Re: [Coworking] Courses To Offer Members
Non-members are not allowed to attend our classes. We're strict about this. But if your'e openning this to the public I see no reason not to charge. Price based on (a) the offer (b) the geographic region you're in. People who live in Manhattan are used to spending more than someone in Kansas on these offerings, it's just how the market forces play out. On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 10:53 AM Wendy wrote: > Do you charge a fee to non-members attending the classes? If so, how > much? If not, why not? > > > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows 10 > > > > *From: *Emer Powell > *Sent: *Monday, February 4, 2019 3:19 PM > *To: *coworking@googlegroups.com > *Subject: *Re: [Coworking] Courses To Offer Members > > > > This is really helpful actually...must run some of these as lunchtime > talks! > > Emer Powell > > > > On Mon 4 Feb 2019, 4:41 PM Margo Aaron, > wrote: > > What type of members does your space tend to attract? > > > > My members are solopreneurs so I've seen a LOT of engagement around > courses and content aroudn the following topics: > > > > SEO Basics for People who *Should* Understand SEO but Don't > > Writing Proposals (This one is huge) and Organizing Your Offerings > > Pricing for Service-Based Businesses > > Social Media - More specifically, how to build a following on *specific > *platforms, > like "How I grew to 10,000 followers on Instagram without paying for > followers or hiring anyone" > > > > If you give me a better idea of your members I can help you with some > content ideas that might be more relevant to them. > > > > Best, > > > > Margo > > > > On Mon, Feb 4, 2019 at 11:36 AM Exchange Events > wrote: > > I am new as the director of our coworking space and we are currently > looking for classes to offer our members for free or at a charge to > non-members. There are so many classes out there and we are looking for a > variety. We are willing to pay for the courses or course series. Any input > would be greatly appreciated. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > > > -- > > Margo Aaron > > Get on my self-proclaimed popular newsletter here. > <https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/> > > > > WHAT IS HAMYAW <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ZWwpR6K7I> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Margo Aaron Get on my self-proclaimed popular newsletter here. <https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/> WHAT IS HAMYAW <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ZWwpR6K7I> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Coworking] Courses To Offer Members
I do, what type of "more infomation" are you looking for? FWIW I would steer away from broad topics and get* very specific* with the class titles. Having a class on "social media marketing" IMO is an indicator that you will learn nothing. Having a class on "Instagram Ad Sales" or "Building an Instagram Following" is way more compelling and likely going to be a more productive class. MTC. - M On Mon, Feb 4, 2019 at 12:28 PM Liz Goldman wrote: > Margo, Thank you so much! Our base is primarily start-up entrepreneurs and > small businesses looking to grow. I like the broad topics such as Social > Media marketing growth and writing proposals. Do you have more information > about classes for any of your recommended topics? > > On Mon, Feb 4, 2019 at 10:41 AM Margo Aaron > wrote: > >> What type of members does your space tend to attract? >> >> My members are solopreneurs so I've seen a LOT of engagement around >> courses and content aroudn the following topics: >> >> SEO Basics for People who *Should* Understand SEO but Don't >> Writing Proposals (This one is huge) and Organizing Your Offerings >> Pricing for Service-Based Businesses >> Social Media - More specifically, how to build a following on *specific >> *platforms, >> like "How I grew to 10,000 followers on Instagram without paying for >> followers or hiring anyone" >> >> If you give me a better idea of your members I can help you with some >> content ideas that might be more relevant to them. >> >> Best, >> >> Margo >> >> On Mon, Feb 4, 2019 at 11:36 AM Exchange Events >> wrote: >> >>> I am new as the director of our coworking space and we are currently >>> looking for classes to offer our members for free or at a charge to >>> non-members. There are so many classes out there and we are looking for a >>> variety. We are willing to pay for the courses or course series. Any input >>> would be greatly appreciated. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Coworking" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> >> -- >> Margo Aaron >> Get on my self-proclaimed popular newsletter here. >> <https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/> >> >> WHAT IS HAMYAW <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ZWwpR6K7I> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Coworking" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Margo Aaron Get on my self-proclaimed popular newsletter here. <https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/> WHAT IS HAMYAW <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ZWwpR6K7I> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Coworking] Courses To Offer Members
