Coliving Innovators Podcast by Artof.Co – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of Coliving Innovators, host Mayank Pokharna sits down with Samuel, COO and co-founder of Alihoop, a community-centric coliving brand with a focus on scaling vibrant, tech-enabled living spaces. Starting from his journey managing hostels in Southeast Asia to building a purpose-driven coliving experience in Sweden, Samuel shares the invaluable lessons he’s learned along the way.Key topics include:- The impact of community on resident satisfaction- How Alihoop leverages technology to scale while enhancing resident experience- Insights on funding, property acquisition, and growth strategies in the coliving industry- Advice for new coliving entrepreneurs on choosing a business model and building communityTune in to learn how Alihoop is transforming coliving and the valuable strategies that can help you start and scale your own coliving space. Whether you’re new to coliving or a seasoned operator, this episode is packed with actionable insights.🔗 Connect with Samuel & learn more about Allihoop Coliving here:Burgas Coliving: https://www.allihoopliving.com/Follow Katya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-gielisWe hope you find this conversation inspiring and insightful! If you have any suggestions for future guests, let us know in the comments below 🙂- - - ⚡️ For more ways to grow your coliving business, consider joining the Coliving Incubator Program: https://www.artof.co/coliving-incubatorThe Artof.Co Incubator is a 12-month milestone-based program helping coliving entrepreneurs successfully conceptualize, build and operate sustainable coliving businesses. We will help you make the right decisions and learn best practices along the way of setting up and scaling your business, giving you access to masterminds, a community of peers, mentors, and a milestone based program with resources.📙 And make sure to start with the Art of Coliving Book: https://www.artof.co/art-of-coliving-book Get insights, frameworks, and learnings from 200+ coliving entrepreneurs on how to create, launch, run, and scale a coliving space. This book has been written by interviewing coliving founders. It summarizes best practices in community building, real estate sourcing, financial models, marketing, architecture, and all other subjects related to building out your coliving business.

In this episode of Coliving Innovators, we sit down with Katya Dimitrova, founder of Burgas Coliving in Bulgaria. Katya shares her inspiring journey from urban planner to coliving founder, her vision of bringing new cultural perspectives to a post-communist society, and the operational challenges of building a coliving space from the ground up. Tune in to learn about location strategies, operational tips, integrating the local economy, and how passion drives community building. 🎧 Listen to learn about: ✅ The importance of accessible location and destination marketing ✅ How urban planning skills can shape a coliving community ✅ Building community by involving locals and fostering cultural exchange ✅ Why heart-driven leadership is essential for long-term success Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exciting stories from coliving pioneers! 🔗 Connect with Katya & learn more about Burgas Coliving here: Burgas Coliving: https://burgascoliving.com/ Follow Katya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiadimitrova/?originalSubdomain=bg We hope you find this conversation inspiring and insightful! If you have any suggestions for future guests, let us know in the comments below 🙂 - - - ⚡️ For more ways to grow your coliving business, consider joining the Coliving Incubator Program: https://www.artof.co/coliving-incubator The Artof.Co Incubator is a 12-month milestone-based program helping coliving entrepreneurs successfully conceptualize, build and operate sustainable coliving businesses. We will help you make the right decisions and learn best practices along the way of setting up and scaling your business, giving you access to masterminds, a community of peers, mentors, and a milestone based program with resources. 📙 And make sure to start with the Art of Coliving Book: https://www.artof.co/art-of-coliving-book Get insights, frameworks, and learnings from 200+ coliving entrepreneurs on how to create, launch, run, and scale a coliving space. This book has been written by interviewing coliving founders. It summarizes best practices in community building, real estate sourcing, financial models, marketing, architecture, and all other subjects related to building out your coliving business. #Coliving #CommunityBuilding #DigitalNomads #RemoteWork #BurgasColiving

