Episodes

  • You have to suck before you get good [Ep. 63]

    You have to suck before you get good [Ep. 63]
    Dec 18 2024
    You have to suck at something before you get good at it. In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson talks about how the more time you spend looking for shortcuts and hacks, the longer it will take to get where you want to go. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 🎧 Browse more episodes🚀 Join The Lab Community […]
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    1 min
  • Who you are, who you serve, and how you serve them [Ep 62]

    Who you are, who you serve, and how you serve them [Ep 62]
    Dec 16 2024
    It used to be that simply being a coworking space was a big deal. It was enough to garner press, attention and a lot of curiosity. Not so anymore. In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson explains that because coworking spaces are being built faster than anyone can keep track of, it is […]
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    2 mins
  • You’re in the happy people business [Ep. 61]

    You’re in the happy people business [Ep. 61]
    Dec 11 2024
    One of the best coworking quotes from recent years was from Mark Gilbreath at LiquidSpace. He said, “There’s never been a more extraordinary time to be in the happy people business.” In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson talks about how building a community around your brand is the thing that’s not easily […]
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    2 mins
  • That tension in your coworking space [Ep. 60]

    That tension in your coworking space [Ep. 60]
    Dec 9 2024
    There’s likely a tension in your coworking space, and we’re not talking about the person who insists on talking on speaker phone in the open space. In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson talks about the tension between building a great business and building a great community—and how to do them both at […]
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    3 mins
  • Different generations make a great coworking space [Ep. 59]

    Different generations make a great coworking space [Ep. 59]
    Dec 4 2024
    If you want to create a vibrant and thriving coworking community, you have to have a wide variety of people and perspectives in your space. Including different ages. In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson talks about how having a wide range of ages in your coworking space, and providing ways for them […]
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    4 mins
  • The story behind my signoff [Ep. 58]

    The story behind my signoff [Ep. 58]
    Dec 2 2024
    In life and in work, we can’t go it alone. In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson talks about how when we move too fast, we risk forgetting who we serve and the promise we’ve made to them to do our best work creating spaces and communities of belonging. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 🎧 […]
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    3 mins
  • Be scrollstopping with your content [Ep.57]

    Be scrollstopping with your content [Ep.57]
    Nov 27 2024
    If your content isn’t moving the needle, it’s a waste of time. In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson talks about the importance of differentiating your space and brand by creating content that invites people to be part of your community—even if just by engaging with your content. Follow on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 🎧 Browse more […]
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    3 mins
  • A very bad team and a great community [Ep. 56]

    A very bad team and a great community [Ep. 56]
    Nov 20 2024
    Communities can be found everywhere, and they can all teach us about the importance of having people around who support and care about each other. And community building and leadership can take all forms. In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson shares the story of her very bad volleyball team and what it […]
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    4 mins