Tobi discussed the importance of enhancing service offerings for large enterprise companies, the trend of traditional office space users seeking alternatives, and the need to maintain brand identity when acquiring city and regional brands.

Tobi, Jamie, and Giovanni emphasized the significance of health and wellness in their personal and professional lives, with Tobi highlighting the partnership between his company and Peloton.

Tobi shared his vision for Creative Cubes, emphasizing the business's diversity and challenges, and his commitment to fostering community and collaboration.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Tobi on LinkedIn

• CreativeCubes website

Connect with your Hosts:

Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn

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Peri Demestihas is the Senior Director of Real Estate for Industrious, the third largest coworking brand in the country.

Industrious has 160+ locations across 65 global cities.

We talk about:

• Why landlords like to partner with Industrious.
• The heart/brains dynamic between the co-founders, Jamie and Justin.
• The fact that no two management agreements ever look the same and that typically Industrious has some skin in the game on their deals.
• How Peri and his wife manage a household with three kids and two working, driven parents.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Peri on LinkedIn

• Industrious website

Connect with your Hosts:

Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn

Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn

Find Jamie on the Everything Coworking Podcast

Aden is a young entrepreneur passionate about helping businesses hit the easy button on managing their reputation, collecting customer feedback, and taking action on feedback that will impact the customer experience….all before you get a 2-star Google review.

Aden shares his entrepreneurial journey, how RealTime Feedback came to be, and how their platform supports customer-facing businesses.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Aden on LinkedIn

• TellMySpace.com (this is specifically for coworking spaces)

Connect with your Hosts:

Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn

Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn

Find Jamie on the Everything Coworking Podcast

Shai Fogel is the General Manager for the US market for Mindspace, a global, luxury coworking brand.

We talk with Shai about:

• Profitable expansion into new markets

• How to integrate hospitality into the sales process

• The differences in food and beverage preferences between the US and Europe

• Building a connected, yet physically distributed team

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Shai on LinkedIn

• Mindspace website

Connect with your Hosts:

Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn

Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn

Find Jamie on the Everything Coworking Podcast

Gio and Jamie Unpack Flex Space Dynamics: WeWork's Bankruptcy, Market Tensions, and Emerging Trends.

Connect with your Hosts:

Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn

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Lorena Caballero has a deep history in the flex industry. She started in hospitality with InterContinental Hotel Group and then worked for IOS Offices in Mexico for over 7 years. IOS has 40+ locations in Class A buildings around the country. She has embarked on a new adventure in co-warehousing and Class A Flex Industrial with Workhub, headquartered in Houston. If you're interested in coworking-adjacent business models, your'e going to love the behind-the-scenes look into this business model.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Lorena on LinkedIn

• Workhub website

• Cowarehousing "How I Did This" replay

Connect with your Hosts:

Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn

Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn

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Gable is a platform built to help companies support better remote work. Gio and I interview Liza Levin, the CEO and founder of Gable. She shares her story, entrepreneurial journey, and her "why" behind Gable.

"The portal doesn't just show which nearby workspaces in a company's budget have available slots — it also indicates if colleagues are booked in to work there, too. Someone can then book to work adjacent to a colleague, giving them a bit of connection. According to Gable, companies using its service have seen their employees' interest in coming into an office increase by 75%."

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Liza Levin on LinkedIn

• Gable

Connect with your Hosts:

Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn

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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

Connect with your Hosts:

Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn

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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

Connect with your Hosts:

Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn

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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

Connect with your Hosts:

Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn

Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn

Find Jamie on the Everything Coworking Podcast