A very special coworking

In this interview, we talk about:Andraž and his space, KovačnicaBuilding a community centered on “vibe” rather than fancy infrastructureHow to expand into a one-stop shop00:00 Hi!01:08 How Kranj Coworking Started03:10 Events That Built Momentum04:10 Funding and Mission First07:25 Why in Kranj10:22 The Reality of Running Coworking12:06 From School to Post Office15:12 Spaces and Facilities15:49 Business Registration Hub16:20 Explaining Coworking Vibe17:45 Programs Over Desk Sales19:09 Events for the Whole City20:48 Tuesday Talks and Newsletter22:56 Future Plans and Partnerships28:08 Bye!SpeakersAndraž ŠilerAndraz wanted to build that coworking thing in his hometown, not in a big city. And so he did. He’s now managing the space and supporting the local business ecosystem.Kovačnica started small in one old classroom. It now has its own building and provides a meeting spot for working, training, startups, entrepreneurs, and local communities.Check his space, Kovačnica, on their website:https://kovacnica.si/en/coworking/And on their social media:https://si.linkedin.com/company/kovacnicahttps://www.facebook.com/KovacnicaKranj/https://www.instagram.com/kovacnica_inkubator/Fanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/

In this interview, we talk about:Jenny and her space, BüroLokal Wilthe challenges faced in introducing coworking to a small townthe passion and resilience required for succeeding in the coworking industry00:00 Hi!02:09 Challenges and Early Days03:20 Community Building and Events04:26 Sustaining and Growing the Space07:08 The Importance of Location08:21 Coworking Culture and Feedback11:50 Associations and Collaborations14:17 Persistence in Coworking14:59 The Birth of Flex Desk15:40 Challenges and Evolution17:08 Collaborations and New Beginnings18:30 Managing Multiple Projects20:42 New Coworking Space in Historic Building23:14 Balancing Work and Personal Life27:56 Bye!SpeakersJenny Schäpper-UsterJenny has been managing her own coworking space her own way by herself since 2013. She’s also a co-founder at Flesk.BüroLokal Wil is a real hub in a small town. It combines all innovation, networking, events, meetings, productivity, community, and last but not least, coffee.Flesk is an app that allows companies to book flexible workspaces and meeting rooms at over 150 locations throughout Switzerland.Contact Jenny directly at:jenny@flesk.chCheck her space, BüroLokal Wil, on their website:https://www.buerolokal.ch/home.htmlFanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/

In this interview, we talk about:Kellen and his space, The Hub by Citizens4Communityfostering civility, collaboration, civic engagement, and social connectionhow to involve the community in creating and maintaining a space00:00 Hi!02:31 Securing and Transforming a New Space05:20 Community Effort in Furnishing the Space07:06 Modular Space and Diverse Uses13:38 Flexible Coworking Model15:26 Community Support and Financial Success17:58 Community Collaboration and Partnerships18:37 Flexible Pricing and Tiered Structure19:53 Challenges of Managing a Community Space22:06 Volunteer Greeters and Community Trust25:59 Future Plans and Enhancements29:07 Art Program and Community Engagement32:52 Advice for Starting a Coworking Space34:05 Bye!SpeakersKellen KleinKellen has always been working with communities. He wanted to give back and so created a hub in the middle of a small town. That is The Hub.Citizens4Community is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster a connected community by encouraging civility, collaboration, and civic engagement. They recently created the Hub.Check his space, The Hub by Citizens4Community, on their website:https://citizens4community.com/hubFanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/

In this interview, we talk about:Séverine and her space, HiFlow Genevahow to combine both heavy industries and culturecuriosity as a way to inspire00:00 Hi!01:43 The Birth of High Flow02:35 High Flow's Unique Philosophy04:44 Challenges and Successes06:11 Navigating the Pandemic07:29 Promoting Culture in the Workplace08:19 The Importance of Partnerships09:11 High Flow's Vision and Impact10:31 Future Plans and Developments14:45 The Role of the Board and Team16:16 Expanding Networks and Connections16:37 Upcoming Events and Celebrations23:54 Bye!SpeakersSéverine RedonSéverine is the founder and manager of HiFlow Geneva. There, she wears so many hats she cannot count them anymore and, in doing so, helps entrepreneurs, artists, students, and innovators meet.HiFlow is a 3 000 m2 of co-living space. It’s the place where entrepreneurship, innovation, and creation get together, and an active player of the high tech community.You can reach out to Séverine at:severine@hiflow.chAnd to her team at:contact@hiflow.chCheck her space, HiFlow Geneva, on:- their website - https://www.hiflow.ch/- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hiflow_geneva/- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiflowgeneva/Fanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help ecommerce managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/

