This Week In Coworking

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  1. Vibe Coding, Context Debt & Full-Building Flex: This Week in Coworking (Week 28, 2026) ft. essensys Elumo

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    Vibe Coding, Context Debt & Full-Building Flex: This Week in Coworking (Week 28, 2026) ft. essensys Elumo

    Host Hector Kolonas and guest co-host James Shannon (essensys) recap a technical, newsletter-driven episode sponsored by essensys’ Elumo, a product that combines booking and access to help flex operators capture more meeting-room revenue with a tap-to-book Apple Wallet experience and simplified per-room pricing. They celebrate Hoxton Mix’s 16 years in business and its scale to 100,000 virtual office customers through automation, AI, and channel partnerships. They discuss “vibe coding,” highlighting build-vs-buy risks, hidden ownership/support burdens, and cost control issues like uncapped token usage, while noting its value for prototyping and communicating ideas. They cover Landmark Space’s rebrand to Elementa Workspace and its positioning around “science at work.” They also examine 1000 Satellites’ Berlin launch using a “full-building flex” model and close with Hector’s concept of “context debt,” emphasizing documenting the “why” behind decisions.00:00 Jam Packed Agenda00:46 Meet The Hosts01:19 Elumo What It Solves02:57 Pricing And ROI Update04:47 Newsletter And Where To Subscribe05:20 Hoxton Mix Success Story08:31 Vibe Coding Debate13:50 Human In The Loop14:42 Lean Ops With AI15:25 Elementa Rebrand Shift15:57 Science Led Workspaces17:19 Berlin Building Flex19:36 Europe Adoption Hurdles20:37 Unified Access Experience21:21 Context Debt Explained23:41 Capturing The Why26:12 Wrap Up And Launch

    27 min
  2. Jon Thompson on creating “Coworking,” a microdrama shot in a real coworking space

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    Jon Thompson on creating “Coworking,” a microdrama shot in a real coworking space

    Host Hector Kolonas interviews Jon Thompson, a Cincinnati-based marketing and social media professional, about his new vertical microdrama miniseries, “Coworking.” Thompson shares his career path (USTA/US Open, Snapchat, Mars/M&M’s, Kroger, Ogilvy, and Web3/crypto) and how his coworking experience began at a WeWork in Soho while building an in-house content studio for M&M’s. He explains why he chose the fast-growing micro-series format to finally get his writing on screen: eight 2–3 minute episodes designed for Reels/TikTok/YouTube Shorts. The comedy/satire follows competing IV hydration startups in the same coworking space, alongside characters like a community manager, therapist, and wellness influencer. He details partnering with Union Hall Coworking/Centrifuge for funding and filming access, leveraging local brands and influencers, a mid-August premiere, and plans for distribution across social platforms and possibly LinkedIn. Show notes: twic.co/microdrama Show's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coworkingmicro 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:34 Jon Thompson Background 01:55 First Coworking Experiences 03:52 Why a Micro Series 05:15 Series Format and Story 07:09 Where to Watch and Release 09:14 Cast Influencers and Premiere 10:46 Filming at Union Hall 13:30 Funding and Local Partners 15:24 Coworking Community Collaboration 17:14 Season Two and Sponsorships 18:11 Wrap Up and Farewell

    20 min
  3. Week 22: Personality economy, expansions, indie data, tenure and more

