Flex That Worx
Welcome to Flex That Worx, a podcast for anyone building, managing or growing a flexible workspace without making things more complicated than they need to be.
If you're running a single coworking space, juggling multiple locations, or overseeing a growing network of spaces across towns or cities, this is your space. It’s for the operators, managers, decision-makers, the people doing the work to make these places run.
Each week, we’ll share focused, no-fluff episodes with practical insights on how to run a better workspace. We’re talking about smoother operations, happier members, stronger systems, and sustainable growth. Think of it as your shortcut to learning what actually works.
At Baseworx, we work from coworking spaces ourselves. We see the wins, the mess, and everything in between. This podcast is a way for us to share what we’re learning, chatting with the people doing good work in this industry and helping you simplify how you scale.
Episodes are short, so you can fit them into your week easily. You’ll hear from workspace operators, industry experts, and our team. No jargon, no filler. Just useful ideas you can actually apply.
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Flex That Worx
Who Actually Runs Your Space, You or Your Members? | S2 EP22
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For anyone running a coworking space, there's a tension that builds up slowly and rarely gets talked about. The members you opened the doors with become part of the furniture. You know their kids' names and you've shared the highs and the wobbles.
Somewhere along the way, decisions that should sit with you start getting weighed against how those members might react. A price review gets put off, a change gets softened or a conversation gets parked for another week.
In this episode, Graham and Anne-Marie work through what happens when an operator's relationships with longer-standing members start steering the business.
They cover legacy pricing, communicating change with confidence, the role of a well-kept handbook and why honest conversations are what real community is actually built on. If there's a conversation you've been carrying around, this one will help you find a way through it.
Key takeaways for coworking and flexible workspace operators:
- Refresh your handbook and reshare it with a quick read-and-acknowledge step
- Make current pricing visible somewhere all members can see it
- Pick one small change this month rather than waiting for a bigger overhaul
- Apply rules consistently for everyone, regardless of how long they've been in the space
- Set up a feedback channel and respond to what comes through it
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