Flex Uncensored - A Coworking Podcast

174. From Event Space to Offices: Kim Lee on Strategic Pivots and Launching a Small Business Accelerator

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

_*]:min-w-0" What happens when a single-location operator who knows her numbers inside and out decides to fill a gap in her city's small business ec...

173. From Networking to Implementation: Nicole Antolino and Brittany Alavinejad on AI, Specialization, and Hitting 100% Occupancy

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when two first-time GWA Immersive attendees walk into a room of 77 people and realize there's nowhere to hide? This week, Jamie and Gio ...

172. Inside Cowork Europe: Kane Willmott and Eyal Lasker on Multi-Location Operators and Europe's Advanced Market

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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171. Why Community Still Wins: A Real Talk Roundtable with Stormy McBride and Taylor Mason

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when three people who spend their work lives inside the flex industry finally sit down and say the quiet parts out loud? This week I'm jo...

170. Inside Preferred Office Network's Rebrand with Caroline Hecht

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it look like when a company that's been quietly leading behind the scenes for 15 years decides it's time to step into the spotlight? We're j...

169. Turning Learning into Impact: Meagan Slavin's Approach at 25N Coworking

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a coworking operator decides to treat team development like a strategic investment, not an expense? This week, I'm joined by Meagan ...

168. Redefining the Office Experience: Inside The Great Room by Industrious

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marco didn't plan to end up leading sales for one of the most high-touch coworking brands in the world. From door-to-door charity fundraising to expan...

167. Designing Spaces for Success: Richie Parsons on Growth, Community, and Collaboration

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Richie Parsons didn't start out planning to run multiple coworking spaces. From managing gyms to consulting in politics, he found himself leading loca...

166. The GWA Chicago Conference Preview: International Expansion, Major Keynotes & What's Coming Next

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get the inside scoop on next week's Global Workspace Association conference in Chicago! Jamie and Gio break down everything you need to know about thi...

165. Rethink Your Workspace: Cassandra Kavanagh on Pivoting, Resilience, and Connection

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cassandra Kavanagh didn't set out to open a coworking space. After a business partnership dissolved, she suddenly found herself with 1,200 square mete...

164. Tobi Skovron on Building CreativeCubes: Intentionality, Community, and Scaling in Australia

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tobi Skovron has lived the entrepreneurial rollercoaster, launching ventures in Los Angeles, exiting successfully, and then bringing his vision for co...

163. From Beanbags to Baristas: Brad Krauskopf on Hub Australia's Evolution

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Krauskopf, Founder and CEO of Hub Australia, has been shaping the flexible workspace industry since the early days of coworking. In this episode,...

162. Inside WOTSO: Australia's Largest Independent Flexible Workspace Operator

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WOTSO is Australia's largest independent flexible workspace operator — and their story is one every operator should hear. From their beginnings as a...

161. What's Next for Flexible Workspaces: Gio's Keynote at Flexible Workspace Australia

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is a little different. Gio takes the mic solo, delivering the keynote at the Flexible Workspace Australia Conference. In his talk,...

160. Michael Kloppenburg on Brokerage Outlook, Flex Trends & Why Location Still Rules

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Gio and I sit down with Mike Kloppenburg, VP at Avison Young and longtime coworking insider, to pull back the curtain on what's really happ...

159. How Shannon and Emiliano Lerda Are Reinventing Warehousing for Small Businesses

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If the term "cowarehousing" hasn't hit your radar yet, this episode will change that. Shannon and Emiliano Lerda didn't set out to build a flex space ...

158. Why Your Furniture and Tech Stack Might Be Costing You Members

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A couch, a few desks, and a Wi-Fi password won't cut it anymore. In this episode, we sit down with Wesley Edmonds, Director of Workplace at Office Fur...

157. Best Of Chiko Abengowe: Scaling Success - How Chiko Built a Coworking Empire from Scratch (July 2024)

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're bringing this one back because it's one of our most inspiring episodes. If you haven't met Chiko Abengowe, you're in for a masterclass in scalin...

156. Meeting Room Madness, Dynamic Pricing & Why Conferences Still Matter

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this host-only episode, Jamie and Gio catch up on what's happening across the flex space landscape, and let's just say, it's anything but quiet. Fr...

155. Marathons, Mentors, and Mindspace: Mark Goldfinger's Playbook for Impact

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you think all coworking leaders have the same backstory… this episode will change your mind. Mark Goldfinger, GM and Head of North America for Mi...

154. Inside Bamboo: Amanda Lewan's Strategy for Growth, Community, and Creative Real Estate Deals

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Amanda shares how she co-founded Bamboo and scaled it into a multi-location flex space operator managing over 200,000 sq ft—all whi...

