Listen "343. Brandon Houston on Building a Vibrant Community Hub in a Town of 20,000 in Collingwood, ON"
Episode Synopsis
Brandon Houston, founder of the Collingwood Foundry shares his entrepreneurial journey from running a web development agency to pioneering a coworking space that has grown into a central hub of community and innovation in Collingwood, Ontario. Key topics include: The power of starting small and building a connection and reputation with the local community. The evolution of Collingwood Foundry into a space that members don't just work in, but genuinely love and support. The challenges and triumphs of bringing coworking to a smaller town and the vision for expanding the Foundry's influence. An exploration of culture-setting and hospitality in coworking, with creative initiatives like the use of the Donut plugin to foster member interactions. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Brandon's LinkedIn profile Collingwood Foundry website Everything Coworking Featured Resources: Free Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space Coworking Startup School Community Manager University The Everything Coworking Academy Follow Us on YouTube
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