Coworking isn't just desks and Wi-Fi—it's people.The magic happens when a freelancer, creator, startup founder, and someone still figuring it out share coffee, ideas, and a little gossip.But when you are making that magic happen?It feels like herding cats while juggling flaming swords.- Empty desks mock you.- Members ghost you like a bad dating app.- The pressure to "build community" looms while your inbox piles up.Sound familiar?Remember, you're not alone in this journey. A community of coworking folks, just like you, faces similar challenges.I discovered coworking on Meetup.com in 2008.Since then, I've worked alongside coworking operators, freelancers, and microbusinesses.Along the way, I've created 1,000+ podcasts and organised 1,000+ workshops, meet-ups, and un-conferences.For three years, I managed a coworking space in central London.That experience taught me the highs and lows of building a community—balancing culture, connection, and the bottom line while keeping the sink clear of mugs.Since 2010, Emily, a certified Scrum Master, and I have worked remotely on freelance projects.Our focus has been on the Sharing Economy and connecting people through ideas.Seeing the growing need for coworking-specific coaching, we co-founded Third Place Works.Today, we run Coworking Community Builder Cohorts, a small group transformation program, and consult on larger projects.Our goal?To help coworking operators turn their spaces into hubs of connection and impact.Emily and I also cohost the Coworking Values Podcast, which shares street-level stories from coworking communities twice weekly—raw, real conversations about what works and what doesn't.I help curate the 8,000-strong LinkedIn Coworking Group, a platform where operators can connect, share ideas, and collaborate.It's a place to learn from others, share your experiences, and build a strong network within the coworking community.I share weekday coworking and community-building tips on YouTube to keep you inspired and connected.Since 2020, I've been a trustee of Urban MBA, helping London's street entrepreneurs grow their networks and careers by connecting them with coworking communities.Coworking isn't just a business—it's about creating spaces where people can be seen, create, work and connect.Running a coworking space is a challenge, but it's a challenge to overcome.You don't have to do it alone.☎️ Let's talk.✈️ Please follow me on LinkedIn.🎙️ Join the Coworking Values Podcast.✅ Join the group—we invite everyone to grow the coworking movement.