Anne Olsen, Director of Coworking at The Shop, joins us to share how she went from community building to leading a multi-city coworking brand under The Domain Companies. With locations in Salt Lake City, New Orleans, and soon Brooklyn, The Shop is growing, and Anne is at the center of it all—scouting new locations, refining operations, and making sure each space fosters connection.

In this episode, we cover:

• How The Domain Companies integrates coworking with mixed-use developments.

• Why The Shop is expanding into new cities and how they select locations.

• The balance between community-building and financial sustainability in coworking.

• Anne’s career path from community manager to director and her advice for growth-minded coworking pros.

• The role of management agreements in The Shop’s expansion strategy.

Whether you're looking for inspiration on growing your coworking brand or just love a good community-building success story, this one’s for you!

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Most executives are still debating "how many days in the office"—but Brian Elliott is here to tell them they’re asking the wrong questions. A former Google and Slack exec, Future of Work 50 Thought Leader, and leadership advisor, Brian has spent years helping companies navigate the future of work, AI, and leadership.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Why the debate over office days is outdated—and what leaders should be focusing on instead.

• The biggest mistakes companies make when implementing hybrid and remote work policies.

• How leadership styles need to evolve for a world of distributed teams and generative AI.

• Why traditional “hustle culture” is failing—and what today’s workforce actually values.

• The data-driven case for flexibility: how companies can attract and retain top talent.

If you’re a leader, workplace strategist, or just obsessed with the future of work, you won’t want to miss this one.

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In this episode of Flex Uncensored, Jamie and Gio catch up on Gio’s new role with the Global Workspace Association (GWA), upcoming immersive events, and his personal adventures that always tie back to Flex. They dive into the state of the industry, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and how they’re both focused on helping operators level up in 2025.

They talked about:

• Gio’s new role at GWA and how it’s shaping the future of flex industry events, including the first international immersive event in Mexico City.

• Why Gio believes San Antonio is the sleeper market to watch and how Texas, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City are Flex powerhouses in the making.

• The three mistakes you can’t recover from when launching a coworking space (hint: bad real estate deals top the list).

• How Jamie’s Virtual Mail Challenge became a surprise hit—and why it’s a game-changer for existing operators.

• The importance of getting out of your “operator silo” to build relationships, scout competitors, and avoid costly mistakes.

If you’re an operator, investor, or flex enthusiast looking to grow smarter in 2025, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and a healthy dose of Gio’s signature storytelling.

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