54: Part 1 Building More Than a Business: Coworking, Community & the Long Game with Elle Crevits

In this episode of You Are Your Business, Amy sits down with Elle, the owner behind The Atrium, a beautiful coworking space in St. Thomas, Ontario. Elle shares her unique path to purchasing the business during the pandemic and how she balances entrepreneurship with her full-time role as a small business advisor at the St. Thomas Small Business Center.Together, Amy and Elle dive into the realities of starting, growing, and sustaining a business. From the self-serve model that makes The Atrium stand out to the importance of creating community spaces for entrepreneurs, Elle offers insights that are both practical and inspiring. They also talk about the behind-the-scenes systems that help businesses thrive long-term—especially when you’re not always there.Whether you're in the early stages of business or navigating growth, this episode is full of honest advice, real talk about balancing multiple roles, and a reminder to be patient and authentic in your journey.Local to St. Thomas? Don’t miss Elle’s generous offer of a free day pass to experience The Atrium coworking space. Details below. Connect with Elle:https://www.instagram.com/elle.crevits/https://www.instagram.com/workattheatrium/https://www.ellecrevits.com/https://workattheatrium.com/Free Day pass code: YOUAREYOURBIZ, which can be used to register for a Free Day here: https://workattheatrium.com/pricing/#day-passConnect with Amy Sussex https://www.instagram.com/amy.sussex/https://thebusinessmanagementco.com/