Brad Hargreaves, the founder of Common, discusses the history and challenges of the coliving company and the reasons for its recent bankruptcy. Common started in 2015 to address housing affordability issues by building apartments designed for roommates. They focused on three, four, and five-bedroom units and worked with developers as property managers and designers. However, the company faced difficulties in generating profits from property management and design services. The COVID-19 pandemic and rising interest rates further impacted Common's business model. Brad believes that small, local operators and short-term rental models may have more success in the US coliving market. Listen to the interview to understand why Common went bankrupt, and what could have been done differently. - - - To listen to the whole song in good quality, click here: https://suno.com/song/38f3b3e1-1760-4913-8f68-d54098200401 - - - ⚡️ For more ways to grow your coliving business, consider joining the Coliving Incubator Program: https://www.artof.co/coliving-incubator The Artof.Co Incubator is a 12-month milestone-based program helping coliving entrepreneurs successfully conceptualize, build and operate sustainable coliving businesses. We will help you make the right decisions and learn best practices along the way of setting up and scaling your business, giving you access to masterminds, a community of peers, mentors, and a mile-stone based program with resources. 📙 And make sure to start with the Art of Coliving Book: https://www.artof.co/art-of-coliving-book Get insights, frameworks, and learnings from 200+ coliving entrepreneurs on how to create, launch, run, and scale a coliving space. This book has been written by interviewing coliving founders. It summarizes best practices in community building, real estate sourcing, financial models, marketing, architecture, and all other subjects related to building out your coliving business. - - - 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:56 Defining Common and Its Evolution 05:46 Diversification of Property Types 09:04 Challenges in Scaling Co-Living 12:03 Profitability and the Impact of Interest Rates 13:31 Differences Between European and US Co-Living Companies 17:45 Factors Affecting Profitability and Business Model 22:28 The Future of Coliving in the US 24:23 Brad Hargreaves' Current Endeavors 26:16 Closing Remarks and Surprise Song #coliving #colivingspace #colivingbusiness #colivingentrepreneur #sharedliving #communityliving

Welcome back to Coliving Innovators! This week, we’re joined by Kyle Gaarder, who shares his personal experience of moving from being a coliving resident to co-founding ReVillage Coliving. Kyle talks about the role of community in coliving, the biggest challenges in starting a coliving space, and how entrepreneurship in this space can be both rewarding and challenging. Whether you’re an aspiring coliving operator or just interested in the coliving movement, this episode is packed with insights! 💡 Key highlights from the episode: - The Power of Community: Kyle shares why creating a sense of belonging is at the heart of a successful coliving space. - Challenges in Coliving: From finding the right property to balancing community dynamics with sustainable profit, Kyle provides real-world examples of what works and what doesn’t. - Purpose vs. Profit: How to navigate the fine line between staying true to a heart-centered mission and maintaining profitability. - Lessons for Aspiring Coliving Operators: Tips on starting your own space, including the importance of learning from other operators before diving in. Whether you’re thinking of starting a coliving space or looking to enhance your current operations, this episode is packed with actionable insights. 🔗 Listen now and learn from Kyle’s journey. We hope you find this conversation inspiring and insightful! If you have any suggestions for future guests, let us know in the comments below 🙂 - - - ⚡️ For more ways to grow your coliving business, consider joining the Coliving Incubator Program: https://www.artof.co/coliving-incubator The Artof.Co Incubator is a 12-month milestone-based program helping coliving entrepreneurs successfully conceptualize, build and operate sustainable coliving businesses. We will help you make the right decisions and learn best practices along the way of setting up and scaling your business, giving you access to masterminds, a community of peers, mentors, and a mile-stone based program with resources. 📙 And make sure to start with the Art of Coliving Book: https://www.artof.co/art-of-coliving-book Get insights, frameworks, and learnings from 200+ coliving entrepreneurs on how to create, launch, run, and scale a coliving space. This book has been written by interviewing coliving founders. It summarizes best practices in community building, real estate sourcing, financial models, marketing, architecture, and all other subjects related to building out your coliving business.

