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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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October 5, 202634 min

Ep 46 – It's a business with soul – with Marc Navarro, Strategy Consultant

In this interview, we talk about: Marc, and his experiences in the coworking industry launching coworking with “social return” how coworking conferences can help 00:00 Hi! 01:38 Barcelona Coworking Boom 02:26 No Playbook Era 03:04 Discovering The Concept 04:22 Falling For Coworking 05:53 City Council Social Coworking 07:50 2016 Expansion And Consulting 10:06 Opening Day Confidence 12:00 Real Estate Misfit 17:40 Going All In Consulting 21:24 Latam Coworking Conference 24:10 Bye! Speakers Marc Navarro Marc 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 Marcoux I’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.

July 6, 202630 min

Ep 45 – Coworking is true hospitality – with Nir Kelner from Brain Embassy

In this interview, we talk about: Nir Kelner and his space, Brain Embassy coworking as “workspitality” growing from 3 to 7+ locations 00:00 Hi! 02:19 Launching Spaces in Israel 04:49 Landlord Operator Strategy 06:42 Coworking as Workspitality 08:50 Personal Touch at Scale 11:18 Coffee Shop Cost Math 13:20 Ergonomics Beyond Offices 15:50 Networking Jobs Collaboration 18:40 Post Covid Future of Work 25:22 AI Tech and Human Future 28:17 Bye! Speakers Nir Kelner Nir’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: nir@brandembassy.com Check 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 Marcoux I’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.

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 Coworks going from hating to loving coworking how to educate banks and the local community in a small town 00:00 Hi! 01:52 Moving Home Sparks Idea 03:04 Building the Eat Work Drink Hub 05:43 Financing and Educating a Small Town 09:22 Opening in 2018 and COVID Shift 11:52 Community Culture Waffle Wednesday 15:13 Beyond Desks Partnerships and Events 17:52 Startup Questions Spark Programs 20:44 What Comes Next 22:26 From Couple to Team 24:57 First Hire Origin Story 27:17 Hiring for All Hats 30:19 Bye! Speakers Alanna Imbach Alanna 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_coworks Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VibeCoworks LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/vibe-coworks/ Fanny Marcoux I’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 Workspace how to scale from a single site to a multi-city portfolio keeping a boutique and hospitality-forward vibe 00:00 Hi! 02:52 Building from Scratch 04:36 The 2020 Pivot 05:24 Scaling Across Cities 08:24 Advice to My Younger Self 10:25 Different Philosophies 14:10 From Front Desk to Director 16:13 Leadership Trade-offs 18:57 Aligned Vision 20:08 Expansion Plans 22:05 Site Selection Strategy 24:23 Leaning On Support Teams 26:20 Defining Real Community 28:53 Bye! Speakers Anne Olsen Since 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.com And on their social media: Instagram - instagram.com/shopworkspace LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/the-shop-workspace Facebook - facebook.com/shopworkspace Fanny Marcoux I’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, Cobot why your pricing is all wrong how to ask for help, the best advice ever 00:00 – Hi! 01:29 – Finding Coworking Naturally 03:48 – From Space to Software 05:10 – Pricing Lessons and Growth 07:30 – Network Effects and Early Team 09:19 – Outgrowing the Space 13:26 – Focus and Future of Coworking 15:42 – Post Pandemic Coworking Needs 17:45 – Regulations Taxes and Support 20:51 – Roadmap Customer Feedback 22:18 – AI Inside Product and Ethics 25:59 – Advice for New Operators 27:44 – Bye! Speakers Thilo Utke Thilo 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.me https://www.linkedin.com/company/cobot/ https://www.instagram.com/cobot_me/ Fanny Marcoux I’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, Kovačnica Building a community centered on “vibe” rather than fancy infrastructure How to expand into a one-stop shop 00:00 Hi! 01:08 How Kranj Coworking Started 03:10 Events That Built Momentum 04:10 Funding and Mission First 07:25 Why in Kranj 10:22 The Reality of Running Coworking 12:06 From School to Post Office 15:12 Spaces and Facilities 15:49 Business Registration Hub 16:20 Explaining Coworking Vibe 17:45 Programs Over Desk Sales 19:09 Events for the Whole City 20:48 Tuesday Talks and Newsletter 22:56 Future Plans and Partnerships 28:08 Bye! Speakers Andraž Šiler Andraz 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/kovacnica https://www.facebook.com/KovacnicaKranj/ https://www.instagram.com/kovacnica_inkubator/ Fanny Marcoux I’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 Wil the challenges faced in introducing coworking to a small town the passion and resilience required for succeeding in the coworking industry 00:00 Hi! 02:09 Challenges and Early Days 03:20 Community Building and Events 04:26 Sustaining and Growing the Space 07:08 The Importance of Location 08:21 Coworking Culture and Feedback 11:50 Associations and Collaborations 14:17 Persistence in Coworking 14:59 The Birth of Flex Desk 15:40 Challenges and Evolution 17:08 Collaborations and New Beginnings 18:30 Managing Multiple Projects 20:42 New Coworking Space in Historic Building 23:14 Balancing Work and Personal Life 27:56 Bye! Speakers Jenny Schäpper-Uster Jenny 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.ch Check her space, BüroLokal Wil, on their website: https://www.buerolokal.ch/home.html Fanny Marcoux I’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 Citizens4Community fostering civility, collaboration, civic engagement, and social connection how to involve the community in creating and maintaining a space 00:00 Hi! 02:31 Securing and Transforming a New Space 05:20 Community Effort in Furnishing the Space 07:06 Modular Space and Diverse Uses 13:38 Flexible Coworking Model 15:26 Community Support and Financial Success 17:58 Community Collaboration and Partnerships 18:37 Flexible Pricing and Tiered Structure 19:53 Challenges of Managing a Community Space 22:06 Volunteer Greeters and Community Trust 25:59 Future Plans and Enhancements 29:07 Art Program and Community Engagement 32:52 Advice for Starting a Coworking Space 34:05 Bye! Speakers Kellen Klein Kellen 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/hub Fanny Marcoux I’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 Coliving promoting lesser-known destinations for digital nomads revitalizing rural areas through remote work 00:00 Hi! 02:10 Joining The Melting Pot 03:40 The Coworking Community in Spain 04:14 Transition to Coliving 06:54 The Concept of Coliving 09:38 Sun And Co: A Decade of Coliving 10:49 Hybrid Model: Hostel and Coliving 12:13 Consultancy and Community Design 13:57 Nomadico: Affordable Coliving 16:29 Rooral: Revitalizing Spanish Villages 24:51 The Future of Coliving and Coworking 26:32 Bye! Speakers Jon Hormaetxe Castells Jon 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 Marcoux I’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 Geneva how to combine both heavy industries and culture curiosity as a way to inspire 00:00 Hi! 01:43 The Birth of High Flow 02:35 High Flow's Unique Philosophy 04:44 Challenges and Successes 06:11 Navigating the Pandemic 07:29 Promoting Culture in the Workplace 08:19 The Importance of Partnerships 09:11 High Flow's Vision and Impact 10:31 Future Plans and Developments 14:45 The Role of the Board and Team 16:16 Expanding Networks and Connections 16:37 Upcoming Events and Celebrations 23:54 Bye! Speakers Séverine Redon Séverine 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.ch And to her team at: contact@hiflow.ch Check 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 Marcoux I’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.