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Brave IdeasHow Did x+why Scale a Management Agreement Only Flex Portfolio?Brave Ideas Season 16, Episode 10Explore how Mute is leading the adaptable office architecture evolution, offering modular solutions to futureproof office investments while significantly reducing construction costs and CO₂ emissions. Tap hereAvoiding Risk InequityIn this episode, Brave Corp CEO, Caleb Parker, and co-host Gary Helm from MUTE sits down with x+why CEO & Cofounder, Rupert Dean, inside the MUTE showroom in Clerkenwell, London, to unpack how x+why has scaled a management agreement only flex platform to 16 locations, partnered with landlords who also back the operating company, and turned heritage buildings into ho...
2025-12-231h 02
Brave IdeasBrave Ideas Special Feature: Unpacking the UK’s Flex DemandBrave Ideas Special Feature: Unpacking the UK’s Flex DemandJim Groves, CEO of Rubberdesk, joins Brave Corp CEO, Caleb Parker for a Brave Ideas Special Feature. The conversation follows Brave Ideas’ collaboration with Rubberdesk on their Q3 2025 report, and goes deeper into what Rubberdesk is seeing in the UK flex market. Jim explains how Rubberdesk tracks live availability and pricing, then breaks down the split in market dynamics, London tightening versus softer conditions in several regional cities. They also discuss the growth of managed offices, what larger occupiers are asking for, and how technology and automation may...
2025-12-1841 min
Brave IdeasHow Does Iconic Offices Create ‘Super Normal Profit’ for Office Landlords?Brave Ideas Season 16, Episode 9Brought you by Flexspace AILearn how Flexspace AI is transforming coworking with their ecommerce revenue platform, featuring SmartPricing Agent, an AI-powered dynamic pricing engine. Tap hereWhat happens when a Dublin estate agent spots an arbitrage opportunity, rolls out eight buildings with no brand and no bank debt, then pivots into 60,000 SqFt management deals for global AI companies?In this episode, Brave Corp CEO, Caleb Parker and cohost Eyal Lasker from Flexspace AI site down in the MUTE showroom for a detailed conversation with Joe McGinley...
2025-12-1742 min
Brave IdeasWhat Does It Take To Prepare A Coworking Brand For Scale?Brave Ideas Season 16, Episode 8Brought you by Flexspace AILearn how Flexspace AI is transforming coworking with their ecommerce revenue platform, featuring SmartPricing Agent, an AI-powered dynamic pricing engine. Tap hereA master class in scaling and career growthIn this episode, Brave Corp CEO, Caleb Parker, sits down in the Work.Life podcast studio in Clerkenwell with their new CEO, Paul Dutnall, to unpack how this people focused flex operator is preparing its brand and operations for scale.Paul joined Work.Life around six and a half years...
2025-12-1059 min
Brave IdeasWhy Are Managed Offices On Fire Right Now?Brave Ideas Season 16, Episode 7Brought you by MUTEExplore how Mute is leading the adaptable office architecture evolution, offering modular solutions to futureproof office investments while significantly reducing construction costs and CO₂ emissions. Tap hereVisit BraveIdeas.media to watch this episode as a video and join the newsletterBusiness Is PersonalIn this episode, Brave Corp CEO, Caleb Parker, and co-host Gary Helm from MUTE sits down with Rob Schogger, Cofounder & CEO of MetSpace, to unpack how this long standing operator has built a resilient managed office platform in...
2025-12-0350 min
Brave IdeasCan Work Near Home Real Estate Revive Local Communities and Asset Values?Brave Ideas Season 16, Episode 6Brought you by MUTEExplore how Mute is leading the adaptable office architecture evolution, offering modular solutions to futureproof office investments while significantly reducing construction costs and CO₂ emissions. Tap hereVisit BraveIdeas.media to watch this episode as a video and behind the scene contentThe Opportunity?In this episode, Brave Corp CEO, Caleb Parker, and co-host Gary Helm from MUTE sits down with Patch Founder, Freddie Fforde, and Head of Growth, Andy Smith, inside the MUTE showroom in Clerkenwell, London, to unpack how Pa...
2025-11-2631 min
Brave IdeasIs the Future of Office More Than Hotelification?Brave Ideas Season 16, Episode 5Brought you by MUTEExplore how Mute is leading the adaptable office architecture evolution, offering modular solutions to futureproof office investments while significantly reducing construction costs and CO₂ emissions. Tap hereVisit www.BraveIdeas.media to watch an exclusive “Behind the Scenes” content.Don’t Oversimplify the Evolution of OfficeIn this episode, Brave Corp CEO, Caleb Parker, sits down with Niki Fuchs, Group CEO for Office Space in Town inside the MUTE Showroom in Clerkenwell London to discuss what Niki has been up to in the h...
2025-11-1948 min
Brave IdeasHow AI Powered Dynamic Pricing Unlocks Coworking RevenueThis special GCUC UK x Brave Ideas episode features Caleb Parker with Eyal Lasker, CEO of Flexspace AI, recorded live on the GCUC stage in London, England.Visit BraveIdeas.media to watch an exclusive “Behind the Scenes” clip that the GCUC audience saw before the official start of this Brave Ideas podcast episode.The EpisodeHotels have run revenue management for decades, and now coworking is beginning to use AI powered dynamic pricing to lift conversion, rate, and total revenue.In this epidode, Caleb & Eyal connect hotel-style revenue management to coworking, disc...
2025-11-1226 min
Brave IdeasAre Hotel Playbooks the Answer for Office?Brave Ideas Season 16, Episode 3Brought you byLearn how Flexspace AI is transforming coworking with their ecommerce revenue platform, featuring SmartPricing Agent, an AI-powered dynamic pricing engine. Tap hereHospitality makes people stay, AI makes pricing smart, together they unlock flex performanceIn this episode, Brave Corp CEO, Caleb Parker, and co-host Eyal Lasker from Flexspace AI, sits down with Heather Fleming, Head of Revenue at Spacemade, inside the MUTE Showroom in Clerkenwell London to unpack the answers to a simple question with big implications…Can the office win by...
2025-11-0533 min
Brave IdeasHow Will the UK’s Only Publicly Listed Flex Brand Grow Its Platform?Brave Ideas Season 16, Episode 2Brought you by MUTEExplore how Mute is leading the adaptable office architecture evolution, offering modular solutions to futureproof office investments while significantly reducing construction costs and CO₂ emissions. Tap hereWorkspace proves flex works when you run it like a platform, not a product.In this episode, Brave Corp CEO, Caleb Parker, and co-host Gary Helm from MUTE sits down with Lawrence Hutchings, CEO of Workspace Group PLC, the UK’s only publicly listed flex operator, to unpack an institutional mindset meeting operational reality and how the...
2025-10-2957 min
Brave IdeasHow Operators Create Office ValueBrave Ideas Season 16, Episode 1Brought to you by Flexspace AIIn this episode, Brave Corp CEO, Caleb Parker, moderates a panel recorded on stage at The District Show in Barcelona with leaders from LOOM by Merlin Properties, Newmark, Sutega, Assembly Buildings, and World Trade Center Barcelona.Tune in to hear how operators and landlords are turning buildings into workplaces people choose, why OPEX in people can beat CAPEX in marble, and how amenity strategy, programming, technology, and brand convert into office value.🎥 Visit www.BraveIdeas.media to watch this episode and to...
2025-10-1550 min
Brave IdeasDeep Dive on the Airbnbification of CoworkingA Brave Ideas Special Feature📺 WATCH the full episode EXCLUSIVELY on BraveIdeas.mediaWhy Flex Operators Must Think Like AirbnbIn this episode, Brave Corp CEO, Caleb Parker, is joined by Ivan Guberkov Chief Product Officer at OfficeRnD, to explore why coworking must adopt an Airbnb-style e-commerce mindset before it can achieve the brand power of Soho House.Actionable strategies every operator can apply, including:* Open vs closed tech stacksHow to audit your systems, avoid lock-in contracts, and prioritize integrations that protect flexibility and ROI* Selling like Airb...
