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Northern Kentucky SpotlightNKY Chamber launches Chamber Center CoWorks; DCCH Center for Children and Families has a new mascotTune into today's NKY Spotlight Podcast!đ NKY Chamber Senior Vice President & COO Gene Kirchner discusses Chamber Center CoWorks and Drew Bamberger of DCCH Center for Children and Families highlights their mascot Buddy the Bulldog.The NKY Spotlight Podcast is powered by CKREU Consulting and sponsored by Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air.2025-06-1627 min
View from the TopEpisode # 22: From Farm to Classroom: A Conversation with CCV President Joyce JudyAccording to Vermont author Doug Wilhelm, friends and colleagues describe President Joyce Judy as earthy, real, and hard working. During our conversation with this extraordinary educator, youâll find out that she is all of this and much more as we take a journey from her early years growing up on a working farm in New Hampshire to her long tenure as President of the Community College of Vermont.Joyceâs passion for bringing education and training to veterans, first-generation college students, working adults, incarcerated people, and everyone in between comes from her honest belief that navigating around scar...2025-03-171h 05
View from the Top021: Keeping PACE With the Educational Needs of Vermont's Workforce-A Conversation with Dr. Bettyjo BoucheyAfter just one year at the helm of the University of Vermont PACE Department, its Chief Officer Dr. Bettyjo Bouchey is making her presence felt, leading a team of energized professionals who are looking to broaden the impact of their continuing education and professional development programming outside of its Chittenden County footprint. This thoughtful and entertaining conversation brings us closer to knowing what initiatives were already working, and what collaborative programs are in the pipeline. And along the way weâll learn a little bit about what brought this Oregon native back to the East Coast and how...2025-02-281h 03
View from the Top020: Both Sides Now: A Conversation with Vermont Lieutenant Governor John RodgersThis episode of View from the Top brings the new Lieutenant Governor of the state of Vermont John Rodgers to our studio where host Bill Lucci sets a table for his listeners to feast upon the life lessons John has learned from living and working on the same farm that has been in his family for five generations; the importance of maintaining the culture and values of working-class Vermonters; his contributions to the legislature over the past sixteen years as a Democrat; and his departure across the aisle that led to his historic win in November to become the...2025-02-141h 09
View from the Top019: Tom Cheney Creates âWorkingâ Relationships through Advance VermontIn this episode of View from the Top, listeners will meet Tom Cheney, Executive Director of Advance Vermont-MyFutureVT, an organization strategically tied to an initiative designed to connect Vermont students of all ages to employers, educational institutions, foundations, and government entities that facilitate access and enrollment in post-secondary opportunities. Tomâs track record of successfully connecting policy to practice comes from a career that started when as a young graduate from the University of Vermont he became the Chief of Staff for Vermontâs Speaker of the House which in a few short years led to him takin...2025-01-311h 01
View from the Top018: It Is What It Is: The Grit of Stefanie SchafferFor this episode of View from the Top we offer listeners an opportunity to catch up with a young Vermonter who is the very embodiment of grit, determination and positivityâStefanie Schaffer. Critically injured during a dream vacation in the Bahamas in 2018, Stefanie has managed to cultivate during a long and painful recovery a perspective about living and dying. Stefanieâs âit is what it isâ philosophy allows her to live every day like there will be lots of tomorrows because it fosters an ability to move on, to adapt, and to return to a state of perfect h...2025-01-1751 min
View from the TopEpisode #17: Vermont Publicâs Jane Lindholm on the Other Side of the MicIf youâve ever listened to National Public Radio or Vermont Public, then youâll recognize a voice that has graced the airwaves for many years, providing us with thoughtful analysis of topical issues and events that have impacted the lives of Americans and especially Vermonters for more than two decades. This episode of View from the Top has Jane Lindholm trading places with our host Bill Lucci as she shares verbal snapshots of her life as a student at Harvard, world traveler, reassuring radio host during Hurricane Irene and COVID, and now as the conduit for getting answers to t...2025-01-051h 06
View from the Top016: A Conversation with Enoch Elwell-Champion for Small Business StartersEpisode # 16 features a conversation with Enoch Elwell, the creator of the Co.Starter program, a model curriculum for entrepreneurs that takes the MBA-speak out of a process that has brought thousands of startups from ideation to deployment all across America. Largely credited with creating a vibrant startup community in Chattanooga, Tennessee this program has since been successfully delivered in all kinds and sizes of towns and cities by engaged Co.Starter facilitators who are committed to breathing life into their local communities. Join us to learn more about Co.Starters and also about how Enochâs pa...2024-12-201h 03
View from the Top015: A Conversation with Aaron BlinkaThere was no autopilot set in the podcast cabin here at the HUB Co.Works during our visit with Aaron Blinka, Vice President of Planning at Cape Air! The short, sixty-minute flight took us on a trip across Aaron's fascinating career as an executive in the airline industry with several unplanned vectors in real estate sales, scuba diving, and jumping out of a plane--just once--an experience he shared with podcast host Bill Lucci. Check out what's on the radar screen for air travel in Rutland, Vermont on this edition of View from the Top!Mixed & Edited by...2024-12-061h 02