153. Coworking at Scale: 50,000 Square Feet of Events, Offices, and Human Magic

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If your goal is to create a coworking space that's profitable, purposeful, and packed with community-driven energy, this episode is required listening...

152. How CENTRL Office Turned a Leasing Problem into a Flex Powerhouse with Alex Hughes

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When a real estate problem turns into a business opportunity… and then scales across the West Coast. That's the CENTRL Office origin story. In this ...

151. Inside Upflex: Ginger Dhaliwal on Solving for Space, Scale, and the Human Experience

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ginger Dhaliwal didn't plan to end up in coworking—or in tech at all. Her journey from social work to startup founder spans continents, industries, ...

150. Designing for People, Not Desks: Dean Connell on Reclaiming Creativity in the Coworking World

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a designer trades luxury bars and boutique hotels for coworking spaces—and ends up helping shape WeWork's global footprint? You ge...

149. From Tech Exec to Flex Pioneer: Arian Lewis on Building a Better Workplace at Kiln

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the future of work isn't about scaling bigger offices—but building better relationships? In this episode, we dive deep with Arian Lewis, fou...

148. Tashi Dorjee on How JLL's Flex Innovation Team is Working With Landlords in Australia

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you think coworking success is just about scaling fast and filling seats, Tashi Dorjee has a totally different take — and it's working. Tashi, He...

147. Behind the Curtain at GCUC: Liz Elam on Building a Global Coworking Movement

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode goes behind the scenes with Liz Elam, the driving force behind GCUC, as she and Gio recap one of the most impactful GCUC conferences to d...

146. Lee Linton, from Office Evolution, on Lessons from Franchising and Front Desks

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You don't need a real estate background to thrive in coworking—but you do need to understand people, process, and patience. Lee Linton, owner of two...

145. Sarah Travers, CEO of Workbar on why Flex Sells & Coworking in the Metaverse (June 2022)

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of the GCUC Conference happening this week in Boston, we're doing a re-run on episode 5 with Sarah Travers, CEO at Workbar, with over 10 loca...

144. How Jon Lambert Transformed a Bank into The Cannon, a Thriving Coworking Space

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a banker walks away from finance and into the world of coworking? Jon Lambert did just that—turning an old bank (yes, with an actu...

143. The GSA Launches a Pilot to Transform How Agencies Book, Share, and Manage Workspace

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest real estate operator in the world—the U.S. federal government—is making a bold move toward flexible work. Mark Gilbreath, CEO of Liqui...

142. Inside IOS Offices: A Masterclass in Coworking Culture & Leadership with Javier Garcia Iza

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to build one of the most respected coworking brands in Mexico—one that spans 36 locations and is known for its unparalleled hospit...

141. Inside GWA Immersive in Mexico City: Hospitality, Community & Big Takeaways with Kurt Patrick and Grant Barnhill

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you bring together top coworking operators, investors, and service providers from across North America and Latin America? A conferen...

140. Beyond the Office: Why Hospitality is the Secret to Coworking Success with John Egan & John Herring

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If coworking is just about filling offices, you're doing it wrong. John Egan (Lucid Private Offices) and John Herring (Fuse Workspace) know that thriv...

139. Caleb Parker Uncensored: Brand, Partnerships, and the Future of Flexible Work

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We finally got Caleb Parker in the hot seat! If you know Caleb, you know—he's a flex space industry leader, a branding expert, and the voice behind ...

138. Coworking Meets Mixed-Use Development: Anne Olsen on The Shop's Unique Model

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anne Olsen, Director of Coworking at The Shop, joins us to share how she went from community building to leading a multi-city coworking brand under Th...

137. Brian Elliott Breaks Down the Future of Work: Why Some Leaders Are Getting It Wrong

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most executives are still debating "how many days in the office"—but Brian Elliott is here to tell them they're asking the wrong questions. A former...

136. Inside the Flex Industry: Gio and Jamie discuss GWA, Global Events, Industry Trends & More

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Flex Uncensored, Jamie and Gio catch up on Gio's new role with the Global Workspace Association (GWA), upcoming immersive events, a...

135. David Cairns on the Future of Flex: Challenging the Status Quo in Commercial Real Estate

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you reshape an industry steeped in tradition? David Cairns, a commercial real estate veteran turned flex space advocate, shares his journey fro...

134. William Sandford on Yardi's Acquisition of Despass and Hubble

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does the future of coworking and flex spaces look like? According to Will Sandford, Director of Coworking at Yardi, it's all about building conne...

