Your friend in furnishing

The business of beautiful spaces: how Somerled Designs balances style and strategy

June 25, 2026·19 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode, Marc sits down with Bri West and Jordan McDonough, the founders of Somerled Designs. Bri owns 36 short-term rentals and brings an investor's eye to every project. Jordan brings the design expertise. Together, they've built a firm where every design decision ties back to performance.They break down why amenities and listing photos should drive your budget strategy, and how thinking like a business owner from day one changes everything.From designing for bachelorette groups in Nashville to multi-generational families on the Florida coast, this episode is full of strategic, do-it-differently insights for hosts who want to stop furnishing by room and start designing for revenue.Check out Somerled Designs: https://www.somerleddesigns.com/ Sign up for a free consultation: https://form.jotform.com/252193985491065?howDid=Referral&typeA19=Minoan Check out Somerled's new design course: https://somerled-xpdxcb.myklpages.com/l/Vqt8P3 Not a Minoan member? Sign up today and receive $25 Minoan credit in your account: https://minoan.com/minoan-podcast

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