View from the Top014: Making News with VTDigger CEO Sky BarschThis episode of View from the Top takes us on a journey with an extraordinary career journalist who has been selected as the navigator for one of Vermontâs most important newspapers, VT Digger. As its new CEO, Sky Barsch takes the reigns of a powerful digital publication that proudly proclaims as its mission ânews in pursuit of truth.âSupported by an energetic and talented staff of reporters and marketers, Barsch is hell-bent in making Digger the go to source for all newsâlocal and stateâaffecting the lives of her beloved state of Vermont. Take a closer look into...2024-11-2559 min
View from the Top013: A Conversation with Dan RoswellEpisode #13 of A View from the Top features a wonderful conversation with Dan Roswell, the Network Administrator for Rutland City Public Schools who has an interesting unpaid side hustle as the President of Rutland Area Robotics and mentor for the First FRC IBOTS 2370 Team. As if being responsible for the maintenance and upgrade of the entire IT infrastructure for one of Vermontâs largest public-school districts doesnât keep him busy enough, his passion for leading dozens of high school kids into the world of designing and building robots and then competing at national and world competitions has l...2024-11-1851 min
View from the Top012: President Alex Hernandez of Champlain CollegeView from the Top introduces us to Alex Hernandez, President of Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. We invite you to meet this extraordinary young leader of one of Vermontâs most vibrant and innovative institutions of higher learning. During this hour-long podcast Alex takes us on his personal and professional journey in education from a classroom in Los Angeles, to administrative public-school posts in Oregon and California, and most recently a dean and Vice Provost appointment at the University of Virginia. His career path even includes having stints with J.P. Morgan and a connection with Disneyâs Steamboat Vent...2024-11-0848 min
Everything Coworking368. Coworking Design with Purpose: Insights from Dorothy Rogers-Bullis and Dan Bullis of Saratoga CoWorksIn this episode of the Everything Coworking Podcast, Iâm 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 theyâve used their own design backgrounds to cultivate an inviting environment at Saratoga CoWorks. In this episode, youâll hear: How Dorothy and Danâs background in business interiors led to their unique approach to coworking space design.2024-11-061h 03
View from the Top011: Off the Air, On the Ice and Under the Dome: A Conversation with Senator Brian CollamoreWe invite you to listen in on a conversation with Vermont State Senator Brian Collamore. His visit to the HUB Co.Works studio took us on a a fascinating journey that detailed his career in radio broadcasting for many years with fellow Hall of Famer Jack Healey, officiating collegiate hockey, and for several terms making the trek to Montpelier to represent the citizens of Rutland County under the Golden Dome as its senior legislator. Even if you think you know Brian well, spend an hour getting to know him and his remarkable life a little bit more here on...2024-10-251h 06
View from the Top010: Messner and Knudsen Off the FieldWhat do you get when you invite an infamous retired meteorologist and a minor league baseball executive into the studio of the HUB Co.Works to sit for a session of View from the Top? The answer is an hour of conversation which exposes their love of baseball, weather, and the people and life here in Vermont. Lend us your ears and meet CJ Knudsen, Senior Vice President of the Vermont lake Monsters, and Tom Messner, former NBC5 weatherman and now minority owner of the Vermont Lake Monsters and host of Vermont Startup News. Nothing b...2024-10-111h 00
View from the Top009: A Conversation with Vermont Education Leaders Bill Olsen and Michael MartinJoin host Bill Lucci and his guests, Bill Olsen, Superintendent for Rutland Public Schools and Michael Martin, Executive Director for the Rowland Foundation as they have a conversation that looks at some of the challenges facing education here in Vermont and how the Rowland Foundation along with participating schools like Rutland High School are encouraging innovative teachers to develop strategies that will create and positive change in the culture and climate of classrooms and schools here in Vermont. Recorded at The Hub CoWorks Podcast Studio, this show is presented by Bill Lucci, Program Director for The Hub C...2024-09-261h 09
Venture In The SouthE134: COWORKS is solving today's flex and coworking space management problemE134: Record vacancies in commercial real estate has become an opportunity for flexible space, but managing a flexible space is a challenge. DeShawn Brown, Co-Founder and CEO of COWORKS, explains how COWORKS software is designed to make life easier for the day-to-day management of flexible space. From traditional hot desk spaces to university entrepreneur programs, from maker-spaces to hybrid offices, from childcare and coworking to women-only coworking spaces, COWORKS enables a flexible space to run smoothly, connect members, and help real estate businesses grow. Questions about COWORKS? Contact DeShawn at deshawn@coworks.com. ...2024-09-0230 min
WCWB Inspire Women PodcastMeet Alanna, Founder & CEO of Vibe CoworksA fierce champion of innovation, entrepreneurship, and meaningful social impact, Alanna Imbach is a weaver of people, and a builder of authentic, purpose-driven communities. Her vision is simple: drive innovation through authentic human connection.She delivers on this, in part, through her work as Founder and CEO of Vibe Coworksâa shared workspace and coworking community that provides world-class workspace, community and programming for startups, scaleups, corporations, nonprofits and public entities in non-urban regions. Since first opening in 2017, Vibe Coworks has become a widely recognized center of gravity for authentic community, connection, and happier, healthier way...2024-08-2840 min
VSAC: College and Career Training Resources for VermontersView From The Top Podcast: Navigating Vermont's Educational Landscape with Scott GilesThis episode was originally published on View From The Top Podcast.
