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An Outsider’s Perspective on Coworking

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After spending a little over a month in a coworking space in suburban Ashburn, Virginia learning about the world of coworking from various conferences, podcasts, and personal experiences, I have put together an analysis of the industry.  In this analysis I will focus on Alex Hillman’s podcasts from Dangerously Awesome. [caption id="attachment_2148" align="alignnone" width="300"] Coworkers at a Desk[/caption] Community From what I have heard, people who are heavily involved in the industry seem to think that coworking has the power…

Alex Hillman Podcasts Episode 31: Moving Plans

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Adam Teterus and Alex Hillman continued their discussion from the previous episode on including the community in the decision making process. Acknowledgement Acknowledgement for what your community wants is important.  The community wants to feel as though they are part of the decision making process. Every decision has an outcome and you do not know how it is going to play out until it is made.  People often miss out on the dialogue that can happen during the decision making…

Alex Hillman Podcasts Episode 30: Indy Hall’s Move

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Adam Teterus joined Alex Hillman to discuss Indy Hall’s move into a new home.  They talked about choices and priorities, and evaluating pros and cons. Timeline The odds were that no place would be move in ready within their price point.  Renovations were going to be needed. This started to put their timeline at risk. When starting out, most people invite a timeline.  Unfortunately, there were outside constraints that applied to Indy Hall.  Their lease is expiring so the new…

Alex Hillman Podcasts Episode 29: Private Offices and Coworking Space

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Alex Hillman talked about the potential hybridization of private offices and coworking spaces. Private Offices and Coworking Spaces Innovation comes from the interactions of different people.  Designing for these interactions is very valuable but can sometimes be over measured.  It matters less whether it is a private space or coworking space. It matters more on how and why people are choosing to be there.  Think about what people are coming for and how you can make sure they are getting…

Alex Hillman Podcasts Episode 28: Priorities for Finding a Space

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Alex Hillman discussed three considerations Indy Hall took with their move into a new building. Top Three Priorities The person you will be dealing with Alex needed someone who can be worked with honestly.  Straight shooters who will be open and honest are preferred. There are many real estate vultures so you have to weed among the lazy, opportunistic people.  This takes time but it is worth it in the end. People who are genuinely interested in achieving your goals…