In this enlightening episode of the Coliving Innovators Podcast, hosts Mayank Pokharna and Gui Perdrix delve deep into the world of coliving. Gui, the author of “The Art of Coliving” and founder of Artof.Co, shares his unique perspective on building and scaling coliving spaces, the importance of community management, and emerging trends shaping the future of shared living. 📌 Episode Highlights: •The genesis of Artof.Co and Gui’s personal journey in coliving •Key factors for successful coliving spaces •The role of community in enhancing real estate value •Future trends: Co-ownership and diversification in coliving 🔗 Watch the full episode and learn how you can build a successful coliving business! 🔗 Check out  @ArtofCo  at www.artof.co We hope you find this conversation inspiring and insightful! If you have any suggestions for future guests, let us know in the comments below 🙂 - - - ⚡️ For more ways to grow your coliving business, consider joining the Coliving Incubator Program: https://www.artof.co/coliving-incubator The Artof.Co Incubator is a 12-month milestone-based program helping coliving entrepreneurs successfully conceptualize, build and operate sustainable coliving businesses. We will help you make the right decisions and learn best practices along the way of setting up and scaling your business, giving you access to masterminds, a community of peers, mentors, and a mile-stone based program with resources. 📙 And make sure to start with the Art of Coliving Book: https://www.artof.co/art-of-coliving-book Get insights, frameworks, and learnings from 200+ coliving entrepreneurs on how to create, launch, run, and scale a coliving space. This book has been written by interviewing coliving founders. It summarizes best practices in community building, real estate sourcing, financial models, marketing, architecture, and all other subjects related to building out your coliving business.

🎙️ In this episode of Coliving Innovators, we sit down with Mayur Sontakke, the founder behind NomadGao, a thriving coliving and coworking brand for digital nomads in India. From his beginnings as a financial analyst to becoming a key player in the digital nomad movement, Mayur shares his decade-long journey of building community-focused coliving spaces in emerging markets. Discover the challenges, successes, and insights from his experience scaling NomadGao across India, creating spaces that blend work, wellness, and community. 🚀 Topics covered: • The genesis of NomadGao • How retreats helped shape the first coliving space • Building a strong community around remote work • Challenges of running coliving spaces in emerging markets • The future of digital nomadism in India 🔗 Watch the full episode and learn how you can build a successful coliving business in emerging markets! 🔗 Check out  @nomadgao  at www.nomadgao.com. We hope you find this conversation inspiring and insightful! If you have any suggestions for future guests, let us know in the comments below 🙂 - - - ⚡️ For more ways to grow your coliving business, consider joining the Coliving Incubator Program: https://www.artof.co/coliving-incubator The Artof.Co Incubator is a 12-month milestone-based program helping coliving entrepreneurs successfully conceptualize, build and operate sustainable coliving businesses. We will help you make the right decisions and learn best practices along the way of setting up and scaling your business, giving you access to masterminds, a community of peers, mentors, and a mile-stone based program with resources. 📙 And make sure to start with the Art of Coliving Book: https://www.artof.co/art-of-coliving-book Get insights, frameworks, and learnings from 200+ coliving entrepreneurs on how to create, launch, run, and scale a coliving space. This book has been written by interviewing coliving founders. It summarizes best practices in community building, real estate sourcing, financial models, marketing, architecture, and all other subjects related to building out your coliving business. #coliving #colivingspace #colivingbusiness #colivingentrepreneur #sharedliving #communityliving #DigitalNomads #Coliving #RemoteWork #NomadGao #EmergingMarkets #CommunityBuilding #ColivingInnovators #Entrepreneurship