2025-09-2442 min
Brave IdeasCan Operational Real Estate Rewrite Office Valuation?Brave Ideas Season 15, Episode 10📺 Watch the full episode EXCLUSIVELY on BraveIdeas.media This episode is made possible by ReturnSuite:”Complex Cash Flow Modeling Simplified.”Valuation, brand, and the lease-to-management spectrumIn this episode, Brave Corp CEO, Caleb Parker, is joined by Carl-Johan Collet in the Brave Ideas Virtual Studio from Copenhagen, Denmark.In addition to his role at Catella, Carl-Johan is Co-Chair of ULI’s Operational Real Estate Forum, alongside Valentina Shegoyan.Tune into this final episode of Season 15 to hear why operational real estate is spreading across asse...
2025-09-1033 min
Brave IdeasHas BXP cracked the premium office playbook with flex?Brave Ideas Season 15, Episode 9📺 Watch the full episode EXCLUSIVELY on BraveIdeas.media (incl. behind the scenes)This episode is made possible by ReturnSuite:”Complex Cash Flow Modeling Simplified.”BXP (formerly Boston Properties) is the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of premier workplaces in the United StatesFuture-proofing premium offices with flex and clustersIn this episode, Brave Corp CEO, Caleb Parker, and ReturnSuite Cofounder, Sam Gamble tee up a deep dive in the Brave Ideas Virtual Studio with Bryan Koop, EVP of BXP in Boston, Massachusetts (USA).We u...
2025-09-0354 min
Brave IdeasIs Your Flex Underwriting Auditable?Brave Ideas Season 15, Episode 8This episode is made possible by ReturnSuite:”Complex Cash Flow Modeling Simplified.”📺 Watch the full episode EXCLUSIVELY on (incl. behind the scenes and bloopers)Structuring equitable landlord-operator dealsIn this episode, Brave Corp CEO, Caleb Parker, and ReturnSuite Cofounder, Sam Gamble tee up a deep dive with Andy Igoe from New York City.We unpack how to replace desk-based pricing with licensable SqFt, how to build empirical comps from live market quotes, and how to model real ramps that reflect sales cycle times, seasonality, lead generatio...
2025-08-2747 min
Brave IdeasHow Do Coworking Operators Win Enterprise Flex Customers?Brave Ideas Season 15, Episode 7This episode is made possible by ReturnSuite:”Complex Cash Flow Modeling Simplified.”📺 Watch the full episode EXCLUSIVELY on BraveIdeas.Media (incl. behind the scenes)Brand fit is the new locationIn this episode, Brave Corp CEO, Caleb Parker, sits down with Amy Taylor from Cushman & Wakefield in the Workplace Creations London office to unpack how enterprise customers choose flex, why long-term partnerships beat one-off placements, and how the whole building experience drives outcomes.Amy explains how she matches occupier brands to operator brands, how advisors stay clos...
2025-08-2043 min
Brave IdeasWhat Flex Office Customers Really Want📺 Watch the full episode EXCLUSIVELY on BraveIdeas.mediaThis episode is made possible by ReturnSuite:”Complex Cash Flow Modeling Simplified.”Why Hospitality Matters More Than EverMelissa Ansley has seen the flex office market evolve from every angle:Operator, Advisor, and now as Head of Flex Solutions & Partnerships for JLL across EMEA.In this episode, Melissa joins Brave Corp CEO Caleb Parker and ReturnSuite Cofounder, Sam Gamble, in person from MIPIM in Cannes to discuss what today’s customers really want from office space, why hospitality matters more than ever, and how flex...
2025-07-3029 min
Brave IdeasHow to Model Office Risk When Income Is VariableBrave Ideas Season 15, Episode 3This episode is made possible by ReturnSuite:”Complex Cash Flow Modeling Simplified.”Was This the Only Monte Carlo Chat at MIPIM?How do you model risk when your revenue isn’t fixed?And your building no longer fits traditional valuation models?In this data-rich episode, Sam Gamble, CoFounder of ReturnSuite, joins Brave Corp CEO Caleb Parker live from MIPIM in Cannes to unpack why the future of office investing needs a whole new underwriting playbook.As flexible workspace, hybrid leases, and service-led operations reshap...
2025-07-2324 min
Brave IdeasHow to Model Office Risk When Income Is Variable📺 Watch the full episode EXCLUSIVELY on BraveIdeas.mediaTurning volatility into strategy in office real estate with Sam Gamble, CoFounder of Return SuiteThis episode is made possible by ReturnSuite:”Complex Cash Flow Modeling Simplified.”Maybe this was the only "Monte Carlo" chat at MIPIM...How do you model risk when your revenue isn’t fixed,and your building no longer fits traditional valuation models?In this data-rich episode, Sam Gamble, CoFounder of ReturnSuite, joins Brave Corp CEO Caleb Parker live from Cannes, France to unpack why the future of office...
2025-07-2320 min
Brave IdeasSlices of Pizza & NOI: A Flex Financing Talk in Times SquareA Brave Ideas Mini-Series at the Global Workspace Association Immersive Event presented by ReturnSuite (Watch the full length video on Youtube) In this episode of Brave Ideas, Brave Corp Founder, Caleb Parker meets up with Sam Gamble, cofounder of ReturnSuite, in the heart of Times Square, New York City. As they stroll through the bustling streets in search of the perfect slice of pizza, Caleb and Sam dive into the future of office real estate, Flex and coworking. The conversation explores the evolving challenges landlords, operators, and investors face in structuring...
2025-01-2926 min
Brave IdeasBrave Ideas Mini-Series at the GWASeason 14: Evolve to Thrive In this exciting new mini-series of the Brave Ideas podcast (formerly the Caleb Parker Show), Award Winning Podcast Host, and Founder of Brave Corp, Caleb Parker, kicks off an exciting new season, recorded live at the Global Workspace Association Immersive Event in NYC. With a focus on redefining the boundaries of office real estate, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone in the office real estate ecosystem, from investors and developers to brokers, landlords operators and property managers. This season dives into bold ideas and strategies to thrive in...
2025-01-2202 min
Brave IdeasFollow the data: Where's the opportunity in office real estate?Featuring John Williams With all the doom and gloom around office, where exactly is the opportunity for investors and operators who are leaning into the future? In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by John Williams, former CMO at the Instant Group, where he spent a decade before setting up his own sales & marketing consultancy working with scale up businesses in workspace, as well as AI and digital marketing. In this episode, Caleb and John unpack a data-rich report Instant published, as they explore: the impact of economic factors o...
2024-12-0450 min
Brave IdeasIs 'Archtivism’ the answer to better cities & the built world?Featuring Nyasha Harper-Michon In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Nyasha Harper-Michon at ReCoTech in Helsinki, Finland to discuss 'Archtivism'. Nyasha is a purpose-driven architect, built environment expert, business strategist, and inclusion & sustainability advocate who thrives at the intersection of cities, design, inclusion, sustainability, and technology. Nyasha is a self-proclaimed archtivist, a term she coined for architecture professionals and enthusiasts driving economic, environmental, and social reform to foster positive changes in society and within the profession. In this episode Caleb & Nyasha unpack the term Archtivism, and how architects an...
2024-11-2722 min
Brave IdeasWhy WeWork is still the strongest brand, and how to differentiateFeaturing Dean Connell "To stand out, you have to stand for something" In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Dean Connell, one of the original seven designers at WeWork, to share lessons on challenging the status quo. After delivering over 2 MILLION SqFt globally for the brand, Dean is now a creative design consultant for landlords, operators and corporate real estate. Caleb and Dean explore the evolution of the coworking industry and discuss Dean's experiences at WeWork, including lessons learned and advice for landlords and operators. Visit D...