133. David Fisher on Funding & Innovating on Self-Storage, Coworking and Cowarehousing

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does one go from brokering corporate jets to building a thriving co-warehousing business? David Fisher, Managing Director of Fisher Global Develop...

132. Navigating the Flex Real Estate Frontier with Michael Kloppenburg of Avison Young

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Flex Uncensored, we dive deep into the flex workspace world with Michael Kloppenburg of Avison Young. A seasoned expert in the fiel...

131. GWA Immersive Debrief: Redefining Coworking Through Design, Technology, and Community

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when some of the brightest minds in coworking gather to share insights, tour inspiring spaces, and discuss the future of the industry? Yo...

130. How Brick House Blue is Killing it With Their Meetings & Events Business and Hospitality Mindset (Ep. 38 rerun)

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cid Rhomberg is co-founder and Chief Experience Officer for Brick House Blue, in Dublin, OH. Brickhouse is setting the industry standard for how to ru...

129. From Metal Bands to Building Innovation Ecosystem: CIC's Stacey Messier's Unique Leadership Journey

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Flex Uncensored, we're joined by Stacey Messier, General Manager at CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) New England. Stacey shares he...

128. Building a Business from Faith and Vision: Patrick Hemus, Maggie O'Neill Center, Shares His Journey

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when vision, faith, and business savvy collide? Patrick Hemus, Business Development Manager at the Maggie O'Neill Center in Liverpool, sh...

127. Scaling Success: How Lee Ann & Jamie Willard Built a Multi-Location Executive Suite Brand

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for an inspiring conversation with Lee Ann and Jamie Willard, co-owners of W Executive Suites, a family-led flexible workspace brand. From o...

126. Evolving the Coworking Model Through Landlord Partnerships and Industry-Specific Ecosystems w/ Jonny Rosenblatt, Spacemade

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're joined by Jonny Rosenblatt, co-founder of Spacemade, a UK-based operator revolutionizing coworking spaces with landlord partner...

125. Navigating Risk and Opportunity in Flex Space with Anant Yardi, CEO of Yardi Systems

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Anant Yardi, the Founder & CEO of Yardi Systems, join us for a candid conversation on leadership, vision, and ...

124. Scaling Wellness Standards in Coworking with IWBI's Jessica Cooper & Instant Group's Sam Pickering

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Cooper, Chief Product Officer at the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), and Sam Pickering, Head of Sustainability at the Instant Gr...

123. Kane Willmott, CEO of IQ Offices, Shares Insights from London's Flex Office Scene

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jamie and Gio chat with Kane Willmott, CEO and Co-founder of IQ Offices. Kane takes us on a detailed journey through London's coworki...

122. Annie Draper: Director of Product Strategy, Flex Office at Hines, on Scaling Flexible Workspaces Globally

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Flex Uncensored Podcast, Kurt Patrick and Giovanni Palavicini sit down with Annie Draper, Director of Product Strategy for Flex...

121. Building a Multi-Location Business with Ryan Harris, Managing Partner, CEO of Intelligent Office

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Giovanni sits down with Ryan Harris, the largest franchisee of Intelligent Office, to explore his journey from biotech to scaling mul...

120. Lose The Leakage: Capturing and Monetizing Meeting Room Usage with Eric Gutierrez at Accessia

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gio and I sat down with Eric Gutierrez, US Sales Manager at Accessia, to discuss how technology is transforming the coworking experie...

119. From WeWork to LiquidSpace: Tom Bruister on Redefining Office Flexibility

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gio and I welcome Tom Bruister, Chief Revenue Officer at LiquidSpace. Tom shares his experience from his time at WeWork and beyond, o...

118. Kevin Whelan on Marketing Your Coworking Business

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to dive deep into the world of coworking marketing with Kevin Whelan, marketing advisor, educator, and consultant at Everspaces. In this epi...

117. From Youth Pastor to Hybrid Leasing Pioneer: Trent Oswalt's Journey in Coworking with Hines

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Trent Oswalt, who takes us through his unique career path from a youth pastor to a key player in the coworking and c...

116. Making Coworking Work in Hotels - Ian Minor Figured it Out (Ep. 47 re-run)

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Minor leveraged his deep hospitality background and his passion for innovation to lead the team that brought the coworking concept working from _ ...

115. Navigating SBA Loans for Coworking Spaces: Insights from Katelyn Hendricks, VP of Business Development, Byline Bank

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we cover: Understanding SBA Loans: Katelyn provides an overview of what SBA loans are, the different types available, and the benef...

114. Why Tim Hasse, Founder of General Provision, is Going all in on Hospitality and Brand Building

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gio and I sit down with Tim Hasse, founder and CEO of General Provision, to dive deep into the world of coworking and the unique chal...

