A very special coworking

In this interview, we talk about:Marc, and his experiences in the coworking industrylaunching coworking with “social return”how coworking conferences can help00:00 Hi!01:38 Barcelona Coworking Boom02:26 No Playbook Era03:04 Discovering The Concept04:22 Falling For Coworking05:53 City Council Social Coworking07:50 2016 Expansion And Consulting10:06 Opening Day Confidence12:00 Real Estate Misfit17:40 Going All In Consulting21:24 Latam Coworking Conference24:10 Bye!SpeakersMarc NavarroMarc is the Content Director at CoworkingSpain Conference, creator of the first coworking with social return, Sinèrgics, and former Director of the first Utopicus coworking in Barcelona.He’s now a coworking Consultant focused on strategy, space creation, and community building.You can contact him on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcnavarro/You can check his work on his website:https://marcnavarro.com/And what Latam Coworking is all about on their website as well:https://latamcoworking.com/Fanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, we talk about:Nir Kelner and his space, Brain Embassycoworking as “workspitality”growing from 3 to 7+ locations00:00 Hi!02:19 Launching Spaces in Israel04:49 Landlord Operator Strategy06:42 Coworking as Workspitality08:50 Personal Touch at Scale11:18 Coffee Shop Cost Math13:20 Ergonomics Beyond Offices15:50 Networking Jobs Collaboration18:40 Post Covid Future of Work25:22 AI Tech and Human Future28:17 Bye!SpeakersNir KelnerNir’s dream and passion has always been in the hospital, people, and now, coworking industries. He has been building teams and spaces where humans remain at the heart.Brand Embassy is a common, exclusively designed space which connects the creative potential of all types of people to have an opportunity to freely share their ideas and experiences.You can reach out to Nir through email at:[email protected] his space, Brain Embassy, on their website:http://www.brainembassy.com/And on Instagram:- Warsaw - https://www.instagram.com/brainembassy_warsaw/- Tel Aviv - https://www.instagram.com/brainembassy_tlv/- Antwerp - https://www.instagram.com/brainembassy_antwerp/Fanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, we talk about:Alanna and her space, Vibe Coworksgoing from hating to loving coworkinghow to educate banks and the local community in a small town00:00 Hi!01:52 Moving Home Sparks Idea03:04 Building the Eat Work Drink Hub05:43 Financing and Educating a Small Town09:22 Opening in 2018 and COVID Shift11:52 Community Culture Waffle Wednesday15:13 Beyond Desks Partnerships and Events17:52 Startup Questions Spark Programs20:44 What Comes Next22:26 From Couple to Team24:57 First Hire Origin Story27:17 Hiring for All Hats30:19 Bye!SpeakersAlanna ImbachAlanna is the founder of Vibe Coworks, Executive Director of Matchstick Lab, and has a 15-year career within the international development and humanitarian sectors. She’s now working to make her region one of the most dynamic and connected places in the Pacific Northwest.Vibe Coworks is a shared workspace and coworking community that drives innovation through human connection, world-class workspace, community and dedicated programming in non-urban regions.Check her space, Vibe Coworks, on their website:https://vibecoworks.com/And on their social media:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vibe_coworksFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/VibeCoworksLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/vibe-coworks/Fanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, we talk about:Anne and her space, The Shop Workspacehow to scale from a single site to a multi-city portfoliokeeping a boutique and hospitality-forward vibe00:00 Hi!02:52 Building from Scratch04:36 The 2020 Pivot05:24 Scaling Across Cities08:24 Advice to My Younger Self10:25 Different Philosophies14:10 From Front Desk to Director16:13 Leadership Trade-offs18:57 Aligned Vision20:08 Expansion Plans22:05 Site Selection Strategy24:23 Leaning On Support Teams26:20 Defining Real Community28:53 Bye!SpeakersAnne OlsenSince Anne started working, she’s been designing and managing communities. Her first space was someone else’s project. Her current space is her very own idea.The Shop Workspace is a design-forward, hospitality-driven coworking brand with locations in Brooklyn, Salt Lake City, and New Orleans.Check her space, The Shop Workspace, on their website:shopworkspace.comAnd on their social media:Instagram - instagram.com/shopworkspaceLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/the-shop-workspaceFacebook - facebook.com/shopworkspaceFanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, we talk about:Thilo and his platform, Cobotwhy your pricing is all wronghow to ask for help, the best advice ever00:00 – Hi!01:29 – Finding Coworking Naturally03:48 – From Space to Software05:10 – Pricing Lessons and Growth07:30 – Network Effects and Early Team09:19 – Outgrowing the Space13:26 – Focus and Future of Coworking15:42 – Post Pandemic Coworking Needs17:45 – Regulations Taxes and Support20:51 – Roadmap Customer Feedback22:18 – AI Inside Product and Ethics25:59 – Advice for New Operators27:44 – Bye!SpeakersThilo UtkeThilo has been in coworking since 2007. At that time, he and his co-founders, Kristina and Alex, simply shared their office and experiences before realizing that what they were doing already had a name. Now, he focuses on building coworking software with their company, Cobot.Cobot helps coworking and flex spaces around the world simplify their processes to grow their revenue and spend more time with their community.Reach out to Thilo on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thiloutke/Check his platform, Cobot, on their website:https://www.cobot.me/Or on their social media:https://www.facebook.com/cobot.mehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/cobot/https://www.instagram.com/cobot_me/Fanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, we talk