2024-11-1342 min
Brave Ideas#NuanceMatters: Why Zac Goodman is optimistic on the officeFeaturing Zac Goodman "When everyone is going left, look right" -Zac Goodman In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Zac Goodman, Founder & CEO of TSP, an award winning real estate management company (and B-CORP) that manages over 1 MILLION SqFt and growing. Zac shares insights into his journey into office real estate from banking, highlighting the evolution of TSP from advisory services to property and investment management. Social changes often follow economic crises. Caleb & Zac discuss the current market dynamics, and debate the impact of remote work on...
2024-11-0647 min
Brave IdeasSeason 13 Trailer: The Office as a Superpower in the Platform of WorkThe Caleb Parker Show returns, with the Founder of Brave Corp, Caleb Parker sitting down with the leaders and innovators across office real estate to discuss the brave ideas shaping the future of office real estate to keep up with the ever-evolving future of work landscape. Trailer Summary: Brian Tracy once said “To understand sales we have to understand people” We believe to understand office sales we have to understand company culture. Company culture & team bonds are built on shared values, common purpose and trust. Everything else is built on top of...
2024-10-0304 min
Brave IdeasWhy Brand Matters To The Future of Office Real EstateFeaturing Zoe Ellis-Moore Brand has never been that important in office real estate. But that's about to change. A strong brand is more than just a logo or a catchy slogan—it's a powerful idea that resonates with customers, building loyalty and trust. In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Zoe Ellis-Moore, Founder & CEO of Spaces to Places, a firm that partners with flexible workplace brands with research, positioning, marketing and strategic consulting. In this episode, Caleb & Zoe explore what makes a real estate brand successful in the flex...
2024-08-2139 min
Brave IdeasHave we found the solution to valuing flex office space?Featuring Sam Gamble, Cofounder of ReturnSuite Is space as a service the solution to protecting property values? In this Caleb Parker Show Special Feature, Sam Gamble and Caleb Parker, dive into the challenges and opportunities in this period of evolution that office real estate is currently experiencing. Sam shares his journey from traditional office real estate to embracing Space-as-a-Service, and the obstacles he faced in valuing and financing flex properties. Will there be a shift towards permanent capital as investors, landlords, and operators adapt to the changing dynamics of financing office r...
2024-06-0549 min
Brave IdeasSpecial Feature: Caleb Parker Chats With Flex Office OG, Charlie GreenIf there was a flex office hall of fame, today’s guest would be one of the first to be there. In this episode of #WorkBold, your host Caleb Parker, sits down with flex office pioneers Charlie Green, co-CEO of The Office Group (TOG) for an unscripted interview. They take us on a journey through the evolution of flexible office spaces. From the humble beginnings of a converted pub in Islington to the towering skyline of Chancery House, Charlie shares the unique challenges he and his Co-founder and Co-CEO, Olly Olsen, faced as well as the triumphs they...
2024-05-011h 00
Brave IdeasShould we redefine value creation in office real estate?Connect with the WorkBold Podcast Team: • Host Caleb Parker: LinkedIn • Collaboration Partner Morgan Pierstorff: LinkedIn Summary: In this episode of the #WorkBold Podcast, host Caleb Parker sits down with Markus Wiedenmann, a real estate expert and passionate advocate for sustainability. The discussion unfolds at the Young Leaders Forum at ULI, offering a unique perspective from the 31st floor of an office tower in Madrid. Marcus shares insights on the evolving landscape of real estate, emphasising the increasing complexity of the industry beyond traditional metrics. The conversation delves into the crucial role of sustainability, the...
2023-12-1328 min
Brave IdeasDo Dynamic And Diverse, Multi-Tenant Buildings Have The Edge On Static Single-Let Assets?Connect with the WorkBold Podcast Team: • Host Caleb Parker: LinkedIn • Collaboration Partner Morgan Pierstorff: LinkedIn Summary: In this episode of the Workbook Podcast, host Caleb Parker sits down with Boudewijn Ruitenburg, the COO of Edge Technologies, a real estate development company. With 15 years of experience in shaping cities, Boudewijn shares insights into the challenges and opportunities in the current real estate landscape. From redefining office spaces to creating vibrant, community-driven environments, Edge is at the forefront of transforming traditional real estate into dynamic, tech-infused hubs. Takeaways: The Evolution of Offi...
2023-12-0619 min
Brave IdeasCan You Build a Real Estate Brand in the Shifting Global Landscape?Connect with the WorkBold Podcast Team: • Host Caleb Parker: LinkedIn • Collaboration Partner Morgan Pierstorff: LinkedIn Summary: In this episode of the Workbook Podcast, host Caleb Parker sits down with Rohan Sikri, CEO of Xander Group, a prominent figure in the world of private equity real estate. Rohan shares insights on the evolving dynamics of global investments, the changing nature of office real estate, and the crucial role of branding in today's real estate market. From the impact of geopolitical shifts to the transformation of office spaces into B2C experiences, Rohan provides a forw...
2023-11-2926 min
Brave IdeasWhy PropTech1 VC is Investing €100 Million to Future-Proof Real EstateConnect with the WorkBold Podcast Team: • Host Caleb Parker: LinkedIn • Collaboration Partner Morgan Pierstorff: LinkedIn Summary: Award winning podcast host and Founder of Bold, Caleb Parker sits down with Kingma Ma, Managing Director in the UK for PropTech1, a venture capital firm investing in European startups shaping the future of the built environment. Kingma shares insights into the dynamic world of PropTech, the challenges and opportunities in sustainability, and the importance of fostering a diverse ecosystem. From discussions at ULI in Madrid to the intricacies of retrofitting existing structures for energy efficiency, this epis...
2023-11-2223 min
Brave IdeasIs The Capital Stack For Office Real Estate Evolving?Connect with the WorkBold Podcast Team: • Host Caleb Parker: LinkedIn • Collaboration Partner Morgan Pierstorff: LinkedIn Summary: Award winning podcast host and Founder of Bold, Caleb Parker sits down with Kari Pitkin, Head of Client Solutions at PIMCO Prime Real Estate. In this episode, recorded live at the ULI conference, Carrie shares insights on navigating the complex landscape of real estate investment amid uncertainties like rising interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and the evolving ESG framework. The discussion touches on the challenges and opportunities in the market, emphasising the importance of patience and a long-term view...
2023-11-1518 min
Brave IdeasWhat Is The Cost Of Transitioning Office Assets To Net-Zero Carbon?Connect with the WorkBold Podcast Team: • Host Caleb Parker: LinkedIn • Collaboration Partner Morgan Pierstorff: LinkedIn Summary: In this episode of the #WorkBold Podcast, Host Caleb Parker sits down with Louise Ellison, former Chief Commercial Officer of Longevity Partners, an expert in real estate sustainability. They dive deep into the pressing issues surrounding climate change and how the real estate sector can address them. With sustainability, climate risk, and ESG taking centre stage in recent years, the conversation explores topics like achieving net-zero carbon, the cost implications, and the concept of stranded assets. Louise shed...
2023-11-0827 min
Brave IdeasCan we innovate our way to opportunity in commercial real estate?Connect with the WorkBold Podcast Team: • Host Caleb Parker: LinkedIn • Collaboration Partner Morgan Pierstorff: LinkedIn Summary: Award winning podcast host and Founder of Bold, Caleb Parker sits down with Thibault Weston Smith, the Managing Director of RealtyCorp. Thibault shares insights into his diverse and innovative career in real estate, spanning continents and innovations such as 3D-printed homes. He also delves into the exciting developments in PropTech, sustainability, and the growing demand for flexible, customer-centric real estate solutions. The conversation covers challenges and opportunities in real estate, emphasising the need to address decarbonization and crea...
