Jamie Russo
Everything Coworking
The Everything Coworking podcast shares trends and how-tos for coworking operators and anyone following this exploding trend. Jamie owned coworking spaces in Chicago and Palo Alto under the brand Enerspace Coworking. She was the Executive Director of the Global Workspace Association for 5 years. Since 2018, she's been helping coworking spaces start and run profitable coworking spaces.
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Jamie Russo
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
379. Summer Slump? Not This Year! 3 Smart Strategies to Keep Your Coworking Revenue Flowing 26.02.2025 41:23
If summer has ever meant fewer members, lower revenue, and way too much empty space in your coworking business, this episode is for you. A seasonal slowdown can feel inevitable—but smart coworking operators know how to stay ahead of the dip. In this episode, we're diving into three powerful, low-lift strategies that can help you: Create predictable revenue (even if members pause their coworking pl...
378. A Workspace for the Modern Parent: Leslie M. Bosserman on The Makers Place™, a Child-Friendly Coworking 12.02.2025 59:51
In this episode of the Everything Coworking podcast, I'm joined by Leslie M. Bosserman, the powerhouse Co-Founder and Community Manager at The Makers Place™ in Sacramento. Leslie has blended coworking with licensed childcare, creating a unique and welcoming space for working parents. With a background in education, leadership coaching, and a passion for intentional community, Leslie has taken cowo...
377. Thinking About Changing Your Space Management Platform? Here Are 3 Things to Consider 04.02.2025 36:28
If you've ever thought, Maybe I should switch my space management platform…—this episode is for you. Your space management software is the backbone of your coworking business. It handles bookings, invoicing, door access, reporting—basically, everything that keeps your space running smoothly. But what happens when it's not running smoothly? Before you hit the eject button and sign up for the latest...
376. The Revenue Risks of Not Updating Your Google Business Profile for Your Coworking Space 29.01.2025 35:01
Your Google Business Profile is more than just a listing—it's the front door to your coworking space online. And if it's not up to date, you're missing out on members. In this episode, we're diving deep into why your profile matters, how Google ranks coworking spaces, and what you can do right now to increase your visibility and bookings. We cover: Why your Google Business Profile is the top of yo...
375. Therapy Meets Coworking: Laura Spiller, PhD, on Creating PractiSage, a Collective for Mental Health Professionals 15.01.2025 1:00:32
Starting a private practice is hard. Doing it alone? Even harder. That's why Laura Spiller, PhD, founder of Practice Age Therapist Collective, created a shared workspace that supports therapists in their entrepreneurial journeys. Laura shares her story of launching a coworking space designed specifically for mental health professionals, the lessons she's learned, and the community she's building i...
374. Creating Coworking Magic in a University Town: Amanda Findlay's Vision for Matchbox Studios 10.01.2025 1:01:22
In this episode, Jamie talks with Amanda Findlay, Executive Director at Matchbox Studios in Lafayette, Indiana, about leading a coworking space that is more than just a place to work. Matchbox Studios thrives as a nonprofit organization, blending coworking, innovation, and community-building in a town with a population of just 70,000. Amanda shares how their unique approach has fostered a loyal an...
373. Building Global Community: Inside Emanuele Sisti's Innovation Campus Journey 25.12.2024 37:53
In this episode, Jamie is joined by Emanuele Sisti, founder of Innovation Campus, a coworking brand with locations in Spain and Italy. Emanuele shares his inspiring transition from engineering to entrepreneurship and his journey to create vibrant coworking spaces tailored for international communities. With an emphasis on connection, design, and adaptability, Innovation Campus thrives in competiti...
372. 4 Ways to Build a Stronger Coworking Space Team in 2025 18.12.2024 32:09
Are your community managers ready to help your coworking space accomplish goals with less friction in 2025? In this episode, we're diving into the four key strategies to align, empower, and strengthen your team for success. 🎯 Here's what we cover: 1️⃣ Setting Inspiring, Actionable Goals: Learn how to break big-picture objectives into meaningful, measurable steps your team can rally around. 2️⃣ Fo...
371. How Tamara Payne Has Built a Community-Focused AND Profitable Coworking Space That Runs Without Her 05.12.2024 1:11:34
Tamara Payne is a multi-passionate, human-centered entrepreneur and a master connector...it makes sense that she ended up in coworking! Tamara owns Ensemble Coworking, along with a coaching business. This episode is full of gold nuggets on how she structures a team that allows her to work on the business, not in it, and how she has created a profitable business that is still community-first (check...
370. Hope is Not a Strategy - A 12-Week Q1 Planning Framework for Coworking Spaces 26.11.2024 27:48
Hope is not a strategy. One of the pitfalls of being an entrepreneur is that we tend to like to just keep moving. But actions taken at random will not get us closer to our goal as fast as focused actions taken against a plan. In this episode, we introduce a "12 Week Year" planning framework and invite you to our Q1 2025 planning workshop. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Q1 2025 Planning W...
369. How to Do Coworking Bonuses Right - Data-Driven Recommendations 20.11.2024 23:04
Aligning incentives is critical...unfortunately, our intuitiion sometimes leads us to bonus performance that should be intrinsically rewarded....and we end up sending a signal that table stakes behaviors are actuall going above and beyond the call of duty. On this episode, we go through some unexpected findings on how to do bonuses right and walk through coworking-specific applications. Resource...
368. Coworking Design with Purpose: Insights from Dorothy Rogers-Bullis and Dan Bullis of Saratoga CoWorks 06.11.2024 1:03:52
In this episode of the Everything Coworking Podcast, I'm joined by Dorothy Rogers-Bullis and Dan Bullis, founders of Saratoga CoWorks. Known for their community-focused approach, Dorothy and Dan are experts in creating coworking spaces that blend functional design with personal touches. Together, they discuss their philosophy on coworking design, the power of local connections, and how they've use...
