A very special coworking

In this interview, we talk about:

• Marc, and his experiences in the coworking industry
• launching coworking with “social return”
• how coworking conferences can help

00:00 Hi!

01:38 Barcelona Coworking Boom

02:26 No Playbook Era

03:04 Discovering The Concept

04:22 Falling For Coworking

05:53 City Council Social Coworking

07:50 2016 Expansion And Consulting

10:06 Opening Day Confidence

12:00 Real Estate Misfit

17:40 Going All In Consulting

21:24 Latam Coworking Conference

24:10 Bye!

Speakers

Marc Navarro

Marc is the Content Director at CoworkingSpain Conference, creator of the first coworking with social return, Sinèrgics, and former Director of the first Utopicus coworking in Barcelona.

He’s now a coworking Consultant focused on strategy, space creation, and community building.

You can contact him on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcnavarro/

You can check his work on his website:

https://marcnavarro.com/

And what Latam Coworking is all about on their website as well:

https://latamcoworking.com/

Fanny Marcoux

I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.

During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.

I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:

linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux

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In this interview, we talk about:

• Nir Kelner and his space, Brain Embassy
• coworking as “workspitality”
• growing from 3 to 7+ locations

00:00 Hi!

02:19 Launching Spaces in Israel

04:49 Landlord Operator Strategy

06:42 Coworking as Workspitality

08:50 Personal Touch at Scale

11:18 Coffee Shop Cost Math

13:20 Ergonomics Beyond Offices

15:50 Networking Jobs Collaboration

18:40 Post Covid Future of Work

25:22 AI Tech and Human Future

28:17 Bye!

Speakers

Nir Kelner

Nir’s dream and passion has always been in the hospital, people, and now, coworking industries. He has been building teams and spaces where humans remain at the heart.

Brand Embassy is a common, exclusively designed space which connects the creative potential of all types of people to have an opportunity to freely share their ideas and experiences.

You can reach out to Nir through email at:

[email protected]

Check his space, Brain Embassy, on their website:

http://www.brainembassy.com/

And on Instagram:

- Warsaw - https://www.instagram.com/brainembassy_warsaw/

- Tel Aviv - https://www.instagram.com/brainembassy_tlv/

- Antwerp - https://www.instagram.com/brainembassy_antwerp/

Fanny Marcoux

I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.

During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.

I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:

linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, we talk about:

• Alanna and her space, Vibe Coworks
• going from hating to loving coworking
• how to educate banks and the local community in a small town

00:00 Hi!

01:52 Moving Home Sparks Idea

03:04 Building the Eat Work Drink Hub

05:43 Financing and Educating a Small Town

09:22 Opening in 2018 and COVID Shift

11:52 Community Culture Waffle Wednesday

15:13 Beyond Desks Partnerships and Events

17:52 Startup Questions Spark Programs

20:44 What Comes Next

22:26 From Couple to Team

24:57 First Hire Origin Story

27:17 Hiring for All Hats

30:19 Bye!

Speakers

Alanna Imbach

Alanna is the founder of Vibe Coworks, Executive Director of Matchstick Lab, and has a 15-year career within the international development and humanitarian sectors. She’s now working to make her region one of the most dynamic and connected places in the Pacific Northwest.

Vibe Coworks is a shared workspace and coworking community that drives innovation through human connection, world-class workspace, community and dedicated programming in non-urban regions.

Check her space, Vibe Coworks, on their website:

https://vibecoworks.com/

And on their social media:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vibe_coworks

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VibeCoworks

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/vibe-coworks/

Fanny Marcoux

I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.

During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.

I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:

linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, we talk about:

• Anne and her space, The Shop Workspace
• how to scale from a single site to a multi-city portfolio
• keeping a boutique and hospitality-forward vibe

00:00 Hi!

02:52 Building from Scratch

04:36 The 2020 Pivot

05:24 Scaling Across Cities

08:24 Advice to My Younger Self

10:25 Different Philosophies

14:10 From Front Desk to Director

16:13 Leadership Trade-offs

18:57 Aligned Vision

20:08 Expansion Plans

22:05 Site Selection Strategy

24:23 Leaning On Support Teams

26:20 Defining Real Community

28:53 Bye!