    29 mai

    Week 22: Personality economy, expansions, indie data, tenure and more

    In this week's recap, Hector is joined by William Edmondson from iPostal1 Workspace to break down the biggest stories in coworking, flex work, and the broader workspace industry. From the rise of the personality economy to major market moves reshaping the global coworking landscape — there's a lot to unpack. Plus, we have a brand-new global survey on coworking tenure that we need YOUR input on. 📌 Topics Covered: 0:36 — The Personality Economy: Are we finally seeing the shift from brand-first to people-first business? Why personal brands are becoming foundational infrastructureHow AI is amplifying the shift — and what that means for coworking operatorsThe dead internet theory and why human beats automated in a world of AI slop12:20 — iPostal1 Expands into Canada 800+ Canadian workspaces, and most aren't yet capturing virtual mail revenueHow iPostal1 is investing in Canadian market awareness, Canadian dollar billing, and partnerships with Canada Post & PurolatorWhy indie operators can't afford to leave this revenue on the table16:50 — Indie Coworking by the Numbers (via Coworking Café) 73 US cities analysed — St. Paul leads with 80% indie market shareThe Midwest dominates indie coworking densityDebating what "indie" really means when self-funded operators like Perfect Office Solutions hit 30+ locations20:58 — Market Moves: A Big Week in Coworking M&A & Expansion JustCo lists on the Singapore Stock Exchange, raising $100M SGDThe Malin expands to Brooklyn | Saltbox raises capital | ROAM launches workspace servicesAttico raises €180M across Iberia | Monday expands into SpainWhat this consolidation wave means for indie operators thinking about exit strategy30:10 — Gigs or Careers? Coworking Tenure & the People Problem Why coworking struggles to retain its best community managersReal examples of community managers who became CEOs and ownersIntroducing the Coworking Tenure Survey — take it at twic.co/tenureThe rise of fractional leadership as a retention alternative33:43 — Jobs Board & Upcoming Events iPostal1 is hiring a Director of Business Development → twic.co/jobsGWA Immersive in Toronto | GCUC Manchester | Global Coworking Alliance Summit🔗 Links & Resources: Follow along with the newsletter: https://ThisWeekInCoworking.com/week-22-2026/Take the Coworking Tenure Survey: TWIC.co/tenureJobs Board: https://TWIC.co/jobsiPostal1 for workspace operators: https://iPostal1Workspace.comCoMRAA (virtual address advocacy): https://CoMRAA.orgEvents calendar: https://TWIC.co/eventsThis Week In Coworking is a weekly newsletter and podcast covering the global coworking industry. New episodes every week.

    36 min
  4. AI Sales Agents, Childcare, Day Pass Pricing Experiment & Poland's Flex Market Numbers

    22 mai

    AI Sales Agents, Childcare, Day Pass Pricing Experiment & Poland's Flex Market Numbers

    Hector Kolonas is joined by Momchil Blaskov from OfficeRnD to dig into this week's biggest coworking stories. (1:43) OfficeRnD's new AI Sales Agent — what it does, how fast operators can go live, where it lives today, and what a full agent suite could look like by Q3. (10:13) Childcare as a workspace amenity — the real cognitive load on working parents and why most spaces that try full childcare eventually scale back. (16:03) WOTSO's day pass experiment across Australia & New Zealand — a two-thirds price cut that nearly doubled revenue and shifted 70% of bookings to self-service. (27:09) Poland's flex market — 30% growth over three years, 4.6M sq ft, now over 3% of total office stock. Read the full newsletter: https://thisweekincoworking.com/week-21-2026/

    30 min
  5. Claude + Coworking. 90 days into vibe coding with Justin Moran

    18 mai

    Claude + Coworking. 90 days into vibe coding with Justin Moran

    What does a coworking operator do when they discover Claude Code? They vibe code a brand new website in 20 hours, replace a bunch of SaaS tools, and build custom apps without writing a single line of code. In this episode, Hector Kolonas sits down with Justin Moran (founder of Workplace in Massachusetts and operator of 5 coworking spaces) to break down how he's using AI, automation, and vibe coding to run lean, cut costs, and build exactly the tools his business needs. In this episode: How Justin grew from 1 → 5 coworking locations with just 5 staff80 automations that run his business on autopilotHow a ski trip conversation led to 90 days of Claude AI obsessionVibe coding a full website, chatbot, AI answering service & booking widget in one rainy SundayReplacing Calendly and Intercom with custom-built toolsThe framework for deciding what to vibe code vs. what to leave to the prosSecurity guardrails every operator needs before deploying AI-built appsHow to get started with Claude... even if you've never coded before📄 Full show notes, blog post & summary: https://TWIC.co/claudecoworking Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:30 Justin's Background & Workplace Growth7:00 Running Lean with Automation17:00 Discovering Claude & The Vibe Coding Journey26:00 What to Vibe Code vs. Leave to the Pros33:00 Security, Guardrails & Getting Started40:00 AI & Staff: Setting Guardrails44:00 Wrap-Up & Resources Connect with Justin Moran:https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmoran/ Connect with This Week in Coworking:🌐 TWIC.co📸 Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube @thisweekInCoworking This Week in Coworking is the podcast for coworking space operators, flex office founders, and workspace entrepreneurs. Hosted by Hector Kolonas. coworking #vibecoding #claudeai #flexoffice #coworkingbusiness #AItools #automation #operatorlife #proptech #worksplacetechnology

