure that each cohort has a good mix of newbies and seasoned professionals.

By joining WAM you will make a 90 day commitment to work on your specific goals, encourage others, share challenges, accomplishments and be an active participant. Meetings with your WAM cohort will be held every 2 weeks. You will need to dedicate 1 to 3 hours per week to work on your business goals.

The first WAM group of 2026 will begin on April 6! Cost to join is $450.00 (only $150 per month). If you would like to grow your business with a focused, private group of like-minded professionals, click the "sign up form" image below to be put on the WAM waitlist and to let Kathy know that you are interested in the program.