This Week In Coworking

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

Host Hector Kolonas and returning guest James Shannon recap week 17 of 2026, reflecting on GCUC and a recorded elumo demo. James shares three elumo improvements based on early adopter feedback: a new wireless door handle for fast, simple retrofits; a shift from per-user to fixed per-room monthly pricing; and faster deployment via expanded integrations beyond OfficeRnD to platforms like Yardi and Nexudus. Follow along at https://thisweekincoworking.com/week-17-2026/They explain elumo's goal of monetizing meeting rooms while improving member experience through tap-to-book, charge, and open access and enforcing credit-based usage. The episode also discusses leaders entering coworking from other industries, designing “me” versus “we” space zones, dynamically toggling rooms between offices and bookable space, the unbundling of office/buildings, and a roundup of AI developments including tracking, security risks, and new AI features from OfficeRnD, Nexudus, and Salesforce.00:00 Welcome Back and GCUC Recap00:50 Illumina Demo Highlights01:35 Wireless Lock Retrofit02:32 Per Room Pricing Shift03:43 Faster Integrations Rollout04:43 What Illumina Actually Is06:29 Credits and Fair Use Enforcement07:56 Operators From Outside Industry12:39 Designing Me vs We Zones14:04 Dynamic Space Monetization17:13 Toggle Any Space Bookable18:28 Fax Machine Unbundling19:24 Everything as a Service20:26 Gen Z UX Expectations22:31 AI Chaos Roundup25:46 AI Pricing and Value29:16 Data Foundations for AI30:28 Wrap Up and Where Next

Host Hector Kolonas welcomes returning guest co-host Ben Wright, now Managing Partner at Koho, an AI revenue operations solution based in the UK that he is helping roll out in the US. Ben explains Koho’s focus on improving repeatable profitability by unifying operator-owned data across systems into an MCP that LLMs can reliably use, enabling automated and agentic workflows such as lead qualification and, especially, renewals, which he says can drive major revenue uplift (including a cited 15% growth). They review data on live-work-play mixed-use developments (542 completed from 2016–2025; 129M sq ft; coworking spaces in top cities rising from 35 in 2022 to 56 in 2026) and discuss AI’s current stage as analogous to the early “brochure website” phase of internet adoption. The episode closes with a debate on pods, arguing that high utilization signals demand for private space and drives trends like bookable pods and offices by the hour.00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:26 Ben’s New Role at Koho01:56 What to Expect Today03:24 How Koho Works04:45 Founders and Origin Story07:52 Data Safety and MCPs08:51 Use Cases and 15% Growth11:34 Mixed Use Live Work Play Data17:34 AI Adoption Lifecycle25:12 Pods and Office Design Debate28:09 Monetizing Pods and Hourly Offices29:50 Wrap Up and Events

Coworking News Week 13 (2026): Convene’s $230M Raise, Community as a Differentiator, and AI Search Ad Spend RisksHost Hector Kolonas is joined by Warren Hersowitz of Yardi to discuss Week 13 of the 2026 This Week in Coworking newsletter. Follow along at https://thisweekincoworking.com/week-13-2026/Warren shares his background and explains Yardi Kube Start, a simplified, affordable flat-fee version of Yardi Kube built for single-site operators with an upgrade path as they grow. They unpack Convene Hospitality Group’s $230M raise as a sign that private equity is returning to coworking/flex and that standardized industry terminology and clearer unit economics are improving financing prospects. They discuss Cat Johnson’s “coworking is contagious,” emphasizing community and staff experience as key differentiators as design becomes commoditized, plus the need to support community teams. They warn about wasted ad spend from searches like “cowork” due to Anthropic’s Claude Cowork, and explore AI-driven search/AEO, Google Maps discovery, reviews/Reddit visibility, and emerging self-service and agentic booking risks. Warren also previews attending GCUC NYC and The GWA Immersive in Toronto.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:36 Warren’s Background and Day-to-Day02:03 What Is Yardi Kube Start06:34 Convene Raises $230M09:23 Coworking as an Umbrella Term11:37 Coworking Is Contagious15:14 Community as the Differentiator18:43 Ad Spend and Claude Cowork19:49 Search Is Changing AEO and Maps22:07 Self-Service and Trust in AI Bookings26:27 Where to Find Warren Next

