62. Mike Kriel on His Approach to Creative Coworking Partnership Deals

Mike Kriel has ten coworking spaces under the Launch Workplaces brand as of this recording. They are all under creative deal structures - no leases. Mike shares: How he evaluates deals and says no to far more than he says yes to His commitment to identifying strong partners with high potential locations vs. just getting "dots on the map." How he converted traditional office space into flex for under $10/foot  Why listening to an asset owner's needs and listening and listening some more is the best approach to finding aligned incentives and getting a deal done. We also talk about: Gio fostering kitties, Gio returning from Alaska, Surprising your spouse with a puppy (because two dogs is way better than zero), and the meaning behind the Crossfit workout Murph. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Mike on LinkedIn Launch Workplaces website Connect with your Hosts: Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn Find Jamie on the Everything Coworking Podcast