Elevating Spaces with Ashley Sasher, Bloomin’ Blinds (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 906)
From corporate marketing to becoming North Fulton’s “Shady Lady,” Ashley Sasher has built a thriving local business that helps homeowners and companies transform their spaces. As the owner of Bloomin’ Blinds, Ashley shares how her background in branding and storytelling shaped her approach to building a service business focused on beauty, efficiency, and trust.
In this conversation with North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray, Ashley talks about her transition from 22 years in corporate marketing to entrepreneurship, why window treatments are about more than just aesthetics, and how they improve comfort, energy efficiency, and productivity. She explains the rise of motorized and smart-home coverings, what sets Bloomin’ Blinds apart through its repair services and personal touch, and how small design details can make a big difference in how a room feels and functions.
John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is produced by John Ray and North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, and is recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.
Key Takeaways from This Episode
- Ashley Sasher shares her transition from 22 years in corporate marketing to entrepreneurship with Bloomin’ Blinds.
- She explains how window treatments enhance comfort, energy efficiency, and home value while offering aesthetic appeal.
- Ashley discusses the rise of smart-home and motorized options and why repairs help set her company apart.
- She highlights how Bloomin’ Blinds’ family ownership, personal service, and community connection have fueled its local success.
Topics Discussed in This Episode
00:00 Introduction and Welcome to North Fulton Business Radio
01:50 Bloomin’ Blinds: Services and Offerings
02:58 Ashley’s Journey: From Corporate Marketing to Entrepreneurship
03:49 The Importance of Window Treatments
04:31 Choosing Bloomin’ Blinds: Unique Selling Points
05:31 Trends and Innovations in Window Treatments
08:30 Commercial Solutions and Benefits
19:14 Customer Success Stories and Testimonials
20:04 Conclusion and Contact Information
21:11 Final Announcements
Ashley Sasher, Bloomin’ Blinds of Cumming and Johns Creek
Ashley Sasher is the owner of Bloomin’ Blinds of Cumming and Johns Creek, Georgia, proudly serving residents and businesses across Cumming, Alpharetta, Ball Ground, Dawsonville, and Johns Creek.
She launched the business in August 2025 with the goal of bringing premium window treatment solutions, repairs, and motorization directly to customers through convenient in-home and in-office consultations. With more than 20 years of executive-level experience in marketing, brand building, customer experience, and community relations, Sasher has a proven track record of driving growth for organizations ranging from entrepreneurial ventures to complex enterprises. She has led initiatives in brand storytelling, product integrations, and partner and vendor relationships, all skills that uniquely position her to deliver a personalized, professional experience for her customers.
By combining her business expertise with her love for design and creating beautiful spaces, Sasher helps families and businesses enhance their environments with custom blinds, shades, shutters, draperies, and patio solutions from trusted brands such as Hunter Douglas, Alta Window Fashions, Norman Window Fashions, Carole Fabrics, Horizons Window Fashions, Insolroll, Graber, Eclipse, Universal Screens, and Sol-Lux.
Deeply rooted in the North Atlanta community for more than two decades, Sasher is passionate about serving her neighbors through a family-owned, female-led business that values quality, integrity, and customer care.
She is a member of the Window Coverings Association of America and actively involved in the Forsyth County, Dawson County, and Johns Creek Chambers of Commerce. Sasher and her husband of 19 years live in Cumming with their three children, where they enjoy being part of the vibrant local community.
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Renasant Bank supports North Fulton Business Radio
Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions, with over $17 billion in assets and more than 180 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices throughout the region. All of Renasant’s success stems from each banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way to better understand the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.
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Beyond Computer Solutions supports North Fulton Business Radio
If you’re a law firm, medical practice, or manufacturer, there’s one headline you don’t want to make: “Local Business Pays Thousands in Ransom After Cyberattack.” That’s where Beyond Computer Solutions comes in. They help organizations like yours stay out of the news and in business with managed IT and cybersecurity services designed for industries where compliance and reputation matter most.
Whether they serve as your complete IT department or simply support your internal team, they are well-versed in HIPAA, secure document access, written security policies, and other essential aspects that ensure your safety and well-being. Best of all, it starts with a complimentary security assessment.
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About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray
With over 900 episodes and having featured over 1,400 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!
The show invites a diverse range of business, non-profit, and community leaders to share their significant contributions to their market, community, and profession. There’s no discrimination based on company size, and there’s never any “pay to play.” North Fulton Business Radio supports and celebrates businesses by sharing positive stories that traditional media ignore. Some media lean left. Some media lean right. We lean business.
John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. John and the team at North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, produce the show, and it is recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.
The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.
You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.
John Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants, bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.
John is the author of the five-star rated book, The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices, praised by readers for its practical insights on raising confidence, value, and prices.
