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A very special coworking
Fanny Marcoux
38 episodes
3 weeks ago

What sets your coworking space apart?


Each one is different. They all have their own awesomeness, their own little something special.


Each month, I interview one coworking manager from somewhere across the world for 30 min.


They tell us what their something special is.


---


Hi, I’m Fanny!


I’m your host and passionate about coworking, coliving, 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 post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:


https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What sets your coworking space apart?


Each one is different. They all have their own awesomeness, their own little something special.


Each month, I interview one coworking manager from somewhere across the world for 30 min.


They tell us what their something special is.


---


Hi, I’m Fanny!


I’m your host and passionate about coworking, coliving, 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 post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:


https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A very special coworking
Ep 39 – By the Community, For the Community – with Kellen Klein from Citizens4Community

In this interview, we talk about:


  • Kellen and his space, The Hub by Citizens4Community
  • fostering civility, collaboration, civic engagement, and social connection
  • how to involve the community in creating and maintaining a space



00:00 Hi!

02:31 Securing and Transforming a New Space

05:20 Community Effort in Furnishing the Space

07:06 Modular Space and Diverse Uses

13:38 Flexible Coworking Model

15:26 Community Support and Financial Success

17:58 Community Collaboration and Partnerships

18:37 Flexible Pricing and Tiered Structure

19:53 Challenges of Managing a Community Space

22:06 Volunteer Greeters and Community Trust

25:59 Future Plans and Enhancements

29:07 Art Program and Community Engagement

32:52 Advice for Starting a Coworking Space

34:05 Bye!



Speakers



Kellen Klein


Kellen 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/hub



Fanny Marcoux


I’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/


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 weeks ago
35 minutes 20 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 38 – It's like making friends instantly – with Jon Hormaetxe Castells from Nomadico Coliving

In this interview, we talk about:


  • Jon and his space, Nomadico Coliving
  • promoting lesser-known destinations for digital nomads
  • revitalizing rural areas through remote work



00:00 Hi!

02:10 Joining The Melting Pot

03:40 The Coworking Community in Spain

04:14 Transition to Coliving

06:54 The Concept of Coliving

09:38 Sun And Co: A Decade of Coliving

10:49 Hybrid Model: Hostel and Coliving

12:13 Consultancy and Community Design

13:57 Nomadico: Affordable Coliving

16:29 Rooral: Revitalizing Spanish Villages

24:51 The Future of Coliving and Coworking

26:32 Bye!



Speakers



Jon Hormaetxe Castells


Jon has been working in the coworking, coliving, and community industries since 2014. He’s now an Experience Designer, has cofounded Nomadico, and is working with Rooral and Make Them Connect.


Nomadico Coliving is a network of affordable and authentic community coliving spaces for nomads and remote workers.


Check his space, Nomadico Coliving, on their website:

https://www.nomadico.io/



Fanny Marcoux


I’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/


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 month ago
30 minutes 20 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 37 – Curiosity is necessary to find ideas – with Séverine Redon from HiFlow Geneva

In this interview, we talk about:


  • Séverine and her space, HiFlow Geneva
  • how to combine both heavy industries and culture
  • curiosity as a way to inspire



00:00 Hi!

01:43 The Birth of High Flow

02:35 High Flow's Unique Philosophy

04:44 Challenges and Successes

06:11 Navigating the Pandemic

07:29 Promoting Culture in the Workplace

08:19 The Importance of Partnerships

09:11 High Flow's Vision and Impact

10:31 Future Plans and Developments

14:45 The Role of the Board and Team

16:16 Expanding Networks and Connections

16:37 Upcoming Events and Celebrations

23:54 Bye!



Speakers



Séverine Redon


Séverine 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.ch


And to her team at:

contact@hiflow.ch


Check 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 Marcoux


I’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/


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 months ago
26 minutes 41 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 36 – Coworking in Essence is All About Community – with Željko Crnjaković from InspiraHub

In this interview, we talk about:


  • Željko and his space, InspiraHub
  • how to create a successful coworking space in a smaller city
  • collaboration over competition in the coworking industry



00:00 – Hi!

