In this episode, Alan sits down with Samantha Score, the founder of Bodhe, a beautiful coworking and social club for creatives, professionals, or freelancers based in San Diego, California. Sam shares her inspiring journey of moving cross-country, building community from scratch, and launching not just one, but two thoughtfully designed physical spaces, all while working a full-time job in tech sales.They cover:How a spontaneous move from NYC to San Diego during the pandemic sparked the idea for BodheThe grassroots growth of the SD Network and how it became the foundation for her businessWhat it really cost to open her first 275 sq ft location Why she didn’t want to tap her existing community to launch Bodhe—and how she built a new oneThe process behind opening a second, 1,400 sq ft space and hiring her first employeesThe reality of juggling tech sales, content creation, and running a businessHer future plans for expansion—and why she’s leaning toward licensing over franchisingThis is a story about boldness, serendipity, and scrappy execution—and a must-listen for anyone thinking about starting a brick-and-mortar space or growing a community-first business.Episode Specific LinksBodhe on InstagramSamantha Score on InstagramBodhe design by Wooters DesignInterior curation by Terra Mar InteriorsArtwork by Parker Heath📩 Contact Sam: [email protected] 📍 Locations: La Jolla, San DiegoSponsored by Signs and Mirrors, the leading sign and furniture shop for retail stores. Opening Soon Links & Resources→ Signs and furniture for retail stores: https://signsandmirrors.com→ NYC and Houston’s first self-portrait studio: https://fotolab.studio→ Follow us on Instagram: @openingsoonpodcast→ More episodes and guest info: https://www.openingsoonpodcast.com→ Your Host Alan Li: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-li-711a8629/

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