What type of members does your space tend to attract? My members are solopreneurs so I've seen a LOT of engagement around courses and content aroudn the following topics: SEO Basics for People who *Should* Understand SEO but Don't Writing Proposals (This one is huge) and Organizing Your Offerings Pricing for Service-Based Businesses Social Media - More specifically, how to build a following on *specific *platforms, like "How I grew to 10,000 followers on Instagram without paying for followers or hiring anyone" If you give me a better idea of your members I can help you with some content ideas that might be more relevant to them. Best, Margo On Mon, Feb 4, 2019 at 11:36 AM Exchange Events wrote: > I am new as the director of our coworking space and we are currently > looking for classes to offer our members for free or at a charge to > non-members. There are so many classes out there and we are looking for a > variety. We are willing to pay for the courses or course series. Any input > would be greatly appreciated. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Margo Aaron Get on my self-proclaimed popular newsletter here. <https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/> WHAT IS HAMYAW <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ZWwpR6K7I> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Coworking] Promotion of small events` space
Hey Mantas, Let's reverse engineer this (and perhaps as the founders if you're not one of them?). Most coworking spaces target remote workers who either work for themselves (so entrepreneurs and founders) or who work for large companies that offer a WFH/remote work option. After that, you can get more specific if your space is for "creative" professionals or more "tech/Startup" or whatever niche you choose. But I'd want to know: Who have been, historically, your best customers? Where did they come from? Have you asked people who already pay you all how they heard about you? I'd start there. This conversation can get *really* overwhelming because promotion and marketing feels like boiling the ocean so it helps to get really clear on *who this is for* and reverse engineer from there. Hope this helps, happy to answer more questions as it's helpful. - Margo On Fri, Jan 18, 2019 at 7:48 AM Mantas Leleika wrote: > Hi, I work in a coworking space based in Vilnius, Lithuania. > At the moment I have a lack of ideas of how to get revenue out space > comfortable for 12-18 people. We use this space for our coworkers' events > and rent it for small events for youth gatherings, movie nights, board game > nights etc. > > People find us from time to time but the problem is that I really have > difficulties to think of somebody who would be interested. > > How do you promote small size spaces like this? What type of people you > are inviting? Where do you find them? > > Thanks, > M > > -- > Mantas Leleika > NVO Avilys > Nacionalinis socialinės integracijos institutas > +37067386642 > Tauro g. 12, Vilnius > <https://maps.google.com/?q=Tauro+g.+12,+Vilnius=gmail=g> > www.nvoavilys.lt > www.zmogui.lt > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Margo Aaron Get on my self-proclaimed popular newsletter here. <https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/> WHAT IS HAMYAW <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ZWwpR6K7I> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Coworking] RSVP for December's London Coworking Assembly Breakfast at 42 Acres
I wish I was in London!!! On Thu, Nov 29, 2018 at 7:58 AM Bernie J Mitchell < ber...@berniejmitchell.com> wrote: > *We are up to 18+ people for this months London Coworking Assembly > Breakfast. * > > Please join the Facebook group here > <https://www.facebook.com/groups/coworkinglondon/> > > If you are already a member RSVP here > <https://www.facebook.com/events/1088314424670134/> > > *Details:* > > A group of us meet every month in London for an informal breakfast and > share our experiences and ask for help. > > This is open to people who own, run, work in (or are thinking about) a > coworking or collaborative workspace. > If you are in London from elsewhere come to say hi, we'd love to have you! > > If you are a supplier to the industry you are also very welcome. > (However, if you start pitching or trying to sell stuff it will get super > uncomfortable and we'll implement the 'ice bucket' challenge rule.) > > *When and where* > > Tuesday 11th December 08:30am - 10:00am > > 42 Acres in Shoreditch - nearest tube Old Street / Liverpool Street > > Breakfast is sponsored by our longtime friends FreeAgent.com > <http://Freeagent.com> so just bring yourself and a story! > > Have A Remarkable Day! > Bernie > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Margo Aaron That Seems Important <http://www.thatseemsimportant.com/> Want smart people to bounce ideas off of? I have some. <https://www.arenavirtualcoworking.com/> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Coworking] The big bodacious list of coworking software