01:20 – Discovering Coworking in Serbia

03:22 – Starting the First Coworking Space

04:42 – Challenges and Early Experiences

08:29 – Evolution and Growth of Coworking Spaces

11:50 – InspiraHub and Community Building

14:32 – Future Vision and Community Impact

20:53 – Funding Models for Coworking Spaces

21:46 – Challenges of Sustainability in Coworking

22:39 – Services Offered by Our Coworking Space

25:12 – Expanding and Renovating Our Space

26:34 – Long-Term Vision and Community Focus

30:10 – Collaboration Over Competition

31:19 – Bye!



Speakers



Željko (Jack) Crnjaković


Željko 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 Marcoux


I’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/


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4 months ago
31 minutes 19 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 35 – You have to give yourself grace – with Kathryn Reilly from 25N Coworking

In this interview, we talk about:


  • Kathryn and her space, 25N Coworking
  • what makes suburban coworking spaces so special
  • how to oversee multiple locations across different states



00:00 Hi!

01:25 Navigating the Pandemic as a Community Manager

02:23 Building Community Virtually

05:33 Transitioning to Director of Operations

08:04 Expanding 25N Coworking Locations

08:52 Focus on Suburban Coworking

10:19 Managing Multiple Locations and Teams

14:24 Organizing and Training the Team

15:43 Implementing Office Hours

17:01 Transitioning to New Roles

18:01 Creative Community Events

18:59 Nostalgia and New Responsibilities

20:23 Current Projects and Onboarding

23:48 Future Projects and AI Integration

27:34 Bye!



Speakers



Kathryn 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 Marcoux


I’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/


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 months ago
29 minutes 6 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 34 – We're all creating this together – with Tony Bacigalupo from New Work Cities

In this interview, we talk about:


  • Tony and his community, New Work Cities
  • how the coworking movement started around 2005
  • why you should show off with events, and not sell your space



00:00 – Hi!

01:34 – Early Days of Coworking

03:43 – Discovering the Coworking Movement

06:46 – Building a Coworking Community

09:51 – Global Coworking Connections

15:07 – Explaining Coworking to Newcomers

17:36 – The Challenge of Competition in Coworking

18:14 – Shifting the Message: From Workspace to Community

18:39 – Creating Authentic Experiences

18:58 – Balancing Business and Community

21:20 – From Managing Spaces to Consulting

22:38 – The Role of Coworking in Civic Participation

23:57 – Exploring Coliving and Community Spaces

28:02 – Bye!



Speakers



Tony 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 Marcoux


I’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/


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 months ago
33 minutes 51 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 33 – Remote Work Became the New Norm – with Jean-Baptiste Pimenta de Miranda from FLYDESK

In this interview, we talk about:


  • Jean-Baptiste, his community, FLYDESK
  • why hybrid is the future of work
  • how to help coworking clients manage their seats



00:00 Hi!

01:21 Evolution into Hybrid Workplace Management

02:36 Flexible Work Arrangements: A Personal Journey

03:54 The Impact of COVID-19 on Remote Work

06:02 Building a Network of Coworking Spaces

07:17 Challenges and Realizations in Coworking

08:58 Developing Fly Desk's Software

12:56 Hybrid Work: The New Norm

17:05 Benefits of Flexible Work for Companies

20:06 Remote First: A Business Strategy

21:32 Future Plans for Fly Desk

25:09 Bye!



Speakers



Jean-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 Marcoux


I’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/


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7 months ago
26 minutes 43 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 32 – We're A Vibe, Not Just a Work Space – with Manon Berthault from Voisins

In this interview, we talk about:


  • Manon, her space, Voisins
  • going from the hospitality industry to coworking spaces
  • how to keep a human touch in a technological world



00:00 Hi!

01:08 Manon's Journey into Coworking

03:01 Joining Voisins and Creating a Role

07:50 Evolution of Voisins Coffee Shops

10:17 Managing Multiple Spaces and Teams

14:37 Managing the Team and Future Plans

15:33 Consulting and Real Estate Strategies

18:17 Transforming Old Buildings

19:57 Supporting Entrepreneurs and Community

21:39 The Future of Work and Technology

25:26 Bye!



Speakers



Manon Berthault


Manon worked for 10 years in the hospitality industry in the US, Asia and Europe, and is now the co-director of Voisins in Switzerland.