Speakers

Anne Olsen

Since Anne started working, she’s been designing and managing communities. Her first space was someone else’s project. Her current space is her very own idea.

The Shop Workspace is a design-forward, hospitality-driven coworking brand with locations in Brooklyn, Salt Lake City, and New Orleans.

Check her space, The Shop Workspace, on their website:

shopworkspace.com

And on their social media:

Instagram - instagram.com/shopworkspace

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/the-shop-workspace

Facebook - facebook.com/shopworkspace

Fanny Marcoux

I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.

During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.

I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, we talk about:

• Thilo and his platform, Cobot
• why your pricing is all wrong
• how to ask for help, the best advice ever

00:00 – Hi!

01:29 – Finding Coworking Naturally

03:48 – From Space to Software

05:10 – Pricing Lessons and Growth

07:30 – Network Effects and Early Team

09:19 – Outgrowing the Space

13:26 – Focus and Future of Coworking

15:42 – Post Pandemic Coworking Needs

17:45 – Regulations Taxes and Support

20:51 – Roadmap Customer Feedback

22:18 – AI Inside Product and Ethics

25:59 – Advice for New Operators

27:44 – Bye!

Speakers

Thilo Utke

Thilo has been in coworking since 2007. At that time, he and his co-founders, Kristina and Alex, simply shared their office and experiences before realizing that what they were doing already had a name. Now, he focuses on building coworking software with their company, Cobot.

Cobot helps coworking and flex spaces around the world simplify their processes to grow their revenue and spend more time with their community.

Reach out to Thilo on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thiloutke/

Check his platform, Cobot, on their website:

https://www.cobot.me/

Or on their social media:

https://www.facebook.com/cobot.me

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cobot/

https://www.instagram.com/cobot_me/

Fanny Marcoux

I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.

During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.

I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, we talk about:

• Andraž and his space, Kovačnica
• Building a community centered on “vibe” rather than fancy infrastructure
• How to expand into a one-stop shop

00:00 Hi!

01:08 How Kranj Coworking Started

03:10 Events That Built Momentum

04:10 Funding and Mission First

07:25 Why in Kranj

10:22 The Reality of Running Coworking

12:06 From School to Post Office

15:12 Spaces and Facilities

15:49 Business Registration Hub

16:20 Explaining Coworking Vibe

17:45 Programs Over Desk Sales

19:09 Events for the Whole City

20:48 Tuesday Talks and Newsletter

22:56 Future Plans and Partnerships

28:08 Bye!

Speakers

Andraž Šiler

Andraz wanted to build that coworking thing in his hometown, not in a big city. And so he did. He’s now managing the space and supporting the local business ecosystem.

Kovačnica started small in one old classroom. It now has its own building and provides a meeting spot for working, training, startups, entrepreneurs, and local communities.

Check his space, Kovačnica, on their website:

https://kovacnica.si/en/coworking/

And on their social media:

https://si.linkedin.com/company/kovacnica

https://www.facebook.com/KovacnicaKranj/

https://www.instagram.com/kovacnica_inkubator/

Fanny Marcoux

I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.

During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.

I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, we talk about:

• Jenny and her space, BüroLokal Wil
• the challenges faced in introducing coworking to a small town
• the passion and resilience required for succeeding in the coworking industry

00:00 Hi!

02:09 Challenges and Early Days

03:20 Community Building and Events

04:26 Sustaining and Growing the Space

07:08 The Importance of Location

08:21 Coworking Culture and Feedback

11:50 Associations and Collaborations

14:17 Persistence in Coworking

14:59 The Birth of Flex Desk

15:40 Challenges and Evolution

17:08 Collaborations and New Beginnings

18:30 Managing Multiple Projects

20:42 New Coworking Space in Historic Building

23:14 Balancing Work and Personal Life

27:56 Bye!