In this episode of âView from the Top,â host Bill Lucci sits down with Scott Giles, President and CEO of the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). Join us as Scott shares his journey from studying religious ethics to leading one of Vermontâs critical educational organizations. Learn about VSACâs evolving role in supporting Vermonters of all ages through various educational and training pathways, including the new trades forgivable loan program and advancements in non-degree certifications. Scott discusses the impact of demographics on educatio...2024-08-1446 min
The B.I.Stander PodcastVibe Co-Working Today we welcome Alanna Imbach  Vibe Coworks CEO Vibe Coworks is a Co-Working space in Poulsbo and Bremerton. ALANNA IMBACH BIO A fierce champion of innovation, entrepreneurship, and meaningful social impact, Alanna Imbach is a weaver of people, and a builder of authentic, purpose-driven communities. Her vision is simple: drive innovation through authentic human connection. As a boomerang Kitsapian with a storied background in international development, Alanna is most known locally for her work as Founder and CEO of Vibe Coworksâa shared workspace and coworking community that provides world-class workspace, community and programming for star...2024-08-1239 min
View from the Top008: Monique Priestley Represents VermontersIn this captivating episode of âView from the Top,â we delve into the inspiring journey of Monique Priestley, a dynamic leader and advocate for community and consumer protections. Monique shares her experience working on the groundbreaking H121 legislation, a pivotal bill to safeguard Vermontersâ data. Through her passionate storytelling, listeners will gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of passing a strong consumer protection law amidst intense lobbying pressures. Additionally, Monique reflects on her multifaceted career, from founding The Space on Main, a vibrant coworking and community space in Bradford, Vermont, to her role in the Vermont Legislature. Join us for...2024-08-071h 02
View from the Top007: Navigating Vermontâs Educational Landscape with Scott GilesIn this episode of âView from the Top,â host Bill Lucci sits down with Scott Giles, President and CEO of the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). Join us as Scott shares his journey from studying religious ethics to leading one of Vermontâs critical educational organizations. Learn about VSACâs evolving role in supporting Vermonters of all ages through various educational and training pathways, including the new trades forgivable loan program and advancements in non-degree certifications. Scott discusses the impact of demographics on education, the significance of connecting students to career opportunities, and the vital support provided during the COVID-19...2024-07-1946 minView from the Top006: Navigating Challenges in Education with Brooke Olsen-FarrellIn this captivating episode of âView From The Top,â host Bill Lucci interviews Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent of the Slate Valley Unified School District. Brooke shares her inspiring journey from a science teacher in her hometown to becoming a leading figure in Vermontâs educational landscape. Listeners will gain insight into her dedication to education, the challenges she faced during a significant crisis, and her innovative approaches to improving staff resilience and student outcomes. This episode delves deep into the realities of modern education, touching on critical issues such as mental health, school safety, and the evolving role of public school...2024-06-0939 minView from the Top005: View From The Top with Matt DunneWelcome to the latest episode of View from the Top! Today's conversation features Matt Dunne, the founder and executive director of the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI). Matt is a visionary leader who aims to bridge the opportunity gap in rural America by fostering inclusive, tech-enabled economies in small towns nationwide through CORI.In this episode, we dive deep into Matt's journey, from his personal experiences growing up in a supportive rural community in Hartland, Vermont, to his pivotal role in empowering similar communities to thrive economically. We explore his efforts to counter the increasing divide between rural...2024-05-1058 minView from the Top004: Green Mountains, Growing Futures with Dan SmithIn this episode of "View from the Top," Bill Lucci welcomes Dan Smith, President and CEO of the Vermont Community Foundation, to discuss the transformative power of philanthropy in Vermont. Dan shares his journey from revitalizing Vermont Technical College to leading an organization managing over $400 million in assets, focusing on bridging the opportunity gap. He discusses critical societal issues such as workforce development, education, and the creation of resilient communities. Listen to Dan's vision of a thriving Vermont, where economic security enables civic engagement and how partnerships across sectors are critical to a sustainable future. Join the conversation to...2024-04-2050 min
Honey & HustleThe Rise of Coworking Spaces: Exploring the Future of the WorkplaceIn this episode of Honey and Hustle, I speak with Deshawn Brown, co-founder of Coworks, an app that powers coworking spaces. We discuss how coworking spaces can facilitate business growth and the importance of in-person collaboration. Deshawn shares his own experiences as a coworking space member and highlights the pain points that led to the creation of Coworks. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of coworking and how it can help take your business to the next level!Find out more about Coworks at: https://www.coworks.com/---Submit a...2024-04-1645 minView from the Top003: Building a Thriving Vermont: Insights from Kevin ChuIn this episode of "View from the Top," Bill Lucci welcomes Kevin Chu, the Executive Director of the Vermont Futures Project. Kevin discusses how his work impacts Vermont's evolving economy, highlighting how research and data analysis guide decisions to enhance Vermont. He emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities for everyone, sharing his anecdotes, including his parents' immigration story. Kevin also talks about his unconventional path from environmental studies to economic development and his commitment to balancing economic growth with environmental and equity perspectives. Kevin's insights into Vermont's demographic challenges, such as declining high school graduates and the need for...2024-04-0444 minView from the Top002. View From The Top with Dr. David BerghDr. David Bergh, the President of Vermont State University, was a guest on Episode 2 of the "View From The Top" podcast. The show, hosted by Bill Lucci, discussed Dr. Bergh's journey to becoming a college president, his commitment to supporting vulnerable populations, and his plans for the future of VTSU. Dr. Bergh's discussion highlights his focus on direct student interaction, commitment to supporting underrepresented groups, and enthusiasm for collaborative planning. The podcast aims to provide insights and inspiration to the state's community by featuring influential leaders in various fields within Vermont.Recorded at The Hub CoWorks Podcast...2024-03-1643 minView from the Top001. View From The Top with Mike PieciakBill Lucci, the Program Director for The Hub CoWorks, recently interviewed Mike Pieciak, the Vermont State Treasurer. During the interview, they discussed Vermont's baby bonds program, Mike's perspective on Vermont's current situation, and his plans for the future. Mike also shared his background and explained what led him to be in the position he holds today.Recorded at The Hub CoWorks Podcast Studio, this show is presented by Bill Lucci, Program Director for The Hub CoWorks, and VTTSG Podcast Productions. The music used in this project is "Dirt Track" by Scott Holmes, which is available on the...2024-03-0151 minEverything Coworking336. Real Estate Disruption: Seth Rosenblum on Adapting to Market Needs Through Coworking and Co-Warehousing Seth Rosenblum is the Managing Director at Hone Coworks & Principal at The Rosenblum Companies. He considers the Rosenblum Companies to be âoperatorsâ at heart. Yes, they own the underlying real estate, but their business is to create the solutions that their customers are looking forâŠwhich has led them to create their own coworking and co-warehousing brands. Hereâs what we covered in our conversation: 1. Sethâs team understands the need to diversify real estate assets for sustainability. 2. Sethâs team believes that traditional long-term office leases need to evolve to cater to immediate spa...2024-02-211h 03
Coworking Out LoudCoworking and the power of content marketing, with Lauren Walker [Coworking Out Loud Ep. 38]In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson talks with Lauren Walker, CMO at Coworks. Lauren is one of the best creators in coworking, full stop.
