Exploring Co-warehousing with Emiliano & Shannon Lerda

23/06/2025 28 min

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In this episode of 'This Week in Coworking,' host Hector Kolonas introduces Emiliano and Shannon Lerda, the founders of Elevator Spaces, a co-warehousing company focused on elevating small businesses that need warehousing type spaces for their physical goods businesses. Get the full shownotes at https://twic.co/warehousingThey discuss their journey from running an e-commerce pet supplies business from home to creating a unique shared space solution that combines elements of coworking and warehousing. The conversation covers the challenges they faced, their business model, key cost drivers, and the importance of community in their spaces. They also delve into the logistics support they offer, their expansion strategy, and the role of coworking technology in their operations.Chapters:00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:12 Meet Emiliano and Shannon Lerda00:28 What is Elevator Spaces?02:16 The Journey to Co-Warehousing03:54 Challenges and Solutions in Co-Warehousing06:57 Understanding Co-Warehousing Costs10:50 Services and Offerings14:58 Choosing the Right Location23:24 Business Model and Expansion26:29 Technology in Co-Warehousing27:33 Conclusion and Future Plans