{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Flex in Five with Mike Kriel","title":"How to pick a coworking partner for your building","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":317,"description":"You just got a letter from a coworking operator saying your building would be their best location ever. Flattering—but what do you actually do with that?In this episode, Mike breaks down how building owners should evaluate a coworking operator who comes knocking—the questions to ask, the red flags to watch for, and why you should never stop at one conversation.In five minutes, you'll learn:The one question every landlord should ask a prospective coworking partnerWhat a credible operator's due diligence actually looks likeThe red flag that should end the conversationWhy cultural fit matters more than you thinkIf you want to learn more about flex as an opportunity in your building, download our Commercial Landlord's Guide to Flexible Office Space. It's 50+ pages of insights like the one I talked about today: https://launchworkplaces.com/landlords/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Mikehttps://launchworkplaces.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-kriel-a43994/  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About Flex in Five with Mike KrielHow do you make money in the flexible workspace industry? Mike Kriel, CEO of Launch Workplaces, breaks down the opportunities, trends, and strategies that are working right now, in five minutes or less.Honest and unfiltered, each episode tackles one focused topic, from what's working in coworking to emerging opportunities for commercial landlords, brokers, developers, and operators.Drawing from real-world experience and conversations across the industry, Mike delivers actionable insights designed to help you grow your piece of the pie in this ever-evolving market.Want to learn more about how to add a profitable coworking operation to your building? Download our free Commercial Landlord's Guide to Flexible Office Space: https://launchworkplaces.com/landlords/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ttKRiFAVun6jXTNReW4JYMtCoW1yNwQtmZQDgeflZj4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMTE1/MGYzMmJkZGQ4MjI5/Y2NkZDIxNDI0YzMy/NjNhZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}