It was a pleasure to dig into content creation, content marketing and coworking with her.
Enjoy the show.
Connect with Lauren Walker
Coworks
Lauren Walker on LinkedIn
Watch the full episode on YouTube and subscribe to get first-access to new episodes.
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Resources for coworking space operators at catjohnson.co
Register for the next Coworking Convo
Join The Lab, the...2023-11-1833 min
Earfluence: Amplify Your Expertise with PodcastingLeveraging Coworking Spaces for Business Growth and Networking, with Coworks' DeShawn BrownToday we dig into the world of coworking with DeShawn Brown, CEO of Coworks, and discover how businesses and personal brands can harness the power of coworking spaces to amplify their expertise, connections, and partnerships.
Coworking spaces are becoming hubs for collaboration, innovation, and community engagement - and you don't have to be a member to be involved.
Coworks on â LinkedInâ | â Instagramâ
Today's episode is filmed at the â â â Earfluenceâ â â  Podcast Studio in Downtown Raleigh.2023-08-0839 min
Secret Life of CEOsDenise Horan: Integrated Management & Sales ConsultingDenise Horan, the founder and principal of Integrated Management & Sales Consulting, provides solutions to help organizations grow revenues, find new marketing opportunities and develop effective sales and management leaders. Denise spends her time coaching entrepreneurs, training sales leaders and teaching business development skills to attorneys and other non-sales professionals.
Most recently, Denise has launched her first book, Stories From The Sales Field, a collection of 60+ interviews from great sales performers. The book is available at www.denisehoran.com and on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/denisehoran
Ms. Horan is a graduate of Syracuse University...2023-07-2637 minSecret Life of CEOsChris Jones - Chris Jones MediaToday we welcome Chris Jones of Chris Jones Media, to the podcast!
Here's a little more about Chris:
The first Small Business service I offered was a âhouse callâ service where I would fix computer software, and sometimes hardware problems.Â
That expanded into website design in a format called html and expanded into âWordpressâ. My philosophy is that if a client needs a website, they likely donât care what software is used â they want functionality, and a return on investment. For the record, I now use Wordpress and Squarespace.Â
At some point I s...2023-07-0523 min
The Friday NoonerDeShawn Brown Takes Show Into Summer Hiatus On High NoteGrepBeat welcomed DeShawn Brown, the Founder and CEO of Raleigh-based Coworks, as the final Friday Nooner guest before heading on a well-deserved (says us) summer hiatus.
DeShawn recounted some âglory daysâ as an undergrad at NC State as it spun up its entrepreneurship program, and later spun things forward by explaining how the ongoing shift toward hybrid work environments presents a major opportunity for Coworksâ software platform for managing shared work spaces.
Thanks again to our sponsor Hutchison law firm. The Friday Nooner will return on Friday, Sept. 1.2023-06-1241 minSecret Life of CEOsRobert Braathe - Career Service StationJoin us on this weekâs episode as Christine Smith interviews Robert Braathe about his 17 years as a business owner, including his most successful venture, the Career Service Station.
A bit more about our guest:Â
Robert Braathe founded Braathe Enterprises in 2005. In 2018, the Career Service Station by Braathe Enterprises was launched and Robert has helped over 800 clients find the job they desire and deserve with a better resume and online LinkedIn presence.
He has been an adjunct professor since 2007 at several colleges including HVCC and University of New...2023-06-0729 min
Are We Here Yet PodcastFour Profiles from âShe Means BusinessâWe recently hosted Vermont Small Business Development Centerâs âShe Means Businessâ event for women in business at our headquarters The Hub CoWorks in downtown Rutland, VT. THis event hosted women business leaders, entrepreneurs in the making, banking professionals and other concerned stakeholders who wish to advance the work women are doing in our region to build our economy. We garnered perspectives from a host of attendees including Sarah Nadler, newly appointed Community Development Specialist at StartUp Rutland, La'Keiah M. Batista Sanchez, Owner of Euphoric Hair Experience, one of the newest BIPOC and women owned downtown businesses. Also Rutl...2023-06-0234 min
The Be Better BroadcastThis Is WHY You Should Rent A Coworking Space | Christine Smith & Brandon Eastmanhttps://amzn.to/3mxdCnS - Grab Brandon's NEW book 'Be Extraordinary'!https://www.bebetterindustries.com - Book Brandon to speak with your entire teamDo you find it difficult at times to focus on completing your important work?84.4% say they are distracted when working.What if you could get more done in less time?Renting your own coworking space could be the answer.Coworking allows you tođ€đŒ Boost your productivity, đ€đŒ Escape the confines of your home, andđ€đŒ Surround yourself with like-minded individuals.Aside from the obvi...2023-06-0150 minSecret Life of CEOsJennifer Hendricks-Fogg - Logan Strong FoundationSpecial Projects Coordinator with Aflac, a cancer mom, the author of Tiny Miracles, and the Founder and President of the Logan Strong Foundation.Â
With Aflac, I work with businesses and their employees to offer benefits and solutions that help provide peace of mind when life happens. Paying cash benefits to policyholders to help offset the cost out of pocket expenses and everyday living. Â
Iâm also the proud mother to my warrior son Logan, who was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor at 3 months old and we were told several times he would not survive. He wil...2023-05-1733 minSecret Life of CEOsNicholas Clay - Being One World LLCNicholas Cassius Clay is the founder of Being One World LLC, a mindfulness company Nicholas started in October 2020. Nicholas offers mindfulness coaching to those looking for a holistic path to clarity, inner peace, and increased business performance among many other benefits. The mission of Being One World is to empower and support professionals to be their most powerful expression of themselves while maintaining a clear and balanced state of mind. This involves coaching and teaching clients how to remove triggers and process negative energy out of their system.
