The Pro Perspective

Building a better business takes the right perspective. In this podcast from Houzz Pro, we talk with thought leaders in residential construction and design to get their take on a range of topics—from best practices for sales and project management to industry insights for future-proofing your firm.

The Pro Perspective is a technology podcast hosted by Houzz Pro, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Houzz Pro hosts The Pro Perspective, a technology show with 24 episodes published.

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  The Long-Term Impact of Short-Term Luxury With Jessica Duce

  Aug 12, 202643 minS2

  Behind every standout vacation rental is a designer anticipating guest needs. In this episode, Jessica Duce, Owner and Principal Designer at JDuce Design and co-founder of Vacation Rental Designers , shares how she blends data-backed strategy with bold creative risks to "stop the scroll" in a sea of listings, the importance of designing for accessibility, and the massive opportunity for manufacturers to partner with passionate designers.

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  The $100M Business Blueprint With Bryan Burkhart

  Jun 29, 202632 minS2

  Building a crew of allies that become a powerful referral network means championing collaboration over competition. In this episode, Bryan Burkhart, co-founder of $100M custom builder Burkhart Brothers Construction, shares why choosing to focus solely on construction while partnering with great architects and designers helped accelerate his growth—and the real reason radical transparency wins 90% of his bids. Want more insights like this? Follow The Pro Perspective on your favorite podcast platform or head here to browse previous episodes now: https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/podcast-the-pro-perspective To learn more about Houzz Pro’s best-in-class business management software, visit: https://houzz.com/pro

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  Honing Your Tech, Owning Your Edge With Michael Sauri

  May 28, 202644 minS2

  <p>The future of home remodeling is ahead of schedule—and staying ahead yourself means fusing high-tech tools with a human edge. In this episode, Michael Sauri, founder and president of TriVista USA Design and Build, talks through how AI and 3D are rewiring renovations, the ROI of staying human on the digital jobsite, and why letting his creative “freak flag fly” changed everything.</p>

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  Breaking Down KBIS 2026 With Julee Ireland

  Mar 27, 202643 minS2

  <p>This year’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show was buzzing with can’t-miss insights and inspiration. In this episode, founder of Home Renovation School and KBIS insider Julee Ireland shares her top takeaways from the show, tips for visiting in 2027, and why attending events like these help design firms thrive.</p>

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  Building Community Through Design With Anastasia Harrison, AIA

  Feb 27, 202640 minS2

  <p>Some businesses diversify to make a profit. Others do it to make an impact. In this episode, Anastasia Harrison, AIA, principal architect and owner of AHD&Co, shares why she expanded her firm to align with her values, how she balances her design and charitable work, and who she relies on most to make it all come together.</p>

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