April Convo: Staying Engaged and Inspired as a Community Builder
The collaborative energy of coworking is so contagious. Seeing a team deep in brainstorm mode in my home space makes me want to get out
Three and a half years into Coworking Convos, we’ve learned a few things about running virtual events with numerous guests and over 5600 coworking space
If you’re an emerging pro in coworking or the flex industry, here’s a tip that will transform your understanding of space operators, shared workspaces and
Updated March 19, 2023 To become a better writer and content creator, you need to sit down and write. It’s deceptively simple. The more words,
Last week I asked in The Lab and the CJ Co Weekly what one book you think every coworking space operator should read. The far
Updated February 17, 2023 Imagine joining a coworking space, signing a contract, getting to work, and finding that the space is just not a good
A guest post by our friends at CoWello Do you have any empty desks at your coworking space? Are you looking for ways to draw
Updated February 4, 2023 I was on a call recently with a coworking space operator who insisted social media was something that should be outsourced
Somewhere along the line I learned to write academically. As a kid, I would sit on the floor, research my topic, then rephrase what I read in
Community, community, community! We talk a lot about community in coworking because community is your biggest differentiator. Someone can always out-spend you, out-fabulous you, out-flex
My word for 2023 is: align My intention is to -Align my mind, body, spirit and work-Practice self love and acceptance-Focus on what’s truly important-Simplify
Happy holidays and seasons greetings! As we careen toward a new year, here are 20 coworky things to read, listen and watch as you either
Updated December 8, 2022 Ready to get serious about your coworking blog? Start now with some end-of-year posts. This is a good time of year
It’s weird how a pandemic warps time. The beta Coworking Convo in 2019 feels like several lifetimes ago. But at the same time, I’m having
Lukewarm brands will get left behind. You must be clear in your vision, values, mission and purpose and build community around them. No more hiding,
Coworking is absolutely exploding! With an estimated 40,000 coworking spaces around the world and more opening every week, it’s tricky to keep up with the
All coworking spaces are not the same. No matter how fabulous your space may look, if it’s lacking life, energy and engagement, your members are
Coworking is growing so quickly that a whole segment of space owners, operators and community managers have joined the coworking industry—without having a sense of
Photo credit: Credit: Erika Goldring Before I went all-in on coworking, content and community, I worked in record stores for 20 years, including 16 years
Updated September 20, 2022 If PR is part of your marketing strategy (as it should be), this one is for you. There is nothing more
Virtual office memberships present a huge opportunity for coworking space operators. Revenue, leads, positioning and more are all strengthened by virtual offerings, including virtual mail.
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In 2012, I joined a coworking space. At the time, I had (slowly) started working my way out of being a longtime record store supervisor
“Drop your people into coworking. We’ll take care of them.” My friend Liz Elam from GCUC said this on a call recently. She was talking
Friendly reminder that you’re not selling desks and offices. You’re selling a work experience—a flexible, fun and creative experience that enables your members to do
I had a hilarious and insightful conversation this week that I absolutely must share with you. Last Tuesday, I was chatting with a young, brand
I’m seeing a growing focus on hotel models to define coworking. And I have some thoughts. In terms of giving travelers a way to vet,
I recently had a chat with a coworking space operator who is feeling siloed from other space operators. They run a fantastic space and growing
I finally got around to watching the Mr. Rogers documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor. I knew I’d be inspired, and I was. What I wasn’t
Dear coworking, If I could talk to my pre-pandemic self, I’d tell her to buckle up. I’d tell her that she will become a different