Episodes

  • A very bad team and a great community [Ep. 56]

    A very bad team and a great community [Ep. 56]
    Nov 20 2024
    Communities can be found everywhere, and they can all teach us about the importance of having people around who support and care about each other. And community building and leadership can take all forms. In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson shares the story of her very bad volleyball team and what it […]
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    4 mins
  • Community is your marketing superpower [Ep. 55]

    Community is your marketing superpower [Ep. 55]
    Nov 18 2024
    The potential for a brand community to foster a sense of belonging between—and for—members is profound. But let’s remove belonging from the conversation for a minute and talk about the marketing benefits of supercharging your brand with community. Because there are many. In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson shares 12 ways community […]
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    5 mins
  • Who is in your coworking space? [Ep. 54]

    Who is in your coworking space? [Ep. 54]
    Nov 11 2024
    If you don’t know who is in your coworking space, neither do your other members. Which means that everyone is walking around doing that polite nod in the hallway that, after a while, becomes an alarm bell that people are not thriving in your space because all they’re doing is utilizing your desk, wifi and […]
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    3 mins
  • Why I do the work I do [Ep. 53]

    Why I do the work I do [Ep. 53]
    Nov 4 2024
    Let’s create the world we want to live in. We can do so much better than a world of hatred, division and people punching down from positions of power. Let’s turn the page on hatred, division and isolation to create a future that is bright, connected, and open to all who want to meet their […]
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    3 mins
  • Doing more than is expected [Ep. 52]

    Doing more than is expected [Ep. 52]
    Oct 30 2024
    Doing more than is expected can transform a moment into something unforgettable. In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson shares stories of unexpected kindness and a willingness to do more than is expected. Drawing from her own experiences, as well as one Will Guidara shared in his book “Unreasonable Hospitality,” this one will […]
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    3 mins
  • The power of a strong origin story for your coworking brand [Ep. 51]

    The power of a strong origin story for your coworking brand [Ep. 51]
    Oct 28 2024
    You need a strong origin story for your coworking brand, and to share that story everywhere. In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson explores how, as coworking grows, all the spaces are nice and all the spaces have amenities we members need. You need to give members—and potential members—something they can align with. […]
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    3 mins
  • Community building can be a lonely job [Ep. 50]

    Community building can be a lonely job [Ep. 50]
    Oct 23 2024
    One of the great ironies in coworking is that community building is hard. And lonely. In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson explores the challenges of being a coworking community builder, and shares insights and ideas for community builders, workspace operators and owners in getting creative, supporting your teammates and creating a vibe […]
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    5 mins
  • Hit the coworking sweet spot [Ep. 49]

    Hit the coworking sweet spot [Ep. 49]
    Oct 21 2024
    What is the coworking sweet spot and how do you hit it? In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson shares how hitting the coworking sweet spot requires getting out of your comfort zone, whether you’re a natural community builder and connector, a smart workspace real estate and design-savvy person, or both. 🟣 Subscribe […]
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    3 mins