EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 1H 15M
Doubling Down Amidst Uncertainty & Building Community | 28 Mandy Reynolds
from The Dirt Path · host Grayson Harris
Mandy Reynolds is a commercial real estate agent, developer, and the co-founder of Union + Co. coworking space in Bath, Maine. She shared her dirt path journey rescuing a historic, 24,000-square-foot "white elephant" building, creating a community cornerstone in a small town, and the mental stamina it takes to continue amidst massive uncertainty. Expect to hear:- Unconventional Path: How Mandy started her career doing ESG research, transitioned into real estate, and eventually co-founded a coworking space- Doubling Down Amidst Uncertainty: Why Mandy chose to invest more into Union & Co after a rocky start, and how they mentally persevered throughout.- Third Space Emergence: The rise of third spaces after covid and the unexpected impact a coworking space provides- Bigger than a Coworking Space: Mandy's vision of creating a community center point in a small town in Maine, and how they differentiate themselves from other coworking spaces.------------------------------Timestamps:(00:00) Bath Coworking Dream(01:05) Closing Deals Variety(02:13) Commercial vs Residential Real Estate(06:05) Maine Roots & The Border Town Reality(08:13) New Zealand Study Abroad & The Liberating Side of Travel(12:19) ESG Research Career & The SINS Blueprint(18:28) Remote Work Coworking & The Isolation Trap(21:21) Real Estate Turning Point & Build Maine(27:04) Broker Investing Dilemma & "Rich Dad Poor Dad" Influence(32:13) Union & Co Origins: A Historic Fairytale Downtown(37:04) Opening Day And First Members(40:58) Sticking With It: From 5 Founders to 2(47:22) Why Coworking Matters: Getting Out of Your Bubble(55:12) New Building Redevelopment: Tackling a 24,000 Sq Ft Monster(59:25) Community Programs And Art(01:04:17) Advice For New Operators: You Must Own the Bricks(01:07:53) Frankisms And Farewell: Knowing How to Get Out ------------------------------Connect with Mandy:- Union + Co Website: https://www.unionandco.me/the-team- Union + Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unionandcomaine/- Mandy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-reynolds-aa779155/Support the podcast:- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedirtpathpodcast/- Email your questions: [email protected] Follow Grayson on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/grayson-harris-786087148/
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Mandy Reynolds is a commercial real estate agent, developer, and the co-founder of Union + Co. coworking space in Bath, Maine. She shared her dirt path journey rescuing a historic, 24,000-square-foot "white elephant" building, creating a community cornerstone in a small town, and the mental stamina it takes to continue amidst massive uncertainty. Expect to hear:- Unconventional Path: How Mandy started her career doing ESG research, transitioned into real estate, and eventually co-founded a coworking space- Doubling Down Amidst Uncertainty: Why Mandy chose to invest more into Union & Co after a rocky start, and how they mentally persevered throughout.- Third Space Emergence: The rise of third spaces after covid and the unexpected impact a coworking space provides- Bigger than a Coworking Space: Mandy's vision of creating a community center point in a small town in Maine, and how they differentiate themselves from other coworking spaces.------------------------------Timestamps:(00:00) Bath Coworking Dream(01:05) Closing Deals Variety(02:13) Commercial vs Residential Real Estate(06:05) Maine Roots & The Border Town Reality(08:13) New Zealand Study Abroad & The Liberating Side of Travel(12:19) ESG Research Career & The SINS Blueprint(18:28) Remote Work Coworking & The Isolation Trap(21:21) Real Estate Turning Point & Build Maine(27:04) Broker Investing Dilemma & "Rich Dad Poor Dad" Influence(32:13) Union & Co Origins: A Historic Fairytale Downtown(37:04) Opening Day And First Members(40:58) Sticking With It: From 5 Founders to 2(47:22) Why Coworking Matters: Getting Out of Your Bubble(55:12) New Building Redevelopment: Tackling a 24,000 Sq Ft Monster(59:25) Community Programs And Art(01:04:17) Advice For New Operators: You Must Own the Bricks(01:07:53) Frankisms And Farewell: Knowing How to Get Out ------------------------------Connect with Mandy:- Union + Co Website: https://www.unionandco.me/the-team- Union + Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unionandcomaine/- Mandy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-reynolds-aa779155/Support the podcast:- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedirtpathpodcast/- Email your questions: [email protected] Follow Grayson on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/grayson-harris-786087148/
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