In this episode, we discuss the 2020 Global Coworking Growth Study which unveils industry insights and trends, market size projection, and key statistics in the coworking space. Links: Coworkinginsights.com/old-reports Coworkingresources.org Show Notes: 01:08 - Deciding to launch the first global coworking study 06:02 - Why desk prices are dropping in major cities 07:36 - Potential plans for coworking expansion post-COVID-19 08:28 - “From the survey, 77% of coworking operators were planning to open up new locations by the end of 2020” - Alberto Di Risio 11:31 - Analyzing the emerging trends in the flexible office workspace

In this episode, we discuss how the global coworking industry will recover from a post-COVID-19 environment. Find out what the future holds for coworking and remote work as people begin to return to their workplaces. After surveying both longtime and first-time remote workers across the globe, the report you will hear about analyzes the outcomes of the world’s largest remote work experiment to date. Links: CoworkingInsights.com/reports Show Notes: 00:39 - The destructive path that COVID-19 left in our lives 03:49 - Reviewing the strongest markets pre COVID 19 05:49 - Analyzing leads in a post-COVID 19 environment 08:14 - “Private offices are going to rebound sharply and a lot of that demand is going to be driven by corporates that are decentralizing their workforce” - Sam Marks 08:47 - Companies that have announced their participation in the remote first workforce policy 11:08 - Episode summary and conclusion

In this episode we discuss what the future holds for coworking and remote work as people begin to return to their workplaces. After surveying both longtime and first-time remote workers across the globe, the report you will hear about will analyze the outcomes of the world’s largest remote work experiment to date. Links: Coworkinginsights.com/reports Show Notes: 01:16 - Background on those surveyed for this report 02:35 - “Most people do rank remote working quite highly” - Kelly 04:03 - The advantages and disadvantages of remote working 06:04 - Where will people choose to work in the future? 07:25 - “Our survey data gave evidence to the fact that more people do plan on navigating to these types of flexible office spaces in the future” - Kelly 08:23 - Episode summary and conclusion

The rapid outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) across the world has caused companies to completely readjust their operations in an effort to halt the spread and, quite frankly, to stay in business during these challenging times. In this episode, you’ll gain insight into how the spread of COVID-19 has affected the coworking and shared office community. We referenced a survey that ultimately gathered information related to the opportunities spaces have identified to support themselves and one another during these uncertain times. Links: Here’s How the World’s Coworking Spaces are Navigating COVID-19 Show Notes: 00:43 - Coworking from your home during the Pandemic 03:34 - How coworking spaces are reacting to Covid-19 “It was great to see all of the coworking spacing supporting each other at this time” - Madison Maidment 08:32 - How coworking spaces are supporting their members during this crisis 11:43 - Having fun and bringing positivity into the community 12:39 - How this event may shape the future of coworking spaces 17:04 - “Coworking spaces are a great flexible work solution for any corporation” - Madison Maidment 17:39 - Episode conclusion and final thoughts

In this episode, we’ll provide key insight into the newly released 2020 desk price index report. In this report, we’ve analyzed data from over 12,000 spaces in more than 170 countries to see how price competition is changing. This is the second annual Desk Price Index — the most extensive comparison of global desk prices to date. Links: 2020 Desk Price Index Report Show Notes: 01:19 - The monthly desk price global average drop percentage 02:30 - The most expensive desk prices in the world 04:58 - Average hot desk prices in Toronto, Canada & India 06:58 - China culture shift in the coworking shift 08:07 - An overview of the 2020 Desk Price Index report

In this episode, we will discuss the most common demographics of people who use coworking spaces. The results will continue to show the demand for more desks and private offices in coworking spaces than ever before. As coworking proves to be a more flexible, economical, and productive option for companies and freelancers alike, these spaces will continue to be home to many different types of workers in a range of industries. Links: Who Uses Coworking Spaces? Most Common Demographics Time Stamps: 02:35 - Common uses of coworking spaces 04:21 - Large companies that are utilizing coworking spaces 05:23 - Growing coworking spaces in the real estate sector 06:07 - Episode recap and overview

In this episode, we discuss the major trends that are driving the expansion and opening of new coworking spaces. This data was gathered from 2019 CMCAs Official Data Report so you can better understand the contemporary coworking scene. In the full report, we illuminate the key demographics of our voters, their coworking habits and expectations, and special behind-the-scenes insights from coworking space staff. This data is critical to understanding what people really value while coworking and which features make for the best coworking spaces around the world. Links: 2019 CMCAs Official Data Report Ep 6 – Top 3 Features Members Look for in a Coworking Space Show Notes: 00:58 - The expansion and opening of new coworking spaces 03:43 - What is driving the trend of the new location openings? 05:49 - Building a digital community and long term members 06:30 - Three key episode takeaways + episode closing

