In this week 47 recap episode of the This Week In Coworking podcast, hosts Mike LaRosa and Hector Kolonas discuss Allstate's bold move towards hybrid work by partnering with LiquidSpace, providing coworking space access to 13,000 employees. The episode delves into evolving coworking terminologies, highlighting 'space as a service' and the emergence of diverse workspace brands like Kinrise. Other key topics include the potential for the first flex-oriented REIT and the industry's collective challenge to create a standardized lexicon amid growing complexities. The episode also touches on industry community support and announces a brief hiatus for the Thanksgiving holiday.

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap

01:17 Allstate's Hybrid Work Strategy

02:20 Corporate Coworking Trends

08:49 Terminology in Coworking

19:05 Emerging Trends in Flex Spaces

33:01 Community and Support

34:03 Thanksgiving and Wrap-Up

Join us this week as we sit down with Johnny Rosenblatt, co-founder of Spacemade, calling in from London.

Johnny discusses his journey from founding The Headspace Group to launching Spacemade, aimed at redefining the landlord flex industry with a 100% management agreement structure.

We dive deep into what makes Spacemade unique, from creating individual brands for each asset to leveraging unique amenities like bouldering walls and podcast studios to foster meaningful connections among users.

Discover the future of niche coworking spaces with Spacemade's new health tech cluster, the competitive landscape of the London flex space market, and the revolutionary Workspace Intelligence Network that aggregates data for better decision-making.

Don't miss this insightful conversation packed with industry trends, challenges, and innovative solutions! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:25 Johnny's Background and Spacemade’s Founding 01:50 Spacemade’s Unique Approach to Flex Space 03:15 Branding and Market Positioning 09:10 Sales and Marketing Strategies 16:03 Rebranding and Future Goals 21:17 Innovative Amenities and Niche Spaces 30:32 Collaborative Data Sharing Initiative 37:53 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

This Week in Coworking: Week 46 Recap

In this episode of 'This Week in Coworking,' Hector Kolonas and Mike LaRosa recap all the news from Week 46. Mike reports from the 2024 Coworking Europe Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria, highlighting conversations about management agreements and the growth of multi-location operators. They dive into IWG's Q3 earnings report, noting significant growth through franchising and the delayed launch of the Worka app. The concept of 'polyworking' or having multiple jobs and revenue streams is explored, and the importance of coworking spaces evolving to meet diverse work needs is emphasized. Multiple noteworthy stories, market moves, and best practices in community hospitality are also covered.

00:00 Introduction and Conference Updates

01:56 Trends in Coworking: Management Agreements

05:36 Hospitality in Coworking Spaces

08:45 Marketing Insights and Terminology

12:04 Industry Data and Analysis

19:34 Polyworking and Space Design

27:26 Conclusion and Call to Action