Catch the replay of Gio's live talk at a Northwest Arkansas ULI (Urban Land Institute) on the flexible office/coworking industry. It's like you got a free ticket to the event!

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• ULI Northwest Arkansaw

• Ledger

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If you don't know Erin, Maresko, that's because she's a bit of a behind-the-scenes coworking OG. She's been in the business for about 8 years. She started her coworking career in marketing at 25N Coworking and recently transitioned to Kiln, a growing brand HQ'd in Salt Lake City.

Erin shares her coworking journey and her perspective on the coworking industry.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Erin Maresko on LI

• Kiln Website

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Richie Parsons joins us on the podcast to share his story of transitioning from Anytime Fitness franchise owner with his wife Charissa, to Venture X franchise owner. He also opens up about his cancer diagnosis and some lifestyle changes that have made a big difference in his health.

1. The power of resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges: Richie's journey from fitness franchises to coworking demonstrates the importance of being open to new opportunities and willing to pivot when necessary.
2. The significance of community within coworking spaces: Richie emphasizes the role that strong community relationships play in the success of a coworking space. Building connections and fostering a sense of belonging is essential.
3. 3. Personal health and well-being should not be ignored: Richie's own health journey serves as a reminder that amidst the hustle and bustle of our professional lives, it is crucial to prioritize self-care and well-being.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Richie on LinkedIn

• Venture X website

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Justin Segal, President of Boxer Properties, discussed various aspects of the flexible office market, including:

1. Boxer Properties history and overview

2. Evolution of Office Space Rental Services

3. Challenges with the Traditional Leasing Model:

4. Shifting Roles in Commercial Property Operations:

5. The Pricing Engine Model:

6. Impact of Interest Rates:

7. Systems for Real Estate Operations:

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Justin on LinkedIn

• Stemmons Enterprise website

• Boxer Property website

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On the last episode, we posted a GWA conference debrief among Giovanni, Megan Brown (Executive Director) and Cid Rhomberg (GWA Co-President). This week, we invited a few attendees AND non-attendees for an informal review of the event. Grab your own bag of popcorn and join us.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Global Workspace Association

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On this episode, the GWA Team (Megan Brown, Cid Rhomberg, Giovanni Palavacini), shares the highlight reel of this year’s Flex Forward Conference and announces next year’s conference venue and the Immersive location for May 2023.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Global Workspace Association

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Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Heather Harris on LinkedIn

• Intelligent Office website

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Fun Fact: Chelsea was a member of the Executive Centre as an employee of a marketing agency before she joined the Executive Centre Team as Managing Director, Global Marketing & Communications. 

The Executive Centre has been around for 29 years, and has 180 locations in 33 cities. Their locations are mostly in Asia but they also operate in Australia and the Middle East.

They focus on making easy for foreign companies to establish a compelling work environment for their teams in Asia.

They expand in a market where the demand factors are strong and clear, and each location is premium and designed with local preferences in mind.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Chelsea on LinkedIn

• The Executive Centre website

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Ryan Fogelman is a JD/MBA although he claims he could do the work he does with a high school degree. What started off as a way to solve a personal problem - needing office space for a business, turned into a passion project among a group of friends committed to supporting small businesses in small communities.

Cohatch is a way to work, meet and live. COhatch now operates in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Charlotte, Atlanta and will be opening in Tampa. No two locations are alike - they are in different types of buildings with different amenities - from rock climbing to theatres... and each is designed to support the community in a different way.

We talk to Ryan about:

• Their business model
• Customizing their offer for each market
• Supporting non profit businesses while still making a profit
• and more.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Ryan on LinkedIn

• COhatch website

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Firmspace has the ultimate clarity on who its best customers are and what its brand positioning is. That’s clear from their location strategy, product mix, design aesthetic and relentless focus on customer service.

Kenny Kane has moved up the ranks of the organization and is now the CEO. 

We chat about:

• His ideal customers

• How he approaches his role as CEO

• His experience with demountable walls and sound management

• And more…

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Kenny on LinkedIn

• Firmspace website

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