“There are many non-tech human interventions that happen behind the scenes that are complex, difficult, and often underestimated, which makes this business as challenging as it is.” In this conversation, Gui Perdrix sits down with Atticus LeBlanc, founder of PadSplit, a platform offering affordable and accessible coliving options across the United States. Since its founding in 2017, PadSplit has grown to over 10,000 units and has achieved profitability as a platform since the beginning of the year. The median income of PadSplit tenants is just under $30,000/year, highlighting PadSplit's commitment to providing housing solutions for low- to moderate-income workers who might otherwise not qualify for such housing. In this discussion, we dive into what PadSplit does, how the platform works, and explore crucial details like evictions and member ratings. As always, we wrap up with key insights for coliving founders looking to succeed in this space. Check out PadSplit at www.padsplit.com. We hope you find this conversation inspiring and insightful! If you have any suggestions for future guests, let us know in the comments below 🙂 - - - ⚡️ For more ways to grow your coliving business, consider joining the Coliving Incubator Program: https://www.artof.co/coliving-incubator The Artof.Co Incubator is a 12-month milestone-based program helping coliving entrepreneurs successfully conceptualize, build and operate sustainable coliving businesses. We will help you make the right decisions and learn best practices along the way of setting up and scaling your business, giving you access to masterminds, a community of peers, mentors, and a mile-stone based program with resources. 📙 And make sure to start with the Art of Coliving Book: https://www.artof.co/art-of-coliving-book Get insights, frameworks, and learnings from 200+ coliving entrepreneurs on how to create, launch, run, and scale a coliving space. This book has been written by interviewing coliving founders. It summarizes best practices in community building, real estate sourcing, financial models, marketing, architecture, and all other subjects related to building out your coliving business. #coliving #colivingspace #colivingbusiness #colivingentrepreneur #sharedliving #communityliving

In this conversation, Gui Perdrix talks to Murray Clark, founder of Neighbourgood coliving, about his journey to scaling to 500+ units while being self-funded, profitable and now expanding abroad. Neighbourgood is a connected city product offering that focuses on building multiple buildings, living and working spaces across the city of Cape Town and San Francisco. They aim to provide a lifestyle appeal that goes beyond the building itself, considering factors like quality of life, price, and community. One of their key differentiation points is that they offer a range of living arrangements, from shared spaces to private apartments, catering to different preferences and needs. Neighbourgood also includes work clubs, which are smaller, more intimate workspaces that promote community and collaboration. Their business model involves a combination of property management agreements, lease agreements, and property ownership, with a focus on density and efficient operations. For more information on Neighbourgood, check out https://neighbourgood.co.za/ We hope you enjoy this interview and may it give you inspiration! Let us know who else we should talk to in the comments 🙂 - - - ⚡️ For more ways to grow your coliving business, consider joining the Coliving Incubator Program: https://www.artof.co/coliving-incubator The Artof.Co Incubator is a 12-month milestone-based program helping coliving entrepreneurs successfully conceptualize, build and operate sustainable coliving businesses. We will help you make the right decisions and learn best practices along the way of setting up and scaling your business, giving you access to masterminds, a community of peers, mentors, and a mile-stone based program with resources. 📙 And make sure to start with the Art of Coliving Book: https://www.artof.co/art-of-coliving-book Get insights, frameworks, and learnings from 200+ coliving entrepreneurs on how to create, launch, run, and scale a coliving space. This book has been written by interviewing coliving founders. It summarizes best practices in community building, real estate sourcing, financial models, marketing, architecture, and all other subjects related to building out your coliving business. - - - 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:00 Neighbourgood's Vision and Approach 05:06 Expanding to Multiple Cities 08:09 Focus on Sustainability and Profitability 12:10 Living Arrangements and the Concept of 'Nice' 14:02 Creating a Variety of Living Spaces 21:35 Financial Model and Profitability 31:27 Lessons Learned and Advice for Coliving Founders #coliving #colivingspace #colivingbusiness #colivingentrepreneur #sharedliving #communityliving

