This week we cover 8 reasons to attend an industry conference and 4 ways to prepare once you have your ticket.

In an industry evolving as quickly as ours, you can’t afford to not get out to events, get the big picture perspective and help build relationships that can, in turn, help you build your business.

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In this episode, I talk with Peter Black, National Director of Workplace Strategy and Design for Colliers International. Over the past 5 years, Peter has been helping organisations develop strategies to transform workplaces to align with their business strategy and become a driver of change.

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In this episode, I talk with Matt Going, CEO, and co-founder of Anytime Mailbox. Matt started Anytime Mailbox with one clear vision - everyone should be able to view and manage their postal mail on their mobile phone. We talk about how flexible office providers can leverage the digital mailbox demand to create diversified revenue streams for their business.

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In this episode, I go through the top insights from the 2017 shared workspace member survey. 

Here are the highlights. Click here to get the downloadable detailed version.

The GWA annual conference is coming up on 9/11/17! If you are an operator that has been open for less than a year, we have a discount code for you. email me at [email protected] for the code.

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In this episode, I walk through several key metrics that are critical if you're starting or investing in a coworking space using the results of the GWA 2017 Industry Financial Survey.

• Median annual profit per square foot
• Median rent paid broken down by urban and suburban locations
• Median salaries for employees
• How to think about what size space to open.

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In this episode, we talk about why community is one of the core benefits of getting people into flexible workspaces.

Loneliness is on the verge of becoming an epidemic.

We are all social creatures. Research shows that people with stronger social ties live longer.

We CAN create community in shared workspaces and it can have a dramatic impact on people's lives.

Have a listen to a few stories of how community changed lives.

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In this episode, we walk through the key elements of the lease negotiation process including:

1. Signing the letter of intent
2. Why the lease process can take a long time
3. The importance of using a good real estate attorney
4. The security deposit
5. The financial review
6. The personal guarantee

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In this episode, I share a list of 10 factors you should look for as you shop for a location for your coworking space including:

1. Accessibility
2. Signage
3. Nearby amenities
4. Age of the building
5. Type of building management
6. Internet speed
7. Likelihood of tax increases
8. Lease length
9. Existing private spaces
10. Floor/ceiling/power

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Welcome to the Everything Coworking Podcast Episode Number 51!

 Not using a broker could cost you your business and maybe even your house. The same goes for using the wrong broker.

In this episode, we talk about:

1. What a GOOD broker can contribute to your search process

2. How to find/identify a good broker.

3. Some watch-outs in the broker-lessee relationship

4. Two recommendations for brokers that are entrenched in the shared workspace industry 

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Mara Hauser is the Founder and CEO of 25N Coworking with locations in Geneva and Arlington Heights, IL. Mara is also on the board of the Global Workspace Association.

In addition to starting 25 North, Mara is President of Workplace Studio and has over 25 years of experience in designing and optimizing workspaces.

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