Nicholas has also involved himself in multiple ways in...2023-05-0326 minSecret Life of CEOsDean Iacovetti - VANTA Partners, Inc.Join us on this weekâs episode as Christine Smith interviews Dean Iacovetti and his recruiting business, VANTA Partners, Inc.
A bit more about Dean:Â
Dean has spent the past 18 years in the recruiting industry in various capacities. He has spent time both as an external recruiter and as an internal employee where he took over as the VP of HR and Recruiting at a local startup from 2012 - 2017. After the exit of that SaaS company he then decided to hang his shingle and open up his own agency. Â
H...2023-04-1924 min
Coworking Out LoudCommunity and Technology, with DeShawn Brown [Coworking Out Loud Ep. 30]In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, DeShawn Brown from Coworks and Cat Johnson talk about being a product of coworking, the intersection of community and tech, and how coworking space operators have a ridiculously challenging job that involves high emotional work and being able to task switch constantly.
Connect with DeShawn Brown on LinkedIn
Connect with Coworks:
Website
Coworks Blog
Instagram
LinkedIn
Watch full episode on YouTube
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đ More resources for coworking space operators at catjohnson.co
đ Register for the next Coworking Convo
đ Join The Lab, the club for i...2023-04-1644 minSecret Life of CEOsAnastasia GlazkovaAnastasia is originally from Eastern Europe, born in Riga, Latvia. She moved to the United States back in 1999 and has lived here locally along with Toronto, Canada since then. She has a background in the restaurant industry with years of experience in providing high customer service, opening and organizing new businesses, and extensive knowledge of the food and beverage industry.
She changed her career path upon returning to the Capital District and currently does residential and commercial real estate in the area. Her focus has really been on connecting with the local community so she can give...2023-04-0526 minAre We Here Yet PodcastPlastic People: An Artificial Intelligence Love StoryIn today's audio essay we're focused on Artificial Intelligence. Entrepreneur, incubator director and community developer Scott M. Graves is pondering the future, more specifically how we build a better one. 'Could we create a great tipping point where a society, devoid of the means for cultivating its great creative class warriors, cease to provide the know-how to create more âtechâ to feed the AI revolution. How Ironic.'  'Revolution? Or de-volution. Itâs for us to decide.'   About Scott Scott M. Graves is founder of M the Media Project and SMGraves Assoc...2023-03-3005 min
The Academy PodcastExploring DEI in Medicine with Dr. Irma Corral and Jay Guilford | The AcademyPresenting The Academy podcast, a program within the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV with a mission to improve the lives of all those associated with the school through education, information, and some cool stories. In this episode, our conversation is with Dr. Irma Corral, Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine and Jay Guilford, Founder and Managing Partner of Coworks Leadership Strategies. Our guests discuss their DEI philosophies, the role of assumed benevolence and impact of biases in the medical field, and why organizations s...2023-03-2154 min
Lead with a dash of PlaySeason 2: Interactive, Dynamic FunWhat if we didnât call it âplayâ? Jay Guilford has been guiding the growth of leadership and teams for over 20 years. And yet, like so many before me, I was first curious about his roots in the circus. Does âplayâ have a branding problem? We talk about play in the DEI space as well as the legacy of the circus.GUEST: Jay GuilfordJay Guilford once worked with a bunch of clowns. Literally. Long ago in a land far far away, Jay ran away with Cirque du Soleil. There, Jay created Cirqueâs corporate training prog...2023-03-2033 min
Inte Bara Koskit11. Möjligheterna att arbeta remote och pÄ CoworkMaria som driver företaget Byaliv frÄn sitt hem och kombinerar det med att arbeta frÄn NÀtradalens cowork VÀxtplatsen gÀstar Sofie och Josefina. Vi pratar om digitaliseringen som möjliggjort nya arbetsformer sÄsom att tillexempel arbeta remote pÄ vÄr landsbygd och om möjligheterna och fördelarna med att arbeta pÄ ett av vÄra coworks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-1735 min
Are We Here Yet PodcastBuilding Regional Relationships A talk with Brattleboroâs Nattie HusseyNattie Hussey is Director of Business Acceleration for the Brattleboro (VT) Development Credit Corporation. The organization has participated has recently worked with the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) to develop its programming targeting the development of rural Windham countyâs business ecosystem. Nattie is no stranger to small business development as both his parents and his grandfather owned a multiplicity of small businesses over the decades. Nattie shares the idea with our host that creating regional relationships between our local rural locations will play a significant role in the future success of economies like rural Vermo...2023-03-1653 minSecret Life of CEOsBarbara Hodge - Le-VelA bit more about our guest: Barbara has spent over 30+ years working in corporate America and as a woman-owned small business owner of multiple companies, including 13 years as CEO of her familyâs veteran-based business that served the U.S. Military, Law Enforcement, and our international allies. Currently, Barbara will be celebrating 8 years as an independent contractor with Le-Vel, a $3 Billion leader in online health & wellness. In her spare time, Barbara volunteers within her church and community. She enjoys serving as a member of the Town of Greenfield UDAG Committee, assisting solopreneurs & small businesses with start-up, growth & expansion opportunities wi...2023-03-1528 min
CafĂ© de CiudadSegunda Temporada: Mercado de los CoworksLos Coworks en la RegiĂłn MeÂtropolitana no han paraÂdo de crecer. Un estudio realizado por la Unidad de AseÂsorĂa EstratĂ©gica de AGS VisiĂłn Inmobiliaria estima un crecimiento de estos es pacios de un 6% para el 2023, la mitad de los años anteriores prepandemia, y una recuperaciĂłn hasta del 158% en 2024 y 2025 respecÂto al 2020.
