A very special coworking

Ep 41 – A cool place where cool people do cool things – with Andraž Šiler from Kovačnica

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT

In this interview, we talk about:

Andraž and his space, Kovačnica
Building a community centered on “vibe” rather than fancy infrastructure
How to expand into a one-stop shop

00:00 Hi!

01:08 How Kranj Coworking Started

03:10 Events That Built Momentum

04:10 Funding and Mission First

07:25 Why in Kranj

10:22 The Reality of Running Coworking

12:06 From School to Post Office

15:12 Spaces and Facilities

15:49 Business Registration Hub

16:20 Explaining Coworking Vibe

17:45 Programs Over Desk Sales

19:09 Events for the Whole City

20:48 Tuesday Talks and Newsletter

22:56 Future Plans and Partnerships

28:08 Bye!

Speakers

Andraž Šiler

Andraz 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/kovacnica

https://www.facebook.com/KovacnicaKranj/

https://www.instagram.com/kovacnica_inkubator/

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/

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Ep 40 – Finding That Special Sauce in Coworking – with Jenny Schäpper-Uster from BüroLokal Wil

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT

In this interview, we talk about:

Jenny and her space, BüroLokal Wil
the challenges faced in introducing coworking to a small town
the passion and resilience required for succeeding in the coworking industry

00:00 Hi!

02:09 Challenges and Early Days

03:20 Community Building and Events

04:26 Sustaining and Growing the Space

07:08 The Importance of Location

08:21 Coworking Culture and Feedback

11:50 Associations and Collaborations

14:17 Persistence in Coworking

14:59 The Birth of Flex Desk

15:40 Challenges and Evolution

17:08 Collaborations and New Beginnings

18:30 Managing Multiple Projects

20:42 New Coworking Space in Historic Building

23:14 Balancing Work and Personal Life

27:56 Bye!

Speakers

Jenny Schäpper-Uster

Jenny 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.ch

Check her space, BüroLokal Wil, on their website:

https://www.buerolokal.ch/home.html

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/

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Ep 39 – By the Community, For the Community – with Kellen Klein from Citizens4Community

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT

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/

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

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT

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/

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Ep 37 – Curiosity is necessary to find ideas – with Séverine Redon from HiFlow Geneva

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT

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/

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Ep 36 – Coworking in Essence is All About Community – with Željko Crnjaković from InspiraHub

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT

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/

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

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT

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/

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

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT

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/

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

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT

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/

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

Mon, 05 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT

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/

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

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT

In this interview, we talk about:

Yuta, his space, BIRTH LAB, and community, Japan Coworking space and Community manager 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 manager 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/

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Ep 30 – Weekly moments together are important – with Ivona Narancic from tershouse

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT

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/

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

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

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/

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

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:00:58 GMT

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/

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

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:00:51 GMT

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/

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

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:12:31 GMT

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/

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

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:45:55 GMT

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/

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

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

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:00:04 GMT

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.

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

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:00:16 GMT

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.

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

Mon, 13 May 2024 15:00:18 GMT

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.

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

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:15:19 GMT

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/

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

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:00:51 GMT

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.

Ep 19 – It’s the perfect match between coworking and events – with Bozhidar Ivanov from Networking Premium

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:00:39 GMT

In this interview, we’ll talk about:

Bozhidar and his space, Networking Premium
all the types of events a coworking space can host
why, at the end of the day, we do coworking or events

0:00 – Hi!

3:24 – I didn’t know what coworking was, I just saw this great place

5:46 – It seems very natural that one day I’ll start working there

7:18 – It was a shock to learn about all the things that we’re doing

8:52 – Coworking and events are a very good fit

10:36 – It’s not what you have, it’s how you use it

11:25 – It comes back to what event space you have

13:55 – It’s good to have a structure and schedule but…

15:05 – If we think it’s a good idea and we can make it, we make it

17:36 – The events I like the most are the events people enjoy

19:34 – You can feel the energy in that space

21:36 – We love to give back to the community

24:28 – Bye!

Speakers

Bozhidar Ivanov

Bozhidar writes for communities. For Open Sofia to promote his home country, Bulgaria, and its capital city, Sofia. For Networking Premium to promote their events.

Networking Premium is a workplace you want to go to, beyond an office, a place where you are surrounded by like-minded people, a community you call Family.

Check his space, Networking Premium:

https://www.networking.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 before it is too late and all their data get erased.

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.