2023-11-0138 min
Brave IdeasHow Will Unlocking Access Control Turn Mere Utilities Into Seamless Experiences?Connect with the WorkBold Podcast Team: • Host Caleb Parker: LinkedIn • Collaboration Partner Morgan Pierstorff: LinkedIn Summary: Award winning podcast host and Founder of Bold, Caleb Parker interviews Lee Odess about the changing face of access control. Lee Oddes is the CEO of Access Control Executive Brief. Lee is a globally recognized access control thought leader, consultant, speaker, and author who has dedicated his career to revolutionising access technology. Lee believes that security goes beyond physical barriers and that true access involves creating exceptional experiences. He emphasises the importance of adopting the latest technology to ensure safe a...
2023-10-2535 min
Brave IdeasHow Can We Navigate the Volatile Real Estate Landscape?Connect with the WorkBold Podcast Team: • Host Caleb Parker: LinkedIn • Collaboration Partner Morgan Pierstorff: LinkedIn Summary: Award winning podcast host and Founder of Bold, Caleb Parker interviews Bert Erik ten Cate, a seasoned expert covering the European property industry since 2003. Bert Erik shares valuable insights on the current challenges facing the real estate market and draws comparisons between the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and today's market conditions. He emphasises the differences, particularly in banking practices, that make the current situation less vulnerable. Bert also discusses the impact of remote work on the demand for office space...
2023-10-1829 min
Brave IdeasBlueprint Of Change: What Is The Next Generation Paradigm?Connect with the WorkBold Podcast Team: • Host Caleb Parker • Collaboration Partner Morgan Pierstorff Summary: Award winning podcast host and Founder of Bold, Caleb Parker hands the mic over to Simon Abboud to lead this dynamic conversation around how young leaders view the future of work and the future of office real estate. Simon Abboud is Director of European Management Services at the Hines Real Estate Company and Board Member of the Young Leaders Executive Committee for ULI Europe. Simon engages in a unique panel-style discussion with young leaders from the 3 corners of the...
2023-10-1137 min
Brave IdeasCan Moving Furniture From CAPEX To OPEX Help Bridge The Gap In Office Real Estate?Understanding the NorNorm business model. Quote from Guest: “We are disrupting the whole business model of furniture.” Douwe Dirks Summary: Douwe Dirks, CCO of NorNorm joins Bold founder Caleb Parker for Episode 10 of Season 9 where they discuss how NorNorm are trying to disrupt the business model of furniture. In this episode Caleb and Douwe discuss the circular ecosystem being created that reduces carbon output, the benefits of subscription furniture, helping office real estate savine cash and provide better agility to office customers and how furniture-as-a-service becomes a standard for Space-as-a-Service. Connect with...
2023-05-0330 min
Brave IdeasWhat Does Art Have To Do With An ESG Strategy?An interview with art historian Sneha Shah Quote from Guest: “Art is like this universal language” - Sneha Shah Summary: Sneha Shah, Founder and CEO of Curaty joins Bold founder Caleb Parker for Episode 9 of Season 9 where they discuss the impact art can have on community both within and around our buildings. In this episode Caleb and Sneha discuss art as service, how curated art can provide inspiring and inclusive environments and the hashtag #WhiteWallsSuck Connect with Sneha on LinkedIn Connect with Caleb on LinkedIn If you have an...
2023-05-0331 min
Brave IdeasHow To Retrofit Offices For Net ZeroWhy data is the key to reducing energy consumption. Quote from Guest: “The real challenge for the industry is about the current building stock. - Khadija Nadi Summary: Khadija Nadi, CEO of DeltaQ joins Bold founder Caleb Parker for Episode 8 of Season 9 where they discuss the challenge with achieving netzero on current building stock. In this episode Caleb and Khadija discuss how real estate can reduce their carbon footprint, the importance of data, its vital role in improving transparency and whether there will be a new pricing model for companies who use less ene...
2023-05-0326 min
Brave IdeasHow WRE London Embeds ESG In Their Value Add Investment StrategyRepurposing for new office customer demand Quote from Guest: “They want to challenge the status quo, do things differently.” - Sascha Lewin Summary: Sascha Lewin Chief Executive Officer at WRE joins Bold founder Caleb Parker for Episode 7 of Season 9 where they discuss the opportunities with repurposing and repositioning products in commercial real estate in an economy that makes it difficult to create financial returns. In this episode Caleb and Sascha discuss the challenges of having an in demand product but not being able to roll it out quickly, the gap between supply and dema...
2023-05-0321 min
Brave IdeasTo Build, Or Not To Build? How Repurposing Reduces Carbon EmissionsWhy we need minimum standards to reach net zero. Quote from Guest: “The construction of buildings, over the lifetime of the building, is tenfold the environmental impact of the operational ongoing impact.” - Peter Fisher Summary: Peter Fisher, Director at Bennetts Associates joins Bold founder Caleb Parker for Episode 6 of Season 9 where they discuss the impact of upfront emissions as well as the operational carbon emissions. In this episode Caleb and Peter discuss reuse of existing building stock, the increased use and positive impacts of timber within construction and the current issues this prese...
2023-05-0331 min
Brave IdeasHow Developer MEPC Is Future Proofing ManchesterLeaning into Space-as-a-Service, culture and community. Quote from Guest: “Our buildings incorporate amenities and wellness spaces, but we also consider how they sit in the wider community.” - Dan Hyde Summary: Dan Hyde, Development Director at MEPC Limited joins Bold founder Caleb Parker for Episode 5 of Season 9 where they discuss the importance of embedding community, culture and inclusivity into city centre developments and existing infrastructure. In this episode Caleb and Dan discuss whether Manchester is fit for Generation Alpha, the different projects MEPC Ltd are working on across the UK and leaning into spac...
2023-05-0323 min
Brave IdeasIs The Office Investment Business Plan Being Disrupted?A CRE masterclass with CapMan’s COO Quote from Guest: “Property owners can earn higher rents from that space than if they were leasing it traditionally to say one single tenant.” - Ilkka Tomperi Summary: Ilkka Tomperi, Partner & COO at CapMan Real Estate joins Bold founder Caleb Parker for Episode 4 of Season 9 where they discuss the importance of changing with the times and ensuring assets don’t become liabilities. In this episode Caleb and Ilkka discuss CapMan’s value added strategy, and how they are approaching the growing gap between supply and demand in office...
2023-05-0326 min
Brave IdeasHow JMW Views Flexibility For Fast GrowthQuote from Guest: “Post pandemic, the workplace has changed and what people need and the demands of a workplace have changed.” - Thomas Pearson Summary: Thomas Pearson, Head of Real Estate Commercial at JMW Solicitors LLP joins Bold founder Caleb Parker for Episode 3 of Season 9 where they discuss the rapid expansion they have seen in the last few years, despite the pandemic. In this episode Caleb and Thomas discuss the current trends they are seeing within real estate, balancing office requirements with flexible working and creating fully inclusive spaces. They also discuss future planning during econo...
2023-05-0332 min
Brave IdeasHow Hines’ Focus On Social Impact Delivers Investor ReturnsFocusing on the “S” in ESG Quote from Guest: “It's about making sure that we are creating and managing human-centric spaces for the different stakeholders at hand.” - Daniel Chang Summary: Daniel Chang, Managing Director & European Head of ESG at Hines joins Bold founder Caleb Parker for Episode 2 of Season 9 where they discuss the importance of ESG strategies and why the ‘S’ is so important. In this episode Caleb and Daniel discuss the positive social impact real estate projects can have and how this can be measured. They also discuss the benefits of having a ful...
