{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Brent and Tracey McKee | Founders of McKee & Company | Designing a Business That Feels Like Home","description":"Brent and Tracey McKee are the visionary founders behind McKee & Company, a luxury furniture and interior design business that\u2019s been redefining the Southern California design landscape for over 26 years. Known for their thoughtful, timeless style and deep commitment to quality and service, the McKees have built more than a business, they\u2019ve built a trusted, relationship-driven brand. Now, they\u2019re stepping into a new chapter with a reimagined space that blends elevated design, hands-on collaboration, and a curated client experience like no other. In this episode of The Wow Factor, Brad visits Brent and Tracey at their new location in Costa Mesa to unpack the remarkable story behind McKee & Company and their custom furniture line, Sparrow & Sage. From a career pivot sparked by an unexpected exit from a family business, to weathering the 2008 recession with grit and faith, the McKees share candid lessons from their journey. Tracey opens up about what it means to design spaces that truly transform how people feel in their homes, while Brent offers business insights on scaling with purpose and resilience. Together, they reflect on leading a values-driven company and the joy of passing their knowledge on to the next generation. \u201cI think what I\u2019ve always felt my gift is helping people come home, feel energized, and go do what they\u2019re meant to do.\u201d \u2014 Tracey McKee \u201cWe inspire and we guide\u2014and when you put inspiration in front of people and help them get there, they\u2019re generally appreciative.\u201d \u2014 Brent McKee This Week on The Wow Factor: How a career setback with family launched McKee & Company Lessons from surviving the 2008 recession with a 70% revenue drop Why McKee & Company pivoted to a new showroom model that\u2019s by design\u2014not just design How Tracey\u2019s deep furniture knowledge and retail roots shaped their curated design approach What inspired the couple to launch their own line: Sparrow & Sage Behind the scenes of furniture design: from kitchen table sketches to national sales How McKee & Company serves professional designers and trades in their new space Building a brand that\u2019s high-touch, faith-infused, and made to last Brent and Tracey McKee\u2019s Word of Wisdom: Tracey: \u201cJust keep showing up and keep asking the Lord for what you need.\u201d Brent: \u201cDo what you love and build something where people enjoy the journey.\u201d Connect with McKee & Company: McKee & Company Website Sparrow and Sage Website McKee & Company on Instagram Sparrow & Sage on Instagram McKee & Company on Facebook Connect with The Wow Factor: WOW Factor Website Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on X ","author_name":"The Wow Factor","author_url":"https:\/\/www.thewowfactorpodcast.com","html":"