Voisins means ‘neighbour’ in France. It provides everything you might need in your neighbourhood -- creativity, innovation, wellness, culture. It’s made up of 6 spaces spread over Genève and Neufchâtel.


Check her space, Voisins, on their website:

http://www.voisins.ch/



Fanny Marcoux


I’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/


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8 months ago
26 minutes 23 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 31 – A community manager is a matchmaker – with Yuta Aoki from BIRTH LAB and JCCO

In this interview, we talk about:


  • Yuta, his space, BIRTH LAB, and community, Japan Coworking space and Community managers Organization (JCCO)
  • The true purpose of coworking
  • Why most spaces aren’t profitable



00:00 – Hi!

00:53 – Yuta Aoki's Diverse Roles

02:03 – Discovering Coworking

03:52 – Challenges and Growth in Coworking

06:29 – Impact of COVID-19 on Coworking

08:16 – Community and Events

10:36 – Partnerships and Local Connections

18:51 – Future Plans and Ecosystem Building

24:08 – Silent Coworking Spaces

25:29 – Bye!



Speakers



Yuta Aoki


Since the earthquake that hit Japan in 2011, Yuta has been obsessed with communities. He’s now the managing director of a coworking space, BIRTH LAB, and the founder of the Japan Coworking space and Community managers Organization (JCCO).


BIRTH LAB is your typical coworking experience alongside event spaces and a studio. It’s part of the birth brand which also offers offices, housing, bike parking, and partnerships.


Reach out to Yuta on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuta-aoki-796185143/


Check his space, BIRTH LAB, on their website:

https://birth-village.com/lab/


Check his community, JCCO, on its website:

https://jc2o.or.jp/



Fanny Marcoux


I’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/


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9 months ago
26 minutes 23 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 30 – Weekly moments together are important – with Ivona Narancic from tershouse

In this interview, we talk about:


  • Ivona and her space, tershouse
  • how to adapt to every type of community member
  • the impact of cultural nuances on strategies



00:00 - Hi!

00:52 - A journey to community management

01:54 - Challenges during the pandemic

04:06 - Adapting to a growing community

06:57 - Creating a vibrant community

08:14 - Transition to a bigger space

14:36 - Future plans and expansions

17:29 - Managing members and external clients

19:01 - Advice for aspiring community managers

24:57 - Bye!



Speakers



Ivona Narancic


Ivona has been a community manager at the tershouse since 2021. She also manages their event spaces and social media.


‘Ters’ means grumpy, their logo is a grumpy cat, and is based on their CEO’s face. They offer everything everyone might want from a workspace, adding their own quirks and humour to it.


Reach out to Ivona on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivona-narancic/


Check her space, tershouse, on their website:

https://www.tershouse.ba/



Fanny Marcoux


I’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/



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9 months ago
26 minutes 49 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 29 – What I like best in coworking is talking to people – with Melanie Burnier from TheWorkHub

In this interview, we talk about:


  • Melanie and her space, TheWorkHub
  • how to handle a pandemic and its lockdowns
  • events and activities that build a community



00:00 Hi!

00:59 Melanie's Journey into Coworking

02:37 Challenges and Early Days

05:37 Expansion and Community Building

09:44 Impact of COVID-19

16:08 Focusing on the Social Aspect of Coworking

16:46 Importance of Coffee and Events in Coworking

17:59 Seasonal and Fun Activities for Coworkers

19:36 Balancing Work and Social Interactions

22:13 Future Plans and Expansion

23:15 The Concept of Near Home Office

28:43 Encouraging Companies to Adopt Coworking

29:36 Bye!



Speakers



Melanie Burnier


Melanie is the founder and owner of TheWorkHub, copresident of Coworking Switzerland, member of Summit Foundation, Partnership Manager at Le Reflet Theater and freelancer in project management.


TheWorkHub offers fully equipped workspaces, and colleagues you can hang out with in a dynamic and professional environment. They also do the usual meeting, conference, and training rooms for rent.


Check her space, TheWorkHub:


http://www.theworkhub.ch/



Fanny Marcoux


I’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/



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11 months ago
30 minutes 31 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 28 – We bring a second life to the village – with Miguel Lucea Jimeno from Co-living Sojuela Joven

In this interview, we talk about:


  • Miguel and his space, Co-living Sojuela Joven
  • revitalizing rural areas suffering from depopulation
  • advantages of remote work



00:00 – Hi!