2023-05-0319 min
Brave IdeasBridging The Office Customer-Landlord GapUnpacking ULI’s Report with Lisette Van Dorn Quote from Guest: “If we don't tackle these issues collectively, there is no industry going forward.” Lisette Van Doorn Summary: Lisette Van Doorn, Chief Executive of ULI Europe, joins Bold founder Caleb Parker for Episode 1 of Season 9 where they discuss the growing gap between supply and demand in the office sector. In this episode Caleb and Lisette discuss the ULI & Instant Group report, the changing customer demands and office assets that may lose value as a result. They also focus on how the industry needs to wor...
2023-05-0331 min
Brave IdeasSeason 9: Bridging The GapCaleb Parker, Founder of Bold, presents Season 9 of the #WorkBold podcast, sponsored by DeltaQ This season is called #BridgingTheGap. In episode 1, Lisette van Dorn, Chief Exec for ULI Europe (that’s Urban Land Institute), explains why there is a growing gap between supply and demand for office real estate…and what steps supply needs to make to prevent assets from losing value. Over the next 10 episodes we’ll drop a new episode from MIPIM with the leading experts in commercial real estate sharing their insights to help office investors, landlords and operators bridge this g...
2023-05-0305 min
Brave IdeasHow A PropCo-OpCo JV Is Repurposing A 19th Century Building For Space-as-a-ServiceSubscribe to our newsletter on LinkedIn BE’s Jonathan Weinbrenn Talks Alignment In Belfast Summary: Jonathan Weinbrenn, managing director of BE.Spoke, a BE Offices company, joins Bold founder Caleb Parker for Episode 6 of Season 8 to discuss a PropCo/OpCo joint venture partnership BE has signed with Straidorn Properties to repurpose Custome House, a 58,000 SqFt iconic building dating back to 1857 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and relaunch it with a Space-as-a-Service led strategy. See Custom House website here: https://www.beoffices.com/servicedoffice-locations/rest-of-uk/belfast Jonathan previously featured as a g...
2022-10-2540 min
Brave IdeasWhy A Community Manager Is CRE's Most Important HireCat Johnson shares what community really means Quote from Guest: “Community becomes the engine that powers your business” - Cat Summary: Join us in episode 5 of season 8 of the #WorkBold podcast to hear Bold founder Caleb Parker interview Cat Johnson from Cat Johnson Co, a marketing hub and community that brings coworking space operators together to learn, share and connect. Cat shares her advice on curating a community in a workspace and using content as a key marketing tool. She talks about why it is important to have commu...
2022-10-1853 min
Brave IdeasIs It Time For "The Office" To Level Up?How the workplace can be an asset for fast growing companies Quote from Guest: “To deliver a successful hybrid working model you need to sit down with your employees, see what works for them and craft a strategy around that” - Joe Summary: Join us in episode 4 of season 8 of the #WorkBold podcast to hear Bold founder Caleb Parker interview Joe Averill from Level, a workspace advice and search platform for tenants. Joe shares his motivations behind starting Level at the beginning of this year and how it differs from traditional brokers. He talks...
2022-10-1143 min
Brave IdeasWhen Should Landlords DIY Space-As-A-Service?Details And Data From Workthere, Powered By Savills Quote from Guest: “There isn't a formula for flex spaces, it's about having the versatility and agility to meet the changing criteria of different occupiers and having the diverse levels of offerings across the flex market” - Jack Summary: Join us in episode 3 of season 8 of the #WorkBold podcast to hear Bold founder Caleb Parker interview Cal Lee, Founder and Global Head of Workthere, and his tag team partner, Jack Williamson, UK Head of the flex advisory platform powered by Savills to discuss the increasing demand...
2022-10-0440 min
Brave IdeasHow To Bridge The Gap Between Office Demand & SupplyFeaturing Celebrity Guest Host Louisa Dickins, Host Of The Propcast Quote from Guest: “By the time we define the future workplace it will probably be the past” - James Summary: Louisa Dickins, The Propcast podcast host and Co-Founder of LMRE joins the #WorkBold Podcast as celebrity guest host. She interviews Bold founder, Caleb Parker and James Goldsmith, Head of Leasing at AXA IM - Real Assets to find out what’s happened since their pre-pandemic episode together in Season 1 at London’s new prestigious office building, 22 Bishopsgate. In this epi...
2022-09-2745 min
Brave IdeasMeet the World’s Coworking Ambassador: Liz ElamA special collaboration with GCUC “People deserve to have a community, it is critical for our society” - Liz Elam Liz Elam, Executive Producer and Founder of GCUC, joins Bold founder Caleb Parker to kickoff Season 8 of the #WorkBold Podcast with a COLLAB for episode 1. The tag team discuss what the future holds for Space-as-a-Service and how the pandemic has accelerated the success of GCUC, the largest coworking and flexible workspace conference network in the world. In this episode Caleb and Liz discuss the five pillars of Space-as-a-Service and the i...
2022-09-2028 min
Brave IdeasSeason 8 is Here: What Lies AheadCaleb Parker, Founder of Bold, a Space-as-a-Service brand for entrepreneurs and innovators, presents Season 8 of the #WorkBold podcast, sponsored by TSK. Over the next 10 episodes of the #WorkBold podcast we will see a new episode each week featuring a leading expert in the commercial real estate industry who will share their insights to help office investors, operators and customers understand how to win in the future of work. We used to work in silos in office spaces, then we learnt that we could do that at home. Now, we on...
2022-09-1904 min
Brave IdeasThe UK’s ‘Marriott of Space-as-a-Service’ on Expanding to the European ContinentWhy MIPIM is So Important for International Relationships, with Brett Million In this episode of the #WorkBold Podcast, Caleb Parker is joined by Brett Million, Head of Strategic Partnerships at NewFlex, the UK’s largest Space-as-a-Service operator that deploys the management agreement model. Brett has deep experience in Space-as-a-Service, having served as COO for Regus and managing their growth across the globe in the early 2000s. He is responsible for having created the NewFlex multi-brand growth strategy. In this episode, the two discuss why partnerships are important, how Brett was recruited by NewFlex’s CE...
2022-05-1214 min
Brave IdeasTenant Engagement Is Not An App, It’s An OutcomeInsights from ility at MIPIM with Marcus Moufarrige In this episode, #WorkBold host Caleb Parker is joined by Marcus Moufarrige, CEO of PropTech company, ility. His Dad is the founder of Servcorp, where Marcus spent 25 years as a space operator. The two discuss the lessons Marcus learned building the tech platform for the very first Space-as-a-Service brand, which shaped his vision for digitizing real estate, and ultimately led him to launching Ility 3 years ago. In this episode, we learn how Ility is supporting LGIM across their portfolio, with a shout out to #WorkBold...
2022-05-1219 min
Brave IdeasWhat Are the 3 Key Opportunities that Real Estate Investors Don’t Want to Miss?Insights from Cromwell Property Group at MIPIM with Tom Duncan In this episode, Caleb Parker is joined by #WorkBold Podcast alum, Tom Duncan, Head of Research & Investment Strategy from Cromwell Property Group. Tom was a distinguished guest on Episode 7 of Season 6 of the podcast, titled “Why Office Investors Must Act with Conviction in the Current Market”, where we discussed his recent white paper diving into what he called “the age of Space-as-a-Service”. He returned for this MIPIM edition to give us an update on their strategy, including Cromwell’s “wooden building” concept. They also talk abou...
