Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast A very special coworking
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| Ep 32 – We're A Vibe, Not Just a Work Space – with Manon Berthault from Voisins | 05 May 2025 | 00:26:23 | |
In this interview, we talk about:
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. | |||
| Ep 31 – A community manager is a matchmaker – with Yuta Aoki from BIRTH LAB and JCCO | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:26:23 | |
In this interview, we talk about:
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/ 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 | 13 May 2024 | 00:33:23 | |
In this interview, we talk about:
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 | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:30:20 | |
In this interview, we’ll talk about:
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. | |||
| Ep 20 – Why am driving back to my sardine can? – with Justin Powers from Kernville Cowork | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:33:41 | |
In this interview, we’ll talk about:
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 | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:26:28 | |
In this interview, we’ll talk about:
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 | 15 Dec 2023 | 00:28:36 | |
During this interview, we’ll talk about:
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 | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:36:11 | |
During this interview, we’ll talk about:
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 | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:28:56 | |
During this interview, we’ll talk about:
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 | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:28:14 | |
During this interview, we’ll talk about:
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 | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:33:54 | |
During this interview, we’ll talk about:
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 | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:31:08 | |
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 30 – Weekly moments together are important – with Ivona Narancic from tershouse | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:26:49 | |
In this interview, we talk about:
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. | |||
| Ep 12 – Create a space for relationships to form – with Spud Marshall from My Creative Community | 15 Jun 2023 | 00:32:49 | |
During this interview, we’ll talk about:
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 | 23 May 2023 | 00:30:29 | |
During this interview, we’ll talk about:
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 | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:32:23 | |
During this interview, we’ll talk about:
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 | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:36:22 | |
During this interview, we talk about:
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 | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:29:06 | |
During this interview, we talk about:
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: 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 7 – The future starts here – with Edo Sadiković and Sende | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:29:11 | |
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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 6 – How awesome would it be to build a WeWork, but bottom-up – with Christoph Fahle and One Coworking | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:29:06 | |
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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 5 – You have everything here – with Ivana Radić and HUB365 | 04 Dec 2022 | 00:30:10 | |
During this interview, we talk about:
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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 4 – A space you’re meant to be in – with Stacey Sheppard and The Tribe | 04 Dec 2022 | 00:28:15 | |
During this interview, we talk about:
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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 3 – If you want your members to have a good experience, you do this – With Leo Mpa and The House | 04 Dec 2022 | 00:36:14 | |
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:
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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 29 – What I like best in coworking is talking to people – with Melanie Burnier from TheWorkHub | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:30:31 | |
In this interview, we talk about:
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. | |||
| 1 – The coworking industry in India is exploding – with Vidur Pratap Bansal and Workcave | 03 Dec 2022 | 00:36:15 | |
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:
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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 28 – We bring a second life to the village – with Miguel Lucea Jimeno from Co-living Sojuela Joven | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:27:33 | |
In this interview, we talk about:
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. | |||
| Ep 27 – We count 2,500 international association HQs – with Jan Lichota from The Association Place | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:23:51 | |
In this interview, we’ll talk about:
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. | |||
| Ep 26 – Our mission is to make coworking better – with Pauline Roussel from Coworkies | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:23:55 | |
In this interview, we talk about:
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. | |||
| Ep 25 – We wanted to have a real impact in the city – with Ondrej Svoboda from Le Rucher Creatif | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:26:31 | |
In this interview, we talk about:
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 | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:31:06 | |
In this interview, we talk about:
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 | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:29:40 | |
In this interview, we talk about:
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. | |||