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The Lab is the coworking community for coworking space operators.

Get the support you need to grow your coworking space

Become part of a global community

Cat Johnson indie coworking

About Cat

Cat Johnson is an internationally recognized writer, teacher, strategist, coach and community builder. She joined her first coworking space in 2012 as a side-gigging music writer. Since then, she has built an industry-leading platform and helped thousands of coworking space operators learn, share and connect.

A product of coworking, Cat understands what makes a great space and community. 

Host of Coworking Out Loud and Coworking Convos, she has written for dozens of publications, including Shareable, Yes Magazine, Mother Jones and No Depression and has presented around the US, the UK, Canada and virtually.

A Note from Cat

Hey friend!

The Lab was created in 2020 as a way to connect and support coworking space operators during the pandemic. Since then, it has grown into a thriving community of coworking pioneers, standout space operators, and community-builders from around the world.

We pack a ton of value into The Lab to make it a no-brainer for coworking spaces because we want to see you succeed! We are all in on coworking communities and are committed to serving and supporting you day in and day out.

I am honored and stoked to be on this journey with you.

Further together,

Membership at a glance

Lab Community

Lab Community is the all-inclusive Lab experience, with Lab Workshops, a vibrant Slack, weekly worksprints, peer sharing sessions, The Lab Digest and much more.

Lab Coaching

Lab Coaching includes monthly 1:1 calls with Cat Johnson focused on content marketing, newsletter best practices, leadership, community building and brand strategies.
The Lab

Upskill with Lab Workshops

  • Monthly zoom workshop on marketing, sales and brand building
  • Past workshop topics include: Google Ads, speed networking, Google My Business, newsletter, marketing plans, High-converting calls-to-action and sales
  • Exclusive access to guest experts
  • Access to workshop recordings and resources 24/7

Stay productive with Lab Worksprints

  • Two virtual worksprints every Wednesday
  • Uninterrupted sprints help you stay focused and productive
  • Between sprints we connect, get feedback and problem-solve
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Lab Library

On-demand recordings and resources

  • The Lab Library is a virtual repository of dozens of Lab Workshops covering a wide range of marketing and brand-related topics
  • New workshops are shared the same day as they’re recorded, for instant access
  • Access recordings 24/7 and work at your own pace

Connect & collaborate with other leaders

  • The Lab Slack is the Lab Community’s home.
  • It is a buzzing, activated place with questions, resource sharing, best practices, a bookclub, AI tips, feedback and dozens of other channels
  • The Slack is the heart and soul of The Lab, with daily opportunities for connection, collaboration, support and community
Lab Slack

Get weekly recaps and updates

  • The Lab Digest features top Slack conversations, upcoming events and members wins
  • It’s a great way to keep up with the Lab community and all the Lab happenings

Get exclusive Coworking Convos recordings

  • Coworking Convos is a monthly virtual event series for coworking space operators to learn, share and connect
  • Lab members have exclusive access to the Convos Archives, with dozens of recordings
  • Convo topics include: creative revenue streams, how to find (and keep) a great community manager, event ideas and strategies, marketing tools and automations, lead generation and community building
Convos
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Learn from industry leaders

  • Our community includes some of the most experienced and successful community builders in coworking. Along with Cat, these experts are available through Lab Workshops, peer learning sessions, show & tells and special events
  • No more guessing and reinventing the wheel. Tap into 200+ years of combined coworking experience and wisdom

Get peer mentoring and sharing

  • Lab members are invited and encouraged to share projects, new tools, strategies and more
  • You’ll have opportunities to learn from other Lab members and share your own insights and expertise

Grow alongside coworking spaces from around the world.

Lab Community

$129 / month

Lab Coaching

$399 / month

Frequently Asked Questions

Lab membership is month-to-month. 

Yes. Additional members in Lab Community get a discounted rate. If you’d like to add more than four members of your team, contact Cat Johnson for custom pricing.

We designed the Lab to work for you.

Workshops are recorded and dropped into the Lab Library; resources are available 24/7/365; and the Lab Slack is active at all hours, as we have members from around the world.

Absolutely! Lab member skill sets and experiences vary and dovetail nicely.

No one knows everything about marketing, leadership, community building, content creation, tools, tours, PR, in-space promotion, email, social media, business strategy, partnerships etc.

We’re a robust community of operators with 200+ years of coworking experience to tap into. If you want peer connection and support, the Lab is for you.

All Lab Workshops are recorded and put into the Lab Library within 24 hours of the workshop. There you can access them at your convenience.

Focus on what matters

If you’re ready to grow your coworking space and community, The Lab is for you.

Tap into our global community of space operators and community managers to elevate your coworking space and brand, grow your community, learn best practices and focus on what matters. 

At $129/month, Lab membership is a no-brainer for coworking space operators and community builders. Our goal is to support you so you can build an amazing community and grow your coworking business.