Today we’re talking to Bridgette Whitney who specializes in designing Airbnbs. She walks us through how she designed one of the top rentals in Nashville, gives tips for designing on a budget, and what to ask a potential designer. Learn more about Bridget and her business on Instagram or Tik Tok at @itsbridgettebitch or check out her website, itsbridgettebitch.com

Blue Gems Management: https://bluegemsmgmt.co/

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[00:00] Teaser

[00:12] Show intro

[00:48] Welcome to Bridget

[01:00] Bridget’s journey into real estate and design

[03:35] Hiring Bridget and her boyfriend for design

[04:11] Where is Bridget finding the cool pieces

[05:25] Bridget’s portfolio

[05:54] How content has changed the business

[07:07] Bridget’s design vs. the average design

[09:05] How to get the highest ROI on design budget

[16:19] When to hire out design and when to do it yourself

[17:26] How to estimate budget for a designer

[21:10] Airbnbs and management

[22:27] Posting the progress

[23:16] Where Bridget is finding clients

[23:53] Good ways to differentiate from other Airbnbs

[26:22] What questions should you ask a potential designer

[27:22] Adding automation to properties

[28:23] Where’s Bridget’s business will be in the next few years

[30:55] Best advice for an Airbnb newbie

[32:12] What does a day in the life look like?

[33:26] The last blue gem

[34:43] Where to find more about Bridget and her business