Brent and Tracey McKee | Founders of McKee & Company | Designing a Business That Feels Like Home
Release Date: 11/05/2025
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info_outlineBrent and Tracey McKee are the visionary founders behind McKee & Company, a luxury furniture and interior design business that’s 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’ve built a trusted, relationship-driven brand. Now, they’re 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.
“I think what I’ve always felt my gift is helping people come home, feel energized, and go do what they’re meant to do.” — Tracey McKee
“We inspire and we guide—and when you put inspiration in front of people and help them get there, they’re generally appreciative.” — 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’s by design—not just design
- How Tracey’s 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’s high-touch, faith-infused, and made to last
Brent and Tracey McKee’s Word of Wisdom:
Tracey: “Just keep showing up and keep asking the Lord for what you need.”
Brent: “Do what you love and build something where people enjoy the journey.”
Connect with McKee & Company:
- McKee & Company Website
- Sparrow and Sage Website
- McKee & Company on Instagram
- Sparrow & Sage on Instagram
- McKee & Company on Facebook
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