Everything Coworking

Michelle Ottey is the Managing Director of CIC in Philadelphia.

The facility hosts 140,000 square feet of workspace, lab space, and more.

How do you stay focused on member experience and community building in 140,000 square feet…well…the Treat Trolleys stocking Klondike bars are a good start 🙂

But seriously, CIC Philadelphia is an incredible ecosystem that supports your "typical" solopreneur, as well as startups looking to commercialize life science technology.

They also have a strong focus on DEI and one of their OKRs is to help their member companies build a culture of inclusiveness.

This episode is a great case study on the diversity of shared space users and business models.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Michelle Ottey on LI

CIC Philadelphia

Everything Coworking Featured Resources:

Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space

The Everything Coworking Academy

Community Manager University

Creative Coworking Partnerships: How to negotiate and structure management agreements from the landlord and operator perspective

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Marina McCoy closed her own sustainability consulting practice and brick and mortar businesses to take the role of Community Manager at Hula coworking and hasn't looked back. Hula is just that kind of place.

Located on the shores of Lake Champlain in Burlington, VT, Hula was created to give entrepreneurs and remote workers a reason to stay in Burlington. The complex is 150,000 square feet with 20,000 of it dedicated to "air desks" and dedicated desks" and the rest private offices and large suites.

When asked to rank order the value of their membership, they put community first and a place to work third.

Hula has a four-year waiting list for their private offices and five hundred air desk members.

WHAT? Yes. Have a listen for all of the details.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Marina's LinkedIn profile

Hula website

Hula on Instagram

Everything Coworking Featured Resources:

Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space

The Everything Coworking Academy

Community Manager University

Creative Coworking Partnerships: How to negotiate and structure management agreements from the landlord and operator perspective

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If you are offering a mail service to either physical or virtual members, there are updates to the CMRA requirements that you must comply with.

This episode covers the updates.

The new rules apply to anyone providing mail service to physical and/or virtual members.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Matt Going on LinkedIn

AnyTime Mailbox Website

New CMRA Rules

New PS1583 Form

Article from Allwork on the changes

Everything Coworking Featured Resources:

Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space

The Everything Coworking Academy

Community Manager University

Creative Coworking Partnerships: How to negotiate and structure management agreements from the landlord and operator perspective

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With 25% commercial office vacancy rates in major markets in the US, we may assume that landlords will sell US on being their tenant and throw ample tenant improvement dollars and months of free rent our way....but that is not the case.

Landlords are more risk-averse than ever, and they likely perceive you and your startup business to be risky.

If you want to increase the chances of winning an ideal location for your coworking business, you'll want to be prepared to sell the landlord on your business model, and you as the owner of the business.

In this episode, we walk through the steps to take to do that.

Everything Coworking Featured Resources:

The SEO Action Guide

Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space

The Everything Coworking Academy

Community Manager University

Creative Coworking Partnerships: How to negotiate and structure management agreements from the landlord and operator perspective

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Shannon and Emiliano Lerda founded a cowarehousing space in Omaha, Nebraska. In less than a year, they have 58 business members, 70% of which are women or minority-owned. Elevator serves small to medium-sized businesses, e-commerce companies, and makers through co-warehousing & community.

Shannon and Emiliano dive into their version of the cowarehousing business model, their real estate model, fundraising, their tech stack, their business journey, lessons learned, and more.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Shannon's LinkedIn profile

Emiliano's LinkedIn profile

Elevator website

Elevator on Instagram

Elevator on Facebook

Everything Coworking Featured Resources:

Access the Replay of the How I Did This Session on Cowarehousing with the Loading Dock, ECOM Spaces and Palletized

The SEO Action Guide

Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space

The Everything Coworking Academy

Community Manager University

Creative Coworking Partnerships: How to negotiate and structure management agreements from the landlord and operator perspective

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In this episode, explore the end-to-end process of selling a coworking space. We dive into when to sell, preparing your space, valuing your business, identifying potential buyers, and negotiating the deal. Whether you're considering selling due to personal life changes, retirement, or a shift in business interests, this episode is designed to prepare you for each stage of the process.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Business Made Simple Podcast on Selling your Business

Everything Coworking Featured Resources:

Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space

The Everything Coworking Academy

Community Manager University

Creative Coworking Partnerships: How to negotiate and structure management agreements from the landlord and operator perspective

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This podcast episode is Part II of a two-part series. If you missed Part I, go back to episode 307!

