GCUC Podcast
Step into the dynamic world of coworking and flexible workspaces with the GCUC Podcast, where industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries converge to explore the future of work. Hosted by seasoned experts, this podcast delves into the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global coworking movement. Join us as we engage in insightful conversations with trailblazers from the coworking community, sharing their stories, experiences, and valuable insights. Whether you’re a coworking space operator, a remote worker, an entrepreneur, or simply curious about the evolving landscape of work, this podcast offers a front-row seat to the discussions that are shaping the way we work and collaborate. Each episode features thought-provoking interviews, thought leadership discussions, and practical tips to navigate the ever-changing world of workspaces. From the impact of technology on workspace design to the role of community in fostering innovation, the GCUC Podcast is your go-to source for staying informed and inspired in the coworking ecosystem. Tune in, stay connected, and discover the key trends influencing the future of work on the GCUC Podcast. Whether you’re a coworking enthusiast or just getting started on your flexible work journey, there’s something for everyone in this engaging and informative series. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of workspaces around the globe!
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Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Being the new kid on the block did not stop the team at Working From_ The Hoxton and their Regional Head of Sales, Lucy Pugh, from finding their place in the industry. Lucy talks about the importance of authenticity in hospitality, keeping your mind in a good place for business and the voice of your space. We dive into the DNA of coworking, what makes the industry great, where Working From_ might be going, community, market standards, and going above and beyond for your members and team.
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Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
With a background in property and an eye for opulence, the CEO at Uncommon, Chris Davies, created five buzzworthy spaces that feel luxurious while facilitating member success. Uncommon is leading the industry in air quality, exceptional ambiance, and ESG while continuously committing to the basics. Chris talks about the importance of space, good bones, digital detox, the logic behind expansion, and investing in your team. We explore his famous plant strategy, future proofing, hospitality, and the necessary ingredients that make up a good space.
#gcucpodcast #ChrisDavies #Uncommon #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #futureofwork
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Explore the highs and lows of Claire Carpenter’s entrepreneurial adventure as she reaches her next summit – 18 years in the making. Join the Founder & Executive Director of Social Innovation at The Melting Pot, Claire, as she takes us on a journey through business development, changing roles, shifting priorities, big social impact and staying grounded. She discusses the importance of passion, how to know if you’re in the wrong line of work, reaching your own summit, and the productive art of doing nothing.
#gcucpodcast #ClaireCarpenter #TheMeltingPot #CoworkingHub #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #futureofwork
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Running 3.8M square feet in 34 cities and 45 locations successfully through a global pandemic has it’s own unique challenges. Join Bill Bennett, Founder at Expansive, as he gives us the inside scoop on all things real estate, individual market strategy, building a vibrant community in this new world, the dreaded first quarter, and the industry’s missing piece. Bill talks about being on the right side of history, the recession, coworking offspring, and the ebb and flow of suburban demand. We explore the importance of continued user engagement, skyrocketing interest rates, and the coworking trinity that comes together to form the solutions that exist for productive workspace.
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Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Surviving everything from natural disasters to global disarray, for over 30 years, left some battle scars and priceless knowledge that built resilience for Laura Kozelouzek, CEO at Quest Workspaces. Laura K. talks about the value of a good reputation, recession proofing your business, navigating tricky markets, not taking yourself too seriously, and looking at your business through a different lens. We explore the history of the industry, valuable lessons learned along the way, choosing your business path, and the label less future ahead.
#gcucpodcast #LauraKozelouzek #QuestWorkspaces #flexspace #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #spaceasaservice #futureofwork
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Take a step into the sweet spot of life as Nicole Vasquez, Cofounder and Chief People Officer at Deskpass, dives into what coworking styles are in demand, what is on it’s way out, seeing the big picture, and why now is the time to expand. We explore the major shift in user behavior post pandemic, what the data says about it, the aggregator four letter word, juicy discounts, and the surprising hot commodity of the gateway booking that keeps companies coming back for more.
#gcucpodcast #NicoleVasquez #Deskpass #flexspace #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #spaceasaservice #futureofwork
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Sitting atop the mountain of paperwork to become the world’s first female run coworking brand to successfully franchise are two of the cofounders of The Coven, Alex West Steinman and Erinn Farrell. The abundance mindset helps the cofounders keep momentum to pirouette over unstable ground, share honest learnings, and build inclusive spaces that create a deep community connection, all in the name of making the pie bigger for entrepreneurs. As The Coven continues to test their models, make their own rules, and write their own playbook, they pave the way for economical female empowerment in their staff, their members, and their community.
#gcucpodcast #TheCoven #femaleempowerment #flexspace #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #spaceasaservice #futureofwork
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Health and wellness is no longer just a perk, but a necessary cultural currency that nourishes employees, and members, alike. James O’Reilly, President at Life Time Work, talks about the military like strategy behind creating connection through the geographical spread of a big box premium health club, the big real estate question, how it all started, and the prudent growth propelling it all forward. We explore market inflation, functional design, the secret sauce of ‘people’, quiet rooms, and creating mindful connection using nuance over novelty.
#gcucpodcast #JamesOReilly #LifeTimeWork #flexspace #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #spaceasaservice #futureofwork
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
How filling a gap in the industry went from a small, niche vision to over 1 million square feet of 400+ logistically enabled members in under 3 years, and the masterminds like Paul D’Arrigo, Cofounder at Saltbox, who are behind it. Paul talks about the importance of going beyond the space with a reliable workforce, the importance of flexibility in amenities, aligning with member success, and how the adoption of ecommerce played a big role. We explore the trio’s phenomenal rise to success, tactics for winning the war on talent, taking things to the next level, and international expansion.
#gcucpodcast #PaulDArrigio #Saltbox #flexspace #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #spaceasaservice #futureofwork
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
The legendary model that is Workbar is like nothing else in the world. Focusing on, not only, cities but also the suburbs, avoiding rush hour, and finding the right tools to drive productivity within a workforce, are key to the dark horse world domination of Workbar and their CEO, Sarah Travers. Sarah talks about what makes members flock to your space, landlords in denial, the major real estate money shift, and the value in innovation. We explore what employers are actually looking for, what downsizing means for coworking, the real value in mobility, how working from home is not what we think and the dreaded dead office.
#gcucpodcast #SarahTravers #WorkBar #entrepreneur #coworking #community #spaceasaservice #futureofwork