396. THE HIDDEN COST OF SETTLING: HOW TO HANDLE A TEAM MEMBER WHO’S NOT A FIT
One of the toughest parts of running a coworking space is managing people. What do you do when your community manager—or any team member—isn’t living up to expectations? Do you settle, or is it time to make a transition? In this episode of the Everything Coworking Podcast, Jamie Russo walks through the signs that your […]
395. THE “CHICKEN OR EGG” OF OPENING A COWORKING SPACE
If you’re launching a coworking space and feel like you’re doing everything out of order, welcome to the club. In this episode, I share the “chicken or egg” paradox of starting a space. That messy, exhilarating, and sometimes disorienting phase where you’re working on your vision, talking to brokers, crunching numbers, and trying to figure […]
394. LEAD SOURCES 101: WHAT COWORKING OPERATORS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BROKERS, MARKETPLACES, AND MORE
Your sales funnel can only work if you know where your leads are coming from — and how to make the most of each source. But for many operators, coworking marketplaces, lead gen partners, and even Google Business Profiles feel like a confusing alphabet soup of options. In this episode, I break down the four […]
393. SPEED TO LEAD: THE SIMPLE HABIT THAT CLOSES MORE DEALS
You’ve nailed your location. Your marketing’s dialed in. But if your leads aren’t turning into members… there’s a good chance your speed to lead is the culprit. In this episode, Jamie breaks down why fast lead response is more than a “nice to have”; it’s one of the biggest drivers of sales success (or failure) […]
392. LESLIE BAILEY’S SECRET SAUCE FOR COWORKING: FOOD, EVENTS, AND CORPORATE SPONSORS
In this episode, I talk with Leslie Bailey, founder and CEO of Indy Maven and the powerhouse behind Maven Space, a coworking space that was as bold and layered as Leslie herself. Leslie never set out to run a coworking space. What began as a media company and newsletter for women in Indianapolis quickly snowballed […]
391. SERVING PURPOSE WITH PROFIT: HOW JOEL BALLEW IS DOING GOOD AND DOING WELL WITH COWORKING IN LATIN AMERICA
Ever wonder what it’s like to build a coworking space outside the U.S. from scratch, in another language, with a whole new playbook? Joel Ballew is the Chief People Officer at Coventus Space in Barranquilla, Colombia, and he’s not your average operator. He moved his family from Georgia to Colombia, sold his dream business, learned […]
307. PART I – AUTOMATING YOUR COWORKING SPACE OPERATIONS SO YOUR TEAM CAN FOCUS ON THE HUMANS
Alt Space: 7 locations, no employees, hundreds of happy customers… In this podcast, I talk with Brian Watson, founder of Alt Space, about how automation makes sub-5,000 sq/ft coworking possible while increasing reliability and consistency for customers. He walks through the four customer types that the Alt Space automation program ideally serves. He describes how […]
EMPOWERING SPACES: STORIES OF WOMEN-LED COWORKING
In this episode, we feature a special guest: a female coworking space owner who has created a coworking space specifically for women. Join us as we explore her journey, discussing the motivations behind her space, the unique offerings it provides, and the challenges she has faced. Gain valuable insights into the benefits of coworking for […]
ELEVATING FURNITURE PROCUREMENT FOR COWORKING SPACES WITH LANCE AMATO
🎙️ On this episode, I sit down with Lance Amato, an esteemed architect and industry expert, to explore how Canoa Supply is revolutionizing furniture purchasing for coworking space operators. đź’ş Lance shares his invaluable insights on how Canoa Supply can help operators buy better furniture that offers superior quality, innovative design, and sustainability. With his […]
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP AND COWORKING: UNVEILING TRENDS AND STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS WITH JERRY ALEXANDER
In this episode, we dive deep into the dynamic world of commercial property ownership and the opportunities it presents for creating and managing coworking spaces. Jerry shares his wealth of knowledge, discussing the emerging trends, challenges, and strategies he’s observed in the industry. Discover the advantages and considerations of owning the property that houses a […]