01:32 – Life in La Rioja

03:24 – Revitalizing rural areas

04:53 – Challenges and opportunities

05:25 – Combating loneliness

07:01 – Comforts of rural co-living

10:08 – Seasonal dynamics

15:51 – Government support and future plans

18:49 – Developing new projects

21:20 – Community engagement

24:51 – Bye!



Speakers



Miguel Lucea Jimeno


Miguel has been studying sustainable development and educational social change. Right after graduating from university, he started working on a pilot rural development project: Co-living Sojuela Joven.


Co-living Sojuela Joven is the perfect fusion of rural charm and modern comforts, big cities and nature, work, and chill.


Check his space, Co-living Sojuela Joven:


https://www.manfredontour.es/en/co-living-sojuela-joven/



Fanny Marcoux


I’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/



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 year ago
27 minutes 33 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 27 – We count 2,500 international association HQs – with Jan Lichota from The Association Place

In this interview, we’ll talk about:


  • Jan and his space, The Association Place
  • How to attract and serve a very special niche
  • Having to change plans, again



0:00 – Hi!

1:15 – We started operating 9 months ago

2:06 – There used to be carriages parked here

3:38 – I’m very proud of being a beer lawyer

5:17 – Belgium has special legislation for international associations

7:38 – With time, you learn with it

10:13 – Visiting coworking was always in the program

11:41 – The focus was more on the community than the facility

13:09 – We could see how coworking and communities were evolving

15:55 – We have a lot of success with our monthly events

17:47 – You’d be surprised how Super Mario can be used for an association

20:08 – We’d like to invite you to Brussels on the 26th of November

22:37 – Elies is the soul of The Association Place

24:06 – We are a team of 3

27:26 – People identify with our physical space

28:52 – Bye!



Speakers



Jan Lichota


Jan has been working in tourism, media, associations, education, and beer. From 2024, he’s managing a new coworking space for associations in Brussels.


The Association Place gathers the international and European associations community in Brussels. It aims to convene, connect, collaborate, and build a thriving community of association professionals.


Check his space, The Association Place:


https://www.visit.brussels/en/professionals/associations/the-association-place



Fanny Marcoux


I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.


During the day, I help ecommerce managers migrate to Google Analytics 4 and optimize their webshop for conversions.


I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me:


https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 year ago
23 minutes 51 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 26 – Our mission is to make coworking better – with Pauline Roussel from Coworkies

In this interview, we talk about:


  • Pauline and her community, Coworkies
  • how to make the coworking industry better
  • the secret ingredient to coworking



0:00 – Hi!

1:05 – I was the Chief Happiness Officer of a coworking

2:06 – How about we go out and explore other spaces?

3:09 – Over the last 9 years, we visited over 550 coworking spaces

4:51 – The secret ingredient to coworking are their teams

6:04 – I didn’t know what was a Chief Happiness Officer or a coworking space

8:26 – Finding the right people to work in a space was so challenging

10:15 – Our story is the same as so many other people in coworking

12:46 – Is this helping coworking in getting better?

15:45 – We are busy all the time, and it’s rewarding

17:15 – We are working on new features, a 2nd book, more retreats

18:33 – We would love to grow the team

19:28 – There’s no right profile to be a community manager

21:08 – There are plenty of jobs in coworking spaces

22:34 – It takes a lot of time to travel

23:46 – Reach out!

25:11 – Bye!



Speakers



Pauline Roussel


Pauline is the founder and CEO of Coworkies, co-initiator of Hack Coworking, and author of the book ‘Around The World in 250 Coworking Spaces’.


Coworkies is a global job board setting the hiring and recruiting standards for the coworking and flex industry.


Check her community, Coworkies:


https://www.coworkies.com/



Fanny Marcoux


I’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 their webshop for conversions.


I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me:


https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 year ago
23 minutes 55 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 25 – We wanted to have a real impact in the city – with Ondrej Svoboda from Le Rucher Creatif

In this interview, we talk about:


  • Ondrej and his space, Le Rucher Creatif
  • how to properly fill in public project calls
  • building with purpose and impact



0:00 – Hi!