Conversaremos con nuestros panelistas sobre este mercado que estĂĄ en crecimiento y que beneficia a quienes buscan un espacio con mayor flexibilidad para trabajar.
Invitados:
David Briones, Jefe AsesorĂa EstratĂ©gica
Rodrigo...2023-03-0919 min
JASMIN CO-WORKS#008 éŁăźăă ăă â by JASMIN CoworksïŒăăăăżăăăăŒăăïŒä»ćăŻăéŁăźăă ăăăăăăŒăă«ăć±ăăăŸăă èȘćăźćžžèăŻăäžçăźćžžèăă§ăăăăïŒ ăăźèłȘćăèȘćăźćżăźäžă§ăŻăăăăăăăšă§ăäœăæ°ăăèăăăăłăă«ćșäŒăăăăăăăŸăă⊠ăăă2023-03-0908 minSecret Life of CEOsVinny Roman - Roman Empire LogisticsThis week we welcome Vinny Roman of Roman Empire Logistics!
 Keep up with Vinny on social media!Â
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Number: 917-484-10312023-03-0133 minSecret Life of CEOsApril Weygand - April Fresh CleaningJoin us on this weekâs episode as Christine Smith interviews April Weygand and her business, April Fresh Cleaning.
A bit more about our guest:
April Weygand has spent the past 24 years managing and running her own cleaning company, April Fresh Cleaning, based in Saratoga Springs. She concentrates on commercial offices and buildings, and offers many types of services.
April and her company are active in 3 chambers of commerce and 3 other professional organizations, including Discover Saratoga, SEDC, and BNI. She is a past President and board member of the Saratoga Wilton Kiwanis Club an...2023-02-1546 min
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ç«ăĄăŸăăŠăç°æćçè§Łăźè±ç„èă€ăłăăăă€ăăłăăéćŹăăŸăă2023-02-1505 minSecret Life of CEOsKatherine Schadewald - Deliver Workforce SolutionsJoin us on this weekâs episode as Christine Smith interviews Katherine Schadewald about her experience being a business owner.
A bit more about our guest:
Katherine Schadewald, Founder of Deliver Workforce Solutions is a workforce specialist. Schadewald is passionate about helping businesses to plan for and develop a workforce by analyzing their employee processes and developing and improving them.
Schadewald graduated as the first woman Tool and Diemaker from General Electric and obtained multiple degrees and certifications in management engineering technology, curriculum and instruction, and administration. Her passion was building and improving ca...2023-02-0131 min
Modrn BusinessJason Anderson, CEO of CoWorksIn this new episode of MB, Zack sits down with Jason Anderson, CEO of CoWorks to discuss this new United Franchise Group-backed portfolio company. Jason talks the acquisition of Office Evolution, why the co-working space is so attractive, the typical franchisee for both Venture X/Office Evolution and growth plans for each brand in 2023.2023-01-1934 minSecret Life of CEOsJuan Luis LĂłpez Fons - Emotivo ProductionsA little about our guest:
Juan Luis LĂłpez Fons is a Mexican film producer, director, editor and videographer currently residing in Albany, NY. He graduated from the New York Film Academy in NYC in 2005 and has worked in short films, music videos, corporate projects, weddings, promotional documentaries and legacy videos for the past 17 years.
In 2014, Juan Luis directed the short film âConservatory Grounds: A Moment Beforeâ, a short introductory scene designed to introduce the characters and themes of a feature film Juan Luis wrote himself. Juan Luis led a team of 20 technicians and actors and t...2023-01-1826 min
The Bull, The China Shop, and IBullies featuring James "Jay" GuilfordSend us a textA few years ago, Jay ran away with Cirque du Soleil. At the Cirque-Us, Jay led the design of Cirqueâs corporate training and team-building sessions. He literally worked with a bunch of clowns.  Jayâs professional nickname is "The Boss Whisperer." His superpower is the ability to deliver "difficult" feedback to teams and senior leaders in ways they can hear. Jay has had the good great fortune of working with several name-brand companies, including Google, Uber, Mastercard, NHL, Club Med Punta Cana, Kmart Australia, and SAB Miller Brewery L...2023-01-1748 minSecret Life of CEOsTom Bullock - State FarmTom Bullock is a Saratoga County native and proud State Farm Agent serving customers in New York and Vermont for over four years. As a local small business owner, husband, and father, it is his goal to serve the community by helping protect families and assets they have worked hard for. Tom's team prides itself on being there for its customers when things donât go right and the unexpected happens.Â
Get in touch with Tom!
Website: tombullockinsurance.com
Phone & Text: 518-400-1770
tom@tombullockinsurance.com
Fac...2023-01-0424 minSecret Life of CEOsLisa Munter - KnittJoin us on this weekâs episode as Christine Smith interviews Lisa Munter and her recently launched business, Knitt.
A bit more about our guest:
Lisa Munter has spent the past 15 years in the nonprofit sector, volunteering her time to various fundraising committees, events, programs and serving on multiple boards. She is also a Leadership Saratoga Graduate of the Class of 2016.
She currently is a board member of The Dake Foundation for Children and Wellspring.