Brian Watson is the founder of Alt Space.

Alt Space has 7 locations, no employees, and hundreds of happy customers...

In Part II of this series on automation, I talk with Brian about how automation makes sub- 5,000 sq/ft coworking financially sustainable while increasing reliability and consistency for customers.

He walks through the four customer types that the Alt Space automation program ideally serves.

He describes how the automation frees up the human ambassador or Community Manager to focus on hospitality, community building, etc.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Brian's LinkedIn profile

Alt Space Coworking website

Book a Demo: https://altspacecowork.com/early-access

Brian and Everything Coworking's first episode on Youtube: Making Small Coworking Spaces Sustainable Through On-Site Automation

Everything Coworking Featured Resources:

HIDT Series - Register Now!

The SEO Action Guide

Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space

The Everything Coworking Academy

Community Manager University

Creative Coworking Partnerships: How to negotiate and structure management agreements from the landlord and operator perspective

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This episode has two parts - this is Part I of two.

Brian Watson has been iterating an approach to "ambassador" staffed coworking. He centralizies and automates as much of the sales process, operations, marketing, etc. as possible and lets his on-site ambassador focus on meaningful human interactions. The template for a coworking business model includes a full-time Community Manager.

But we know that Community Managers spend a lot of time on things that aren't...community-related. In our conversation, we talk about the systems and technology Brian is putting in place to create alternative staffing models.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Brian's LinkedIn profile

Alt Space Coworking website

Book a Demo: https://altspacecowork.com/early-access

Brian and Everything Coworking's first episode on Youtube: Making Small Coworking Spaces Sustainable Through On-Site Automation

Everything Coworking Featured Resources:

HIDT Series - Register Now!

The SEO Action Guide

Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space

The Everything Coworking Academy

Community Manager University

Creative Coworking Partnerships: How to negotiate and structure management agreements from the landlord and operator perspective

Follow Us on YouTube

In this episode, we feature a special guest: a female coworking space owner who has created a coworking space specifically for women. Join us as we explore her journey, discussing the motivations behind her space, the unique offerings it provides, and the challenges she has faced. Gain valuable insights into the benefits of coworking for professional and entrepreneurial women, and discover how this dedicated space fosters a supportive and empowering environment.

Whether you're a coworking space operator, an entrepreneur, or simply interested in the coworking phenomenon, this episode offers a glimpse into the experiences and successes of a woman who is making her mark in the industry. Tune in for an insightful conversation about the evolving landscape of coworking and the impact it has on women in the workforce.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Jeanette's LinkedIn profile

Vision & Heels website

Jeanette's lock system

Everything Coworking Featured Resources:

HIDT Series - Register Now!

The SEO Action Guide

Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space

The Everything Coworking Academy

Community Manager University

Creative Coworking Partnerships: How to negotiate and structure management agreements from the landlord and operator perspective

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🎙️ On this episode, I sit down with Lance Amato, an esteemed architect and industry expert, to explore how Canoa Supply is revolutionizing furniture purchasing for coworking space operators.

💺 Lance shares his invaluable insights on how Canoa Supply can help operators buy better furniture that offers superior quality, innovative design, and sustainability. With his background in architecture and experience in designing numerous WeWork locations, Lance brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation.

🌿 We delve into Canoa Supply's commitment to sustainability, discussing their efforts to offer eco-friendly furniture options. Learn how incorporating environmentally conscious choices into your coworking space can create a positive impact on both the environment and the member experience.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Lance's LinkedIn profile

The Canoa Supply Co. PBC website

Everything Coworking Featured Resources:

If you're thinking about a non-traditional deal structure as a landlord or operator, join us for our upcoming webinar on June 9th: Three Things Landlords and Operators Should Know Before they Start Negotiating a Creative Deal Structure for a Coworking Space.

The SEO Action Guide

Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space

The Everything Coworking Academy

Community Manager University

Follow Us on YouTube