The Flex Factor

The ultra-flex strategy: mastering the creative hub model with PAU


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Can "ultra-flexibility" actually be a sustainable revenue driver? Host Marc Navarro sits down with Alejandro Papadopoulos, founder of PAU Barcelona, to discuss 10 years of staying ahead in the coworking industry.

Alejandro reveals how PAU blends professional workspace with a "Creative Hub" model, utilizing international networks and ultra-flexible products to protect margins.

Inside the episode:

  • Ultra-flex tactics: How to design half-day passes and shared memberships that work.

  • The "cafe trap": Why flex areas must remain proper workspaces to be profitable.

  • Beyond rent: Using the European Creative Hubs Network (ECHN) to unlock new revenue streams.

  • The platform strategy: Effectively integrating tools like Croissant without losing community identity.

  • Survival logic: Why your lease contract is your best defense against market shifts.

Quick links:

  • Guest: Alejandro Papadopoulos (PAU Barcelona)

  • Space: wearepau.com

  • Host: Marc Navarro

  • Producer: Spacebring — Coworking software for superior member service.

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The Flex FactorBy Spacebring