In this interview, we talk about:Željko and his space, InspiraHubhow to create a successful coworking space in a smaller citycollaboration over competition in the coworking industry00:00 – Hi!01:20 – Discovering Coworking in Serbia03:22 – Starting the First Coworking Space04:42 – Challenges and Early Experiences08:29 – Evolution and Growth of Coworking Spaces11:50 – InspiraHub and Community Building14:32 – Future Vision and Community Impact20:53 – Funding Models for Coworking Spaces21:46 – Challenges of Sustainability in Coworking22:39 – Services Offered by Our Coworking Space25:12 – Expanding and Renovating Our Space26:34 – Long-Term Vision and Community Focus30:10 – Collaboration Over Competition31:19 – Bye!SpeakersŽeljko (Jack) CrnjakovićŽeljko has been managing a coworking space since 2013. Through this, he helps businesses develop stories, engage their audience, and develop their community.InspiraHub is the centre of the IT community in the local region. Being a high-end coworking space and educational centre, it is the hub for all things entrepreneurial, IT, and freelance.Reach out to Željko on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeljkocrnjakovic/Check his space, InspiraHub, on their website:http://www.infostudhub.rs/Fanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help ecommerce managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/

In this interview, we talk about:Kathryn and her space, 25N Coworkingwhat makes suburban coworking spaces so specialhow to oversee multiple locations across different states00:00 Hi!01:25 Navigating the Pandemic as a Community Manager02:23 Building Community Virtually05:33 Transitioning to Director of Operations08:04 Expanding 25N Coworking Locations08:52 Focus on Suburban Coworking10:19 Managing Multiple Locations and Teams14:24 Organizing and Training the Team15:43 Implementing Office Hours17:01 Transitioning to New Roles18:01 Creative Community Events18:59 Nostalgia and New Responsibilities20:23 Current Projects and Onboarding23:48 Future Projects and AI Integration27:34 Bye!SpeakersKathryn Reilly After years of experience in retails, Katie jumped in the coworking adventure, first of all, as a community manager, and now, as the VP of Operations, where she manages several teams across different locations and States.25N Coworking isn’t your typical coworking space. They’re not in big busy cities but in small quiet neighbourhoods, near your home, and with little commute.Reach out to Kathryn on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-r-74004a19/Check her space, 25N Coworking, on their website:https://25ncoworking.com/Fanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help ecommerce managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/

In this interview, we talk about:Tony and his community, New Work Citieshow the coworking movement started around 2005why you should show off with events, and not sell your space00:00 – Hi!01:34 – Early Days of Coworking03:43 – Discovering the Coworking Movement06:46 – Building a Coworking Community09:51 – Global Coworking Connections15:07 – Explaining Coworking to Newcomers17:36 – The Challenge of Competition in Coworking18:14 – Shifting the Message: From Workspace to Community18:39 – Creating Authentic Experiences18:58 – Balancing Business and Community21:20 – From Managing Spaces to Consulting22:38 – The Role of Coworking in Civic Participation23:57 – Exploring Coliving and Community Spaces28:02 – Bye!SpeakersTony Bacigalupo Tony has been working in the coworking industry since 2007. It first started in a living room in NYC, then he ended up managing his own, and now he helps others do the same.New Work Cities is a community for coworking owners to help them plan, launch, and run their space in the best possible way. They offer a toolkit of resources, group video coaching calls, online discussion groups, and much more.Reach out to Tony on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonybacigalupo/Check his community, New Work Cities, on their website:https://nwc.co/3/Check the coworking movement website:https://coworking.com/Fanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help ecommerce managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/

In this interview, we talk about:Jean-Baptiste, his community, FLYDESKwhy hybrid is the future of workhow to help coworking clients manage their seats00:00 Hi!01:21 Evolution into Hybrid Workplace Management02:36 Flexible Work Arrangements: A Personal Journey03:54 The Impact of COVID-19 on Remote Work06:02 Building a Network of Coworking Spaces07:17 Challenges and Realizations in Coworking08:58 Developing Fly Desk's Software12:56 Hybrid Work: The New Norm17:05 Benefits of Flexible Work for Companies20:06 Remote First: A Business Strategy21:32 Future Plans for Fly Desk25:09 Bye!SpeakersJean-Baptiste Pimenta de Miranda Jean-Baptiste a multi-passionate entrepreneur. He’s been working remotely for many years and share this passion first with FLYDESK and now with MoonWork.FLYDESK helps businesses find a new balance with hybrid workplace arrangements. It offers an online network of coworking spaces and a tool to manage their distributed office seats.Check his community, FLYDESK, on their website:https://flydesk.com/Fanny MarcouxI’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.During the day, I help ecommerce managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/