Introduction
Honest and unfiltered, each episode tackles one focused topic, from what's working in coworking to emerging opportunities for commercial landlords, brokers, developers, and operators.
Drawing from real-world experience and conversations across the industry, Mike delivers actionable insights designed to help you grow your piece of the pie in this ever-evolving market.
Want to learn more about how to add a profitable coworking operation to your building? Download our free eBook, The Commercial Landlord's Guide to Flexible Office Space.
Latest Episodes
6 common reasons why landlords are weary of flexible office space
When Launch Workplaces CEO Mike Kriel speaks with building owners about why they don't have flexible office space in their buildings, he hears six reasons most often. ...
What does it take to open and run a profitable coworking space?
You've got vacant space, and you're weighing whether to run coworking yourself or bring in an operator. Before you decide, you need a clear picture of what running a g...
What financial reports should you get from a coworking operator?
Are you making the right assumptions about what financial information your coworking operator should be giving you? Most landlords aren't. In this episode of Flex in F...
The one moment when most management agreements die
In 13 years of opening coworking locations, Mike's seen one thing kill more deals than anything else. It's not the agreement. It's what happens after you sign one. The...
Management agreements don't have to be 10-year deals
Not every management agreement with a flex operator has to be a 10-year deal. In this episode of Flex in Five, Mike Kriel breaks down why shorter-term agreements (24, ...