113. Scaling Success: How Chiko Abengowe Built a Coworking Empire from Scratch

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Chiko Abengowe. Discover the inspiring journey of Chiko Abengowe, founder of Perfect Office, as he shares his transition from staffing industry p...

112. Scaling Success: Beth DeGraffenreid's Journey from Suburbs to City Center in OKC

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Suburbs to City Center: Discover how Beth DeGraffenreid, founder of Essential Offices, transitioned her coworking business from the suburbs to t...

111. Meagan Slavin, COO of 25N Coworking on Management Agreements and Leadership

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meagan Slavin, COO of 25N Coworking shares her perspective on  What makes management agreements work The importance of team Making partnerships thri...

110. Shlomo Silber, Founder of Bond Collective, Dishes on His New Venture

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shlomo Silber loves building stuff. Businesses, Houses. Friendships....although he hopes that Peter Chee never calls him again so he doesn't have to s...

109. From Mosquito Repellent to Co-Warehousing Pioneer with Philip Freeman, CEO of Murphy's Naturals and Founder of The Loading Dock

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Freeman, CEO of Murphy's Naturals and Founder of The Loading Dock, transformed his garage startup into a leading natural products company and c...

108. From Bronx Roots to Coworking Success: Ramon Gonzalez's Journey with Thrive

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Ramon Gonzalez, co-founder and CEO of Thrive Coworking, who grew up in the Bronx, navigating life in the projects wi...

107. Jamie & Gio State of the Union May 2024

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Connect with your Hosts: Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn Find Jamie on the Everything Coworking Podcast

106. Eyal Lasker, Co-Founder and CEO of Flexspace.ai on Frictionless E-commerce Transactions and Dynamic Pricing for Coworking Spaces

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eyal Laskar, Co-Founder and CEO of Flexpace.ai, shares insights into his diverse career journey, starting from his first job as a hedge fund trader to...

105. Kane Willmott, Co-Founder and CEO of IQ Offices on Designing Your Business to Serve Your Ideal Customer

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this episode is Kane Willmott, co-founder and CEO of IQ Offices and a prominent figure in the flex office industry. We dive into Kane's j...

104. Bisnow's Jarred Schenke Shares His Perspective on Yardi's Acquisition of WeWork

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jarred Schenke is a flexible office/coworking reporter for Bisnow. His job is to cover industry news from a variety of vantage points. He shares his i...

103. Ben Wright, Global Head of Partnerships at The Instant Group, on Yardi's Acquisition of WeWork

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this comprehensive conversation, Ben Wright discusses his journey in the flex space industry, including his promotion to Global Head of Partnership...

102. Michael Feinstein on Real Estate Structures, Creative Landlords and Leading a Really Good but Lean Team

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Feinstein opened his first location in Miami's midtown…before coworking was popular and before midtown was cool. Michael had been living in ...

101. Brandon Medeiros and Ryan Donohue from REKalibrate on Truth Seeking, Suburban Real Estate, Office Occupancy, and Sneaker Fashion

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Brandon Medeiros, CEO of REKalibrate, and Ryan Donahue, CTO, to discuss their innovative journey in the co...

100. Jamie & Gio Dish on the State of the Union AND Celebrate 100 Episodes!

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Connect with your Hosts: Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn Find Jamie on the Everything Coworking Podcast  

99. Nick Clark Uncensored: Before, During, and After CommonDesk

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to Nick about: How his experience in traditional commercial real estate as a broker shaped his vision for an easier leasing process. How h...

98. LG Gets Uncensored About Family, Business, SwitchYards, WeWork and Commercial Real Estate Disruption

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lawrence Gellerstedt (LG) is the Managing Director + ATL Boss @ Foundry Commercial.  We talk to LG about: His transformative time at WeWork His j...

97. The Hospitality Paradigm: Service Excellence and Human Connection with David Arraya

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Highlights: Gio and Jamie discuss customer experience levels and the challenges in the coworking industry's service sector. David Arraya talk...

96. Kurt Patrick with Essensys: Bagpipes, Sales, and Real Estate Vision

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode: - Kurt shares his unique journey from a music major to leading sales strategies in the real estate industry. - We explore how landlor...

95. A Candid Chat with Willie Gutierrez, President of Premier Workspaces on Profitable Growth, Relationships, and Self-Growth

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We went deep on this episode.  We talk about Premier's unique ability to grow by leveraging profit...and we get into how Willie relies on relationsh...

