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What sets your coworking space apart? Each one is different. They all have their own awesomeness, their own little something special. Each month, I interview one coworking manager from somewhere across the world for 30 min. They tell us what their something special is. --- Hi, I’m Fanny! I’m your host and passionate about coworking, coliving, 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 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.

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June 15, 202632 min

Ep 44 – I knew I'd never go back to a traditional office again – with Alanna Imbach from Vibe Coworks

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.

May 4, 202630 min

Ep 43 – It's Worth It – with Anne Olsen from The Shop Workspace

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.

April 6, 202628 min

Ep 42 – There is so much help out there – with Thilo Utke from Cobot

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.

March 2, 202630 min

Ep 41 – A cool place where cool people do cool things – with Andraž Šiler from Kovačnica

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.

January 5, 202630 min

Ep 40 – Finding That Special Sauce in Coworking – with Jenny Schäpper-Uster from BüroLokal Wil

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:jenny@flesk.chCheck 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.

December 8, 202535 min

Ep 39 – By the Community, For the Community – with Kellen Klein from Citizens4Community

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.

November 10, 202530 min

Ep 38 – It's like making friends instantly – with Jon Hormaetxe Castells from Nomadico Coliving

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.

October 13, 202526 min

Ep 37 – Curiosity is necessary to find ideas – with Séverine Redon from HiFlow Geneva

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:severine@hiflow.chAnd to her team at:contact@hiflow.chCheck 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.

September 1, 202531 min

Ep 36 – Coworking in Essence is All About Community – with Željko Crnjaković from InspiraHub

In this interview, we talk about:Željko and his space, InspiraHubhow to create a successful coworking space in a smaller citycollaboration over competition in the coworking industry00:00 – Hi!01:20 – Discovering Coworking in Serbia03:22 – Starting the First Coworking Space04:42 – Challenges and Early Experiences08:29 – Evolution and Growth of Coworking Spaces11:50 – InspiraHub and Community Building14:32 – Future Vision and Community Impact20:53 – Funding Models for Coworking Spaces21:46 – Challenges of Sustainability in Coworking22:39 – Services Offered by Our Coworking Space25:12 – Expanding and Renovating Our Space26:34 – Long-Term Vision and Community Focus30:10 – Collaboration Over Competition31:19 – Bye!SpeakersŽeljko (Jack) CrnjakovićŽeljko has been managing a coworking space since 2013. Through this, he helps businesses develop stories, engage their audience, and develop their community.InspiraHub is the centre of the IT community in the local region. Being a high-end coworking space and educational centre, it is the hub for all things entrepreneurial, IT, and freelance.Reach out to Željko on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeljkocrnjakovic/Check his space, InspiraHub, on their website:http://www.infostudhub.rs/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.

August 4, 202529 min

Ep 35 – You have to give yourself grace – with Kathryn Reilly from 25N Coworking

In this interview, we talk about:Kathryn and her space, 25N Coworkingwhat makes suburban coworking spaces so specialhow to oversee multiple locations across different states00:00 Hi!01:25 Navigating the Pandemic as a Community Manager02:23 Building Community Virtually05:33 Transitioning to Director of Operations08:04 Expanding 25N Coworking Locations08:52 Focus on Suburban Coworking10:19 Managing Multiple Locations and Teams14:24 Organizing and Training the Team15:43 Implementing Office Hours17:01 Transitioning to New Roles18:01 Creative Community Events18:59 Nostalgia and New Responsibilities20:23 Current Projects and Onboarding23:48 Future Projects and AI Integration27:34 Bye!SpeakersKathryn Reilly After years of experience in retails, Katie jumped in the coworking adventure, first of all, as a community manager, and now, as the VP of Operations, where she manages several teams across different locations and States.25N Coworking isn’t your typical coworking space. They’re not in big busy cities but in small quiet neighbourhoods, near your home, and with little commute.Reach out to Kathryn on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-r-74004a19/Check her space, 25N Coworking, on their website:https://25ncoworking.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 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.