Lisa is the President and Founder of Knitt, which is a web based software platform that mi...2022-12-2129 min
Flex Uncensored - A Coworking Podcast32. Ray Titus, CEO Of United Franchise Group On Growing A Portfolio Of Coworking Brand Flags Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn Find Jamie on the Everything Coworking Podcast Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Ray Titus on LinkedIn Venture X website United Franchise Group website  Ray Titus is the founder and CEO of United Franchise Group - they have 10 brands, 1600 franchisees in 80 countriesâŠincluding Venture X and Office Evolution. The combined two brands, with more than 130 locations worldwide make UFG the fourth largest coworking operator globally behind IWG, WeWork and Industrious. Ray shared that their franchisees are starting to...2022-12-201h 01Secret Life of CEOsChris Wessell - PeopleWiseOur kick-off episode has us sitting down the Chris Wessell. The Secret Lives of CEOâs start to become revealed in this premiere episode with host Christine Smith. Stay tuned for more episodes to hear from local CEOâs about the good, the bad, and the ugly of running your own empire.
A bit more about our guest:
Chris Wessell hires for leadership positions and advises organizations on talent strategy.
He is the managing partner of PeopleWise, an executive search firm in Albany. In his 18 years of recruiting, he has hired for thousands of o...2022-12-0959 min
The Level Up Leader with Michael KingOvercoming Unconsciousness - Jay Guilford and Michael KingIf you have a brain, you have bias. We all have unconscious bias; it doesnât make us bad people. Our brain wants to make sense of the world and the people around us. We categorize and label things and people so our brains can move fast. Itâs actually tied to your survival. But check this out. Forbes Magazine states that âUnconscious bias if left unchecked, can impact employeesâ productivity, sense of belonging, and retention rates. One survey found that workers who reported experiencing workplace bias were 33% more likely to feel alienated, 34% more likely to withhol...2022-11-2320 min
ConexiĂłn Empresarial ChileCE Chile: MiĂ©rcoles 26 de Octubre 2022En CE Chile: NĂłmadas digitales: ÂżCĂłmo optimizar el trabajo hĂbrido, mejorando la calidad de vida?Â
A raĂz del boom del teletrabajo producto de la pandemia, la vuelta a la realidad trae consigo un nuevo desafĂo: lugares Ăłptimos para integrar espacios de cooperaciĂłn con teletrabajo. Hoy tuvimos la oportunidad de conversar con Jorge LeĂłn Riquelme, cofundador de Udesk, plataforma que entrega esa flexibilidad a las empresas y se centra en la creaciĂłn de alianzas con coworks, entregando como soluciĂłn la optimizaciĂłn de los turnos hĂbridos de trabajo, la administraci...2022-10-2650 min
GCUC Podcast - Coworking, Hospitality & The Future of WorkJason Anderson â President at CoWorks LLC and Chief Strategy Officer at UFGAfter a big year of welcoming his second daughter into the world, acquiring Office Evolution, and Venture X, this veteran was just getting started. Jason Anderson, President at CoWorks LLC and Chief Strategy Officer at UFG, talks about blending businesses, worldâs largest title debates, dusting off his real estate broker hat, sitting at the head of a 20-year ecosystem table, and the organized chaos of having 135 open locations with different concepts, sizes, layouts, and amenities. Jason talks about what makes up a good opportunity, how to keep your franchisees happy, and how you can be a part of the wo...2022-08-0929 min
The NeighborhoodEp. 14 âą Working Alone SucksThis week we sat down with Craig Baute - Owner/Founder of Creative Density, a co-working space with several locations across the Mile High City. Craig shares the good, bad and the ugly he faced while starting up his first co-working space and the changes he made along the way to get Creative Density to where it is today! Craig is also one of the Co-Founders of Denver Coworks, an alliance of coworking spaces that work to make the local communities stronger while building awareness of the exciting coworking movement. Check them out below! Creative Density Denver...2022-06-081h 03
The NeighborhoodEp. 14 âą Working Alone SucksThis week we sat down with Craig Baute - Owner/Founder of Creative Density, a co-working space with several locations across the Mile High City. Craig shares the good, bad and the ugly he faced while starting up his first co-working space and the changes he made along the way to get Creative Density to where it is today! Craig is also one of the Co-Founders of Denver Coworks, an alliance of coworking spaces that work to make the local communities stronger while building awareness of the exciting coworking movement. Check them out below! Creative Density Denver...2022-06-081h 03The NeighborhoodEp. 14 âą Working Alone SucksThis week we sat down with Craig Baute - Owner/Founder of Creative Density, a co-working space with several locations across the Mile High City. Craig shares the good, bad and the ugly he faced while starting up his first co-working space and the changes he made along the way to get Creative Density to where it is today! Craig is also one of the Co-Founders of Denver Coworks, an alliance of coworking spaces that work to make the local communities stronger while building awareness of the exciting coworking movement. Check them out below! Creative Density Denver...2022-06-081h 03
Communicast: A Communication Skills PodcastJay Guilford: Be Bold in Your CommunicationJay Guilford literally used to work with a bunch of clowns. Jay developed the leadership training program for Cirque du Soleil before founding his own leadership consulting firm, CoWorks Leadership Strategist. Check out the episode to hear Jay discuss how to focus on your intent with communicating, the importance of keeping your ego in check, and how children's books can help you be a better communicator.Additional Resources:âș Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispondâșLearn more about Communispond at https://www.communispond.com âș Connect with Sc...2022-04-1229 min
It's More Than MoneyJay Guilford - Cool Mum Complex and LeadershipThis week on âItâs More Than Moneyâ Kye talks with Jay Guilford, a leadership expert, Founder and Managing Partner of CoWorks Leadership Strategists, and Creator of Cirque du Soleilâs SPARK Leadership Training Program.
For six years, Jay ran away with Cirque du Soleil, where he designed Cirqueâs corporate training program (SPARK). Â Jay has developed and delivered leadership programs seamlessly integrate with the organizationâs culture, emerging needs and business goals.
