{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"399. What Boutique Gyms and Play Cafes Can Teach Us About Coworking Revenue","description":"Coworking operators often assume that flex desks and memberships will drive the business model, but what if that\u2019s 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\u2019s 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 ","author_name":"Everything Coworking","author_url":"http:\/\/everythingcoworking.com","html":"