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Flex Uncensored - A Coworking Podcast

Jamie Russo and Giovanni Palavacini
Coworking
Artificial Intelligence
Coworking Industry
Leadership
Co-Warehousing
Real Estate
Hospitality
Global Workspace Association
Community Building
Wework
Flexible Office Industry
GWA Immersive
Flexible Workspace
Community
Mixed-Use Development
CBRE
Future Of Work
Hub Australia
Berlin, Germany
Shift Workspaces

Giovanni Palavacini and Jamie Russo have partnered to ask industry leaders the questions that are on your mind. Giovanni Palavacini is a Real Estate Strategist focused on helping operators, landlords, and investors to make wise coworking/flexible office decisions using a combination of science and art. Jamie Russo was a coworking space owner/operator for 8 years, Executive Director of the GWA, the... more

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What does it take to scale a coworking company without losing focus?

According to John Wallace, Founder & CEO of Workbox, it starts by knowing exactly who you're building for—and resisting the temptation to be everything to everyone.

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What happens when a former chef helps build one of the fastest-growing cowarehousing companies in the country?

You get a fascinating perspective on where flexible workspace is headed next.

In this episode, Andrew Runnette shares how his career to... more

This week, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes because the conversation is just as relevant today as when it first aired.

Design matters—but not in the way most coworking operators think.

After helping design more than 2 million square ... more

What happens when someone leaves a career at the United Nations to open a coworking space in a small town? That's exactly what Alanna Imbach, Founder and CEO of Vibe Coworks, did.

Alanna spent 17 years working around the world, including with the U... more

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Andrew Runnette
Fractional COO focusing on co-warehousing operators
Portal Warehousing (former)
Episode: 197. How Andrew Runnette Is Helping Scale the Cowarehousing Industry
Dean Connell
Founder and director of I-Am.D.C.; industry design and workplace strategy expert
Episode: 196. Best Of: Reclaiming Creativity in Coworking Design with Dean Connell
Alanna Imbach
CEO and founder of Vibe Coworking
Vibe Coworking
Episode: 195. How Alanna Imbach Built Vibe Coworks Around Community and Connection
Gina Schreck
Founder of The Village Work, Wellness & Event Space
The Village Work, Wellness & Event Space
Episode: 194. Best of: How Gina Schreck Built a 50,000 SF Community Hub
Travis Low
Consulting president at Shift Workspaces
Shift Workspaces
Episode: 192. How Travis Low of Shift Workspaces Is Using AI to Transform Coworking Operations
Uri Iskin
CEO and co-founder of Hit
Hit
Episode: 191. How HIT's Uri Isken and Gabriel Bucher Are Winning Big with Enterprise Flex Space
Gabriel Bucher
Co-founder/partner at Hit
Hit
Episode: 191. How HIT's Uri Isken and Gabriel Bucher Are Winning Big with Enterprise Flex Space
Chris Moeller
Founder/leader of Pathway Communities' stable living concept
Pathway Communities
Episode: 190. The "Stable Living" Concept Chris Moeller Is Building at Pathway Communities
Jim Groves
Co-founder/Founder of Rubberdesk
Rubberdesk
Episode: 189. How Jim Groves Built Rubberdesk to Bring Transparency to Flex Office Markets

Hosts

Jamie Russo
Host of the show with background as a coworking space operator and former industry leadership figure.
Giovanni Palavacini
Co-host and Real Estate Strategist focusing on coworking decisions; operates at the intersection of real estate and flexible workspace strategy.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Industry Insights

    Gio and Jamie bring insights and interesting perspectives on the coworking industry in each episode. Love the authentic conversations and great guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big Bear22
    United States10 months ago
  • Dynamic and creative, a must-listen for anyone interested in coworking.

    The Flex Uncensored podcast, hosted by Jamie Russo and Giovanni Palavacini, is a fantastic listen for anyone interested in coworking. These two hosts have a great dynamic and follow an encouraging format that allows for a unique and engaging podcasting experience. As industry leaders, their insights and discussions with their guests make this podcast a must-listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Twillmott
    Canada2 years ago
  • Key Flex industry leaders

    What a great podcast for Flexspace followers. Jamie and Giovanni are always entertaining, thought provoking and have amazing guests on the show. The access they give listeners to industry thought leaders is invaluable. 👏

    Jerry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jerry.Commercial
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Facts

    Great content, industry speakers, community influencers and insights around the world of flex!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Faye Faye :-)
    United States3 years ago
  • Business E Suites & Kefi Spaces

    I listen every episode, sometimes twice! Excellent content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    big4dog
    United States3 years ago

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Content is a must-listen for flex/ coworking operators and leaders.

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197. How Andrew Runnette Is Helping Scale the Cowarehousing Industry
Q: Why did you transition from a culinary background into warehousing, and how did that lead to Portal Warehousing?
He details his career path from being a chef to working at Whole Foods, then moving into food tech and warehousing, meeting Alex from Portal, and eventually helping scale seven locations while writing the playbook for Portal.
197. How Andrew Runnette Is Helping Scale the Cowarehousing Industry
Q: So why don't you introduce yourself real fast, share kind of what you're doing today.
The guest explains his role as a Fractional COO focused on benchmarking KPIs for co-warehousing operators and helping them scale by understanding the economics across locations.
161. What's Next for Flexible Workspaces: Gio's Keynote at Flexible Workspace Australia
Q: Enterprise, do you think of that as a customer or a product or both?
Enterprise is a customer, but the product varies; the needs shift from privacy and security to team-based spaces, and we must tailor offerings to fit those needs.
194. Best of: How Gina Schreck Built a 50,000 SF Community Hub
Q: How did you approach financing the purchase of the building?
A pivotal moment came when the building owner offered to finance part of the down payment with favorable terms, enabling Gina to secure 750,000 interest-free, making the acquisition feasible with a smaller upfront investment.
194. Best of: How Gina Schreck Built a 50,000 SF Community Hub
Q: How does the community contribute to the space's success?
The community acts as ambassadors, helps with introductions, and participates in ongoing events and nonprofits, creating a nurturing environment where people care for one another and celebrate each other's successes.

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What is Flex Uncensored about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on the evolving world of coworking and flexible office spaces, with a regular focus on how technology, data, and hospitality intersect to boost occupancy, revenue, and member experience. Episodes frequently explore AI-driven operations, landlord-operator partnerships, new models like stable living and resident/workspace hybrids, and successful go-to-market strategies across markets from North America to Latin America and Europe. A standout aspect is the blend of practical operator advice with big-picture industry trends, often anchored by real-world case studies and diverse leadership from founders, brokers, and landlords. This mix is likely to appeal to operators, real estate professionals, and sponsors aiming to reach dec... more

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