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Flexible Workspaces and the Future of Work with Sam Rosen

10/14/2024 • 19 min

Wayne Turmel is joined by Sam Rosen, the founder of Deskpass, to explore how the office landscape has changed in recent years. Sam shares his journey from opening one of Chicago’s first co-working spaces to developing tools that connect companies and remote workers with flexible workspaces. They discuss the evolving role of offices, how companies can make strategic real estate decisions, and the benefits of offering co-working options to remote and hybrid teams. Sam also dives into the differences between designing workspaces with a human-centered approach versus the traditional real estate mindset. Tune in to discover how you can leverage flexible spaces to improve productivity and retain top talent. Key Takeaways Flexible workspaces provide a valuable alternative to traditional offices, offering professional environments tailored to diverse work needs. A human-centered design approach prioritizes worker needs over merely filling office space, unlike traditional real estate perspectives. Companies are reducing their office footprints to save costs while using co-working spaces to maintain access to professional environments. Proximity and convenience are key benefits of co-working spaces, making them ideal when working from home isn't suitable. In-person meetings should be reserved for deep collaboration or cultural reinforcement, with a focus on asynchronous work whenever possible. Successful remote companies prioritize culture, communication tools, and processes over physical office space. Access to flexible workspaces helps attract and retain talent, expanding the hiring pool and supporting employees' varied work preferences. Featured Guest Name: Sam Rosen Bio: Sam Rosen is the co-founder and CEO of Deskpass, an online marketplace connecting teams and individuals to thousands of coworking spaces and conference rooms across the country. A creative problem solver, Sam's passion for coworking began with co-founding The Coop, Chicago’s first coworking space, and he has since become a recognized entrepreneur and voice in the design community. Prior to Deskpass, he co-founded The Post Family art collaborative and One Design Company, a digital branding agency that blends research, communication, and design for top brands. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammyrosen/ https://www.deskpass.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Sam Rosen and Deskpass 01:03 Sam’s Background in Co-Working and Design 02:05 The Evolution of Office Spaces and Remote Work 03:19 Design vs. Real Estate: What’s the Difference? 04:51 Advantages of Co-Working Spaces 07:09 How to Use Deskpass for Remote Work Travel 08:17 Making Flexible Workspaces Work for Your Company 10:00 Real-Life Examples of Deskpass in Action 13:15 Keeping Culture Alive in Remote Teams 17:19 Deciding When to Meet In Person 19:08 Conclusion and Resources Related Episodes What is Culture? Beyond the Office Walls: Mastering Remote Work with Jeanna Barrett Global Office, Family Home: Remote Work Lessons from a Digital Nomad Family with Chris Stroud Designing a Winning Culture for Remote Teams: Insights from the Authors of The Long-Distance Team Additional Resources Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Connect with Wayne Turmel on LinkedIn Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Teammate Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Team The Kevin Eikenberry Group Subscribe to Long-Distance Worklife wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longdistanceworklife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2P22kW5iaX8zU3B0-HVCUA Website: https://longdistanceworklife.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longdistanceworklife Join us for a powerful, 4-part video series titled, Demystifying Remote Leadership. You will learn how to create solid w

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