October Convo: How to Attract (and Keep) a Great Community Manager
Tressie McMillan Cottom, Adia Victoria and Celisse. Photo: Erika Goldring Work is evolving. It’s true for entrepreneurs, startups, teams, corporates and remotes. And it’s also
Coworking space events are pretty much must-do’s these days. Members want to participate in a variety of events in your space and your event programming
Updated 7/26/23 Heads up, friends: Coworking Day is right around the corner. This international holiday tends to sneak up on space operators. But we’re working
When I launched The Lab in 2020—early in the pandemic—I had no idea it would become the heart and soul of my work in coworking.
Coworking isn’t the solution to our current loneliness epidemic. But it can be part of the solution. By providing people opportunities to connect and thrive
Three years ago I had an idea for a membership community for coworking space operators. It was during the early days of the pandemic, I
Updated June 6, 2023 Everything I know about building community, I’ve learned from the community builders that came before me and the communities they built
1. Create a rich culture and coworking community Coworking communities thrive on different people interacting. 2. Bring in a diversity of skills and work experience
Originally published August 17, 2016. Updated May 13, 2023. A few days ago I went into the bathroom at a coworking space and the
One of my favorite quotes from last week’s GCUC Chicago was from Mark Gilbreath, the skipper over at LiquidSpace: “There’s never been a more extraordinary
GCUC Chicago is right around the corner and the lineup is absolutely bonkers. Not only will participants have the opportunity to connect with some of
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 February 17, 2023 Imagine joining a coworking space, signing a contract, getting to work, and finding that the space is just not a good
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
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
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
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
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
From my NextSpace Santa Cruz days: Maya, me and Jennifer. I was so fortunate to be a member of a coworking community run by these
In coworking, we talk a lot about the importance of belonging. There’s something deeply human and comforting about finding a place where we can be
As anyone who has attended a Coworking Convo knows, Convos is a community-focused project. Without you, there is no Convo. But there are a lot
When leaders emerge in your community, empower them. When someone shows interest in being a leader, support them. When you see leadership potential in people
As we two-step toward something approaching normal life in your coworking space, let’s take a minute to re-center on your members—and what they want.
Want to improve your marketing? Spend more time talking to your community. The insights that come with truly understanding your members and customers will guide
During our last Cat Johnson Co call of the year, we rounded up our 2021 wins. I’m so proud of what we’re building, one step at a
It finally happened. After Covid forced GCUC 2020 to go virtual, an enthusiastic group of coworking space operators, workspace pros, real estate people, service providers