194. Best of: How Gina Schreck Built a 50,000 SF Community Hub

If your goal is to create a coworking space that's profitable, purposeful, and packed with community-driven energy, this episode is required listening. This week, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes of Flex Uncensored: our conversation with Gina Schreck, founder of The Village Work, Wellness & Event Center in the Denver suburbs. The lessons in this episode are just as relevant today as when it first aired. Sometimes the best ideas aren't new ones—they're the ones worth hearing again. In this episode, we cover: How Gina expanded from 10K to 50K square feet—and why she nearly walked away from the opportunity The surprising role her daughter played in managing the expansion project What makes her podcast studio actually get used (and how it supports her community) How events became a major revenue driver, from business gatherings to weddings and church services Why hospitality is at the center of everything she does—and how that philosophy impacts retention and culture How her space became a true community hub, complete with nonprofit partnerships and a waitlist for offices The creative ways she's using AI and thinking about operational efficiency Why DIY coworking isn't for divas—and how she embraces a high-touch, high-hospitality model This episode is packed with practical insights, big energy, and creative ideas for operators looking to build something people genuinely want to be part of. Whether you're hearing it for the first time or giving it another listen, there's a good chance you'll walk away with a few ideas worth putting into action. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Gina on LinkedIn The Village Workspace website Connect with your Hosts: Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn Find Jamie on the Everything Coworking Podcast