Houzz: Russo, Design & Remodeling Pros Reveal Goals for 2024
The start of a new year is the perfect time to recalibrate your business compass. Knowing what your peers will be focusing on is always interesting and can help you hone your ideas, whether you’re looking to grow your client base, refine your operations or simply carve out more time to spend with family. Read on to find out what four design and remodeling professionals had to say.
Organize Systems to Launch a New Retail Venture
For the early part of 2024, Daniel Russo, principal designer and CEO of Columbus, Ohio-based design, remodeling and construction firm Daniel Russo Home, will be focused on setting up the launch of his new online store.
Juggling his busy existing design business with a new retail offering will require new systems to be put in place and a high level of organization — areas where Russo feels technology can really help.
“We are using Houzz Pro software and all the tools available on it to get organized,” he says. “At the same time, we are building stronger relationships with our vendors, which will optimize our process when we launch the online store.”
Russo has been using Houzz Pro for a while now and finds its tools not only save him precious time and streamline day-to-day operations, but also help his clients visualize their finished home. “One of the difficulties interior designers face is communicating our vision for a client’s space — Houzz Pro helps our visions come to light easier and faster” for clients, he says.
Attend Industry Shows and Events
“As someone who loves to learn, I’d like to continue educating myself about the industry, new developments and ways to better communicate with my clients in 2024,” Russo says.
“To do this, I plan on attending furniture markets, the kitchen and bath design expo and other trade industry events this year. Attending markets and events helps ensure that I have proper product knowledge. This in turn helps me to communicate with our clients and to enhance the client experience.”