Ep 18 – We build strong local partnerships – with Serena Chironna from KINO Italy

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:16:30 GMT

During this interview, we’ll talk about:

Serena and her space, KINO Italy
working remotely from remote locations
partnering with local organizations

0:00 – Hi!

2:00 – From and back to Italy

5:13 – Filling in the gap

9:09 – This is how we launched our first pilot

13:25 – The infrastructure is not the most modern

17:14 – It has to be beyond the business opportunity

21:30 – We’ll always want to explore new places

24:22 – Come learn Italian

25:11 – Set simple expectations

27:03 – Bye!

Speakers

Serena Chironna

Serena used to live in London working as an account manager. Now she build remote work communities in Italy.

KINO Italy brings digital nomads and remote workers to the hidden gems of Italy – aka picturesque Italian villages and all the sweet things in life.

Check Serena’s space, KINO Italy:

https://kinoitaly.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 before it is too late and all their data get erased.

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.

Ep 17 – Experience a new way of living – with Ivano Stella from Out Quarters

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:00:18 GMT

During this interview, we’ll talk about:

Ivano and his space, Out Quarters
The beautiful sea and mountains near Cilento, Campagna in Italy
How and why to dive into remote work

0:00 – Hi!

0:55 – The co in coliving

2:38 – Escape the city...

5:50 – … to a small town

9:15 – Already working in a hybrid model in 2016

11:05 – I started travelling and working remotely

14:13 – Those communities are in coworking and coliving space

16:21 – Why don’t these things exist in Italy?

18:27 – The first experience

21:57 – Let’s do life-work balance, not work-life balance

24:40 – It’s a pity that, in the low season, Cilento gets depopulated

29:27 – The second experience

31:32 – I agree with the ‘back to the office’

34:42 – Bye!

Speakers

Ivano Stella

Ivano develops co-living experiences, manages the operational plan and maintains relationships with digital nomad and startup communities.

Out Quarters gathers coliving and coworking enthusiasts in Italy to foster meaningful connections and a positive impact.

Check Ivano’s space, Out Quarters:

https://outquarters.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 before it is too late and all their data gets erased.

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.

Ep 16 – People were flocking to rural areas – with Hannah Cooper from the Staunton Innovation Hub

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:00:33 GMT

During this interview, we’ll talk about:

Hannah and her space, the Staunton Innovation Hub
How to grow even during a pandemic
Remote work, balance and outposts

0:00 – Hi!

3:02 – Let’s do this right in this rural area and see how it goes

5:29 – We decided to open a 2nd space, during the pandemic

8:23 – Hey, why don’t you come and join our team?

11:50 – It was even better than I expected

15:45 – Understand the importance of work-life balance

17:47 – That’s where we get hybrid work

19:17 – Our community are self-starters

21:15 – Our hope is to have between 20 and 30 spaces

24:55 – We have a shortlist of areas that picked our interest

27:22 – Bye!

Speakers

Hannah Cooper

Hannah manages the two Innovation Hubs, in Staunton and Harrisonburg. She’s also a wife, mum, adventurer and big support of entrepreneurs and small businesses.

The Staunton Innovation Hub is designed to reduce barriers to innovation and help small businesses succeed. Entrepreneurs come for features like fast internet or office space, and stay for the people.

Check her space, Staunton Innovation Hub :

https://www.stauntonhub.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 before it is too late and all their data get erased.

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.

Ep 15 – Coworking is community working together – with Anne Kirby from The Candy Factory

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:00:40 GMT

During this interview, we’ll talk about:

Anne and her space, The Sweet Core
what being a family truly means
how spaces can collaborate together

0:00 – Hi!

0:41 – The space came after the community

4:36 – There was more than just creatives coming at the table

6:00 – There were many great cafes but coworking was missing

9:07 – This has to happen

11:54 – Kids and dogs are the norm

15:42 – We don’t have to be a one size fits all

17:03 – Collaboration over competition

19:48 – Cat Johnson’s Coworking Lab

21:41 – A great business resource

23:19 – A wellness theme

24:45 – Get out!

26:10 – Bye!

Speakers

Anne Kirby

Anne does many things.

She operates an agency, a coworking space, founded a Coworking Alliance, hosted a Coworking Conference, hosts meetup groups and does some more public speaking.

The Candy Factory is a community of professionals who have found a new way to work.

It promotes business growth, creative thinking, shared brilliance, and collaboration for small businesses, freelancers, remote workers, and non-profits.

