Dorothy had to talk Dan into turning the building they had just bought from Skidmore College into a Coworking space. It took convincing over one, maybe two, bottles of wine….and then it took six months to get members. But here they are, a few years later, filling up space #3, and this one is another addition to their LL portfolio.
Insights from Dorothy and Dan:
- It is possible to build a multi-site Coworking portfolio and run another significant business.
- There is no one-size fits all model - they own 2 locations and lease another.
- Always be learning - they’re super stoked about the new platform they’ve used to fit out their latest location - see the link below to learn more. The future of flex is flexible…and good for the environment.
- You don’t have to be 100% sure before you take the leap, but you have to know what’s at stake.
- Sometimes you have to negotiate with your business/life partner over wine to get your way.
- You can have multiple locations in a smaller market if you get the product/market fit right.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Dorothy Rogers Bullis on LI
Dan Bullis on LI
Saratoga CoWorks
dRb Business Interiors
Faulk Built
Everything Coworking Featured Resources:
HIDT Series - Register Now!
The SEO Action Guide
Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space
The Everything Coworking Academy
Community Manager University
Creative Coworking Partnerships: How to negotiate and structure management agreements from the landlord and operator perspective
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