Turning Coworking Websites into Revenue Engines (Week 11, 2026) with Rado EnchevHost Hector Kolonas welcomes OfficeRnD’s Rado Enchev back as co-host for Week 11, 2026, covering a packed set of coworking topics. They preview OfficeRnD’s March 26 (11:00 AM ET) webinar on turning a website into a top revenue channel, focused on converting design, measuring marketing ROI, and maximizing revenue from existing inventory with e-commerce tools. The conversation then explores email as both a marketing and re-engagement channel, including abandoned checkout recovery and ways to increase value without defaulting to discounts. They discuss walking as a productivity and wellness benefit, highlighted by Alkaloid Networks’ location on Atlanta’s BeltLine and the appeal of walkability and free parking. Finally, they examine whether coworking is truly like hotels, emphasizing community-led value and the greater product complexity of coworking versus hotel rooms.00:00 Welcome Back and Agenda01:12 Webinar Turning Websites Into Revenue03:18 Webinar Takeaways and Details05:19 Events and Email Reengagement08:47 Abandoned Checkout Email Tactics11:52 Walking as a Productivity Perk14:16 Promoting Walkability and Wellness16:45 Are Coworking Spaces Like Hotels17:35 Community vs Transactional Hospitality22:37 Wrap Up and Webinar Reminder

Virtual Office Revenue, Systems & Tech Debt, and Coworking Industry Deal Flow | This Week in Coworking (Week 10)Hector Kolonas and co-host Juan Hilario recap a busy Week 10 in coworking, including takeaways from GWA Immersive in Dallas and why operators say virtual offices are critical to profitability. Juan explains how Alliance Virtual Offices drives partner revenue (targeting $2,000–$3,000/month by month 12, varying by market), handles sales, compliance, support, and adds meeting room/day pass bookings via an app with real-time calendar integrations through Syncaroo (Yardi, Nexudus, OfficeRnD). They discuss operational guidance from Andrew Runnette on reducing overreliance on always-on staff through documentation and escalation rules, plus Juan’s leadership tip to have teams propose solutions. Jana Greer’s tech lessons cover adoption time, avoiding over-customization, scaling with a plan, and building MVPs to reduce technical debt. Industry news includes private equity moves around Vast/United Franchise Group and essensys, franchise expansion by the Priddys in Dallas/Plano, an Austria merger (your office and Vision Decision), Blackstone’s investment in a London members club, 25N’s Dallas expansion, and APAC updates from YoCo, JustCo, and WOTSO.00:00 Welcome From Dallas00:49 Week 10 Agenda01:38 Alliance Virtual Offices Sponsor02:14 Virtual Office Revenue Math05:36 App Booking And Integrations07:58 GWA Immersive Takeaways09:12 Breaking People Dependence14:54 Tech Pitfalls And MVPs20:11 Vast Deal And Private Equity24:52 Expansions And Global Moves25:58 Events And Wrap Up

In week nine of 2026, host Hector Kolonas is joined by guest co-host Kyle Chang of Yardi⁩ to discuss why coworking operators may benefit from consolidating fragmented tech stacks into an all-in-one platform like Yardi Kube, including Yardi’s client-driven approach, modular configuration, open APIs, and integrations such as HubSpot and Zapier, plus licensing and implementation pricing without e-commerce commissions. They address concerns about doing “too many things,” citing efforts to be best-in-class and examples such as Tishman Speyer and Bond Collective. The episode also covers industry news and ideas from the newsletter: Andrew Runnette’s argument for fixing bottlenecks with operating architecture and fractional executives, growth data notes, Sophia Stolberg’s reflections on intentional community-building, and debate over hot desking’s continuing role. They close with updates on SpaceFlow and GathrOS, and invite listeners to GCUC New York and a TWIC meetup.00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:52 Meet Kyle at Yardi01:34 Why All-in-One Tech04:56 Integrations and APIs06:50 Pricing and Licensing08:04 Doing Many Things Well10:56 Fractional Execs Debate15:45 Community and Vibe18:12 Hot Desking Still Matters22:02 Tech Updates and Wrap Up