367. Amanda Lewan, CEO of Bamboo, on Building Sustainable and Hyperlocal Coworking Communities 30.10.2024 44:41
In this episode, Jamie chats with Amanda Lewan, CEO and co-founder of Bamboo, about her journey from a grassroots coworking concept in Detroit to leading three thriving locations across Michigan. Amanda shares invaluable lessons on building sustainable, hyperlocal coworking communities, and how community support, private offices, and strategic expansion can drive success. We talked about: How Aman...
366. Test Your Sales Funnel - It Might Not Be Working How You Think It Is 16.10.2024 39:22
In this solo episode, Jamie breaks down the critical elements of sales funnel automation and member onboarding, drawing from personal experiences outside the coworking world. Jamie explores the power of creating a frictionless sales funnel and dives deep into how a strategic onboarding process can drive member retention. Here's what she covers: The role of automation in streamlining your sales fun...
365. Inside Groundwork Coworking: Sarah Athanas on 10 Years of Building Community in a Small Market 09.10.2024 50:01
In this episode, I'm excited to chat with Sarah Athanas, Co-Founder of Groundwork Coworking in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Sarah's story of starting and growing a coworking space in a smaller market is inspiring, full of persistence, creativity, and community building. She shares how her experience living in Argentina planted the seed for Groundwork and how she navigated the challenges of building...
364. Building Broker Relationships and Sales Strategies with Evan Preslopsky, Senior Sales Manager at Venture X 02.10.2024 56:55
In this episode, I chat with Evan Preslopsky, Senior Sales Manager at Venture X and Office Evolution, about his unique path from fitness to coworking sales. Evan shares how his background in fitness and construction sales has influenced his approach to building broker relationships and scaling sales across multiple coworking locations. What you'll learn in this episode: Evan's journey from the fit...
363. Creating a People-First Coworking Experience with Kristin Hardwick, Founder and CEO of CoHo 25.09.2024 51:07
In this episode, I sit down with Kristin Hardwick, the Founder and CEO of CoHo, a thriving coworking space in Milford, New Hampshire. Kristin shares her journey from corporate life to photography, and eventually, the creation of CoHo—a coworking space that prioritizes community, connection, and the needs of small business owners and remote workers. Tune in as Kristin breaks down her philosophy on...
362. How Karen Tait, Founder of The Residence, Created a Thriving Suburban Coworking Space 18.09.2024 56:16
In this episode, I sit down with Karen Tait, founder of The Residence Coworking in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. Karen shares her inspiring journey from a career in investment banking to creating a high-end coworking space that caters to the needs of suburban professionals. With a vision for blending luxury with functionality, Karen has turned The Residence into a thriving hub for the local b...
361. Creating Spaces for Working Parents: Alison Rogers on Blush Cowork's Unique Approach 11.09.2024 54:38
In this episode, I chat with Alison Rogers, the founder of Blush Cowork, a coworking space that combines professional workspace with onsite childcare services. Alison shares her journey from corporate marketing to entrepreneurship, addressing a gap for working parents. Her story highlights how Blush Cowork is reshaping the coworking landscape for families, especially for parents seeking a balance...
360. Three Ideas to Add Profit to Your Coworking Space in Q4 06.09.2024 17:03
Q4 is right around the corner and on this episode, I share three ideas for Q4 goals that you can set to add profit to your business. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Mailbox Moneymaker Challenge Everything Coworking Featured Resources: Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space Coworking Startup School Community Manager University Follow Us on YouTube
359. From Investment Banking to Coworking: Mark Fornasiero's Secrets to Suburban Success 28.08.2024 45:46
What does it take to leave a high-stakes career in investment banking and build a thriving coworking community in the suburbs? Mark Fornasiero, co-founder of ACE Coworking in Oakville, shares his unexpected journey from the trading floor to coworking. Mark reveals how he and his wife, Nancy, went from dreaming about coworking spaces to opening two successful locations. They navigated the ups and d...
358. Getting Real on Coworking Revenue Streams - Benchmarks and Action Items 21.08.2024 21:10
Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Mailbox Money Maker Challenge Waitlist Watch this on Youtube Everything Coworking Featured Resources: Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space Coworking Startup School Community Manager University Follow Us on YouTube
357. Five Simple Hospitality Ideas to Try in Your Coworking Space 16.08.2024 13:19
On this episode, we're sharing some nuggets from our recent Community Manager University roundtable on 2024 Coworking Trends. The group discussed the "hospitality" trend in coworking and shared a few simple ideas to integrate daily hospitality into your coworking space. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Mailbox Money Maker Challenge Everything Coworking Featured Resources: Masterclass: 3 Behind...
356. Embracing On-Demand Users: Maximizing Revenue with Flexible Offerings 07.08.2024 28:14
While recurring memberships are the gold standard, the reality is that more and more users are seeking flexibility. In this episode, we explore how to adapt to this shift and capitalize on the opportunities it presents. We talk about: The Rise of On-Demand Users: Understanding the increasing demand for flexible, on-demand coworking options and how to cater to this market segment. Types of On-Deman...
355. Coworking Sales Funnel Insights From a Trip to the Groomer 01.08.2024 26:51
A recent trip to the groomer got me thinking about balancing tech-enabled coworking purchases and onboarding with on-site customer service and hospitality. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Live Masterclass: on August 15th: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space Everything Coworking Featured Resources: Coworking Startup School Community Manager University Follow Us on YouTube
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