In this episode of the This Week in Coworking podcast, hosts Hector Kolonas and Mike LaRosa dive into the coworking industry's latest trends and challenges.

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They discuss the growing topic of disintermediation in the coworking space, touching on the evolving role of brokers and the increasing importance of being tech-enabled.

The episode also explores strategies for recession-proofing coworking spaces, citing recent data and examples from operators like WOTSO.

The hosts highlight key data points from the Australian market and emphasize the impact of flexible workspace solutions on CRE. Finally, they underscore WOTSO's significant rebranding, marking a pivotal shift in the industry by demonstrating the profitability and viability of a flex-focused REIT.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:33 Newsletter Highlights and Australian Focus02:40 Disintermediation in Coworking12:45 Recession Proofing Strategies19:49 Australian Market Data Insights24:37 WOTSO Rebranding and Industry Impact31:02 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview