In this episode of For Your Own Good, I sit down with Isaac French, the visionary designer who built and sold a micro-resort for $7 million in just two years. We dig into:• How Isaac went from a $45K/year bookkeeper with $19K in savings to creating a multi-million dollar hospitality brand• The shocking story of being banned from Airbnb and how it led to $40,000 in direct bookings in just one week• Why Isaac spent 40+ hours designing a custom guest book (and how it transformed the guest experience)• The "holy trinity" of land amenities that make properties irresistible• How to create spaces that combat loneliness and make people feel truly alive• The counterintuitive approach to design that prioritizes art over ROIWhether you're interested in real estate, hospitality, design, or simply creating more meaningful spaces in your own life, this conversation reveals the principles behind spaces that move people emotionally and financially.Isaac shares his philosophy that "nature is the space where people feel most alive" and explains how he applies this to create experiences that guests can't stop talking about. Hit play to discover why perfectionism might actually be your secret weapon in a world of commoditized experiences.#ForYourOwnGood #KassidyWarren #IsaacFrench #FYOG #MicroResort #HospitalityDesign #ArtInNatureSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-own-good/id1793769313Watch YouTube to catch the video versions: https://www.youtube.com/@KassidyWarrenConnect with Hosts/Guests:KASSIDY https://www.instagram.com/kassidy.warrenISAAChttps://www.instagram.com/isaacfrench_/

In this episode, I sit down with Olivia Totty, who shares her incredible journey from working as an engineer on oil rigs to building a $3 million real estate portfolio. We dive into how she paid off $25,000 in credit card debt, discovered the magic of house hacking, and turned her love for travel into a thriving real estate business with short-term rentals. Olivia gets real about the challenges of quitting her corporate job, why financial literacy changed her life, and how she’s now helping others through her coaching program. If you’re into real estate investing, financial freedom, or just need a push to take action, this episode’s got you covered with tons of inspiration and practical tips!"

Key Topics Included:

• Olivia’s engineering background in oil and gas

• Transition to real estate investing

• House hacking and short-term rentals

• Paying off debt and financial literacy

• Overcoming analysis paralysis and taking action

• Travel and freedom as core values

• Her coaching program and future vision

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Watch YouTube to catch the video versions: https://www.youtube.com/@KassidyWarren

In this episode of the For Your Own Good Podcast, I chat with Bri and Jordan, the brilliant minds behind Somerled Designs and total rockstars in the short-term rental design world. We unpack how they scaled their ‘unscalable’ business from a side gig to a nationwide operation, tackling challenges like managing teams and designing for diverse markets. They share their investor-focused approach to design, how they maximize ROI with strategic choices, and the hottest trends shaping the future of short-term rentals. Whether you’re an investor, a design lover, or just curious about the industry, this episode’s got you covered. Hit that like button, drop a comment, and subscribe for more insider tips!

Key Topics Discussed:

• Scaling a design business for short-term rentals

• Overcoming challenges in nationwide operations

• Maximizing ROI through strategic design

• Current and future trends in the rental industry
  

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-own-good/id1793769313

Watch YouTube to catch the video versions: https://www.youtube.com/@KassidyWarren

Connect with Hosts/Guests:

KASSIDY

https://www.instagram.com/kassidy.warren

BRI & JORDAN

https://www.instagram.com/somerled.designs/

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