August 28 Coworking Convo: How to Make Real Connection with Your Local Community
Last week my brand photographer, Dani Corbett from Lake City Photos, taught a Lab Workshop on creating member-focused content. The premise is that as you
Every coworking space in the world is different, which is exactly how it should be. Every space should be a reflection of its members, neighborhood,
Hi friends, Every year for Coworking Day, I write an open letter to the coworking world. You can read all my past letters here. These letters
The shared workspace scene is getting crowded, and that’s not slowing down anytime soon. Which is a very good thing! And, it means it’s more
Despite (or maybe because of) the massive growth of the flexible workspace industry, a bunch of myths about coworking still persist. Some were never true
When a big (or bigger) coworking brand comes to town, the temptation is to panic. And it makes sense: they have deeper pockets, name recognition,
I’m not super concerned with your member who just wants to rent a desk or office from you and be done with it. I am,
Is coworking a third place? Sometimes. Third places are physical spaces where people gather, relax, and socialize outside of their homes (the “first place”) and
Do you know that you’re placemaking as you build your coworking space and community? Described as the practice of designing cities for people, connection, and
When I advise people about starting a community, whether virtual or in-person, the first thing I tell them is to seed their community with the
Having an activated and engaged coworking space is an infinitely better experience for members. Spaces that look nice but are devoid of energy are boring
Guest post by DeShawn Brown, CEO of Coworks JLL published a report this April called “The Flexible Office Space Imperative.” It’s written for corporate real
When I started writing about coworking circa 2012, it was a small, scrappy movement of people around the world who had realized that, since everyone
One of my favorite leadership principles is that the best leaders create more leaders. It has been a guiding force for Coworking Convos, the Coworking
You know that the team sets the vibe in a coworking space, right? And that members are watching the team to see how to be
This is a guest post from my friends at isofy, a network management platform for coworking spaces. See our full tech support for coworking series. For most coworking operators,
What’s the first impression people have when they walk through the door of your coworking space? Not after the tour, not after they’ve talked with
Last week, I clicked on a Forbes article about founder cafes, which are spaces described as “micro-ecosystems engineered for building, thinking, and serendipitous collisions.” Sounds great,
It’s time to reclaim the word coworking. Because somewhere along the way, it started to lose its meaning. Coworking became shorthand for flexible office space;
I was at a networking event recently, and the host kept talking about the community: how strong it was, how much they valued it, and
What does your coworking brand represent? When people see your logo, walk past your building, or your name comes up in conversation, what do people
Growing up in Utah, most of my family was within an easy drive of each other. So for holidays, we would all go to grandma
You know about all the connections, collaborations, and transformations that happen in your coworking space, but does your local community? I see three challenges space
Belonging is one of those things that’s hard to describe, but you know it when you feel it. So how can you assess (and increase)
In advance of the Coworking Creators Summit on October 23, we asked our Summit teachers to share their best insights into storytelling, getting content momentum,
Updated October 15, 2025 Coworking, when done well, is a social capital supercharger. The word “capital” refers to assets or resources that can be used
How do you capture great photos in your coworking space? Let’s ask Dani Corbett from Lake City Photos. 1. What are some essential photos every
This is a guest post by DeShawn Brown, CEO at Coworks, a software solution for today’s flex and coworking spaces. (And one of our amazing CJ
Lauren Urlacher is a brilliant artist, creative, and community manager at Fellow Coworking. Here, she shares her thoughts on tapping into creativity in your space,
My thinking about community is evolving. Because I believe there’s something deeper than—yet intimately connected to—community, and that is a sense of belonging. Here’s what