A very special coworking

Fanny Marcoux
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What sets your coworking space apart? Each one is different. They all have their own awesomeness, their own little something special. Each month, I interview one coworking manager from somewhere across the world for 30 min. They tell us what their something special is. --- Hi, I’m Fanny! I’m your host and passionate about coworking, coliving, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there. During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions. I post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. JAN 5

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

    In this interview, we talk about: Jenny and her space, BüroLokal Wilthe challenges faced in introducing coworking to a small townthe 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  2. 12/08/2025

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

    In this interview, we talk about: Kellen and his space, The Hub by Citizens4Communityfostering civility, collaboration, civic engagement, and social connectionhow to involve the community in creating and maintaining a space 00:00 Hi! 02:31 Securing and Transforming a New Space 05:20 Community Effort in Furnishing the Space 07:06 Modular Space and Diverse Uses 13:38 Flexible Coworking Model 15:26 Community Support and Financial Success 17:58 Community Collaboration and Partnerships 18:37 Flexible Pricing and Tiered Structure 19:53 Challenges of Managing a Community Space 22:06 Volunteer Greeters and Community Trust 25:59 Future Plans and Enhancements 29:07 Art Program and Community Engagement 32:52 Advice for Starting a Coworking Space 34:05 Bye! Speakers Kellen Klein Kellen has always been working with communities. He wanted to give back and so created a hub in the middle of a small town. That is The Hub. Citizens4Community is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster a connected community by encouraging civility, collaboration, and civic engagement. They recently created the Hub. Check his space, The Hub by Citizens4Community, on their website: https://citizens4community.com/hub Fanny Marcoux I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there. During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions. I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  3. 11/10/2025

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

    In this interview, we talk about: Jon and his space, Nomadico Colivingpromoting lesser-known destinations for digital nomadsrevitalizing rural areas through remote work 00:00 Hi! 02:10 Joining The Melting Pot 03:40 The Coworking Community in Spain 04:14 Transition to Coliving 06:54 The Concept of Coliving 09:38 Sun And Co: A Decade of Coliving 10:49 Hybrid Model: Hostel and Coliving 12:13 Consultancy and Community Design 13:57 Nomadico: Affordable Coliving 16:29 Rooral: Revitalizing Spanish Villages 24:51 The Future of Coliving and Coworking 26:32 Bye! Speakers Jon Hormaetxe Castells Jon has been working in the coworking, coliving, and community industries since 2014. He’s now an Experience Designer, has cofounded Nomadico, and is working with Rooral and Make Them Connect. Nomadico Coliving is a network of affordable and authentic community coliving spaces for nomads and remote workers. Check his space, Nomadico Coliving, on their website: https://www.nomadico.io/ Fanny Marcoux I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there. During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions. I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  4. 10/13/2025

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

    In this interview, we talk about: Séverine and her space, HiFlow Genevahow to combine both heavy industries and culturecuriosity as a way to inspire 00:00 Hi! 01:43 The Birth of High Flow 02:35 High Flow's Unique Philosophy 04:44 Challenges and Successes 06:11 Navigating the Pandemic 07:29 Promoting Culture in the Workplace 08:19 The Importance of Partnerships 09:11 High Flow's Vision and Impact 10:31 Future Plans and Developments 14:45 The Role of the Board and Team 16:16 Expanding Networks and Connections 16:37 Upcoming Events and Celebrations 23:54 Bye! Speakers Séverine Redon Séverine is the founder and manager of HiFlow Geneva. There, she wears so many hats she cannot count them anymore and, in doing so, helps entrepreneurs, artists, students, and innovators meet. HiFlow is a 3 000 m2 of co-living space. It’s the place where entrepreneurship, innovation, and creation get together, and an active player of the high tech community. You can reach out to Séverine at: severine@hiflow.ch And to her team at: contact@hiflow.ch Check her space, HiFlow Geneva, on: - their website - https://www.hiflow.ch/ - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hiflow_geneva/ - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiflowgeneva/ Fanny Marcoux I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there. During the day, I help ecommerce managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions. I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  5. 09/01/2025

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

    In this interview, we talk about: Željko and his space, InspiraHubhow to create a successful coworking space in a smaller citycollaboration over competition in the coworking industry 00:00 – Hi! 01:20 – Discovering Coworking in Serbia 03:22 – Starting the First Coworking Space 04:42 – Challenges and Early Experiences 08:29 – Evolution and Growth of Coworking Spaces 11:50 – InspiraHub and Community Building 14:32 – Future Vision and Community Impact 20:53 – Funding Models for Coworking Spaces 21:46 – Challenges of Sustainability in Coworking 22:39 – Services Offered by Our Coworking Space 25:12 – Expanding and Renovating Our Space 26:34 – Long-Term Vision and Community Focus 30:10 – Collaboration Over Competition 31:19 – Bye! Speakers Željko (Jack) Crnjaković Željko has been managing a coworking space since 2013. Through this, he helps businesses develop stories, engage their audience, and develop their community. InspiraHub is the centre of the IT community in the local region. Being a high-end coworking space and educational centre, it is the hub for all things entrepreneurial, IT, and freelance. Reach out to Željko on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeljkocrnjakovic/ Check his space, InspiraHub, on their website: http://www.infostudhub.rs/ Fanny Marcoux I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there. During the day, I help ecommerce managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions. I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  6. 08/04/2025

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

    In this interview, we talk about: Kathryn and her space, 25N Coworkingwhat makes suburban coworking spaces so specialhow to oversee multiple locations across different states 00:00 Hi! 01:25 Navigating the Pandemic as a Community Manager 02:23 Building Community Virtually 05:33 Transitioning to Director of Operations 08:04 Expanding 25N Coworking Locations 08:52 Focus on Suburban Coworking 10:19 Managing Multiple Locations and Teams 14:24 Organizing and Training the Team 15:43 Implementing Office Hours 17:01 Transitioning to New Roles 18:01 Creative Community Events 18:59 Nostalgia and New Responsibilities 20:23 Current Projects and Onboarding 23:48 Future Projects and AI Integration 27:34 Bye! Speakers Kathryn Reilly After years of experience in retails, Katie jumped in the coworking adventure, first of all, as a community manager, and now, as the VP of Operations, where she manages several teams across different locations and States. 25N Coworking isn’t your typical coworking space. They’re not in big busy cities but in small quiet neighbourhoods, near your home, and with little commute. Reach out to Kathryn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-r-74004a19/ Check her space, 25N Coworking, on their website: https://25ncoworking.com/ Fanny Marcoux I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there. During the day, I help ecommerce managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions. I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  7. 07/07/2025

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

    In this interview, we talk about: Tony and his community, New Work Citieshow the coworking movement started around 2005why you should show off with events, and not sell your space 00:00 – Hi! 01:34 – Early Days of Coworking 03:43 – Discovering the Coworking Movement 06:46 – Building a Coworking Community 09:51 – Global Coworking Connections 15:07 – Explaining Coworking to Newcomers 17:36 – The Challenge of Competition in Coworking 18:14 – Shifting the Message: From Workspace to Community 18:39 – Creating Authentic Experiences 18:58 – Balancing Business and Community 21:20 – From Managing Spaces to Consulting 22:38 – The Role of Coworking in Civic Participation 23:57 – Exploring Coliving and Community Spaces 28:02 – Bye! Speakers Tony Bacigalupo Tony has been working in the coworking industry since 2007. It first started in a living room in NYC, then he ended up managing his own, and now he helps others do the same. New Work Cities is a community for coworking owners to help them plan, launch, and run their space in the best possible way. They offer a toolkit of resources, group video coaching calls, online discussion groups, and much more. Reach out to Tony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonybacigalupo/ Check his community, New Work Cities, on their website: https://nwc.co/3/ Check the coworking movement website: https://coworking.com/ Fanny Marcoux I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there. During the day, I help ecommerce managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions. I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  8. 06/02/2025

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

    In this interview, we talk about: Jean-Baptiste, his community, FLYDESKwhy hybrid is the future of workhow to help coworking clients manage their seats 00:00 Hi! 01:21 Evolution into Hybrid Workplace Management 02:36 Flexible Work Arrangements: A Personal Journey 03:54 The Impact of COVID-19 on Remote Work 06:02 Building a Network of Coworking Spaces 07:17 Challenges and Realizations in Coworking 08:58 Developing Fly Desk's Software 12:56 Hybrid Work: The New Norm 17:05 Benefits of Flexible Work for Companies 20:06 Remote First: A Business Strategy 21:32 Future Plans for Fly Desk 25:09 Bye! Speakers Jean-Baptiste Pimenta de Miranda Jean-Baptiste a multi-passionate entrepreneur. He’s been working remotely for many years and share this passion first with FLYDESK and now with MoonWork. FLYDESK helps businesses find a new balance with hybrid workplace arrangements. It offers an online network of coworking spaces and a tool to manage their distributed office seats. Check his community, FLYDESK, on their website: https://flydesk.com/ Fanny Marcoux I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there. During the day, I help ecommerce managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions. I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
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What sets your coworking space apart? Each one is different. They all have their own awesomeness, their own little something special. Each month, I interview one coworking manager from somewhere across the world for 30 min. They tell us what their something special is. --- Hi, I’m Fanny! I’m your host and passionate about coworking, coliving, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there. During the day, I help SaaS managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions. I post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannymarcoux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Fanny Marcoux
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Fanny Marcoux
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    A very special coworking