this. is. awesome. Thank you Hector! On Thu, Nov 15, 2018 at 4:45 AM Hector Kolonas wrote: > Heya! > > So a tonne of my work involves working on integrations with coworking > space software. During this work, I've found it interesting to map out what > integrates with what, and a few other points of info. > > With so many coworking space operators continuously asking what software > they should use, I set aside some time to tabulate and share the list of *all > the coworking space software* I could find. > > Some folks then asked me to add more views, add reviews and it's grown a > little from there. It's even constantly updated by the software vendors as > they correct, match and improve their offerings and integrations. > > But as this is one of the first go-to places for folks looking to start or > change up things in their coworking spaces, I figured I'd share it here too. > > Here's the link: > https://inztinkt.com/big-bodacious-list-of-coworking-software/ > > Please do let me know what you think, if I've missed something you use, > and if you want to sling at me for getting something wrong. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Margo Aaron That Seems Important <http://www.thatseemsimportant.com/> Want smart people to bounce ideas off of? I have some. <https://www.arenavirtualcoworking.com/> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Coworking] Re: Building A Community
Hi Michael, YES! Lots of ways to integrate Slack (keeping this on the main thread as I think it could be useful to others). Namely, by watching what *doesn't* work - we've all been part of those FB and Slack groups that are just...crickets. Or worse, they're overly promotional. In order to avoid that, here's what I did: (1) *Limit Channels: *This gives people direction and a "beautiful constraint." When you have 600 channels you get decision fatigue. Limit your channels (5-10 max) (2) *Give your channels VERY OBVIOUS names*. If people dont know what the channel is for, they won't use it. I have fun with naming but it's still clear what its' for (like #treatyoself is a channel, that's where we talk about self care) (3) *Tag people*: Don't awkwardly ambush people, but if someone asks a question about instagram and you know one of your members knows instagram, tag them in the thread like this, "@jon do you know anything about this?" or "@jon might be able to help, he's way better than me at instagram" <--- You want to be careful not to obligate them, just engage them. (4) *Set Rules for Engagement: *You dont have to state them explicitly, but you do have to enforce them publically. For example, if you post "Hey guys! I just published this would be great if you shared!" I will shame you bc that is a terrible and self-serving post. You have to lead by example and teach people how you want them to engage AND show them it's safe to be real. The example above is when your communication is transactional and not real. (5) *Moderate: *I will comment directly on threads and say, "Give us context, WHY do you want us to read this?" My tribe feels protected, like someone is looking out for them. Because I am. I want the conversation to have depth. There's a place to recommend your stuff but we have a thread for that. So you need to moderate until people understand what the rules are for engagement. (6) *Most activity happens in the DMs*. At least, that's been our experience, which is *great* news. It's annoying bc sometimes main channels can be quiet and you freak out that no one is getting value - but slack will send you activity data each week so you'll see if people are DMing (it's great news because that means your members are connecting!) Curious to know what others have done that's worked. - Margo On Thu, Oct 25, 2018 at 3:38 PM Michael Jon wrote: > Hi Margo, > > I have my first get together coming up and I would like to introduce Slack > as a tool we can use to compliment our ongoing coworking get togethers. > How would you suggest implementing this virtual coworking space/slack to a > small group of people new to coworking? What can I do to get people > interested in joining and staying active? Are there some virtual exercises > that you have found successful? > > Thank you! > > On Monday, October 1, 2018 at 1:41:56 PM UTC-4, Margo Aaron wrote: >> >> Hey Michael, >> >> My coworking space is completely virtual, so we're almost *entirely* >> community. >> >> What's worked: >> >>- Personal introductions and taking the time to get to know everyone >>in the space >>- Exclusivity: stressing this is for "people like us" and having some >>common thread that connects your members. In my case, it's solopreneurs >>with online businesses. For other coworking spaces, it could be that you >>all live in XYZ city or are trying to raise venture capital. >>- Having a forum for members to meet each other >> >> What hasn't worked: >> >>- Oversharing articles or business opportunities - There is NOTHING >>that will kill community quicker than interactions like, "Hey Guys! Will >>you share this post I wrote! Thanks!!!" You want to push for substantive >>conversations that build relationships instead of creating transactional >>ones. >> >> That's not to say our members don't do business with one another, they >> do. But it comes up organically. And it's sprinkled in between adding >> genuine value to each other. >> >> We use slack for most of this. And Zoom. >> >> Hope this helps! >> >> - M >> >> On Mon, Oct 1, 2018 at 12:14 PM Angel Kwiatkowski >> wrote: >> >>> I wrote a step by step book on how to do this. Find it at >>> https://diycoworking.com. >>> >>> Angel >>> >>> On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 2:17:47 PM UTC-6, Michael Jon wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello, all! I've recently begun the journey to open up a coworking >>>> space in my city. After reading through various postings, books, websites >>>> etc...it seems that many owners stress the
Re: [Coworking] Connect Event
Hi Richard, Yeah there is different something there. I'd love to hear where you net out. I dont have a physical space but have had *many* talks with physical spaces in my area about leveraging our model or even white labeling what we have for their own members. The problem has been twofold: (1) Cultivating community is a lot of work and most people don't want to do it. (2) Vetting. I have a long application + interview process for who I allow in my space. It selects for the *type* of people who would be great in our community. Most of the physical spaces I've consulted with let in anyone who can pay. There is no prerequisite other than that. So there isn't a shared motivation to connect. The owners want community but often their members don't. They want a place to work away from their kids and then they want to leave. In other words: they dont have the problem that virtual coworking solves (isolation). I still think there is an opportunity to collaborate, but I haven't found a way to make it work yet. If you have ideas I am ALL ears. - M On Fri, Oct 5, 2018 at 1:17 PM Ten Below wrote: > Margo, > > Thank you! I love the idea and you have a firm grasp on creating > remarkable offerings. As our space is just 5 months old in a rural > community this virtual coworking has touched a nerve and I'm going to > explore how I may add this into the mix as most of our members to date have > been utilizing 5 and 10 day passes which makes it challenging to build a > cohesive community. > > Do you also have a physical space? Have you considered vetting other > Coworking spaces to offer up The Arena as a value add? > > Richard > > On Thu, Oct 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM, Neil Weakland > wrote: > >> Yes, they teleconference in, the experts or professionals are ALL from >> outside our area. The event is more about sharing ideas and networking. It >> doesn't matter if other spaces do this because I'm not competing with other >> spaces outside my area. >> >> On Thu, Oct 4, 2018 at 11:53 AM Margo Aaron >> wrote: >> >>> Richard: Yeah so when you're in the business of offering added value to >>> your members *beyond* merely offering them physical space, you're >>> programs are part of your USP. While collaboration is wonderful, you're >>> effectively telling your future customers, "it doesn't matter which >>> coworking space you're apart of, you'll get this benefit either way." >>> >>> Instead of saying, "This is why you should be a member *here*." >>> >>> Neil: Maybe I misunderstood. I thought you said the experts >>> teleconference in, right? So, you wouldnt be confined to people in NE Ohio. >>> >>> On Thu, Oct 4, 2018 at 11:41 AM Neil Weakland >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks Margo, unfortunately my network of professionals from outside >>>> the Northeast Ohio area is growing thin, which is why I posted here. I >>>> thought that in the spirits of coworkign and sharing other spaces might do >>>> something similar and we could exchange local professionals from my area >>>> for business leaders and entrepreneurs from theirs. >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 1:08:06 PM UTC-4, Margo Aaron wrote: >>>>> >>>>> This is awesome Neil! >>>>> >>>>> We do something similar in my space. I have someone come in >>>>> (virtually) and do what's called "Office Hours" - they speak for 30-45 >>>>> mins >>>>> about their area of expertise (usually something members are struggling >>>>> with - podcasting, sales, SEO) and then members can hit them with their >>>>> questions for the next 15 mins. >>>>> >>>>> I also record them and keep them available for members in a "video >>>>> vault." >>>>> >>>>> We've had no problem finding experts since people are generally >>>>> excited to talk about what they know and get exposed to a new audience. So >>>>> far, I've relied exclusively on my personal network, which is what I'd >>>>> recommend to you before you reach out to other coworking spaces. Let this >>>>> be a benefit of *your space exclusively. * >>>>> >>>>> My two cents :) >>>>> >>>>> - Margo >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Oct 3, 2018 at 12:31 PM Neil Weakland >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I've started a monthly event in my coworking space for networking and >>>>>> sharing outside of our area.
Re: [Coworking] Connect Event
Richard: Yeah so when you're in the business of offering added value to your members *beyond* merely offering them physical space, you're programs are part of your USP. While collaboration is wonderful, you're effectively telling your future customers, "it doesn't matter which coworking space you're apart of, you'll get this benefit either way." Instead of saying, "This is why you should be a member *here*." Neil: Maybe I misunderstood. I thought you said the experts teleconference in, right? So, you wouldnt be confined to people in NE Ohio. On Thu, Oct 4, 2018 at 11:41 AM Neil Weakland wrote: > Thanks Margo, unfortunately my network of professionals from outside the > Northeast Ohio area is growing thin, which is why I posted here. I thought > that in the spirits of coworkign and sharing other spaces might do > something similar and we could exchange local professionals from my area > for business leaders and entrepreneurs from theirs. > > On Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 1:08:06 PM UTC-4, Margo Aaron wrote: >> >> This is awesome Neil! >> >> We do something similar in my space. I have someone come in (virtually) >> and do what's called "Office Hours" - they speak for 30-45 mins about their >> area of expertise (usually something members are struggling with - >> podcasting, sales, SEO) and then members can hit them with their questions >> for the next 15 mins. >> >> I also record them and keep them available for members in a "video vault." >> >> We've had no problem finding experts since people are generally excited >> to talk about what they know and get exposed to a new audience. So far, >> I've relied exclusively on my personal network, which is what I'd recommend >> to you before you reach out to other coworking spaces. Let this be a >> benefit of *your space exclusively. * >> >> My two cents :) >> >> - Margo >> >> On Wed, Oct 3, 2018 at 12:31 PM Neil Weakland >> wrote: >> >>> I've started a monthly event in my coworking space for networking and >>> sharing outside of our area. I've been calling it the Canton Connect >>> Innovator lunch. I arrange for a startup founder or high level professional >>> from a company to teleconference with my coworkers and local interested >>> parties. It lasts an hour and has been a great experience so far. We've >>> exchanged information on remote jobs, how we've been approaching new >>> technologies, what our local tech scene is like, and more. >>> >>> I'm interested in finding more people to be our guests. I thought that >>> some of the other coworking spaces would be good places to find startup >>> founders and the like. Maybe if other spaces are interested we could set up >>> a contact list of people who would be interested in being guests to other >>> coworking spaces? >>> >>> Here are the last two Canton Connect announcements >>> >>> https://cantonworkspace.spaces.nexudus.com/en/blog/read/699348651/september-canton-connect-innovator-lunch---joe-zenas--ceo-of-the-thinkwell-group >>> >>> https://cantonworkspace.spaces.nexudus.com/en/blog/read/666508843/meet-tech-and-industry-professionals-from-outside-canton-at-the-canton-connect-innovator-lunch >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Neil Weakland >>> Canton Work Space >>> http://cantonworkspace.com >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Coworking" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to coworking+...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> >> -- >> Margo Aaron >> That Seems Important <http://www.thatseemsimportant.com/> >> >> Want smart people to bounce ideas off of? I have some. >> <https://www.arenavirtualcoworking.com/> >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Margo Aaron That Seems Important <http://www.thatseemsimportant.com/> Want smart people to bounce ideas off of? I have some. <https://www.arenavirtualcoworking.com/> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Coworking] Connect Event
This is awesome Neil! We do something similar in my space. I have someone come in (virtually) and do what's called "Office Hours" - they speak for 30-45 mins about their area of expertise (usually something members are struggling with - podcasting, sales, SEO) and then members can hit them with their questions for the next 15 mins. I also record them and keep them available for members in a "video vault." We've had no problem finding experts since people are generally excited to talk about what they know and get exposed to a new audience. So far, I've relied exclusively on my personal network, which is what I'd recommend to you before you reach out to other coworking spaces. Let this be a benefit of *your space exclusively. * My two cents :) - Margo On Wed, Oct 3, 2018 at 12:31 PM Neil Weakland wrote: > I've started a monthly event in my coworking space for networking and > sharing outside of our area. I've been calling it the Canton Connect > Innovator lunch. I arrange for a startup founder or high level professional > from a company to teleconference with my coworkers and local interested > parties. It lasts an hour and has been a great experience so far. We've > exchanged information on remote jobs, how we've been approaching new > technologies, what our local tech scene is like, and more. > > I'm interested in finding more people to be our guests. I thought that > some of the other coworking spaces would be good places to find startup > founders and the like. Maybe if other spaces are interested we could set up > a contact list of people who would be interested in being guests to other > coworking spaces? > > Here are the last two Canton Connect announcements > > https://cantonworkspace.spaces.nexudus.com/en/blog/read/699348651/september-canton-connect-innovator-lunch---joe-zenas--ceo-of-the-thinkwell-group > > https://cantonworkspace.spaces.nexudus.com/en/blog/read/666508843/meet-tech-and-industry-professionals-from-outside-canton-at-the-canton-connect-innovator-lunch > > Thanks, > Neil Weakland > Canton Work Space > http://cantonworkspace.com > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Margo Aaron That Seems Important <http://www.thatseemsimportant.com/> Want smart people to bounce ideas off of? I have some. <https://www.arenavirtualcoworking.com/> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Coworking] Re: Building A Community
Yeah, I mean there's definitely something if you're already getting people together and cultivating community. The only thing I'd caution is there's a big difference between getting people to come together and getting people to PAY for something. Use your meetups as market research - listen to what people are complaining about and what they need help with. Is there demand for a coworking space? Definitely a good place to start. Keep us posted on how it goes! On Mon, Oct 1, 2018 at 5:01 PM Michael Jon wrote: > Thanks, Margo. This does help. I did end up creating a "meetup" group > that has grown to about 40 members within several days. What would you > recommend as our first "meetup?" > > I truly believe a coworking space will be successful in my area and I do > have a building that I have my eye on, however, I am trying very hard not > to put the cart ahead of the horse. > > > > On Monday, October 1, 2018 at 1:41:56 PM UTC-4, Margo Aaron wrote: >> >> Hey Michael, >> >> My coworking space is completely virtual, so we're almost *entirely* >> community. >> >> What's worked: >> >>- Personal introductions and taking the time to get to know everyone >>in the space >>- Exclusivity: stressing this is for "people like us" and having some >>common thread that connects your members. In my case, it's solopreneurs >>with online businesses. For other coworking spaces, it could be that you >>all live in XYZ city or are trying to raise venture capital. >>- Having a forum for members to meet each other >> >> What hasn't worked: >> >>- Oversharing articles or business opportunities - There is NOTHING >>that will kill community quicker than interactions like, "Hey Guys! Will >>you share this post I wrote! Thanks!!!" You want to push for substantive >>conversations that build relationships instead of creating transactional >>ones. >> >> That's not to say our members don't do business with one another, they >> do. But it comes up organically. And it's sprinkled in between adding >> genuine value to each other. >> >> We use slack for most of this. And Zoom. >> >> Hope this helps! >> >> - M >> >> On Mon, Oct 1, 2018 at 12:14 PM Angel Kwiatkowski >> wrote: >> >>> I wrote a step by step book on how to do this. Find it at >>> https://diycoworking.com. >>> >>> Angel >>> >>> On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 2:17:47 PM UTC-6, Michael Jon wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello, all! I've recently begun the journey to open up a coworking >>>> space in my city. After reading through various postings, books, websites >>>> etc...it seems that many owners stress the importance of building a >>>> coworking community BEFORE opening a space. What are some key >>>> recommendations on how to build this community. Very curious to hear what >>>> worked/didn't work. >>>> >>>> Thank you! >>>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Coworking" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to coworking+...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> >> -- >> Margo Aaron >> That Seems Important <http://www.thatseemsimportant.com/> >> >> Want smart people to bounce ideas off of? I have some. >> <https://www.arenavirtualcoworking.com/> >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Margo Aaron That Seems Important <http://www.thatseemsimportant.com/> Want smart people to bounce ideas off of? I have some. <https://www.arenavirtualcoworking.com/> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Coworking] Re: Building A Community
Hey Michael, My coworking space is completely virtual, so we're almost *entirely* community. What's worked: - Personal introductions and taking the time to get to know everyone in the space - Exclusivity: stressing this is for "people like us" and having some common thread that connects your members. In my case, it's solopreneurs with online businesses. For other coworking spaces, it could be that you all live in XYZ city or are trying to raise venture capital. - Having a forum for members to meet each other What hasn't worked: - Oversharing articles or business opportunities - There is NOTHING that will kill community quicker than interactions like, "Hey Guys! Will you share this post I wrote! Thanks!!!" You want to push for substantive conversations that build relationships instead of creating transactional ones. That's not to say our members don't do business with one another, they do. But it comes up organically. And it's sprinkled in between adding genuine value to each other. We use slack for most of this. And Zoom. Hope this helps! - M On Mon, Oct 1, 2018 at 12:14 PM Angel Kwiatkowski wrote: > I wrote a step by step book on how to do this. Find it at > https://diycoworking.com. > > Angel > > On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 2:17:47 PM UTC-6, Michael Jon wrote: >> >> Hello, all! I've recently begun the journey to open up a coworking space >> in my city. After reading through various postings, books, websites >> etc...it seems that many owners stress the importance of building a >> coworking community BEFORE opening a space. What are some key >> recommendations on how to build this community. Very curious to hear what >> worked/didn't work. >> >> Thank you! >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Margo Aaron That Seems Important <http://www.thatseemsimportant.com/> Want smart people to bounce ideas off of? I have some. <https://www.arenavirtualcoworking.com/> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Coworking] Opening a Space, have many questions!
Ha that is awesome Jesse! My guess is that your people are hungry for community. It's not the events, per se, it's connection to people like them. Sounds like a great value proposition for your space could be connection. "Meet people like you" On Fri, Sep 21, 2018 at 12:21 AM Jesse Flores wrote: > Wanted to follow up on an update. Reached out the regulars and they all > responded the reason they enjoy our meetups is meeting working > professionals at our networking events. Did I accidentally start an event > planning company? I notice most active members have day gigs outside art > and come to our co-working night to focus on their work to break into the > art industry. There is something there I can work with right? It's evolving > into something interesting. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Margo Aaron That Seems Important <http://www.thatseemsimportant.com/> Want smart people to bounce ideas off of? I have some. <https://www.arenavirtualcoworking.com/> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Coworking] Nice to "virtually" meet you guys!
Absolutely! What specifically were you looking for help with? Happy to be a resource On Sat, Sep 15, 2018 at 10:26 AM, Howard Myers wrote: > Was interested in building an online community before i start a coworking > space is that something i could get help with? > > On Thu, Sep 13, 2018 at 3:30 PM Margo Aaron > wrote: > >> Thank you, Alex! >> >> Ye omg so *backstory:* this grew out of my marketing consultancy. I >> was getting requests for marketing help and every time I'd get on the phone >> with founders, I'd discover that they didn't *really* have marketing >> problems. >> >> They had self-doubt problems. >> >> Most of these people knew what they needed to do to grow, but would get >> way too in their head about it. I tried giving them marketing advice and >> services, but it didn't fix the problem. My hypothesis was that they needed >> businesses owners *like them* to talk to about this stuff. >> >> They were spending all day alone or talking to their spouses or "normal" >> friends - not business owners who understood what they were going through. >> >> That's when I realized the thing missing for them was *COWORKERS. * >> >> Which is why I built the space. I live just outside of NYC so it's easy >> to meet like-minded people here, but it's not so easy when you're in other >> parts of the world. That's why I made the space virtual. I wanted to >> connect founders with people like them so they could get out of their own >> way and start getting work done. >> >> *Most surprising lesson:* I thought people were going to experience >> massive business growth. And while businesses DID grow, that's not why >> people reported staying and loving the space. They said their marriages >> improved. WHAT?!?! >> >> Turns out having a community of people - coworkers - to brainstorm with >> and talk through stuff *on your level* helped people be better in other >> parts of their lives because they got the business stuff out of their >> system. >> >> Isn't that nuts? I was blown away. >> >> Anyway, happy to share more but this email is getting really long...haha >> >> Tell me more about your space and how people are interacting online! Are >> you facilitating the interaction or is it all them? Slack? Details please! >> >> Best, >> >> Margo >> >> PS: Sorry if this reply-all is annoying...I figured this might be useful >> so I'd keep us in the group thread. But LMK if it's not...dont' want to be >> "that person" #sorrynotsorry? haha >> >> On Thu, Sep 13, 2018 at 11:09 AM, Alex Hillman < >> dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hey Margo, welcome! I'm a huge fan of online community building, it's >>> always been a large component of what we do at Indy Hall and more than 50% >>> of our members almost *exclusively* interact online. I took a peek ta >>> your website and it looks like you've created something pretty cool! >>> >>> Is there any backstory or lessons you can share about how you got >>> started? Or interesting surprises/experiences along the way? >>> >>> -Alex >>> >>> -- >>> *The #1 mistake in community building is doing it by yourself.* >>> Better Coworkers: http://indyhall.org >>> Weekly Coworking Tips: http://coworkingweekly.com >>> My Audiobook: https://theindyhallway.com/ten >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Sep 12, 2018 at 11:57 AM wrote: >>> >>>> Hi! I'm Margo and I just stumbled upon this group and am really excited >>>> about it. >>>> >>>> I run a virtual coworking space for location-independent >>>> solopreneurs called The Arena The Arena >>>> <http://www.arenavirtualcoworking.com>. We dont have the benefits of a >>>> PHYSICAL space, like a desk or mailbox or wifi. But we do have what a lot >>>> of physical spaces are trying to do a better job of: Community. >>>> >>>> If you need any help with building community, HMU and I'd be happy to >>>> answer any questions you have. Im curious to learn more about you all and >>>> what you're struggling with as you grow your spaces. >>>> >>>> Reach out any time! >>>> >>>> - Margo Aaron >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "Coworking" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving
Re: [Coworking] Nice to "virtually" meet you guys!
Thank you, Alex! Ye omg so *backstory:* this grew out of my marketing consultancy. I was getting requests for marketing help and every time I'd get on the phone with founders, I'd discover that they didn't *really* have marketing problems. They had self-doubt problems. Most of these people knew what they needed to do to grow, but would get way too in their head about it. I tried giving them marketing advice and services, but it didn't fix the problem. My hypothesis was that they needed businesses owners *like them* to talk to about this stuff. They were spending all day alone or talking to their spouses or "normal" friends - not business owners who understood what they were going through. That's when I realized the thing missing for them was *COWORKERS. * Which is why I built the space. I live just outside of NYC so it's easy to meet like-minded people here, but it's not so easy when you're in other parts of the world. That's why I made the space virtual. I wanted to connect founders with people like them so they could get out of their own way and start getting work done. *Most surprising lesson:* I thought people were going to experience massive business growth. And while businesses DID grow, that's not why people reported staying and loving the space. They said their marriages improved. WHAT?!?! Turns out having a community of people - coworkers - to brainstorm with and talk through stuff *on your level* helped people be better in other parts of their lives because they got the business stuff out of their system. Isn't that nuts? I was blown away. Anyway, happy to share more but this email is getting really long...haha Tell me more about your space and how people are interacting online! Are you facilitating the interaction or is it all them? Slack? Details please! Best, Margo PS: Sorry if this reply-all is annoying...I figured this might be useful so I'd keep us in the group thread. But LMK if it's not...dont' want to be "that person" #sorrynotsorry? haha On Thu, Sep 13, 2018 at 11:09 AM, Alex Hillman wrote: > Hey Margo, welcome! I'm a huge fan of online community building, it's > always been a large component of what we do at Indy Hall and more than 50% > of our members almost *exclusively* interact online. I took a peek ta > your website and it looks like you've created something pretty cool! > > Is there any backstory or lessons you can share about how you got started? > Or interesting surprises/experiences along the way? > > -Alex > > -- > *The #1 mistake in community building is doing it by yourself.* > Better Coworkers: http://indyhall.org > Weekly Coworking Tips: http://coworkingweekly.com > My Audiobook: https://theindyhallway.com/ten > > > On Wed, Sep 12, 2018 at 11:57 AM wrote: > >> Hi! I'm Margo and I just stumbled upon this group and am really excited >> about it. >> >> I run a virtual coworking space for location-independent >> solopreneurs called The Arena The Arena >> <http://www.arenavirtualcoworking.com>. We dont have the benefits of a >> PHYSICAL space, like a desk or mailbox or wifi. But we do have what a lot >> of physical spaces are trying to do a better job of: Community. >> >> If you need any help with building community, HMU and I'd be happy to >> answer any questions you have. Im curious to learn more about you all and >> what you're struggling with as you grow your spaces. >> >> Reach out any time! >> >> - Margo Aaron >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Coworking" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Margo Aaron That Seems Important <http://www.thatseemsimportant.com/> Want smart people to bounce ideas off of? I have some. <https://www.arenavirtualcoworking.com/> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
