In this episode, Hector Kolonas sits down with Sarah Travers, the CEO of WorkBar, to discuss her extensive career in the coworking industry, starting from her 15-year tenure at IWG to her strategic role at PropTech company WorkFrame and finally leading WorkBar since 2017. Travers shares insights into WorkBar's unique coworking model, its regional density, member reciprocity, and commitment to the Boston community. The conversation also touches on the evolution of coworking spaces, the importance of strong landlord relationships, and WorkBar's strategies for future growth. Travers offers valuable advice to aspiring community managers and highlights the value of coworking in nurturing innovation and productivity.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:39 Sarah Travers' Career Journey

03:23 The WorkBar Experience

08:44 WorkBar's Unique Model

14:37 Landlord Relationships and Management Agreements

20:44 Supporting Local Businesses

32:08 Future Plans for WorkBar

35:38 Advice for Aspiring Community Managers

37:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts