382. The Federal Government Embraces Flex: Mark Gilbreath Explains What It Means for Coworking

The biggest real estate operator in the world—the U.S. federal government—is making a bold move toward flexible work. Mark Gilbreath, CEO of LiquidSpace, joins us to break down what this means for the coworking industry, why it signals a major shift in how large organizations view their real estate portfolios, and what coworking operators should be doing right now to prepare.

In this episode, we cover:

  • How the GSA’s new enterprise-wide marketplace for flexible work could change the coworking industry.

  • What it means when a government agency starts thinking like an enterprise occupier.

  • How coworking operators can position themselves to capture demand from this shift.

  • Why flexible office space is becoming a critical piece of workplace strategy for major organizations.

  • Mark’s insights on how the coworking industry is evolving—and what’s next.

This is a huge step forward for the coworking and flex space industry. Don’t miss this conversation!

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