Check Anne’s space, The Candy Factory:

https://candyissweet.com/

Fanny Marcoux

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

During the day, I help ecommerce managers migrate to Google Analytics 4 before it is too late and all their data gets erased.

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.

Ep 14 - Focus on the kind of work you want to be doing - with Ed Moss from The Space to Thrive

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:00:35 GMT

During this interview, we’ll talk about:

Ed and his space, The Space to Thrive
The Serotonin Twist
How to build a real safe space

0:00 – Hi

2:34 – Working together, with a pomodoro

4:06 – The temptation to procrastinate

7:19 – It got really bad during the pandemic

9:14 – You love it or you hate it

10:57 – A balance between well-being and productivity

12:17 – I got emails months or years after

14:00 – Always mix with other people

16:08 – I didn’t know how to describe what I did

18:00 – A real safe space

22:03 – The energy shifts when someone new arrives

25:39 – Train people up

28:14 – Remote work in remote areas

29:34 – Bring people into their bodies

31:38 – Bye

Speakers

Ed Moss

Ed likes to bring together different people and help organisations improve their processes.

That’s exactly what he does with ‘The Space to Thrive’ -- the place where leaders and teams come to thrive, even during the toughest times.

Check Ed’s space, The Space to Thrive :

https://www.thespacetothrive.com/

Fanny Marcoux

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

During the day, I help ecommerce managers migrate to Google Analytics 4 before it is too late and all their data get erased.

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.

Ep 13 – It’s all about connecting people – with Ravinder Dharmapuram from Nurall

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:00:10 GMT

During this interview, we’ll talk about:

• Ravinder and his space, Nurall

• the difference between remote work and working from home

• how to grow a space organically

0:00 – Hi!

2:45 – The pandemic gave us an opportunity

5:37 – 10 years ago was completely different

8:10 – Technology can help us connect

12:15 – Your tribe is everywhere

15:10 – Partner with other spaces

18:33 – You want to include local communities

20:58 – Remote workers want to level up

24:21 – Grow organically

26:11 – It’s about freedom

28:17 – Bye!

Speakers

Ravinder Dharmapuram

Ravi is the founder and CEO of Nurall, a coworking, coliving and conference space.

It’s inspired by remote workers, digital nomads and their quest towards the freedom to work where and when you want.

Check his space, Nurall:

https://www.nurall.co/

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 get used to Google Analytics 4.

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.

Ep 12 – Create a space for relationships to form – with Spud Marshall from My Creative Community

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:00:27 GMT

During this interview, we’ll talk about:

Spud and his spaces, New Leaf, the co.space, 3 Dots, and My Creative Community
the Community Commitment Curve
lots of messy middles

0:00 – Hello!

1:51 – A total lack of community spaces

5:30 – Where people can work, live and play together

8:00 – What is your strength?

10:42 – Your staff is also part of the community

13:55 – When have you felt the most alone?

15:06 – Introvert and community builder

17:25 – Engage everybody in their own way

20:35 – You cannot clone yourself fast enough

22:18 – When the ecosystem doesn’t need us anymore

25:28 – A community of community (builders)

28:16 – All the tools and resources

31:45 – Bye!

Speakers

Spud Marshall

Spud is a social entrepreneur, creative community builder, and lover of fog machines.

He co-founded two coworking, one coliving and a support group for creative community builders.

Finally, he is the author of two books ‘Designing Creative Communities’ and the ‘Creative Communities Field Guide.’

Check his current community, My Creative Community:

http://www.mycreative.community/

And his hundreds tools list to help you manage your community:

https://mycreative.community/opportunity/

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 before it is too late and all their data get erased.

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.

Ep 11 – It needs to be for the members – with Tim Schabsky from Work Inn

Tue, 23 May 2023 15:00:40 GMT

During this interview, we’ll talk about:

Time and his space, Work Inn
what coworking brings in compared to a private office
being there for your members, while on a roller-coaster

0:00 – Hi there!

3:22 – From the City in London to West Nordrhein-Westfalen in Germany

7:01 – Are German towns ready for coworking?

9:25 – ‘It all went crazy’

10:42 – Private offices are trendy, why not do only that?

14:22 – When big corporations, startups and freelancers talk to one another

15:58 – You cannot book online, you have to come to the space

18:40 – Large network of smaller spaces

21:00 – We call it ‘Open Coworking’

22:45 – Opening a new space is always a hassle

24:37 – There are a few more locations I really want

27:36 – Try a coworking space now!

