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367. Amanda Lewan, CEO of Bamboo, on Building Sustainable and Hyperlocal Coworking Communities
Manage episode 447687666 series 1007930
In this episode, Jamie chats with Amanda Lewan, CEO and co-founder of Bamboo, about her journey from a grassroots coworking concept in Detroit to leading three thriving locations across Michigan. Amanda shares invaluable lessons on building sustainable, hyperlocal coworking communities, and how community support, private offices, and strategic expansion can drive success.
We talked about:
How Amanda built Bamboo from a small pop-up to three high-demand locations, starting with $5,000 and a passion for community
Insights on navigating the coworking needs of different markets and why hyperlocal adaptability matters
The importance of small private offices for stabilizing revenue and meeting community needs
Bamboo’s approach to forming a launch committee to integrate authentically into new markets
Leveraging community-driven initiatives and strategic property ownership to create a sustainable coworking model
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Everything Coworking Featured Resources:
Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space
124 episodes
Manage episode 447687666 series 1007930
In this episode, Jamie chats with Amanda Lewan, CEO and co-founder of Bamboo, about her journey from a grassroots coworking concept in Detroit to leading three thriving locations across Michigan. Amanda shares invaluable lessons on building sustainable, hyperlocal coworking communities, and how community support, private offices, and strategic expansion can drive success.
We talked about:
How Amanda built Bamboo from a small pop-up to three high-demand locations, starting with $5,000 and a passion for community
Insights on navigating the coworking needs of different markets and why hyperlocal adaptability matters
The importance of small private offices for stabilizing revenue and meeting community needs
Bamboo’s approach to forming a launch committee to integrate authentically into new markets
Leveraging community-driven initiatives and strategic property ownership to create a sustainable coworking model
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Everything Coworking Featured Resources:
Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space
124 episodes
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