Ep#441 Sam Rosen: Transforming Coworking Spaces with Flexibility and Innovation

The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra

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Get ready to rethink the future of work! In this episode, we’re joined by Sam Rosen, the mastermind behind DeskPass—your “booking.com for office spaces.”

From the origins of Chicago’s first coworking space to leading a tech revolution, Sam explains how DeskPass offers flexible, app-based reservations for individuals and businesses—no long-term commitment required!

He dives into the challenges of educating the market and competing with giants like WeWork and Starbucks, all while refining their model based on customer feedback. Tune in to discover how DeskPass is transforming coworking with flexibility and innovation!

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Ways to connect with Sam Rosen:

🔗 http://www.deskpass.com/

🔗 https://twitter.com/deskpasshq

🔗 https://www.facebook.com/deskpass

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/deskpass/

🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammyrosen/

🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/deskpass/

What’s in this episode:

01:38 - Who is our guest for today, and how does he describe his role and business

02:29 - What makes his coworking platform unique

03:02 - Where can users find coworking spaces through his platform

04:07 - How does he compare his business model to real estate ownership

05:28 - Who are the primary users of his coworking spaces

07:02 - What factors influence the choice of coworking space for his users

08:10 - How did his early experiences lead to the current business model

10:45 - How did coworking space owners react to his business proposal

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14:58 - What advice does he give for identifying opportunities and making business tweaks

16:50 - How did feedback and market needs shape his business

19:11 - What pricing strategies did he experiment with to improve sales

21:25 - What challenges did he face with moving from a subscription model to pay-as-you-go

24:14 - How does he address the risk of coworking spaces upselling customers

24:53 - What advice does he give to businesses looking to grow and iterate

27:00 - Who has been a significant support in his business journey

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