EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 23 MIN
Design That Builds Community: Multifamily Housing with Marcy Sagel
from The Disruptive Capitalists · host Sam Sells
Marcy Sagel, founder of MSA Interiors and one of the leading commercial interior designers in multifamily housing with over 30 years of experience, joins Sam Sells for a conversation that goes far beyond aesthetics. Marcy shares how working directly with residents before picking up a pencil changes the outcome of a project. When designers listen first, the result is spaces that actually serve the people living in them, and that connection pays off for developers too. Thoughtful, community-informed design increases property value, reduces turnover, and builds the kind of atmosphere that keeps residents in place for years. For developers and investors, that translates directly to stronger returns.Sam adds perspective on how community engagement creates real financial returns and shares his own transition from real estate to building technology that streamlines grant writing for underserved communities.In this episode, you'll hear:→ Why collaborating with residents before designing changes everything→ The financial case for community-informed interior design→ Designing for senior living without sacrificing beauty→ How good design strengthens the relationship between residents and their community → Bridging the gap between developers and the people they build for→ Sam's grant-writing technology and the transition from real estate to tech🔗 Connect with Marcy Sagel:Website: https://msainteriors.com/cleanmoney/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcysagel/https://www.linkedin.com/company/msa-interiors/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msainteriors/🔗 Connect with Sam Sells:https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelsells/https://www.facebook.com/impactsamuelfacebook.com/sam.sells.16 instagram.com/thedisruptivecapitalistshttps://grantauthority.org🔗 Follow The Disruptive Capitalists:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-disruptive-capitalists/id1644437927Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1I5tdqJNcxCB2Qiu1lfZyJ?si=4a4cf07923394bb9YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disruptivecapitalists/podcastsAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDW71563?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PZGDSPN2ASGH1HR8PADYPandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-disruptive-capitalists/PC:1001025132⭐ Love the show? Leave a rating & review — it helps more people find us!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests. The content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners should seek legal or professional advice before making any decisions based on the discussions in this podcast.
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Marcy Sagel, founder of MSA Interiors and one of the leading commercial interior designers in multifamily housing with over 30 years of experience, joins Sam Sells for a conversation that goes far beyond aesthetics. Marcy shares how working directly with residents before picking up a pencil changes the outcome of a project. When designers listen first, the result is spaces that actually serve the people living in them, and that connection pays off for developers too. Thoughtful, community-informed design increases property value, reduces turnover, and builds the kind of atmosphere that keeps residents in place for years. For developers and investors, that translates directly to stronger returns.Sam adds perspective on how community engagement creates real financial returns and shares his own transition from real estate to building technology that streamlines grant writing for underserved communities.In this episode, you'll hear:→ Why collaborating with residents before designing changes everything→ The financial case for community-informed interior design→ Designing for senior living without sacrificing beauty→ How good design strengthens the relationship between residents and their community → Bridging the gap between developers and the people they build for→ Sam's grant-writing technology and the transition from real estate to tech🔗 Connect with Marcy Sagel:Website: https://msainteriors.com/cleanmoney/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcysagel/https://www.linkedin.com/company/msa-interiors/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msainteriors/🔗 Connect with Sam Sells:https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelsells/https://www.facebook.com/impactsamuelfacebook.com/sam.sells.16 instagram.com/thedisruptivecapitalistshttps://grantauthority.org🔗 Follow The Disruptive Capitalists:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-disruptive-capitalists/id1644437927Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1I5tdqJNcxCB2Qiu1lfZyJ?si=4a4cf07923394bb9YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disruptivecapitalists/podcastsAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDW71563?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PZGDSPN2ASGH1HR8PADYPandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-disruptive-capitalists/PC:1001025132⭐ Love the show? Leave a rating & review — it helps more people find us!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests. The content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners should seek legal or professional advice before making any decisions based on the discussions in this podcast.
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