In this episode of Coliving Innovators, we chat with Filipa from SameSame Coliving, Lisbon’s first creative coliving space! Filipa shares the inspiring journey of starting SameSame, how they turned a family building into a vibrant coliving community, and her tips for building authentic connections. Learn how SameSame Coliving avoids becoming an expat bubble, integrates locals with nomads, and creates a “home away from home” experience. If you’re interested in starting a coliving space or just want to learn how to build meaningful communities, this episode is for you. Timestamps: - 00:02 – Introduction & Rapid-fire with Filipa - 03:23 – SameSame’s Origin Story - 07:47 – Story Behind the Name “SameSame” - 18:55 – The Secret to Building a Close-knit Community - 32:50 – Trends in the Coliving Industry - 36:20 – Tips for Aspiring Coliving Founders 🎧 Tune in and discover the power of building communities with love and laughter. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exciting stories from coliving pioneers! 🔗 Links: Same Same Coliving: https://samesameliving.com/ Follow Filipa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/filipa-meirelles-441471106/ We hope you find this conversation inspiring and insightful! If you have any suggestions for future guests, let us know in the comments below 🙂 - - - ⚡️ For more ways to grow your coliving business, consider joining the Coliving Incubator Program: https://www.artof.co/coliving-incubator The Artof.Co Incubator is a 12-month milestone-based program helping coliving entrepreneurs successfully conceptualize, build and operate sustainable coliving businesses. We will help you make the right decisions and learn best practices along the way of setting up and scaling your business, giving you access to masterminds, a community of peers, mentors, and a milestone based program with resources. 📙 And make sure to start with the Art of Coliving Book: https://www.artof.co/art-of-coliving-book Get insights, frameworks, and learnings from 200+ coliving entrepreneurs on how to create, launch, run, and scale a coliving space. This book has been written by interviewing coliving founders. It summarizes best practices in community building, real estate sourcing, financial models, marketing, architecture, and all other subjects related to building out your coliving business. #Coliving #RealEstate #GroweNL #CommunityLiving #Sustainability #Podcast #ColivingInnovators #PropertyManagement

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of Coliving Innovators! Today, we’re excited to have Lodewijk Van Grootel, co-founder of GroweNL, join us as we explore how his white label coliving consultancy is revolutionizing the coliving industry. In this episode, we dive deep into: - How GroweNL is scaling to 850 coliving units and their unique approach. - What white label coliving consultancy really means and how it helps developers build their own brand. - Key operational strategies for new coliving spaces to thrive. - Insights into building a resident-focused community that keeps customer acquisition costs low and occupancy high. - Exciting trends in coliving, from community-driven operations to sustainability. Don’t miss this insightful conversation filled with actionable advice for coliving operators and aspiring founders! 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated with more stories from coliving founders and industry leaders. 🔗 Links: Enter Coliving: https://www.growenl.nl/ Follow Lodewijk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lodewijk-van-grootel-25811210/ We hope you find this conversation inspiring and insightful! If you have any suggestions for future guests, let us know in the comments below 🙂 - - - ⚡️ For more ways to grow your coliving business, consider joining the Coliving Incubator Program: https://www.artof.co/coliving-incubator The Artof.Co Incubator is a 12-month milestone-based program helping coliving entrepreneurs successfully conceptualize, build and operate sustainable coliving businesses. We will help you make the right decisions and learn best practices along the way of setting up and scaling your business, giving you access to masterminds, a community of peers, mentors, and a milestone based program with resources. 📙 And make sure to start with the Art of Coliving Book: https://www.artof.co/art-of-coliving-book Get insights, frameworks, and learnings from 200+ coliving entrepreneurs on how to create, launch, run, and scale a coliving space. This book has been written by interviewing coliving founders. It summarizes best practices in community building, real estate sourcing, financial models, marketing, architecture, and all other subjects related to building out your coliving business. #Coliving #RealEstate #GroweNL #CommunityLiving #Sustainability #Podcast #ColivingInnovators #PropertyManagement