Next Coworking Convo (Nov 20): Turn Your Neighborhood Into a Lead-Gen Channel
Earlier this year I was on the road and I had a few calls scheduled, so I booked a meeting room in a coworking space.
Guest post by essensys. For most coworking operators, WiFi is a box to tick. It has to work, members complain when it doesn’t, and once
One of the hardest things I’ve had to learn (and am still learning) is knowing when to push harder, when to change direction, and when
Guest post by Helga Moreno from Spacebring, a coworking space management platform for superior member service. Suppose you ask a member how everything went as
Updated August 28, 2026 If your coworking community is limited to the people inside your space, you’re missing a huge opportunity. As a coworking space
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
An editor once asked me to do more work for less money. It took me two weeks to decide to walk away from that gig.
I’ve been thinking a lot about pathways to belonging, and how the best communities have a number of ways for people to find connection. Because
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 the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973, New York City erupted. Thousands of fans flooded the streets. Complete strangers hugged
I’ve been writing and publishing an essay a week for 15 years. Sometimes the essay is inspired and just flows out. Other times, it’s a
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
On an August morning in 1958, 57 jazz musicians gathered on a brownstone stoop at 17 East 126th Street in Harlem. The photo, which was
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
Updated April 6, 2026 GCUC New York City is almost here. And the lineup and “Who’s Coming” page are packed with industry all-stars and thought
If you’ve ever launched anything, you know there are plenty of gotchas to watch out for. It’s risky to bring ideas to life, to put
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
Coworking is contagious. When people join a bustling space where members know, like, connect with, and support each other, that vibe ripples through your space
We all know the feeling: You’re surrounded by people, wishing for some kind of connection, and feeling entirely alone. Whether a coffee shop, public transit,
I’ve never liked the hotel analogy for coworking. I get it. The brand consolidation, the different tiers and pricepoints, the hospitality, the scalability, the ease
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