{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"423. From Underwater to 95% Occupied: A Coworking Turnaround Story","description":"What would you do if you bought a coworking space that was losing money\u2026 on purpose? That\u2019s exactly what Lea Latham did. She walked into a 13,000 square foot executive suite business that was underwater, knowing full well she\u2019d likely have to take it over. And when the time came? She moved into her RV, parked it outside, and got to work. I loved this conversation with Lea because it\u2019s such a real look at what it actually takes to turn a space around: Making the hard call to replace a team member (and wishing you\u2019d done it sooner) Installing systems, structure, and accountability from scratch Leaning into technology to create visibility and control Understanding that relationships matter\u2014but they\u2019re not everything And focusing on the fundamentals that so many operators overlook (like actually responding to leads\u2026) I\u2019ve had the privilege of working with Lea through our programs, and she is exactly the kind of operator you want in this industry: curious, decisive, and willing to take action. If you\u2019ve ever wondered whether you could take over an underperforming space and turn it into something profitable\u2026 this episode will give you a very honest look at what that actually requires. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Katy Elite Suites 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":"