The Pro Perspective

Serial entrepreneurship isn't just about launching multiple ventures—it's about creating your own opportunities. In this episode, Todd Jackson, CEO and President of Jackson Design and Remodeling, shares his tips for sustained success, including his tried-and-true hiring strategies and why buying back your time should be one of your ultimate goals.

Running a multigenerational business means family values often become your company’s guiding principles. In this episode, Alan Hendy, second-generation CEO of Neal’s Design Remodel, shares why they established a family charter, the importance of open communication among his brothers and employees, and prioritizing company success over personal gain.

A recent Houzz Pro survey revealed nearly half of interior designers now use AI regularly. In this episode, Jessica Nelson and Stephanie Lindsey, co-founders of Etch Design Group, reveal how they’re trailblazing the use of AI in their design practice—like creating client personality profiles—and igniting a passion for AI in other design firms.

Modern culture sometimes assigns a negative stigma to blue collar jobs—but hardworking pros are changing the narrative. In this episode, Luke Thomas, CEO of H&L Design Build, tells us how he and his team challenge common trade misconceptions and bring a renewed sense of community, cleanliness, and pride back to the world of craftsmanship.For more information visit: https://www.houzz.com/pro

Founding a design business comes with a whole new territory: one where you’re running the show. In this episode, John McClain, business coach and CEO of John McClain Design, reveals how he empowers designers to embody their CEO role, the crucial need for a solid contract, and the art of pricing your services to turn a profit.For more information visit: https://www.houzz.com/pro