Speakers

Jenny Schäpper-Uster

Jenny has been managing her own coworking space her own way by herself since 2013. She’s also a co-founder at Flesk.

BüroLokal Wil is a real hub in a small town. It combines all innovation, networking, events, meetings, productivity, community, and last but not least, coffee.

Flesk is an app that allows companies to book flexible workspaces and meeting rooms at over 150 locations throughout Switzerland.

Contact Jenny directly at:

[email protected]

Check her space, BüroLokal Wil, on their website:

https://www.buerolokal.ch/home.html

Fanny Marcoux

I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.

During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.

I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, we talk about:

• Kellen and his space, The Hub by Citizens4Community
• fostering civility, collaboration, civic engagement, and social connection
• how to involve the community in creating and maintaining a space

00:00 Hi!

02:31 Securing and Transforming a New Space

05:20 Community Effort in Furnishing the Space

07:06 Modular Space and Diverse Uses

13:38 Flexible Coworking Model

15:26 Community Support and Financial Success

17:58 Community Collaboration and Partnerships

18:37 Flexible Pricing and Tiered Structure

19:53 Challenges of Managing a Community Space

22:06 Volunteer Greeters and Community Trust

25:59 Future Plans and Enhancements

29:07 Art Program and Community Engagement

32:52 Advice for Starting a Coworking Space

34:05 Bye!

Speakers

Kellen Klein

Kellen has always been working with communities. He wanted to give back and so created a hub in the middle of a small town. That is The Hub.

Citizens4Community is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster a connected community by encouraging civility, collaboration, and civic engagement. They recently created the Hub.

Check his space, The Hub by Citizens4Community, on their website:

https://citizens4community.com/hub

Fanny Marcoux

I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.

During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.

I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, we talk about:

• Jon and his space, Nomadico Coliving
• promoting lesser-known destinations for digital nomads
• revitalizing rural areas through remote work

00:00 Hi!

02:10 Joining The Melting Pot

03:40 The Coworking Community in Spain

04:14 Transition to Coliving

06:54 The Concept of Coliving

09:38 Sun And Co: A Decade of Coliving

10:49 Hybrid Model: Hostel and Coliving

12:13 Consultancy and Community Design

13:57 Nomadico: Affordable Coliving

16:29 Rooral: Revitalizing Spanish Villages

24:51 The Future of Coliving and Coworking

26:32 Bye!

Speakers

Jon Hormaetxe Castells

Jon has been working in the coworking, coliving, and community industries since 2014. He’s now an Experience Designer, has cofounded Nomadico, and is working with Rooral and Make Them Connect.

Nomadico Coliving is a network of affordable and authentic community coliving spaces for nomads and remote workers.

Check his space, Nomadico Coliving, on their website:

https://www.nomadico.io/

Fanny Marcoux

I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.

During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.

I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, we talk about:

• Séverine and her space, HiFlow Geneva
• how to combine both heavy industries and culture
• curiosity as a way to inspire

00:00 Hi!

01:43 The Birth of High Flow

02:35 High Flow's Unique Philosophy

04:44 Challenges and Successes

06:11 Navigating the Pandemic

07:29 Promoting Culture in the Workplace

08:19 The Importance of Partnerships

09:11 High Flow's Vision and Impact

10:31 Future Plans and Developments

14:45 The Role of the Board and Team

16:16 Expanding Networks and Connections

16:37 Upcoming Events and Celebrations

23:54 Bye!

Speakers

Séverine Redon

Séverine is the founder and manager of HiFlow Geneva. There, she wears so many hats she cannot count them anymore and, in doing so, helps entrepreneurs, artists, students, and innovators meet.

HiFlow is a 3 000 m2 of co-living space. It’s the place where entrepreneurship, innovation, and creation get together, and an active player of the high tech community.

You can reach out to Séverine at:

[email protected]

And to her team at:

[email protected]

Check her space, HiFlow Geneva, on:

- their website - https://www.hiflow.ch/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hiflow_geneva/

- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiflowgeneva/

Fanny Marcoux

I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.

During the day, I help ecommerce managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.

I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.