Get ready for a masterclass in multi-venture entrepreneurship from Christian Paro, founder of Center 615, Studio 615, Five Points Alley Shops—three of the most dynamic co-working and creative spaces in Nashville—and a new 49-acre trail-oriented development, featuring artist lofts. Hosted by Mark Cleveland, this episode of Parallel Entrepreneur explores how Christian turned a park-management background into a cutting-edge real estate empire that thrives on community, collaboration, and creativity.

What You’ll Learn:

• Banker Skepticism → Big Vision: How Christian overcame early financing doubts to build Nashville’s go-to coworking hub.
• The Power of Celebration: Why throwing parties and embracing small wins keeps your team and tenants inspired.
• Mindful Pauses & Ping Pong: Christian’s secret to staying calm under pressure (including his favorite “reset” technique).
• Mentoring vs. Micromanaging: How giving autonomy attracts long-term staff and nurtures a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Expanding Into Events & Arts: From a single building to 49 acres of innovation—Christian’s massive new development plan.

If you’re a Parallel Entrepreneur seeking fresh ideas on managing multiple ventures, fueling creativity, and building authentic communities, you won’t want to miss these insights. Leave a comment below if something resonates with your own entrepreneurial journey!

Show Notes:

• C615, a driving force in building and shaping community in Nashville - https://c615.co/
• Artist Sergey Gordienko (the art behind Mark) - https://www.instagram.com/dowhatyoulove.artist/
• Joanna Barbera, Nashville Musician and Mindfulness Mentor - https://www.joannabarbera.com/
• 8 Decisions (Conscious Entrepreneur Tribe) by Robert Hartline - https://8decisions.com/
• Nasty Girl by Iglesias - https://open.spotify.com/track/5MghBTWUogtorQqmKBwaBn
• All about Love: New Visions by Bell Hooks - https://www.amazon.com/All-About-Love-New-Visions/dp/0060959479
• The Optimist by Sophie Kipner – https://www.amazon.com/Optimist-Sophie-Kipner-author/dp/1783525584 
• The Madness of Crowds: A Novel by Louise Penny - https://www.gamacheseries.com/books/the-madness-of-crowds/
• Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You: A Journal - https://www.amazon.com/One-Thing-Every-That-Scares/dp/0385345771
• “Jenny’s Answer (867-5309)” female empowerment parody song by Jenny Pruitt - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi2Ru6vvZo0
• Tiny Happy Things: Poems by Jenny Pruitt - https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Happy-Things-Jenny-Pruitt/dp/B0DLD78L24