    30 min
  6. Week 19, 2026: Community Magic, Smart Pricing, and Network Effects in Coworking

    8 mai

    Week 19, 2026: Community Magic, Smart Pricing, and Network Effects in Coworking

    Community Magic, Smart Pricing, and Network Effects in Coworking (Week 19, 2026) | This Week in CoworkingHost Hector Kolonas and guest co-host Eyal Lasker of Flexspace review This Week in Coworking newsletter week 19 (2026), discussing how a Pearl’s Cowork community manager turned a virtual office mail pickup into an all-day member connection and what makes these “community magic” moments feel authentic. They explore how data and automation can free community teams for human matchmaking while systemizing discovery, availability, and pricing. Eyal explains Flexspace’s AI-driven smart pricing agent, first proven on meeting rooms (showing price elasticity) and now extended to private offices, delivered inside existing sales workflows (HubSpot, property management systems, or Excel). They also cover Ramp’s new connector bringing spending data from 50,000 businesses into Claude, and debate Sarah Travers’ argument that utilization and multi-location network effects matter more than location counts when expanding within a region versus new markets.00:00 Welcome and agenda01:43 Community magic from mail04:01 Data powered matchmaking06:05 Smart pricing at Flexspace10:01 Sales workflow integration11:34 AI pricing and micro markets15:27 Ramp data for Claude18:08 Sarah Travers on utilization19:50 Network effects and expansion25:26 Wrap up and where to meet

    27 min
  7. Week 18: When 'big coworking' moves in, market data, AI coding risks and GCal as glue

    1 mai

    Week 18: When 'big coworking' moves in, market data, AI coding risks and GCal as glue

    Hector Kolonas hosts Alex Garza of Alliance Virtual Offices to discuss partner testimonials on how Alliance drives additional revenue while handling compliance, payments, and customer support, plus new network-driven meeting room bookings across locations. They review advice on responding when a large coworking brand opens nearby, emphasizing differentiation, market validation, and leveraging increased awareness without copying competitors. The episode highlights new Coworking Cafe data showing US coworking growth (9,136 spaces in the top 50 markets; 163.9M sq ft, about 2.9% of office space) and UK/Ireland surpassing 4,500 spaces, noting competitiveness and continued expansion opportunity. They also cover an AI coding-agent incident where Cursor deleted a production database and backups in seconds, and debate guardrails for AI-enabled development. Finally, Hector argues Google Calendar shouldn’t be the “glue” for system integrations.00:00 Welcome and Agenda01:09 Alliance Partner Wins05:28 Meeting Rooms Network07:50 Big Brand Next Door12:25 Coworking Growth Data16:42 Virtual Office Pricing19:32 AI Deletes Database24:41 Google Calendar Trap28:10 Wrap Up and Thanks

    29 min
  8. 28 work clubs later... with Kayla Gottschalk

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    28 work clubs later... with Kayla Gottschalk

    Launching 28 Neighborhood Work Clubs Fast: Switchyards, Third Places & the Future of Coworking with Kayla GottschalkIn this episode of This Week In Coworking, host Hector Kolonas talks with Kayla Gottschalk, Atlanta-based launch lead at Switchyards, about building and launching neighborhood work clubs and how “third places” differ from traditional coworking. Show notes with links and details at https://twic.co/28clubs Kayla shares her path from facility management and furniture/workplace transformation through COVID into coworking, and explains how Switchyards creates a homey, human-centered feel through lighting, music, coffee, and design details. She discusses selecting spaces with a flexible mindset, moving fast with an in-house approach, and selecting local vendor partnerships, and why coworking is evolving into multiple niches within a broader personal workspace ecosystem. Kayla also shares what’s next for her, how to connect via LinkedIn and CoBuilt (cobuilt.io), and advice for corporate professionals looking to enter coworking.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:54 Kayla’s Role at Switchyards02:39 Career Path Into Coworking05:05 Third Places Explained06:26 Designing the Switchyards Feel07:42 Site Selection Basics09:08 Launch Process and Speed10:58 Furniture and Build Strategy12:12 Future of Work and Coworking14:10 Predictions for Next 3 Years15:36 What’s Next for Kayla16:48 Career Advice and Wrap Up

    19 min
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Quick recaps and deep-dives from the popular ThisWeekInCoworking.com email newsletters

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  • Création
    Hector Kolonas
  • Années d’activité
    2023 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    129
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