2022-05-1219 min
Brave IdeasDoes Creating Experiences Really Matter in Commercial Real Estate?Insights from Ivanhoè Cambridge at MIPIM with Audrey Camus In this episode of the #WorkBold Podcast, Caleb Parker is joined by Audrey Camus, Vice President of Development and Asset Management in Europe for Ivanhoè Cambridge, to talk about commercial real estate’s role in creating experiences and environments where people feel taken care of. The two discuss building communities, putting people at the center of the universe, and how a company’s brand is represented by the workplace experience and choices they give their employees. Connect with Audrey on LinkedIn Connect with Ca...
2022-05-1217 min
Brave IdeasWhat Does A Post-COVID Portfolio Strategy Look Like for Global Real Estate Players?Insights from Hines at MIPIM with Ronen Journo In this episode, Caleb Parker is joined by the legendary Ronen Journo, Head of European Management Services and Operations at Hines, and formerly of WeWork fame. Ronen shares what he has been learning the last 18 months at Hines, and also what the Hines team have noted since Annie Rinker’s episode on Season 2 of this podcast in 2020, when she introduced us to their own Space-as-a-Service brand, The Square. Ronen talks about creating intimate relationships with customers and aligning Hines ESG goals with those of their cu...
2022-05-1225 min
Brave IdeasWhat Do People Want From The Office Today?...and the data to back it up Esme Banks Marr Strategy Director at Architecture BVN joins Bold Founder Caleb Parker for the 10th episode of Season 6 to discuss Change in the Workplace. They discuss what people want from their workplace, if corporate real estate needs to change how they communicate the benefits of the office and how buildings are accommodating the change that's happening. Esme shares insight into office customer preferences, workplace needing to offer employees better than what they have at home, and that an inclusive workplace now means looking at your a...
2022-02-0926 min
Brave Ideas#WeLearn: Lessons From WeWork By Mckinsey Senior Expert, Phil KirschnerWhat role does human behavior have on how we should consume space? Phil Kirschner, Workplace Strategy and Change Leader at McKinsey & Company joins Bold Founder Caleb Parker for the ninth episode of Season 6 to share the lessons from his part of the WeWork story, as well as how he’s helping organisations evolve their Workplace Strategies in his current role at McKinsey. Phil explains what customers liked about WeWork’s product as well as the challenges in delivering the buzz and energy at the enterprise level. He goes on to explian that McKinsey offic...
2022-02-0141 min
Brave IdeasHow Hybrid Working Impacts Company CultureLeveraging Workplace As a Tool In the Platform of Work - Matt Grimshaw, Founder of The Pioneers joins Bold Founder Caleb Parker for the eighth episode of Season 6 they discuss how company culture is created in the workplace. They talk about creating workplaces that are both flexible and suitable for the needs and growth of the people within them, and explore what workplaces and company culture may look like post pandemic. Matt shares his insights on the future of company culture, how to build a workplace that will complement the needs and interests...
2022-01-2531 min
Brave IdeasWhy Office Investors Must Act With Conviction In The Current MarketExploring research by Cromwell Property Group - Tom Duncan, Head of Research and Investment Strategy for Cromwell Property Group joins Bold Founder Caleb Parker for the seventh episode of Season 6 to discuss Tom’s recent publication in Insight Magazine, titled ‘Office 2025: The Next Evolutionary Cycle’. The two discuss how office demand is changing, thus creating a gap between supply & demand, and an abundance of misaligned stock, and what this means for commercial real estate investors. Tom shares how this moment in the market can seem scary, but that office evolution is nothing new, and we...
2022-01-1929 min
Brave IdeasCan The Office + Working From Anywhere (WFA) Strengthen The Value Of Weak Ties?An Unscripted Chat With Mark Eltringham - Mark Eltringham, publisher of Workplace Insight and IN Magazine joins Bold Founder Caleb Parker for the sixth episode of Season 6 for an unscripted chat on how the future of work may affect the future of commercial real estate (#CRE). They discuss flexible working, what employees need from their employer to support flexibility and how, as always, it comes back to company culture. Mark shares his insights about how the future of work is changing and evolving, and how we don’t yet know all of the answ...
2022-01-1131 min
Brave IdeasHow Company Culture Drives Real Estate Decisions at Sensei LabsInsight into a deal to rightsize an office for hybrid working - Jay Goldman, Co-Founder & Chief Sensei at Sensei Labs and Mark Goh, Founder & CEO of Clearspace join Bold Founder Caleb Parker for the fifth episode of Season 6 to discuss how company culture drives real estate decisions at Sensei Labs. They discuss both sides of a real estate deal with Clearspace as the flex partner and Sensei Labs as the office customer. Jay explains how Sensei Labs came to the decision to slash their space requirements by nearly half and move into a new 7,000 square...
2022-01-0436 min
Brave IdeasA Bold Christmas with a Special GuestMerry Christmas & Happy New Year from Caleb Parker, WorkBold, and a special guest! Connect with Caleb Parker on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebparker/ If you have any questions or feedback on this episode, email podcast@workbold.co About Caleb Parker https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebparker/ Caleb Parker is an American entrepreneur in London, and Founder of Bold (acquired by Newable/NewFlex in 2019). He believes in "challenging the status quo" and is a champion for entrepreneurial and innovative thinking. Cal...
2021-12-2802 min
Brave IdeasHow Twitter’s Office Portfolio Supports WFAA Chat With Tracy Hawkins, VP Of Real Estate & Workplace And Remote Experience - Tracy Hawkins, Vice President of Real Estate & Workplace and Remote Experience at Twitter joins Bold Founder Caleb Parker for the fourth episode of Season 6 to discuss how Twitter is supporting its employees through its work from anywhere policies. Tracy is one of the leading voices on LinkedIn and Twitter about the #FutureOfWork. In this episode the two talk about company culture, creating environments where people feel taken care of, and workplace choice. Tracy shares some interesting insights...
2021-12-2132 min
Brave IdeasDoes The Office Need A New Purpose?Creating Workplace Environments For Great Company Cultures, with Sophie Foster - Sophie Foster, Workplace Consultant of TSK Group joins Bold Founder Caleb Parker for the third episode of Season 6 to discuss designing and building amazing workplaces for some of the biggest brands in the UK. They discuss workplace psychology and how spaces can help get the best out of people, how to promote behaviour change particularly for those who are change resistant, and workplace design can facilitate all of these processes. Sophie shares her insights on the best hybrid workspaces she has seen an...
2021-12-1434 min
Brave IdeasHow Office Assets Can Support Companies Throughout Their Entire Life CycleCanada's Leading VC Talks Space-as-a-Service - John Ruffolo, Founder & Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity, joins Bold Founder Caleb Parker for the second episode of Season 6 to discuss what fast-growing companies need from office real estate, and how office assets can support companies throughout their entire life cycle. They talk through the important of asking the users what they want, how changes in real estate have accelerated since the start of the pandemic, and what the most important things are for spaces to consider when building brand and community. John shares his insights o...
2021-12-0749 min
Brave IdeasHow Leaders Can Get Ahead In Commercial Real EstatePutting Values At The Centre Of The Universe Stephen Shedletzky, Speaker, Executive Coach & Advisor, joins Bold Founder, Caleb Parker, for our Season 6 debut to discuss why leadership is so important in unprecedented times, and why infinite mindsets are what's needed in commercial real estate to support office customers as we navigate the new ways of working. They talk through why values, beliefs and behaviour should be placed at the centre of the universe, and how leadership will make all the difference to organisations embracing the Future of Work. Stephen shares his i...
2021-11-3052 min
Brave IdeasSeason 6 TrailerWe're back for Season 6 of the #WorkBold Podcast! Caleb Parker, Founder of Bold, is back to challenge the status quo in commercial real estate on the only podcast in the world dedicated to the future asset class called Space-as-a-Service (SPaaS). Now downloaded in over 50 countries, this season includes a few featured episodes recorded on Caleb's trip to Canada, as well as other episodes with leading experts in commercial real estate from around the world. Resource Links: TSK Insights: https://tskgroup.co.uk/insights-and-articles/ Bold expands to Manchester: https://allwork.space/2021/11/bold-to-unveil-manchester-space-as-a-service-community-as-demand-for-flexible-space-soars/ Future of CRE V...
