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Flex Uncensored - A Coworking Podcast

Jamie Russo and Giovanni Palavacini
Coworking
Leadership
Community Building
Flexible Office Industry
Real Estate
Hospitality
Flexible Workspace
Community
Mixed-Use Development
Future Of Work
Community Engagement
Entrepreneurship
Employee Engagement
Dallas, United States
Co-Warehousing
Hit
Artificial Intelligence
Radius
Rubberdesk
Ai (artificial Intelligence)

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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Recent Guests

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
Rob Archer
CEO of Codebase Coworking
Codebase Coworking
Episode: 188. How Rob Archer Turned Codebase Coworking Into a Hub for Entrepreneurs and Community
Amina Moreau
CEO and co-founder of Radious
Radious
Episode: 187. Amina Moreau and Radious Are Turning Homes into Workspaces
Steve Kinder
Founder/owner of Good Coworking (Dallas)
Good Coworking
Episode: 186. Steve Kinder of Good Coworking on Blending Real Estate, Community, and Creativity
Brandon Houston
Founder/Operator of The Foundry coworking space in Collingwood and founder of Gather
Gather / The Foundry
Episode: 185. Inside Collingwood Foundry with Brandon Houston: Rethinking Coworking Metrics
Jean-Yves Huwart
Founder of Coworking Europe
Coworking Europe
Episode: 184. Jean-Yves Huwart on the Evolution of Coworking Across Europe

Hosts

Jamie Russo
Co-host with extensive experience in coworking spaces, previously an owner/operator and Executive Director of the GWA.
Giovanni Palavacini
Co-host, a Real Estate Strategist focused on helping operators, landlords, and investors in coworking and flexible office decisions.

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 States8 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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178. Virtual Offices as Your Revenue Foundation: David Steyn on What IWG Knows About Profit
Q: What surprised you about best practices in the virtual office space that listeners can implement now?
David suggests analyzing product and revenue mix to prioritize services that align with your current customers, and then expanding with add-ons that enhance value without diluting focus or profits.
179. From Harlem to Rock Hill: Derek and Broyny Vitatoe on Opening Work at Wheel
Q: What makes Work at Wheel different from typical coworking spaces?
Their concept blends health and wellness into the workspace, with amenities like sit-stand desks, under-desk treadmills, and a training room, plus leadership development programs.
186. Steve Kinder of Good Coworking on Blending Real Estate, Community, and Creativity
Q: How did you finance the transformation of the building into a multi-use space?
We leveraged a banking relationship tied to a partner who already managed a large portfolio of properties, negotiated a 20-25% equity stake, and used the deal structure and development budget—around $5 million—to make the renovation feasible while aligning with our long-term vision.
180. Luke Wills: Generating Leads with AI, Building Community, and Taking a Leap of Faith
Q: Where did Luke's focus on outbound come from, and how is AI used in practice?
Luke explains that AI is used to filter and engage with hot leads, automate initial touchpoints, and pre-qualify prospects, while humans handle the final pitches and relationship-building. The aim is to replace tedious prospecting with efficient automation without losing a personal, contextual touch.
183. Ward Richmond: From Touring Musician to Commercial Real Estate Leader
Q: What are your core values, and how do they shape hiring and team culture?
Discipline, 10x mentality, loyalty (and potentially integrity), humility, and gratitude. These guide hiring decisions, emphasize collaboration, and ensure team members align with a shared framework for growth and accountability.

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