What does a coworking operator do when they discover Claude Code? They vibe code a brand new website in 20 hours, replace a bunch of SaaS tools, and build custom apps without writing a single line of code.

In this episode, Hector Kolonas sits down with Justin Moran (founder of Workplace in Massachusetts and operator of 5 coworking spaces) to break down how he's using AI, automation, and vibe coding to run lean, cut costs, and build exactly the tools his business needs.

In this episode:

• How Justin grew from 1 → 5 coworking locations with just 5 staff
• 80 automations that run his business on autopilot
• How a ski trip conversation led to 90 days of Claude AI obsession
• Vibe coding a full website, chatbot, AI answering service & booking widget in one rainy Sunday
• Replacing Calendly and Intercom with custom-built tools
• The framework for deciding what to vibe code vs. what to leave to the pros
• Security guardrails every operator needs before deploying AI-built apps
• How to get started with Claude... even if you've never coded before

📄 Full show notes, blog post & summary: https://TWIC.co/claudecoworking

Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:30 Justin's Background & Workplace Growth7:00 Running Lean with Automation17:00 Discovering Claude & The Vibe Coding Journey26:00 What to Vibe Code vs. Leave to the Pros33:00 Security, Guardrails & Getting Started40:00 AI & Staff: Setting Guardrails44:00 Wrap-Up & Resources

Connect with Justin Moran:https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmoran/

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This Week in Coworking is the podcast for coworking space operators, flex office founders, and workspace entrepreneurs. Hosted by Hector Kolonas.

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