Episode 42: Tracy Bruno on Turning Passion into a Thriving Career

Brian Van Bower sits down with Tracy Bruno, Founder and CEO of Bruno Design Associates, to discuss her journey from stay-at-home mom to successful pool and outdoor living designer. Tracy shares how she built her design-build firm from the ground up, the importance of charging for design work, and how GENESIS® education helped her elevate both her technical expertise and business insight. Together, Brian and Tracy explore the value of fostering collaboration between designers and builders to deliver exceptional results. Tracy also offers insight into her design-build process, client relationships, and the power of combining creativity with construction leadership to create functional, beautiful spaces that stand the test of time.