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380. How James Westbrook Transformed Commercial Property into a Thriving Coworking Business
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What happens when a seasoned real estate investor decides to dive into coworking? James Westbrook, co-owner of Magnolia Woods, shares his journey from corporate sales to running two successful coworking spaces in the Houston suburbs. We talk about the challenges of expansion, why office-heavy coworking models work in his market, and the strategies that keep his spaces full.
In this episode:How James transitioned from real estate investing to launching coworking spaces
The pros and cons of owning vs. leasing coworking properties
Why private offices are the key revenue driver in his suburban market
Marketing and lead generation strategies that actually work (including what didn’t)
The power of community in coworking—without forcing happy hours
If you’re an operator thinking about expansion or a real estate investor eyeing coworking, this episode is packed with insights!
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
GCUC discount code: EVERYGCUC for 20% off - https://na.gcuc.co/
Everything Coworking Featured Resources:
Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space
124 episodes
Manage episode 469775515 series 1007930
What happens when a seasoned real estate investor decides to dive into coworking? James Westbrook, co-owner of Magnolia Woods, shares his journey from corporate sales to running two successful coworking spaces in the Houston suburbs. We talk about the challenges of expansion, why office-heavy coworking models work in his market, and the strategies that keep his spaces full.
In this episode:How James transitioned from real estate investing to launching coworking spaces
The pros and cons of owning vs. leasing coworking properties
Why private offices are the key revenue driver in his suburban market
Marketing and lead generation strategies that actually work (including what didn’t)
The power of community in coworking—without forcing happy hours
If you’re an operator thinking about expansion or a real estate investor eyeing coworking, this episode is packed with insights!
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
GCUC discount code: EVERYGCUC for 20% off - https://na.gcuc.co/
Everything Coworking Featured Resources:
Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space
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1 382. The Federal Government Embraces Flex: Mark Gilbreath Explains What It Means for Coworking 42:31

1 381. Turning Coworking Members into Community Builders – Liz Barney on Cahoots’ Experiment 56:56

1 380. How James Westbrook Transformed Commercial Property into a Thriving Coworking Business 57:06

1 379. Summer Slump? Not This Year! 3 Smart Strategies to Keep Your Coworking Revenue Flowing 41:23

1 378. A Workspace for the Modern Parent: Leslie M. Bosserman on The Makers Place™, a Child-Friendly Coworking 59:51

1 377. Thinking About Changing Your Space Management Platform? Here Are 3 Things to Consider 36:28

1 376. The Revenue Risks of Not Updating Your Google Business Profile for Your Coworking Space 35:01

1 375. Therapy Meets Coworking: Laura Spiller, PhD, on Creating PractiSage, a Collective for Mental Health Professionals 1:00:32

1 374. Creating Coworking Magic in a University Town: Amanda Findlay’s Vision for Matchbox Studios 1:01:22

1 373. Building Global Community: Inside Emanuele Sisti’s Innovation Campus Journey 37:53

1 372. 4 Ways to Build a Stronger Coworking Space Team in 2025 32:09

1 371. How Tamara Payne Has Built a Community-Focused AND Profitable Coworking Space That Runs Without Her 1:11:34

1 370. Hope is Not a Strategy - A 12-Week Q1 Planning Framework for Coworking Spaces 27:48

1 369. How to Do Coworking Bonuses Right - Data-Driven Recommendations 23:04

1 368. Coworking Design with Purpose: Insights from Dorothy Rogers-Bullis and Dan Bullis of Saratoga CoWorks 1:03:52
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