29:36 – See ya!

Speakers

Tim Schabsky

Tim and his team/family are working hard to create a large network of coworking spaces in the Ruhr-Area.

They’re designed for start-ups, agile corporates, ambitious freelancers, digital leaders and creatives.

They have 13 coworking spaces, 300+ regular members and 4.000+ people attending their events.

Check his coworking space, Work Inn:

http://www.workinn.de/

Fanny Marcoux

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

During the day, I help ecommerce managers migrate to Google Analytics 4 before it’s too late and all their data get erased.

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.

Ep 10 – You know you can log in and there’s a friendly voice there – with Paulette Durepos from CafeLifestyle CoWorking

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:00:40 GMT

During this interview, we’ll talk about:

Paulette and her online community, Cafe Lifestyle
the silver nomads coming in
how spirituality and productivity can go together

1:20 – It’s the cafe culture, it’s magical

6:00 – I found my tribe, my people

9:08 – There are more and more women over 40 who are location independent

11:10 – They come in all kinds of different flavours

14:23 – You can even book a seat at a restaurant or cafe during downtime

17:00 – There’s a lack of accountability, self-care and productivity

20:16 – Helping spiritually minded to set and celebrate goals

24:45 – Blending business and spiritual goals

28:03 – Are you feeling the stress of solopreneurs?

Speakers

Paulette Durepos

Paulette loves coffee, cafes and the lifestyle that goes with it. That’s how she started her own community, at a cafe.

She now helps female entrepreneurs both at cafes and online. She provides them with a space where they can ask tough questions and work on what they need.

Check the CafeLifestyle here:

https://cafelifestyle.rocks/

Fanny Marcoux

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

During the day, I help ecommerce managers migrate to Google Analytics 4 before it is too late and all their data get erased.

I also post every day on LinkedIn. You can follow me here:

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

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

Ep 9 – I want to invent a new system – with Pauline Thomas from Le LapTop

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 09:59:50 GMT

During this interview, we talk about:

Pauline and her former space, Le Laptop, and her new project
how to go from 1 to 10 employees
what ‘coworking’ really means

1:18 – How crazy one can be to start one of the first coworking spaces in Paris...

5:51 – The space selects the members, not the opposite

10:06 – The goal wasn’t to build a coworking, but to share this new knowledge

13:18 – The space has many layers, including the climate crisis

16:16 – Marseilles is different

20:56 – I will never do a coworking again, the community is more important

24:32 – We do many trainings online, our members ask for it

27:33 – The next evolution is a media

33:35 – Dancing is the solution

Speakers

Pauline Thomas

Pauline is an artist, author, agile sprinter and founder of Le Laptop, a coworking space in Paris and Marseilles dedicated to design since 2012.

There, they train freelancers and other creative workers in UX and provide them with everything they need. It aims to create a space for real collaboration.

Check her space here:

https://www.lelaptop.com/

Fanny Marcoux

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

During the day, I help ecommerce managers migrate to Google Analytics 4 before it’s too late.

I also post every day on LinkedIn. You can follow me there:

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

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

Ep 8 – The way you build your community says a lot about you – with Taylor Harrington from Groove

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 23:00:19 GMT

During this interview, we talk about:

Taylor and her coworking, Groove
What are Community Manager, Builder and Architect?
How do you scale the unscalable?

0:00 – What is the Groove?

1:27 – How your first experience at a coworking can inspire you

4:30 – Both IRL and fully remote have one thing in common, a community

7:47 – Even physical spaces want to keep in touch in the long term

10:18 – What’s a Community Manager?

12:46 – What does status look like? And what does it say about your values?

17:40 – Building a community is like building a house

20:05 – Going fully remote

23:35 – You’re not in their shoes, you actually lived it

26:27 – Scaling intimacy

27:47 – The End

Speakers

Taylor Harrington

Taylor is on a mission to build the opposite of loneliness in the world. And she does just that by bringing people together as the Head of Community at Groove.

Groove is a global community of solo workers getting sh*t done. It's like walking into a virtual coffee shop and everyone there is an awesome solo worker paving their own path.

Check the Groove app here:

https://wegroov.in/share/fwix

Fanny Marcoux

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

During the day, I help ecommerce managers migrate to Google Analytics 4 before it’s too late.

