In this episode of 'This Week in Coworking,' host Hector Kolonas introduces Emiliano and Shannon Lerda, the founders of Elevator Spaces, a co-warehousing company focused on elevating small businesses that need warehousing type spaces for their physical goods businesses.

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They discuss their journey from running an e-commerce pet supplies business from home to creating a unique shared space solution that combines elements of coworking and warehousing.

The conversation covers the challenges they faced, their business model, key cost drivers, and the importance of community in their spaces. They also delve into the logistics support they offer, their expansion strategy, and the role of coworking technology in their operations.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:12 Meet Emiliano and Shannon Lerda

00:28 What is Elevator Spaces?

02:16 The Journey to Co-Warehousing

03:54 Challenges and Solutions in Co-Warehousing

06:57 Understanding Co-Warehousing Costs

10:50 Services and Offerings

14:58 Choosing the Right Location

23:24 Business Model and Expansion

26:29 Technology in Co-Warehousing

27:33 Conclusion and Future Plans