1:57 – We were traveling for 9 months, and ended up in Troyes

3:26 – We showed what we wanted to build

4:44 – We had this need, and were not alone

6:06 – There’s a need for a community space

8:09 – We built it on four pillars

9:39 – In service of the territory

11:51 – We are here to enable others to be able to do

13:06 – It went from a very empty space to what it is today

16:21 – Something that we had to learn

18:09 – We were afraid that we will need to close everything

20:15 – Be a compass

22:06 – One of the biggest mistakes is to wait

24:38 – The other error is to not have the resources

25:50 – Are we still within our values?

27:46 – The mindset is different

29:08 – One of the place why you come here

31:37 – Come to Troyes!

32:08 – Bye!



Speakers



Ondrej Svoboda


Ondrej is a multi-passionate entrepreneur active in education, startups, and coworking. He co-founded Le Rucher Creatif and is now its president.


Le Rucher Creatif is the first third place in its region and provides a space to meet up, share ideas, learn, and create positive social, environmental, and economic impact.


Check his space, Le Rucher Creatif:


https://www.le-rucher-creatif.org/



Fanny Marcoux


I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.


During the day, I help ecommerce managers migrate to Google Analytics 4 and optimize their webshop for conversions.


I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me:


https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/



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1 year ago
26 minutes 31 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 24 – A space where women can just be themselves – with Michelle Titus from Cummari

In this interview, we talk about:


  • Michelle and her space, Cummari
  • How to design and manage a small space
  • Partnering beyond the experience



0:00 – Hi!

1:02 – I was traveling for most of my adult life

3:23 – I felt the need to ground myself

4:42 – Safety is such a priority for women

6:16 – We started hosting in the middle of the pandemic

7:44 – Women who have never traveled by themselves

8:59 – It became this gorgeous community of people I wanna know

10:26 – The Sicilians have accepted this project

13:02 – It’s easy to see why some spaces are failing

15:14 – They love that somebody’s there when they need it

17:02 – I love having only 3 rooms

18:45 – Coworking retreats are much more dynamic

20:23 – 4 nights and they’re too sad to leave that fast

21:19 – In 2 days, I should be signing on a new property

26:29 – I partner with former guests during retreats

27:22 – Everything I do is a boutique experience

29:37 – Bye!



Speakers



Michelle Titus


Michelle has been a digital nomad for 15 years, so way before it has been known to the general public.


After traveling all around the world, she chose to settle down in Sicily and opened Cummari in 2020.


It now supports solo traveling women, and all other kinds of people, in their quest for passion, business, and adventure.



Check her space, Cummari:


https://www.cummari.com/



Fanny Marcoux


I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.


During the day, I help ecommerce managers migrate to Google Analytics 4 and optimize their webshop for conversions.


I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me:


https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 year ago
31 minutes 6 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 23 – We want our team members to be community builders – with Agustin D’Elio from Huerta Coworking

In this interview, we talk about:


  • Agustin and his space, Huerta
  • the 3 keys that made them full after only 6 months
  • how to manage a community from 29 to 600 seats



0:00 – Hi!

1:12 – Why don’t we invite some friends to work with us?

2:59 – We discovered our reason on the way

5:54 – We began with 29 seats, today we have 600

6:33 – 6 months after we opened, we were full

9:26 – There were 3 success keys

10:37 – We need a garden, sunlight, and space

12:27 – We have a very good team with a lot of experience

13:47 – We cultivates knowledge and improvement

14:57 – Our first contact is kindness

19:11 – Meet community, diversity, and green economy

25:13 – We’re looking into two new locations

26:23 – Go to your local coworking

28:06 – Bye!



Speakers



Agustin D’Elio


Agustin creates spaces and communities the future will need. And that is Huerta Coworking.


A network of 3 spaces across Buenos Aires in Argentina, where community and sustainability are there to support you and your projects.


Check his space, Huerta Coworking:


https://huertacoworking.com/



Fanny Marcoux


I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.


During the day, I help ecommerce managers migrate to Google Analytics 4 and optimize their webshop for conversions.


I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me:


https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 year ago
29 minutes 40 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 22 – You can move faster if you share with others – with Szilvia Filep from Coworking Hungary

In this interview, we talk about:


  • Szilvia and her spaces, Coworking Hungary and KATEDRA Coworking Veszprém
  • How powerful sharing knowledge with others is
  • What makes coworking, freelancing and remote working complementary



0:00 – Hi!

