{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"405. From Antiques to Coworking: Carol DiGiovanni\u2019s Journey to Building onFlume Coworking","description":"What do antiques and coworking have in common? For Carol DiGiovanni, more than you\u2019d think. Carol never set out to run a coworking space. With a degree in material culture and a long career as an accredited antiques appraiser, she loved researching the stories behind old treasures\u2014not managing HVAC contractors or setting up a member portal. But when the pandemic hit, Carol and her husband\u2014owners of a full city block of office space in downtown Chico, California\u2014knew they\u2019d need to pivot. In this episode, Carol shares her journey from antique expert to community builder, and how she\u2019s doubled the size of onFlume Coworking while keeping it intentionally local, friendly, and low-fuss.  We talk about: Why her quiet, dog-friendly coworking model works perfectly in her market How she expanded from 5,000 to 10,000 square feet (and filled it fast) Why pre-marketing matters\u2014and what she\u2019d do differently next time How owning the building changes her approach to pricing and expansion What she learned about patience, marketing, and negotiating from the operator\u2019s seat If you\u2019ve ever wondered what it looks like when a building owner takes coworking into their own hands\u2014and falls in love with it\u2014this episode is a must-listen. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: onFlume Coworking's website 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":"