2021-11-2307 min
Brave IdeasWhy “Location, Location, Location” No Longer WorksIan Minor, Chief Operating Office at neospace, joins Bold Founder Caleb Parker for our Season 5 Finale to discuss why hotels are poised to take market share from office buildings. They talk through 2 of the 5 pillars of Space-as-a-Service: hospitality and community, and why they will be the differentiators that will transcend the old “location, location, location” mantra. Ian shares the ingredients for success he learned from his time creating the Hoxton’s coworking brand, and he spills the beans on a new Work, Rest and Play upscale Space-as-a-Service brand in Scotland. Connect with Ian M...
2021-10-0232 min
Brave IdeasThe Big Debate: Is Flexible Working REALLY The Future Of Work?Sandra Panara, Director of Workplace Strategy at Relogix, and Robert Kenward, Chief Talent Officer and co-founder of YOU search and select, joins Bold Founder, Caleb Parker, to bring their different perspectives to the future of work conversation. Should not being in the office be an excuse for not building relationships? Will society fall back on tradition because that's what's worked in the past? Will the office continue to be central to creating culture going forward? Is establishing and maintaining culture more about proximity, or is it about curating an environment where people feel they belong? In this ep...
2021-09-2539 min
Brave IdeasOmega RE On Growing The Economy Through Flex & Hybrid Working Nella Pang, founder of Omega Real Estate joins Bold Founder Caleb Parker to share her story of transitioning from JLL to launching her own office real estate business during a global pandemic. We find out why Nella is not just a believer in Space-as-a-Service, but also a customer! She gives us insight into the changing requirements from her office customers and how she is supporting them across the UK as they prepare for post pandemic working. Connect with Nella Pang on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nella-pang-mrics-0m3gar3/ Connect wit...
2021-09-1836 min
Brave IdeasHow Mayfair Capital Is Preparing For The Changing Risk Profile of Office Assets**Massive THANK YOU to Caitlin Rozario over at Metrikus for giving me a platform to talk about BOLD and being more than just “the podcast guy” (See Part 1 & 2 under resources below)** James Lass, Head of Special Transactions and Fund Manager at Mayfair Capital, joins Bold Founder Caleb Parker to discuss what keeps Mayfair up at night, how they are dealing with the rapid pace of change in office customer demand, and the changing risk profile of office assets. James speaks candidly about his take on Space-as-a-Service and gives some insight into their future-leaning investment strategies. ...
2021-09-1126 min
Brave IdeasWhat Mindset Is Needed To Create Dynamic Workplaces for a #WFA World?Darren Graver, Global Workplace Lead at Wise, joins Bold Founder Caleb Parker, to share how his team has recently repurposed their offices for post-pandemic working. We learn about Wise’s flexible working policy, and why companies should embrace working from anywhere, including some tips for those leaning in this direction. We also hear why Darren still believes in the workplace, but how he expects work from anywhere to impact corporate real estate portfolios. Darren gives us a peek inside his mindset for creating dynamic workplaces, including his "scientific process" as well as what tech is needed t...
2021-09-0427 min
Brave IdeasTwo CBRE Workplace Wizards on the Evolution of Work and a “Nifty” FutureDan Harvey, Vice Chairman of CBRE joins Bold Founder Caleb Parker, and guest host Dave Cairns of CBRE to discuss the polarization around the future of work and the inflection point that will check mate finite thinkers. We hear about the evolution of cities and work, how NFT’s could encourage certain types of employee behaviour, and Dan shares who he believes may soon rest with the dinosaurs… Connect with Dan Harvey on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-harvey-ba7ba726/ Connect with Dave Cairns on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin...
2021-08-2831 min
Brave IdeasWhy The Office Will Remain An Important Tool In The Platform of WorkMichael Cockburn, co-founder and CEO of venture-backed Desana joins Bold Founder Caleb Parker, to talk about how the Desana platform is supporting global corporates and scaleups as they transform into hybrid companies, while maintaining the human connection we need to thrive. Michael talks about the changing nature of knowledge work and how management and work culture is evolving. He explains why enterprise companies are driving demand for flexible workspace, what the supply side of market needs to do differently, and why venture capital investors have backed his vision for the future of commercial real estate. Co...
2021-08-2232 min
Brave IdeasHow Remote-First Mindsets Sell More Office SpaceChris Herd, Founder & CEO of Firstbase, joins Bold Founder, Caleb Parker, to discuss remote first mentality and the future of office work. You may know Chris from his consistent social media posts, but in this episode you’ll get to understand Chris’s vision for the #FutureOfWork - where he expects more people will be empowered to do better work than ever before - and why so many office customers (including BILLION DOLLAR global corporations) have chosen his company to help them evolve into a remote first or hybrid work model. Coming off a $13M dollar...
2021-08-1526 min
Brave IdeasWhat is Furniture-As-A-Service?Melanie Jones and Todd Simpson, from Berkshire Hathaway company CORT, join Bold Founder, Caleb Parker, to discuss Furniture-as-a-Service (FaaS). In this episode Melanie shares how the term Furniture-as-a-Service was coined, then her and Todd go on to tag team some real life examples of how landlords are partnering with CORT to deliver value to their mutual office customers. We dive into some high level numbers, cover sustainability, and the circular economy. And Caleb's favorite part of this episode of course is how CORT is leaning into the future with their new digital solutions that help la...
2021-08-0849 min
Brave IdeasHow Ivanhoé Cambridge is Preparing for Hybrid Office CustomersIn this episode Caleb, Jonathan and Dave talk about COVID’s impact on the office market, the hybrid work model, whether companies will shrink their office footprint as a result, and what customers are saying they want from office buildings going forward. Jonathan Pearce from Canadian based real estate investor and developer Ivanhoé Cambridge, who manage of billions of dollars worth of assets globally, joins Bold Founder, Caleb Parker, to discuss COVID’s impact on the office market, the hybrid work model, whether companies will shrink their office footprint as a result. They talk about what customers are rea...
2021-08-0144 min
Brave IdeasFight or Flight: What do SMEs want from CRE?Joe Walton, Cofounder and Managing Partner of London-based Fight or Flight, a dynamic B2B media company helping brands raise the pulse and give people goosebumps, joins Bold Founder, Caleb Parker, to discuss the challenges of growing a business during a lockdown, benefits of remote and why he plans to have an office for his team post pandemic. Enterprise companies make all the headlines, but they employ just 40% of the UK population. 60% of UK employees work for SMEs (small to medium sized businesses). It’s time SMEs like Fight or Flight get some airtime. Joe Wal...
2021-05-091h 04
Brave IdeasShould #CRE help companies shift from office centricity?Alex Turner, Strategic Advisory for CBRE, joins Bold Founder, Caleb Parker, to discuss his report on Hybrid Working and how it will affect office real estate. What if the real estate industry taught people how to be successful working remotely? Would that be counter-intuitive? Instead of standing on our soapbox and yelling for people to come back to our offices, Would it be more strategic if we helped educate & train people how to lead remote teams, starting with ourselves? Could teaching a curriculum of new leadership & communication skills, best practices, productivity...
2021-04-2547 min
Brave IdeasWill healthier office buildings be valued more?Francesca Brady, CEO of AirRated joins Bold Founder, Caleb Parker, to share how her company is helping asset managers improve the wellbeing of their real estate customers, and leverage this to win business. As more and more companies move to a hybrid world where workplace choice is ubiquitous, customers who are "voting with their feet" will choose to work where they feel most productive, and feel safe and taken care of….especially coming out of the pandemic. In this episode Francesca and Caleb talk about the importance of good air quality in our offices, why this...