In this episode, we discuss the top three features that members look for in a coworking space. This data was gathered from 2019 CMCAs Official Data Report so you can better understand the contemporary coworking scene. In the full report, we illuminate the key demographics of our voters, their coworking habits and expectations, and special behind-the-scenes insights from coworking space staff. This data is critical to understanding what people really value while coworking and which features make for the best coworking spaces around the world. Links: 2019 CMCAs Official Data Report Coworker.com/lab Show Notes: 00:41 - Introducing the Members Choice Awards 02:09 - Personal preference features in a coworking space 04:04 - Results from the Coworker Members' Choice Awards 06:10 - Key features according to the data report

In this episode, we discuss global capacity data from coworking spaces around the world. How many people can fit in a coworking space, on average, across 11,000 spaces? The answer may surprise you. We also review continental averages and compare the average capacity of spaces in the Amsterdam, Bucharest, Hong Kong, and Miami. Interesting and practical, this data can help space managers and real estate developers understand how their space compares to the average in their markets. Show notes 0:50 – Average capacity data overview 2:05 – Global average capacity 3:35 – Continental capacity averages 4:45 – Review of Europe capacity as a comparison 6:00 – Review of Amsterdam, Bucharest capacity 6:45 - Review of Hong Kong, Miami capacity 8:22 – Coworking Want More Coworking Insight? CoworkingInsights.com

Welcome to Coworking Insights, a podcast that dissects data from the coworking industry in a fun and interactive way. We strive to understand how coworking is developing worldwide and how space managers and developers can use this data to optimize their product-market fit. During this episode, we will explore data illustrating the global distribution of coworking spaces distribution and review what coworking markets are growing the fastest. We will also dive into desk prices in Mexico and Central America and include takeaways from our recent visitation there. Discussed: 2019 DESK PRICE INDEX REPORT Show Notes 00:30 - Distribution of coworking spaces globally 01:34 - Growth in coworking in small towns 03:15 - Continental distribution of coworking spaces 04:35 - Central America coworking growth 04:36 - Average desk pricing for Mexico 05:55 - Playa Del Carmen desk prices 07:00 - Coliving / coworking at Selina 08:05 - Quintana Roo development plan 09:02 - Oaxaca’s first coworking space 10:04 - Summary of global coworking distribution

As the coworking industry evolves it offers customers more choices from workspace amenities to pricing. In this episode, we analyze data from across 10,000 coworking spaces globally to see how workstations are configured. We specifically discuss global averages compared to a new space, Bay 3 located in Tampa, Florida. As a global average, how many desks are there in a coworking space? Find out on this episode. Discussed: Bay 3 Coworking Show Notes: 01:35 – Space Configuration Global Averages 01:56 – Desks, Offices, and Meeting Rooms supply comparison 02:23 – How Bay 3 determined configuration 04:07 – How Bay 3’s configuration has evolved 05:15 – Lead generation for Bay 3 06:16 – What workstations are most in demand locally 07:28 – Busiest times of the day and week 09:02 – Summary of global space configuration data Want More Coworking Insight? CoworkingInsights.com

As the coworking industry evolves it offers customers more choices from workspace amenities to pricing. In this episode, we analyze data from across 10,000 spaces in more than 150 countries to see how price competition is changing. Gain first-hand insight about the booming coworking community in Bucharest and Barcelona, one of the biggest coworking cities in Europe. Enjoy a glimpse into the most extensive comparison of global desk prices to date discussed in a fun an interactive way! Link: 2019 Desk Price Index Report Time Stamps: 01:35 - Current Desk Price Average and LY comparison 01:56 - Bucharest DPA average and booming coworking industry 04:01 - Barcelona, one of the biggest coworking cities in Europe 05:15 - Continental price averages breakdown 06:13 - The most expensive country and city in the world 07:28 - Gain more insight into the coworking industry 09:02 - Summary + Desk price wrapup Want More Coworking Insight? CoworkingInsights.com

Welcome to Coworking Insights, a podcast that dissects data from the coworking industry in a fun and interactive way, while comparing global data to local markets. We strive to understand how coworking in developing worldwide and how space managers and developers can use this data to optimize their product-market fit. During this episode, you will hear insight into the global coworking desk price average including a market comparison for the cities of Toronto, Bali, and Tampa. Expect to have access to a full chart and analysis breakdown of the 2019 desk price index report next week! Show Notes: 00:23 - Introduction to the show 01:35 – How we accessed and cleaned the desk data 02:20 – Global Coworking Desk Price Averages 2018 – 2019 03:10 – Conclusions on monthly desk price averages 02:59 – Toronto market comparison 04:45 – Bali market comparison 07:29 – Tampa, Florida, coworking market comparison 09:12 – Summary of global desk price averages 10:12 – Desk Price Index report Want More Coworking Insight? CoworkingInsights.com