about:Andraž and his space, KovačnicaBuilding a community centered on “vibe” rather than fancy infrastructureHow to expand into a one-stop shop00:00 Hi!01:08 How Kranj Coworking Started03:10 Events That Built Momentum04:10 Funding and Mission First07:25 Why in Kranj10:22 The Reality of Running Coworking12:06 From School to Post Office15:12 Spaces and Facilities15:49 Business Registration Hub16:20 Explaining Coworking Vibe17:45 Programs Over Desk Sales19:09 Events for the Whole City20:48 Tuesday Talks and Newsletter22:56 Future Plans and Partnerships28:08 Bye!SpeakersAndraž ŠilerAndraz wanted to build that coworking thing in his hometown, not in a big city. And so he did. He’s now managing the space and supporting the local business ecosystem.Kovačnica started small in one old classroom. It now has its own building and provides a meeting spot for working, training, startups, entrepreneurs, and local communities.Check his space, Kovačnica, on their website:https://kovacnica.si/en/coworking/And on their social media:https://si.linkedin.com/company/kovacnicahttps://www.facebook.com/KovacnicaKranj/https://www.instagram.com/kovacnica_inkubator/Fanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, we talk about:Jenny and her space, BüroLokal Wilthe challenges faced in introducing coworking to a small townthe passion and resilience required for succeeding in the coworking industry00:00 Hi!02:09 Challenges and Early Days03:20 Community Building and Events04:26 Sustaining and Growing the Space07:08 The Importance of Location08:21 Coworking Culture and Feedback11:50 Associations and Collaborations14:17 Persistence in Coworking14:59 The Birth of Flex Desk15:40 Challenges and Evolution17:08 Collaborations and New Beginnings18:30 Managing Multiple Projects20:42 New Coworking Space in Historic Building23:14 Balancing Work and Personal Life27:56 Bye!SpeakersJenny Schäpper-UsterJenny has been managing her own coworking space her own way by herself since 2013. She’s also a co-founder at Flesk.BüroLokal Wil is a real hub in a small town. It combines all innovation, networking, events, meetings, productivity, community, and last but not least, coffee.Flesk is an app that allows companies to book flexible workspaces and meeting rooms at over 150 locations throughout Switzerland.Contact Jenny directly at:[email protected] her space, BüroLokal Wil, on their website:https://www.buerolokal.ch/home.htmlFanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, we talk about:Kellen and his space, The Hub by Citizens4Communityfostering civility, collaboration, civic engagement, and social connectionhow to involve the community in creating and maintaining a space00:00 Hi!02:31 Securing and Transforming a New Space05:20 Community Effort in Furnishing the Space07:06 Modular Space and Diverse Uses13:38 Flexible Coworking Model15:26 Community Support and Financial Success17:58 Community Collaboration and Partnerships18:37 Flexible Pricing and Tiered Structure19:53 Challenges of Managing a Community Space22:06 Volunteer Greeters and Community Trust25:59 Future Plans and Enhancements29:07 Art Program and Community Engagement32:52 Advice for Starting a Coworking Space34:05 Bye!SpeakersKellen KleinKellen has always been working with communities. He wanted to give back and so created a hub in the middle of a small town. That is The Hub.Citizens4Community is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster a connected community by encouraging civility, collaboration, and civic engagement. They recently created the Hub.Check his space, The Hub by Citizens4Community, on their website:https://citizens4community.com/hubFanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, we talk about:Jon and his space, Nomadico Colivingpromoting lesser-known destinations for digital nomadsrevitalizing rural areas through remote work00:00 Hi!02:10 Joining The Melting Pot03:40 The Coworking Community in Spain04:14 Transition to Coliving06:54 The Concept of Coliving09:38 Sun And Co: A Decade of Coliving10:49 Hybrid Model: Hostel and Coliving12:13 Consultancy and Community Design13:57 Nomadico: Affordable Coliving16:29 Rooral: Revitalizing Spanish Villages24:51 The Future of Coliving and Coworking26:32 Bye!SpeakersJon Hormaetxe CastellsJon has been working in the coworking, coliving, and community industries since 2014. He’s now an Experience Designer, has cofounded Nomadico, and is working with Rooral and Make Them Connect.Nomadico Coliving is a network of affordable and authentic community coliving spaces for nomads and remote workers.Check his space, Nomadico Coliving, on their website:https://www.nomadico.io/Fanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, we talk about:Séverine and her space, HiFlow Genevahow to combine both heavy industries and culturecuriosity as a way to inspire00:00 Hi!01:43 The Birth of High Flow02:35 High Flow's Unique Philosophy04:44 Challenges and Successes06:11 Navigating the Pandemic07:29 Promoting Culture in the Workplace08:19 The Importance of Partnerships09:11 High Flow's Vision and Impact10:31 Future Plans and Developments14:45 The Role of the Board and Team16:16 Expanding Networks and Connections16:37 Upcoming Events and Celebrations23:54 Bye!SpeakersSéverine RedonSéverine is the founder and manager of HiFlow Geneva. There, she wears so many hats she cannot count them anymore and, in doing so, helps entrepreneurs, artists, students, and innovators meet.HiFlow is a 3 000 m2 of co-living space. It’s the place where entrepreneurship, innovation, and creation get together, and an active player of the high tech community.You can reach out to Séverine at:[email protected] to her team at:[email protected] her space, HiFlow Geneva, on:- their website - https://www.hiflow.ch/- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hiflow_geneva/- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiflowgeneva/Fanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help ecommerce managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.