A Room of One's Own When You Don't Own It

Any small business involves risk, often calculated and sometimes underestimated. Still, the brands you love press on every day through countless obstacles and decisions, bringing a team and the desire to not skip a beat along for the ride. But, what's behind your favorite place setting up shop, or shuttering its doors? This episode covers the ground from BUB Hub beta's build out and the team finally having a space of their own, through the end of the initial lease term - all against the backdrop of a global pandemic. We also remind you (and us) why this journey is worthwhile.Hard-won victories, lessons learned and pro-tips abound, like:In the world of commercial real estate, what's a vanilla shell? Moreover, what's got Joan feeling like a cold dark shell?Negotiating for graduated rentWe stop ourselves short from unpacking health department and building inspection processesThe eustress (not me-stress) of movingHow "coming soon" is a phrase that shouldn't be used lightlyPaying to build out a space you don't ownAmanda creates a colorful new expletiveWhy property ownership makes sense for small businesses"I"m a real estate startup, and I'm here to help... our investors!"Treating people like crap when you think you're better than themGreen means go. Yellow means caution. Red (flags) mean nothing when you have no options.Whoever dies with the most toys winsWhen landlords gaslight you"The Wire" helps us explain some thingsRewarding landbankersDid someone say "conspiracy?"Michelle's pitch for you to "like and subscribe"CW: Adult languageTheme music by Thorn HazeAdditional music by AlisiaBeats (via Pixabay)Artwork by Lisa OryeFind more at proofingstage.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads @proofingstageJoin Proofing Stage+ to support us supporting you, AND access new bonus content in-between episodes!See Buzzsprout's Privacy Policy for listener privacy and read our disclaimer here.