I also post every day on LinkedIn. You can follow me there:

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

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Ep 7 – The future starts here – with Edo Sadiković and Sende

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:00:03 GMT

During this interview, we talk about:

• Edo and his coliving, Sende

• How to start with two houses and one abandoned barn

• Why Sende was made by the community

0:00 – The Start

3:35 – When we started this, we had no role model

4:45 – We started with two houses and one abandoned barn

5:35 – We bound with our 20 neighbours

9:25 – One month is ideal, more and it turns into a big brother scenario

10:42 – More than 25 people and it’s only a big fiesta

11:44 – 7 days is for events

12:36 – 30% of guests are people who came back

16:00 – In Spain, we adapted, in Portugal, we built everything

17:20 – Every day is completely different

19:28 – 90% of what we do was invented by the people coming

21:07 – A course for people starting a coworking or coliving

25:12 – Make remote work remote

26:55 – For those who are thinking about starting a coliving

28:19 – The End

Speakers

Edo Sadiković

Sende is a rural coworking and coliving place in Northern Spain, on the border with Portugal.

There, Edo does a little bit of everything: management, marketing, organizing events, coordinating projects, networking, and building a true community.

Check what Sende is all about on their website:

https://www.sende.co/

Fanny Marcoux

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

During the day, I help ecommerce managers migrate to Google Analytics 4 before it’s too late.

I also post every day on LinkedIn. You can follow me there:

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

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6 – How awesome would it be to build a WeWork, but bottom-up – with Christoph Fahle and One Coworking

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 17:31:01 GMT

During this interview, we talk about:

• Christoph, his former space, betahaus, and new project, One Coworking

• how someone thinks about starting in 2009 what will be later called ‘a coworking space’

• the yearning for freedom and community that brings spaces together

0:00 – Hello

1:07 – betahaus started in 2009, it wasn’t even called coworking

04:20 – We were spoiled a lot and only needed the money from the grand-mother to start

6:26 – We went through bankruptcy a year ago because of COVID

8:09 – It’s now a European story

10:30 – A network of coworking spaces, as a side project

13:45 – The future of work looks a lot like coworking

16:18 – This is kind of a secret, we want to work more with the spaces

17:35 – We’ll have a big announcement beginning of next year

18:30 – And it’s again different from all those virtual spaces popping up

19:33 – This is our journey towards an ecosystem for coworking

22:21 – Building betahaus was beautiful, but also exhausting

24:37 – A coworking space for pensioners?

26:30 – Coworking is a trend much bigger than the COVID crisis

28:20 – Thank you and goodbye

Speakers

Christoph Fahle

Christoph co-founded betahaus, one of Europe’s earliest coworking space networks. As a CEO, he guided their strategy and expansion.

He is now working on One Coworking -- a journey to make global workspace infrastructures and communities more accessible.

Check One Coworking platform here:

https://onecoworking.com/

Fanny Marcoux

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

I help ecommerce managers migrate to Google Analytics 4 before it is too late and all their data get erased.

I also post every day on LinkedIn. You can follow me here:

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

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5 – You have everything here – with Ivana Radić and HUB365

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:28:12 GMT

During this interview, we talk about:

Ivana and her space, HUB365
how your community can go from startups, to freelancers, to big companies
the common point between a church, a bar and breakfast

0:00 – The Start

02:20 – For many people, a community manager was still only about managing social media

06:00 – At the beginning, this space was a startup incubator

08:30 – Then, we stopped working with them

11:10 – During the quarantine, most members were freelancers who wanted to escape home, and some big companies, one team at a time

13:15 – Now events are starting again, we host them every day for up to 100+ people

15:15 – The whole building is more than 2,000m²

17:13 – There’s a big difference between this and last year

21:04 – We’re thinking about opening a second smaller location in the city centre

22:59 – You have everything here, even a church, bar, and monthly breakfast

25:44 – Digital nomads open more and more companies in Croatia

28:07 – The End

Speakers

Ivana Radić

Ivana is a Community Manager, Coworking Coordinator, HR Assistant and PR Manager. In short, she’s like me, she cannot stay in one place.

HUB365 hosts tech events, workshops, meetups and hackathons. They discover, support and empower talented young people, helping them build startups. In short, they also cannot stay in one place.

Check her space here:

https://hub385.com/

Fanny Marcoux

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

I help ecommerce managers transition to Google Analytics 4 before it is too late and all their data get erased.