Jay has consulted to and trained teams of MGM Resorts International, Microsoft, Mastercard, Google, Uber, Life Time Fitness, Kmart Australia, Club Med - Punta Cana...2022-03-251h 01
The Great Canadian Leadership PodcastLeadership Lessons From The Circus And Beyond.Episode #20 isâŻenergizing! Leadership Lessons From The Circus and Beyond.
You might be asking yourself: âWhat does the circus have to do with leadership?â
How about if that circus was called Cirque du Soleil? At one time one of the largest live entertainment shows, having played to over 100 million spectators, and its staff comprised of over 50 nationalities, speaking 25 different languagesâŠ. Now that is a leadership and communication conversation!Â
We are talking with Jay Guilford, sharing his insights from creating and running Cirqueâs leadership training program to now as the founder of CoWorks Leadership...2022-03-1531 min
Earfluence: Amplify Your Expertise with PodcastingBest Podcasts of 2021: Growth and Fundraising, with Coworks' DeShawn BrownTo wind down the year, Jason and Cee Cee are sharing some of their favorite episodes they've produced in 2021. First up? This episode of Raleigh Founded's Founded Connect with Deshawn Brown!On today's Spotlight Series, presented by Wyrick Robbins, we spotlight another member of Raleigh Founded while digging into a specific topic relevant to founders. Today's topic is Growth and Fundraising, two challenges facing so many founders. Today's founder DeShawn Brown has seen growth as CEO of two companies - Lithios Apps and Coworks. And with Coworks, he recently helped raise a cool $1 million. Also in the co...2021-12-0956 min
Bitalk#74 PT2: O Boom dos Coworks e do "Work from anywhere". Criar uma nova economia c/ Gonçalo HallNem sempre foi NĂłmada Digital. Na verdade o Gonçalo jĂĄ trabalhou em empresas ditas convencionais, com escritĂłrio e horĂĄrios das 9 Ă s 17h.Â
Aprendeu inclusivamente a jogar ping pong como um profissional (nĂŁo vamos contar tudo e vamos deixar que vejam o nosso episĂłdios)! Mas chegou Ă conclusĂŁo que esse nĂŁo era o tipo de cultura onde queria estar inserido. Â Â
Decidiu que queria produzir e trabalhar no seu timing sem que lhe fosse imposto uma vida social dentro de uma empresa, disfrutando de uma vida social 100% ao seu gosto. Por isso dizem...2021-11-0350 min
Founded ConnectWyrick Robbins Spotlight Series: Growth and Fundraising, with Coworks' DeShawn Brown (Part 2)On today's Spotlight Series, presented by Wyrick Robbins, we spotlight another member of Raleigh Founded while digging into a specific topic relevant to founders. Today's topic is Growth and Fundraising, two challenges facing so many founders. Â Today's founder DeShawn Brown has seen growth as CEO of two companies - Lithios Apps and Coworks. And with Coworks, he recently helped raise a cool $1 million. Â Also in the conversation is Ford Eubanks, corporate attorney at Wyrick Robbins; Jason Gillikin, CEO of Earfluence; and Jess Porta, Executive Director of Raleigh Founded.Founded Connect is edited and produced by Earfluence, and re...2021-11-0241 min
Founded ConnectWyrick Robbins Spotlight Series: Growth and Fundraising, with Coworks' DeShawn Brown (Part 1)On today's Spotlight Series, presented by Wyrick Robbins, we spotlight another member of Raleigh Founded while digging into a specific topic relevant to founders. Today's topic is Growth and Fundraising, two challenges facing so many founders.  Today's founder DeShawn Brown has seen growth as CEO of two companies - Lithios Apps and Coworks. And with Coworks, he recently helped raise a cool $1 million.  Also in the conversation is Ford Eubanks, corporate attorney at Wyrick Robbins; Jason Gillikin, CEO of Earfluence; and Jess Porta, Executive Director of Raleigh Founded.Founded Connect is edited and produced by Earfluence, and re...2021-10-2655 min
CBN Inovação - Evandro MiletPortos digitais e parques tecnolĂłgicos: saiba como eles funcionamNesta edição do CBN Inovação, Evandro Milet continua a tratar de ambientes de inovação. Dessa vez, conheça em detalhes o que Ă© e como funcionam portos digitais e parques tecnolĂłgicos, que ganham destaque pelo mundo e tambĂ©m no Brasil. Um dos destaques do paĂs Ă© o Porto Digital, em Recife, Pernambuco. "Ele [o Porto] entra no contexto dos chamados ambientes de inovação: coworks, incubadoras, aceleradoras, parques tecnolĂłgicos, hubs e labs", explica o comentarista.2021-09-2008 min
Fifth Dimensional LeadershipLessons from a Bully Boss: Leadership Behavior and the Bottom Line with Jay GuilfordJay Guilford has a very interesting background. He once worked with a bunch of clowns â literally. A few years ago, he ran away with Cirque du Soleil where he created their corporate training program called Spark. With Spark, Jay challenged corporate leaders to collaborate, communicate, and tap into their creative potential by working with Cirque performers on Cirque du Soleil stages! Â Jay considers himself a cultural refugee, having migrated from the inner city to the ivy league. After sparking (pun-intended) the creative insights of many corporate teams at Cirque, Jay ran away once again to fou...2021-06-0441 min
Back 9 Walking Golf PodcastEpisode 26: Alanna Imbach on the Future of WorkSend us a texthttps://UnleashedThePodcast.comDan Weedin interviews his guest, Alanna Imbach from Vibe Coworks about how to be the future of work. Alanna owns and operates a coworking facility and has ideas on how this concept will only accelerate and flourish after the pandemic crisis.This interview with Alanna was conducted in June, 2020 as part of a video series called Unleashed with Dan Weedin. The information is so important and still timely, that it's been added to the podcast!To learn more about Vibe Coworks, visit the website. 2021-01-1022 min