In this episode of 'This Week in Coworking,' host Hector Kolonas introduces Emiliano and Shannon Lerda, the founders of Elevator Spaces, a co-warehousing company focused on elevating small businesses that need warehousing type spaces for their physical goods businesses.
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They discuss their journey from running an e-commerce pet supplies business from home to creating a unique shared space solution that combines elements of coworking and warehousing.
The conversation covers the challenges they faced, their business model, key cost drivers, and the importance of community in their spaces. They also delve into the logistics support they offer, their expansion strategy, and the role of coworking technology in their operations.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:12 Meet Emiliano and Shannon Lerda
00:28 What is Elevator Spaces?
02:16 The Journey to Co-Warehousing
03:54 Challenges and Solutions in Co-Warehousing
06:57 Understanding Co-Warehousing Costs
10:50 Services and Offerings
14:58 Choosing the Right Location
23:24 Business Model and Expansion
26:29 Technology in Co-Warehousing
27:33 Conclusion and Future Plans