2021-04-1855 min
Brave IdeasJLL discusses Flex 2.0Ben Munn, Managing Director and Global Lead of JLL’s flex space solutions joins Bold Founder, Caleb Parker, to discuss the big 30-30 number: JLL predicted 30% of all office space will be flexible by 2030. The two explore the Work From Anywhere (#WFA) movement, what JLL’s customers are saying, and what this means for office landlords. Ben says we’re moving towards a world where “the office” is no longer just the 4 walls that are leased by a company. He believes landlords need to prepare for a world where people aren’t coming into the off...
2021-03-2156 min
Brave IdeasSeason 4 TrailerWe're back for Season 4 of the #WorkBold Podcast! Caleb Parker, Founder of Bold, is back to challenge the status quo in commercial real estate on the only podcast in the world dedicated to the future asset class called Space-as-a-Service (SPaaS). Now downloaded in 50 countries, each week Caleb chats with the leading experts in commercial real estate to prepare you for the new world of service in real estate. This season we have a solid lineup - including JLL, BP, CBRE, FORE Partnership, LiquidSpace, and MeetingsBooker.com to name a few. This p...
2021-03-0505 min
Brave IdeasHow much are flex office assets worth now?Evelyn Lee, Editor for PEI Media joins Bold Founder, Caleb Parker to discuss her article on how to value office buildings with Space-as-a-Service. Evelyn just published a research piece on valuing Space-as-a-Service assets in PERE, the Private Real Estate Magazine in PEI's portfolio. Read article here: https://www.perenews.com/how-to-value-flex-office-investments-covid-19/ Representatives from the valuer community and capital markets have taken a stance on #SpaceAsAService. They expect demand to continue to grow, and properties without a Space-as-a-Service component will be valued less. In this episode, Evelyn and Caleb dive into the...
2020-09-2041 min
Brave IdeasWhy is CBRE Forward cofounder ALL IN on Space-as-a-Service?David Cairnes, Senior Vice President - Office Leasing for CBRE in Toronto, Canada, joins Bold Founder Caleb Parker to challenge commercial real estate to bet on Space-as-a-Service. He says it doesn’t matter what the capital markets or landlord community wants, customers want flexibility and service, so if you’re in commercial real estate you need to evolve in order to stay relevant. He believes "Space-as-a-Service should be part of every office landlord’s leasing and retention strategy". In this episode you’re going to learn the difference between flex and Space-as-a-Service, some details a...
2020-09-0640 min
Brave IdeasWho is the "Marriott" of Space-as-a-Service?Chief Exec of NewFlex, Steve Jude, joins Bold Founder, Caleb Parker to share his story and insights leading the UK’s largest Space-as-a-Service operator deploying a hotel-style management agreement model. Steve’s a veteran of Space-as-a-Service and has personally been involved in 70 management agreements. In this episode you will learn the story of how NewFlex got started, how a multi-brand strategy helps asset owners meet customer demand, and why hotel-style management agreements keep landlord & operator partnerships aligned. Steve shares a few tips for asset owners thinking about Space-as-a-Service and management agreements, including how to n...
2020-08-301h 07
Brave IdeasSeason 3 TrailerWelcome to Season 3 of the highly popular #WorkBold podcast. Caleb Parker, Founder of Bold, returns for another season to challenge commercial real estate on the only podcast in the world dedicated to the future asset class called Space-as-a-Service (SPaaS). Now downloaded in 49 countries, each week Caleb chats with the leading experts in commercial real estate to prepare you for the new world of service in real estate. This season we have a solid lineup - including Canada Life Investments, CBRE, KPMG, Nuveen and Trilogy Real Estate to name a few - with a...
2020-08-2507 min
Brave IdeasThe office is dead, “The office” is not deadTushar Agarwal, Co-Founder & CEO of HubbleHQ, the leading online marketplace for finding and renting office space in London joins Bold Founder, Caleb Parker, to talk about the changing demands for the office. Tushar shares why the traditional office is dead using data to back up his claim, and explains how landlords should respond. The discussion covers how remote work going mainstream has created a new type of demand for the hotelification of workspace, a potential new model of CRE management services that is similar to corporate travel agents, and why brand has never been more...
2020-07-1247 min
Brave IdeasThe Rise of #RESIMERCIALAward winning Architect turned property developer, Martin Prince-Parrott from Blackswan Property, a Birmingham, England residential property developer, joins Bold Founder, Caleb Parker, to discuss the work from home (#WFH) movement and what it could mean for existing and emerging residential assets The lines between work and life have long been blurred and now we’re going to see a blurring of the lines between the workplace and the home. Martin shares his insights into how the world of residential real estate is responding. Get ready for a new hashtag, because Martin believes we’re going t...
2020-07-0545 min
Brave IdeasHow to Reinvent Commercial Real Estate for the "New Economy"Forward thinking real estate developer, Jacob Loftus, who is Founder and CEO of London-based General Projects, joins Bold Founder, Caleb Parker to discuss how his company is reinventing assets to be customer focused and create long-term value. Jacob tells the story behind repositioning a 150k sqft asset with Space-as-a-Service (SPaaS), then trading that asset for nearly £200M. He follows that up with his advice for investors who want SPaaS in their assets. The two also have a chat about remote work and the role the office will play in the future, and whether social media s...
2020-06-2849 min
Brave IdeasLeadership Through Crisis in Commercial Real EstateRyan Simonetti, CEO of Brookfield-backed Convene, joins Bold Founder, Caleb Parker in an inspiring episode on leadership and optimism on the future of commercial real estate. Ryan shares the core values that’s helped make Convene successful over the last decade, what’s enabled him to take decisive action during the Covid pandemic, why he believes we’re in the middle of “The Great Accelerator", how office as an asset class is going through a transformation and why buildings without Space-as-as-Service will struggle in the future. Connect with Ryan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rwsimonetti Co...
2020-06-1447 min
Brave IdeasReal estate decisions should be driven by what talent wantsSusan Freeman, 'The woman who knows everyone' according to Bisnow joins Bold Founder, Caleb Parker, to share why she believes "Third spaces" will play a role in bringing back life to the high street and smaller towns. Susan, who is partner at law firm Mishcon de Reya, shares some of the back stories from her favourite guests on her own PropertyShe podcast, including Founder of Regus, Billionaire and CEO of IWG, Mark Dixon. Susan and Caleb go on to talk about breaking rules and challenging the norms in commercial real estate, transitioning back to the o...
2020-05-3155 min
Brave IdeasWill Space-as-a-Service protect #CRE as a stable investment? An uncensored chat with Duke LongThe outspoken #CRE Broker and social media influencer (11k+ followers on Twitter), Duke Long, joins Bold founder, Caleb Parker to share the story behind his Top 100 people in commercial real estate to follow on Twitter list and explain his recent rants about the negative pitching that is happening in CRE during the current pandemic, including on social media and in the press. In this uncensored episode we find out what Duke thinks the “new normal” will be after lockdown, what the office sector can learn from the events industry to entice people back to the office, if remote...
2020-05-2450 min
Brave IdeasAre people really productive working remotely? #CRE chatter with Samantha McClaryIn this first episode of Season 2, Samantha McClary, editor of real estate media company, EG, (virtually) joins Bold founder Caleb Parker to share some of the chatter she’s hearing in commercial real estate. The two discuss whether people are really productive working remotely, what the “new normal” looks like when we come out Covid-19 lockdown, how companies are rethinking their office strategy, the role of Space-as-a-Service and of course how this affects commercial landlords. Connect with Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/samanthamcclary Connect with Caleb on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Caleb_Parker
2020-05-1051 min