94. Laura Kozelouzek, CEO of Quest Workspaces On Knowing Who you Serve, Scaling With Cashflow and Running a Profitable Business

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week needs little introduction in the coworking circles...but if you don't know her, here are some highlights: She is an industry OG S...

93. Jean Yves Reveals the 2024 Coworking Europe Conference in 2024 and Shares his Top 2024 Coworking Trends

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jean Yves is a true coworking industry OG. He was one of the early coworking enthusiasts behind the first-ever Coworking Europe conference in 2010. Th...

92. Sam Rosen on the Deskpass/Breather Merger Into Parent Company Industrious

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Rosen, Founder and CEO of Deskpass, shares the Deskpass story, the synergy he sees in having Deskpass and Breather on one platform, and the opport...

91. Frank Cottle on Sustained Success in the Flex Office Industry

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Cottle is a true OG in the flexible office industry. We talk about: Frank Cottle's Business Philosophy and Success: Adapting within the industr...

90. Philip Cohen, Sr. VP of Operations at Workuity on Hospitality, Hiring and Getting 5-Star Google Reviews

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Philip about: His lens on the role hospitality plays in coworking given his deep background in the hospitality industry Recruiting fr...

89. John Wallace, CEO of Workbox on Landlord Partnerships, Knowing Who You Serve and Location Take-overs

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to John Wallace, CEO of Workbox about: Landlord partnerships Knowing who and how you serve Taking over existing coworking spaces Resources M...

88. Pipeline Workspaces CEO Philippe Houdard's Take on Risk, Resilience, and Coworking Spaces

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Philippe Houdard is the CEO of Pipeline Workspaces in Florida (best market for coworking in 2023!). In this episode, we talk about: - Navigating Busin...

87. Jamie Russo and Giovanni Palavicini Share Their 2024 Coworking Industry Predictions

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's on the horizon for 2024? We don't have a crystal ball, but we do get pretty deep exposure to what's going on in the industry through the work w...

86. Vast Coworking, part of the United Franchise Group, Acquires Intelligent Office

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paula Mercer, VP of Coworking for Vast at United Franchise Group, announces the addition of a third brand to the Vast umbrella, Intelligent Office. He...

85. Occupier Trends in Coworking Spaces: Emily Watkins' Insightful Forecast for 2024

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Watkins is the Chief Client Officer at The Instant Group. Introduction: Emily Watkins, Chief Client Officer at The Instant Group, joins the pod...

Best Of 2023: Getting Personal with Ryan Simonetti, CEO of Convene

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We recorded this interview with Ryan Simonetti, CEO of Convene, in front of a live audience in March of 2023.  I give Gio props for asking the kinds ...

84. Tobi Skovron, CEO of CreativeCubes.Co, on Enhanced Offerings for Enterprise, and the Importance of Wellbeing

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tobi discussed the importance of enhancing service offerings for large enterprise companies, the trend of traditional office space users seeking alter...

83. Peri Demestihas, Head of Real Estate for Industrious on Agreement

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Peri Demestihas is the Senior Director of Real Estate for Industrious, the third largest coworking brand in the country. Industrious has 160+ location...

82. Automate the Management of Your Coworking Businesses' Reputation

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aden is a young entrepreneur passionate about helping businesses hit the easy button on managing their reputation, collecting customer feedback, and t...

81. Shai Fogel: Driving Mindspace US Expansion – Insights on Hospitality, Profitability, and Localized Offerings

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shai Fogel is the General Manager for the US market for Mindspace, a global, luxury coworking brand. We talk with Shai about: Profitable expansion i...

80. The State of Flex with Gio and Jamie

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gio and Jamie Unpack Flex Space Dynamics: WeWork's Bankruptcy, Market Tensions, and Emerging Trends.   Connect with your Hosts: Connect with Giovanni...

79. Lorena Caballero Gives us the Behind the Scenes on the Workhub Cowarehousing and Modern Flex Industrial Model

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lorena Caballero has a deep history in the flex industry. She started in hospitality with InterContinental Hotel Group and then worked for IOS Offices...

78. How Gable is Helping People Work Remotely...Better

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gable is a platform built to help companies support better remote work. Gio and I interview Liza Levin, the CEO and founder of Gable. She shares her s...

77. Gio Talks Coworking Live at ULI (Urban Land Institute) Northwest Arkansas

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Catch the replay of Gio's live talk at a Northwest Arkansas ULI (Urban Land Institute) on the flexible office/coworking industry. It's like you got a ...

76. Erin Maresko - Erin Maresko - Business Development Manager at Coworking Company Kiln

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you don't know Erin, Maresko, that's because she's a bit of a behind-the-scenes coworking OG. She's been in the business for about 8 years. She sta...