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/

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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/

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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.

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/

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In this interview, we talk about:

• Željko and his space, InspiraHub
• how to create a successful coworking space in a smaller city
• collaboration over competition in the coworking industry

00:00 – Hi!

01:20 – Discovering Coworking in Serbia

03:22 – Starting the First Coworking Space

04:42 – Challenges and Early Experiences

08:29 – Evolution and Growth of Coworking Spaces

11:50 – InspiraHub and Community Building

14:32 – Future Vision and Community Impact

20:53 – Funding Models for Coworking Spaces

21:46 – Challenges of Sustainability in Coworking

22:39 – Services Offered by Our Coworking Space

25:12 – Expanding and Renovating Our Space

26:34 – Long-Term Vision and Community Focus

30:10 – Collaboration Over Competition

31:19 – Bye!

Speakers

Željko (Jack) Crnjaković

Željko 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 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.

In this interview, we talk about:

• Kathryn and her space, 25N Coworking
• what makes suburban coworking spaces so special
• how to oversee multiple locations across different states

00:00 Hi!

01:25 Navigating the Pandemic as a Community Manager

02:23 Building Community Virtually

05:33 Transitioning to Director of Operations

08:04 Expanding 25N Coworking Locations

08:52 Focus on Suburban Coworking

10:19 Managing Multiple Locations and Teams

14:24 Organizing and Training the Team

15:43 Implementing Office Hours

17:01 Transitioning to New Roles

18:01 Creative Community Events

18:59 Nostalgia and New Responsibilities

20:23 Current Projects and Onboarding

23:48 Future Projects and AI Integration

27:34 Bye!

Speakers

Kathryn 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 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.

In this interview, we talk about:

• Tony and his community, New Work Cities
• how the coworking movement started around 2005
• why you should show off with events, and not sell your space

00:00 – Hi!

01:34 – Early Days of Coworking

03:43 – Discovering the Coworking Movement

06:46 – Building a Coworking Community

09:51 – Global Coworking Connections

15:07 – Explaining Coworking to Newcomers

17:36 – The Challenge of Competition in Coworking

18:14 – Shifting the Message: From Workspace to Community

18:39 – Creating Authentic Experiences

18:58 – Balancing Business and Community

21:20 – From Managing Spaces to Consulting

22:38 – The Role of Coworking in Civic Participation

23:57 – Exploring Coliving and Community Spaces

28:02 – Bye!

Speakers

Tony Bacigalupo

Tony has been working in the coworking industry since 2007. It first started in a living room in NYC, then he ended up managing his own, and now he helps others do the same.

New Work Cities is a community for coworking owners to help them plan, launch, and run their space in the best possible way. They offer a toolkit of resources, group video coaching calls, online discussion groups, and much more.

Reach out to Tony on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonybacigalupo/

Check his community, New Work Cities, on their website:

https://nwc.co/3/

Check the coworking movement website:

https://coworking.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 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.

In this interview, we talk about:

• Jean-Baptiste, his community, FLYDESK
• why hybrid is the future of work
• how to help coworking clients manage their seats

00:00 Hi!

01:21 Evolution into Hybrid Workplace Management

02:36 Flexible Work Arrangements: A Personal Journey

03:54 The Impact of COVID-19 on Remote Work

06:02 Building a Network of Coworking Spaces

07:17 Challenges and Realizations in Coworking

08:58 Developing Fly Desk's Software

12:56 Hybrid Work: The New Norm

17:05 Benefits of Flexible Work for Companies

20:06 Remote First: A Business Strategy

21:32 Future Plans for Fly Desk

25:09 Bye!

Speakers

Jean-Baptiste Pimenta de Miranda

Jean-Baptiste a multi-passionate entrepreneur. He’s been working remotely for many years and share this passion first with FLYDESK and now with MoonWork.

FLYDESK helps businesses find a new balance with hybrid workplace arrangements. It offers an online network of coworking spaces and a tool to manage their distributed office seats.

Check his community, FLYDESK, on their website:

https://flydesk.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 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.