From Coffee Shops to Coworking: Jaime Munoz's Journey to Ownership of CO+HOOTS In this episode of This Week In Coworking, host Hector Kolonas sits down with Jaime Munoz, the new owner and operator of CO+HOOTS, a prominent coworking brand with locations in Phoenix, downtown Mesa, and a project in Atlanta, Georgia. Jaime shares his inspiring journey from working in the coffee industry to becoming a community manager at CO+HOOTS, eventually rising to sole owner. He discusses the transition process, the mentorship from the previous owners, and his vision for the future of CO+HOOTS, including potential expansions and community-building initiatives. Jaime also offers valuable advice to those looking to join the coworking industry and emphasizes the importance of overcoming personal fears to achieve one's dreams.More links and show notes at https://TWIC.co/MunozChapters:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:34 Jaime Munoz's New Role at COHOOTS01:31 Jaime's Journey to Coworking03:34 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome04:26 The Transition Process06:37 Challenges and Learning Experiences13:15 Future Plans for COHOOTS15:52 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the This Week In Coworking podcast, host Hector Kolonas and guest Mike LaRosa dive into the evolving landscape of coworking spaces. See this week's newsletter at https://thisweekincoworking.com/week-05-2026/They discuss the differences between various coworking models, like 'work clubs' and 'neighborhood clubs,' the continuous evolution of workspace needs, and the increasing role of tech and data in coworking. The conversation extends to how LinkedIn addresses data challenges, the potential of AI in workspace management, and industry insights from a TEDx talk on sustainable growth without venture capital. The episode is packed with rich industry knowledge, including Syncaroo's recent newsletter highlights and an exploration of how coworking integrates into different types of buildings.00:00 Welcome Back to This Week In Coworking00:52 Sponsor Shoutout and Gratitude01:59 Diving into This Week's Newsletter02:06 The Evolution of Coworking Spaces08:00 The Importance of Vibes in Coworking10:05 Exploring Nap Boxes and Other Amenities10:40 Coworking in Different Buildings16:18 LinkedIn's Data Strategy and AI22:46 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes

In this episode of This Week in Coworking, host Hector Kolonas chats with Danielle Farage, an expert on Gen Z and workplace dynamics. They delve into Danielle's career journey, her role in helping organizations understand and engage Gen Z talent, and the challenges young professionals face in the traditional work environment. Get the show notes and more links at https://TWIC.co/gen-zThey also discuss the evolving landscape of coworking spaces, their appeal to different generations, and the concept of hyper-personalization in office spaces. Additionally, the episode touches on the importance of reviews, the impact of AI in the workplace, and Danielle's upcoming event at South by Southwest focusing on intergenerational networking.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:23 Meet Danielle Farage: Gen Z Workplace Expert01:48 Danielle's Career Journey04:20 The Evolution of Coworking07:56 Gen Z's Perspective on Coworking Spaces16:37 Hyper-Personalization in Office Spaces22:50 Finding the Right Coworking Space27:13 The Importance of Reviews and Feedback31:06 Friendtorship and South by Southwest33:02 Conclusion and Future Plans

Join Hector Kolonas and guest co-host William Edmundson from iPostal1 Workspace as they dive into the first weekly recap of 2026 on the This Week In Coworking podcast. Browse this week's newsletter at https://twic.co/2026/02They discuss the booming growth of virtual mail revenue, reflect on significant gains in 2025, and explore key trends for the coworking industry. Listen in for insights on focusing KPIs, maximizing revenue streams, and the evolving needs of coworking members. Other highlights include data on the rise of freelancers, corporate coworking expansions, and practical takeaways from industry trend reports.00:00 Welcome Back to This Week In Coworking00:46 iPostal1's Success and Future Prospects05:45 Undercurrents: Emerging Trends in Coworking07:51 Optimizing Revenue Streams14:01 Key Performance Indicators and Operational Insights19:50 Trends and Data Insights for 202626:10 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

Welcome to Week 50 2025's recap espidoe.In this episode of 'This Week in Coworking,' host Hector Kolonas is joined by guest co-host William Edmundson. Follow along and get all the links at https://twic.co/w502025They dive into effective strategies for increasing membership rates without upsetting members, the rising demand for meeting rooms, and the introduction of innovative coworking resources from iPostal1, such as the CMRA support program and compliance center. Additionally, the discussion covers the potential for post office networks like Italy's 'Spaces for Italy' to transform unused public spaces into coworking environments. Tune in for insightful industry trends and tips on optimizing coworking operations.00:00 Welcome and Introduction01:06 iPostal1's Stress-Reducing Resource02:15 iPostal1 CMRA Support Program04:46 iPostal1 Compliance Center08:05 Raising Prices Without Upsetting Members15:29 Meeting Rooms: The Most In-Demand Resource23:00 Post Offices Entering the Coworking Space28:05 Year-End Stats and Thank You29:52 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

In this episode of 'This Week In Coworking,' host Hector Kolonas sits down with Michael Aldridge, founder of KOFISI. Get deeper show notes, more context and more links at https://twic.co/africaflexThey discuss Michael's journey from the UK to Africa, and KOFISI's innovative approach to coworking spaces across the continent. Learn about the rapid growth of coworking in cities like Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, and Cairo, and the unique challenges and opportunities the African market presents. Michael also sheds light on KOFISI's unique hospitality-infused enterprise solutions and its plans for future expansion, including a recent move into the Middle East.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:45 Michael Aldridge's Background00:56 Journey into Coworking and KOFISI02:24 Challenges and Opportunities in Africa05:48 Expansion and Future Plans08:40 Sustainability and Innovation14:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts