Mar 31 Convo: Hospitality as a Service
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
Updated 7/25/22 Heads up, friends: Coworking Day is right around the corner. This international holiday tends to sneak up on space operators—especially during years that
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
Everything I know about building community, I’ve learned from the community builders that came before me and the communities they built that I’m fortunate to
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
It’s one thing to bring new members into your space. It’s another thing entirely to bring them into a thriving, welcoming community. Holding space for
Dear coworking, Well, we did it. Despite a pandemic, an economic crisis, empty spaces, isolation, quarantines, Covid scares, sickness and loss, we made it to
I launched a virtual community during the pandemic and it transformed everything. The Lab, which went from an idea to an actual community of 30-plus people across four countries during lockdown, changed my work, priorities and days.
What a year, what a trip, what a time. As we start to emerge out of Covid (fingers crossed), I’ve been reflecting on the things
ICYMI, Clubhouse is all the rage right now—and for good reason. The audio-only social app enables real-time connection between experts, teachers, students, networks, allies, communities
Update: We now have a Coworking Club on Clubhouse! Created by Shervonne Cherry from Spark Coworking, the club will serve as a hub and resource
What a time to be a business owner, eh? We’re going to have stories for days about how we pivoted, leaned in, got super creative,
Storytelling is one of the best ways to connect with your community and potential members. Whether someone is reading a blog post, following your social
Coworking changes lives. I know because I experienced it. Coworking within the NextSpace Santa Cruz community enabled me to grow from a side-gigging freelance writer