I also post every day on LinkedIn. You can follow me here:

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

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4 – A space you’re meant to be in – with Stacey Sheppard and The Tribe

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:24:23 GMT

During this interview, we talk about:

Stacey and her space, The Tribe
How she designed her space in the middle of rural Devon, 2000 habitants
Barriers female entrepreneurs and mompreneurs face in their career

1:08 – It’s a very, very, very small space, about 45 m²

3:22 – As soon as I heard about coworking, I thought ‘this is the future of work’

8:20 – I wanted to make it for female entrepreneurs because of the barriers they face in their career

10:55 – Until we had to close during the first lockdown, that was a dark time...

13:00 – After the 2nd lockdown, I had the energy to pivot to an online community

16:05 – We thought we would struggle during the summer holidays, but got surprised by a new type of member, tourists

18:30 – We don’t exclude anybody, but men who come here are only looking for a desk

21:26 – You don’t have those conversations when you work by yourself at home

23:20 – Do you plan to be more than 8 people in your space?

26:10 – Coworking got a bright future

Speakers

Stacey Sheppard

Stacey is an award-winning interior design blogger and journalist. She felt lonely working from home alone and couldn't find a coworking space where she wanted to spend time. So she decided to set one up.

The Tribe is a small community-driven coworking space in Totnes, UK. It provides creative, growth-oriented female entrepreneurs with an inspiring working environment designed to foster collaboration, connection and support.

Check her space here:

https://thetribecoworking.co.uk/

Fanny Marcoux

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

I help ecommerce managers transition to Google Analytics 4 before it is too late and all their data get erased.

I also post every day on LinkedIn. You can follow me here:

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

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3 – If you want your members to have a good experience, you do this – With Leo Mpa and The House

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:19:26 GMT

3 - If you want your members to have a good experience, you do this, with Leo Mpa and The House

During this interview, we talk about:

Leo and his space, The House
why we need real plants around us
how to engage your members and build community

2:00 – an old house in an old neighbourhood with so many plants

9:30 – the building owner offered me to manage its 400m² of space, it’s huge

12:50 – I was planning to make a coliving in Bali, but I lost everything due to the pandemic...

16:00 – digital nomads move and are alone when they arrive in a new city, help them

17:15 – a coworking isn’t just a space, it’s community first

19:10 – organise events every day, they’re excuses to meet new people

20:45 – focus on what you’re good at and like, and delegate the rest

21:50 – it’s difficult to find someone who can properly take care of the space

25:10 – that time, when we tried to open a second space… everything went wrong

29:40 – my members are my coworkers, they give me feedback

31:30 – the next step is to expand into a digital platform

Speakers

Leo Mpa

Leo founded The House, a coworking space in the old town of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain. There, he organises events about every day, home cooking deliveries, parties, pastries, and so on.

The House is an old house in an old neighbourhood fresh inside when it’s hot outside with Southern Spain typical mosaic and many, many, many plants.

Check his space here:

https://www.the-house.eu/

Fanny Marcoux

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

I help busy freelancers simplify their marketing, and interview coworking managers about what makes their space special.

I also post every day on LinkedIn. Follow me here:

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

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1 – The coworking industry in India is exploding – with Vidur Pratap Bansal and Workcave

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 14:26:58 GMT

This is the first interview, and LinkedIn Live event. So exciting, and scary… Thank you so much to Vidur Pratap Bansal who accepted to join me in this adventure.

During this interview, we talked about:

Vidur and his space, Workcave
how to make your first hires
the coworking industry in India

3:07 – Coworking spaces can start with one big company that rents one big private office

5:03 – Some like big windows, some don’t, which team are you on?

7:38 – Divide into calling and non-calling zones for salespeople or teachers who need to make many calls

10:14 – Just open a second branch right in the middle of the pandemic

13:50 – Coworking spaces are where you could find the right people to help you

15:42 – Or even manage a daycare centre

20:20 – Community managers need an attitude, to be a people person

22:20 – Take the time to catch up, even if it’s only over the phone. It’s a small thing, but it makes a huge difference.

25:14 – Corporates are transitioning to coworking spaces, bit by bit

32:10 – Will companies try coworking spaces, or even completely switch?

34:50 – How to network during events at coworking spaces

Speakers

Vidur Pratap Bansal

Vidur is the founder and CEO of Workcave in Chandigarh, India.

Workcave is a coworking space with a mission to help startups and freelancers. They provide them with a fully furnished economical office so that they can work, without any hassles.

Check this space here:

https://workcave.in/

Fanny Marcoux

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

I help busy freelancers simplify their marketing, and interview coworking managers about what makes their space special.

I also post every day on LinkedIn. You can follow me here:

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

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