🎙️ On this episode, I sit down with Lance Amato, an esteemed architect and industry expert, to explore how Canoa Supply is revolutionizing furniture purchasing for coworking space operators.
đź’ş Lance shares his invaluable insights on how Canoa Supply can help operators buy better furniture that offers superior quality, innovative design, and sustainability. With his background in architecture and experience in designing numerous WeWork locations, Lance brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation.
🌿 We delve into Canoa Supply's commitment to sustainability, discussing their efforts to offer eco-friendly furniture options. Learn how incorporating environmentally conscious choices into your coworking space can create a positive impact on both the environment and the member experience.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
The Canoa Supply Co. PBC website
Everything Coworking Featured Resources:
If you’re thinking about a non-traditional deal structure as a landlord or operator, join us for our upcoming webinar on June 9th: Three Things Landlords and Operators Should Know Before they Start Negotiating a Creative Deal Structure for a Coworking Space.
Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space
The Everything Coworking Academy
In this episode, we dive deep into the dynamic world of commercial property ownership and the opportunities it presents for creating and managing coworking spaces. Jerry shares his wealth of knowledge, discussing the emerging trends, challenges, and strategies he's observed in the industry.
Discover the advantages and considerations of owning the property that houses a coworking space, and how it can impact the overall business model and success. Jerry sheds light on the symbiotic relationship between commercial property ownership and the coworking ecosystem.
Gain valuable insights into optimizing space utilization, designing flexible environments, and attracting and retaining members in a competitive market.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Jerry’s Website: Commercial Property Investor
Jerry’s Links:
https://www.instagram.com/jerryalexander.commercial/
https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/commercial-property-investor-podcast/id1502254406
https://flourmilldundee.co.uk/
https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/
Everything Coworking Featured Resources:
Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space
The Everything Coworking Academy
Creative Coworking Partnerships: How to negotiate and structure management agreements from the landlord and operator perspective
Have you thought of adding a course or membership as a new revenue stream?
In their upcoming workshop for coworking space owners, Jess Bommarrito and her business partner Crystal are going to share
Our simple 5-step recipe to create and launch your course like a pro with zero time and money wasted
How to fast-track your results by avoiding common pitfalls in the early stages, and what to focus on instead
The secrets to selling your course before it's even created (nothing lights a fire under your butt to get it done like eager fans waiting for your course to drop!)
BONUS: Discover how a coworking space owner used flex and dedicated desks to skyrocket their business. No private offices needed (psst: this is a game changer!)
Date: Wed May 17, 2023
Time: 1-2pm ET
Link to register: https://messybutdone.com/everythingcoworking
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Everything Coworking Featured Resources:
Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space
The Everything Coworking Academy
Creative Coworking Partnerships: How to negotiate and structure management agreements from the landlord and operator perspective
I think we’re going to see demand for third spaces that are more of a work club approach than the traditional coworking/flexible office space that we see today.
Questions I’m asking:
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How strong will the demand for third places that are not just designed for work, but designed for social/play/community events?
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How will this business model work? What will drive profitability?
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What will the offer mix look like? Food and beverage? Event space? Lounge space that looks more like the lobby at the Hoxton?
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What markets will support social/work clubs?
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What’s the minimum viable size for a social/work club model?
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Who will take the risk and experiment with these models?
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
https://www.groundfloorclub.com/membership/
Everything Coworking Featured Resources:
Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space
The Everything Coworking Academy
Creative Coworking Partnerships: How to negotiate and structure management agreements from the landlord and operator perspective