1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Coworking operators often assume that flex desks and memberships will drive the business model, but what if that’s not actually true? In this episode, I share insights from boutique gyms and play cafes that reveal how different business models generate sustainable revenue. These parallels highlight why private offices, events, and other add-ons are often the true engines of coworking profitability. What we cover: Why flex desks are often overestimated in pro formas, and why they rarely drive long-term revenue. The boutique fitness analogy: why high-value services (like private offices) outperform low-cost memberships. What play cafes teach us about add-ons and event revenue as reliable income streams. The challenge of churn in coworking memberships and how to offset it with longer-term commitments. Why operators need to look under the hood of successful models instead of assuming what’s working from the outside. Everything Coworking Featured Resources: Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space Coworking Startup School Community Manager University Follow Us on YouTube Everything Coworking http://everythingcoworking.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/37817650/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/2c607a/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/37817650