0:55 – The first time I entered a coworking

3:05 – It was very new and I had to learn a lot

5:44 – It wasn’t easy

9:01 – Freelancers kicked off this coworking story, but not anymore

12:02 – Don’t you want to meet other coworking managers?

17:48 – We thought it was going to be a smooth opening but...

20:29 – The 3 revenue streams (plus 2 more)

23:05 – ‘It’s ok if I’m not there’ does not work

25:43 – Coworkings have a completely different role in villages

27:47 – The biggest lack of knowledge is in community building

30:44 – Connect with other coworkings

32:00 – Bye!



Speakers



Szilvia Filep


We're experiencing major changes in the way people work and live. Szilvia creates and supports places, events and communities that rewrite the way we work.


Coworking Hungary helps connect, share insights, and host events that drive the growth of the coworking culture in Hungary.


KATEDRA Coworking Veszprém is a brand new coworking space that will open its door in May.


Check her spaces, Coworking Hungary and KATEDRA Coworking Veszprém:


https://www.coworkinghungary.hu/en/

https://katedracoworking.hu/



Fanny Marcoux


I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.


During the day, I help ecommerce managers migrate to Google Analytics 4 and optimize their webshop for conversions.


I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me:


https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 year ago
33 minutes 23 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 21 – We had a volcano burst, and it changed my plans – with Sonia Amroun from Awid Aman

In this interview, we’ll talk about:


  • Sonia and her space, Awid Aman Conscious Living
  • remaining open to what’s coming
  • what communities truly are



0:00 – Hi!

2:11 – It was in the middle of the pandemic crisis

6:51 – Reconnecting with simplicity

9:36 – It took me 2 weeks to open my first space

13:29 – The concept changed totally

16:23 – I had this call to be more human

18:46 – Coliving is the perfect middle between Airbnb and hostels

24:04 – Meet people with whom I can build something

28:07 – Bye!



Speakers



Sonia Amroun


Sonia has worked in the hospitality industry since she was 7 and has hosted 150+ participants in her coliving space.


And it’s not just a space. It’s a place where we can experiment with shared governance, conscious consumption, and land conservation.


Check her space, Awid Aman Conscious Living:


https://www.awidaman-nomadcommunity.com/



Fanny Marcoux


I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.


During the day, I help ecommerce managers migrate to Google Analytics 4 and optimize their webshop for conversions.


I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me:


https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 year ago
30 minutes 20 seconds

A very special coworking
Ep 20 – Why am driving back to my sardine can? – with Justin Powers from Kernville Cowork

In this interview, we’ll talk about:


  • Justin and his space, Kernville Cowork
  • how work, and workers, have changed
  • what a coworking can do for their community



0:00 – Hi!

1:37 – The definition of rural

4:11 – Nobody’s googling for coworking

7:54 – I saw what it was, I saw what it could do

11:14 – We’re very tourists-dependent

13:49 – COVID was a roller-coaster, and so are every summer and winter

17:14 – We’re a very small space

19:41 – We want to take it to other communities

24:47 – We need to be able to have full-time staff

28:08 – By the end of the day, they feel like they’re a local

31:08 – Join our community hub!

33:17 – Bye!



Speakers



Justin Powers


After working with tech companies and startups, Justin founded Kernville Cowork and Sierra Shared Spaces with one idea in mind: “Work Where You Play”.


They both aim to support entrepreneurs, remote workers, and startups in Kern River Valley, California, and other rural communities.


Check his space, Kernville Cowork, and community project, Sierra Shared Spaces:


https://kernvillecowork.com/

https://sierrashared.space/



Fanny Marcoux


I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.


During the day, I help ecommerce managers migrate to Google Analytics 4 and optimize their webshop for conversions.


I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me:


https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 year ago
33 minutes 41 seconds

A very special coworking

What sets your coworking space apart?


Each one is different. They all have their own awesomeness, their own little something special.


Each month, I interview one coworking manager from somewhere across the world for 30 min.


They tell us what their something special is.


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Hi, I’m Fanny!


I’m your host and passionate about coworking, coliving, 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 post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:


https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/


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