Mike Kriel has ten coworking spaces under the Launch Workplaces brand as of this recording. They are all under creative deal structures - no leases.

Mike shares:

• How he evaluates deals and says no to far more than he says yes to

• His commitment to identifying strong partners with high potential locations vs. just getting “dots on the map.”

• How he converted traditional office space into flex for under $10/foot 

• Why listening to an asset owner’s needs and listening and listening some more is the best approach to finding aligned incentives and getting a deal done.

We also talk about:

Gio fostering kitties, Gio returning from Alaska, Surprising your spouse with a puppy (because two dogs is way better than zero), and the meaning behind the Crossfit workout Murph.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Mike on LinkedIn

• Launch Workplaces website

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