[Coworking] Re: Pricing utilization (new thread)

2012-01-26 Thread Craig Baute - Creative Density Coworking
Bruce: I read the article as it is earned because it is what the coworking spaces are asking in rent. They follow up by saying that most closed offices in the area rent for $21 to $36. I assume that the $21 to $36 is the going rate to rent the space in this area but coworking spaces are able to

[Coworking] Re: Introducing LEXC, or, the League of Extraordinary Coworking Spaces

2012-01-26 Thread d...@cocomsp.com
Quick follow up: we launched the LEXC program and site yesterday. If you're interested, here is the site: http://lexc.org. The official press release follows: LEXC, the League of Extraordinary Coworking Spaces, Launches First Coworking Loyalty Program Top venues join to provide a seamless

[Coworking] Decorating A Coworking Space

2012-01-26 Thread Mike Pihlman
Thought you all might enjoy this. I came in this morning and found that full-time member Lucille had gone WILD last night decorating her coworking space (and the space of the lucky person who grabs the FLEXDESK). :-) http://altamontcowork.wordpress.com/photos-and-movies/ The coziest coworking

Re: [Coworking] Coworking List Growth

2012-01-26 Thread Lesly Garreau
5 ? Hum, you sure about that ? I live in Bordeaux and I just opened www.hubrocket.fr and @ this time we have just 1 real coworking space (two with me). The other one is L'auberge numérique and it's open just for digital professional so not Oppening not coworking : -

[Coworking] When coworking isn't really coworking

2012-01-26 Thread Angel Kwiatkowski
This came across my google alerts yesterday and I found it fascinating http://www.builtinchicago.org/profiles/blogs/when-coworking-fails-and-the-side-effects-on-the-community?xg_source=activity. It's basically one person's story of wanting to be a part of a community, finding a coworking space and

Re: [Coworking] When coworking isn't really coworking

2012-01-26 Thread Alex Hillman
I just noticed something that I didn't notice before I replied: he specifically *asks* for a better option. If you know of a good shared space that encourages community, please let me know. /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 4:13 PM, Alex Hillman

Re: [Coworking] When coworking isn't really coworking

2012-01-26 Thread Alex Hillman
I missed you guys, so I'm back for a 3rd post. ;) Angel's point about people looking for coworking and being disappointed when they find desks but no community is a real one. This doesn't hurt those of us doing a good job, but it will hurt anyone who, as Joel once aptly put, are selling an empty

[Coworking] Re: When coworking isn't really coworking

2012-01-26 Thread Angel Kwiatkowski
/ah, you crack me up. On Jan 26, 2:31 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: I missed you guys, so I'm back for a 3rd post. ;) Angel's point about people looking for coworking and being disappointed when they find desks but no community is a real one. This doesn't hurt those of

RE: [Coworking] When coworking isn't really coworking

2012-01-26 Thread Veel Hoeden- Where Many Hats Meet!
Alex- Dead on. To steal a variation on a Bill Clinton http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_the_economy,_stupid one liner... It's the community, stupid. Thanks God Bless, Joel Bennett Chief Dreamchaser Veel Hoeden 641-780-7858 veelhoeden.posterous.com Join Us on

[Coworking] Re: When coworking isn't really coworking

2012-01-26 Thread d...@cocomsp.com
This was helplful for me to read, Alex. We've been dealing with some members who are unhappy that all meeting rooms and event spaces are not available all the time free of charge. There is a strong serve me mentality creeping in. Last straw, though, was the recent complaints that our filtered

Re: [Coworking] Re: When coworking isn't really coworking

2012-01-26 Thread Alex Hillman
No backrubs? Hogwash!!! THIS IS AMERICA!!! ;) /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 5:49 PM, d...@cocomsp.com d...@cocomsp.com wrote: This was helplful for me to read, Alex. We've been dealing with some members who are unhappy that all meeting rooms and event

Re: [Coworking] Re: When coworking isn't really coworking

2012-01-26 Thread Tony Bacigalupo
Which will be fine, because for every person with a how can you serve me? mentality who leaves, we usually get two with a mindset of what can I do for the community? [Tiny Tower analogy redacted] Bingo, the challenge is how to set expectations differently for the next people who walk in the

Re: [Coworking] Re: When coworking isn't really coworking

2012-01-26 Thread Susan Evans
That guy sounds like he'd make an *awesome* community cultivator at the coworking space he opens up. I hope he gets inspired to build something better!* *that is my favorite part about the simplicity and fluidity of coworking. Can't find a space that suits you? Create your own, or get yer Jelly

Re: [Coworking] Re: When coworking isn't really coworking

2012-01-26 Thread Alex Hillman
Bingo, the challenge is how to set expectations differently for the next people who walk in the door. Is it a matter of some people just being a bad fit, or an opportunity to improve the onboarding process? A little from column A, a little from column B, methinks. Our newest office manager,

[Coworking] Re: When coworking isn't really coworking

2012-01-26 Thread d...@cocomsp.com
Double bingo, Tony! Bingo, the challenge is how to set expectations differently for the next people who walk in the door. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To

[Coworking] Re: When coworking isn't really coworking

2012-01-26 Thread Angel Kwiatkowski
I'm such a huge fan of letting members do the implementing when they have ideas that go beyond basic infrastructure. Here are some recent things they've asked me and my responses... we want to do a swap meet at Cohere, is that okay with you? yes, I love it, just reserve the conference room for

Re: [Coworking] Re: Introducing LEXC, or, the League of Extraordinary Coworking Spaces

2012-01-26 Thread Susan Evans
Hey Don ( LEXC crew!), Congrats on the launch! Just a quick question at first glance - how does LEXC affect y'alls participation in the Coworking Visa program? I'm curious... S __ Office Nomads officenomads.com 206-484-5859 On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 8:42 AM, d...@cocomsp.com d...@cocomsp.com

Re: [Coworking] Re: Introducing LEXC, or, the League of Extraordinary Coworking Spaces

2012-01-26 Thread Jerome Chang
We'd still be participating in the larger coworking visa program for sure! LExC is just a subset of that larger program, but with a focus on making the process smoother. As we all know, the coworking visa is a very loose program that doesn't provide a platform to track members, etc. Jerome

Re: [Coworking] Re: Introducing LEXC, or, the League of Extraordinary Coworking Spaces

2012-01-26 Thread Susan Evans
Awesome - thanks for the clarification, Jerome! Glad you guys still plan to participate on that level! Susan __ Office Nomads officenomads.com 206-484-5859 On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 3:54 PM, Jerome Chang jer...@blankspaces.comwrote: We'd still be participating in the larger coworking visa