Featuring Dean Connell "To stand out, you have to stand for something" In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Dean Connell, one of the original seven designers at WeWork, to share lessons on challenging the status quo. After delivering over 2 MILLION SqFt globally for the brand, Dean is now a creative design consultant for landlords, operators and corporate real estate. Caleb and Dean explore the evolution of the coworking industry and discuss Dean's experiences at...

Featuring Zac Goodman "When everyone is going left, look right" -Zac Goodman In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Zac Goodman, Founder & CEO of TSP, an award winning real estate management company (and B-CORP) that manages over 1 MILLION SqFt and growing. Zac shares insights into his journey into office real estate from banking, highlighting the evolution of TSP from advisory services to property and investment management.  Social changes often follow economic...

Featuring Meagan Slavin In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Meagan Slavin, Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of 25 North Coworking, an 11 year old US-based coworking brand operating across multiple second tier and suburban markets from Texas to Illinois. The two discuss an interesting hybrid partnership model with landlords operated by 25 North, how 25 North has grown over the years, the significance of brand, and why flexibility is required in the modern...

Featuring Dr. Toby Benzecry In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Dr. Toby Benzecry, Founder & CEO of Workplace Future Group, to discuss company culture, the impact workplace energy has on some companies, the changing needs of office customers, and how office landlords and operators are evolving to support the changing landscape of demand.   This epsisode is sponsored by the Brave Consortium. The Brave Consortium is a collective of companies that help Brave and its...

Featuring Juan Velayos Lluis In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Juan Velayos Lluis, Founding Partner of JV20 Investment & Advisory, and President of The District World Summit, for a fast paced recap of the trends discussed on stage at the event. The District World Summit is an annual event in Barcelona, Spain where the global capital ecosystem is brought together to understand the yields of each asset class, the current economic cycle, the timing of different...

Featuring Mika Matikainen In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Chief Exec for CapMan Real Estate, Mika Matikainen, to discuss balancing ESG with investor returns, the importance of community needs, and the evolving landscape of real estate investment strategies.  CapMan is a Nordic property investor. They acquire, improve, and develop flexible real estate in major Nordic cities. They have a clear focus on developing the environmental and social aspects of real estate,...

The Caleb Parker Show returns, with the Founder of Brave Corp, Caleb Parker sitting down with the leaders and innovators across office real estate to discuss the brave ideas shaping the future of office real estate to keep up with the ever-evolving future of work landscape. Trailer Summary: Brian Tracy once said “To understand sales we have to understand people” We believe to understand office sales we have to understand company culture. Company culture & team bonds are built on...

Featuring Zoe Ellis-Moore Brand has never been that important in office real estate. But that's about to change. A strong brand is more than just a logo or a catchy slogan—it's a powerful idea that resonates with customers, building loyalty and trust.  In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Zoe Ellis-Moore, Founder & CEO of Spaces to Places, a firm that partners with flexible workplace brands with research, positioning, marketing and strategic consulting. In this...

Featuring Dave Cairns Does the office have a role in the future of work?  If so, what will the office of the future look like? Dave goes on the record—no disclaimers attached. In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Dave Cairns, Future of Work Strategist for Kadence, to dive into deep topics like personal brand and authenticity in the workplace, the challenges workplace leaders face, how companies are adapting their ways of working, and the need for a mindset shift in...

Featuring Dharshni Singh What role does the office play in the future of work? In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Dharshni Singh, a dynamic corporate real estate leader with over 20 years experience in transforming organizations and unlocking human potential for exceptional outcomes at companies like Accenture and BCG, tp bennett and more. Dharshni has in-depth knowledge and expertise across Future of Work strategic planning, portfolio & site strategy investment...

Featuring Jane Sartin In this episode Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Jane Sartin, Executive Director of the Flexible Space Association (FlexSA) - the UK-wide trade body for the flexible workspace industry. The two explore the challenges of commoditization, how some brands approach differentiation, and the hotelification trend by building owners - with trending amenities such as rooftop terraces, gyms, and podcast studios.   This epsisode is sponsored by the Brave Consortium. ...

Featuring Tuomas Sahi “It's not enough that you build something and hope that people come. You have to build something that they actually need.” In this episode (Recorded live on stage at ReCoTech in Helsinki, Finland), Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, is joined by Tuomas Sahi, CEO of Antilooppi, a sustainable office real estate owner in Helsinki, Finland. Tuomas shares how Antiloopi’s focus on understanding and serving the needs of their customers led them to providing flexible solutions and...

Featuring Pontus Kihlman "Then only thing certain, is you can't be certain" It's an understatement to say there is uncertainty in office real estate right now. It’s been that way for a few years now. In this episode (Recorded live on stage at ReCoTech in Helsinki, Finland) Pontus and and Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, dive into the drivers of uncertainty in the workplace, the discomfort this creates, especially for office real estate, and how to lead through discomfort. They highlight the...

Featuring Bogdan Nicoară, Cofounder & CEO at Bright Spaces With over 60% of London office leases under 10,000 sqft and 65% having upcoming lease events, there’s a lot of void space on the horizon. How do we fill this space? In this epsisode, Bogdan Nicoară and Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, discuss the impact of digital tools to enrich the sales process, how virtual tours and 3D visualizations are changing the game and how exiting owners and operators can respond to the skyrocketing...

Featuring Keke Patissier, Cofounder & CEO at Koho Fact: 25% of coworking businesses are loss making. But that means 75% are not. If office real estate is going to keep up with customer demand for flex, service, hospitality and community, investors must to understand there’s money to be made. In this epsisode, Keke Patissier and Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, discuss how coworking and flex space is moving office real estate from a bond like investment to a predictable recurring revenue...

Featuring Manuel Conti, Cofounder and CEO of PONT As the flex market grows, many operators find themselves in a commoditized landscape. But what if brand differentiation is the key to acquiring new customers? In this episode, Manuel Conti and Brave Founder, Caleb Parker, dive into the evolving expectations of coworking space customers, the necessity of standardization to expand the flex market, and the importance of operator collaboration to support customer needs beyond their own...

Featuring Tom Proctor, Founder/CEO of NCG Did you know that tech, as important as it is, is not enough to retain customers? But the research shows that bad tech is enough to lose customers. In this Caleb Parker Show episode, Tom Proctor joins Caleb to dive into some research on what today’s office customers want. Tom shares why a frictionless user experience is important, how NCG has helped rejuvenate former Wework locations and how some CAT B Tech is being delivered earlier, as the tech...

Featuring Sam Gamble, Cofounder of ReturnSuite Is space as a service the solution to protecting property values? In this Caleb Parker Show Special Feature, Sam Gamble and Caleb Parker, dive into the challenges and opportunities in this period of evolution that office real estate is currently experiencing. Sam shares his journey from traditional office real estate to embracing Space-as-a-Service, and the obstacles he faced in valuing and financing flex properties.  Will there be a shift...

Featuring Dr. Anniina Autero, Head of Development for the City of Tampere, Finland. Imagine a future where our physical and virtual worlds seamlessly integrate, transforming how we interact with our cities and workplaces. In this special feature, Dr. Anniina and Caleb Parker zoom out from office real estate to discuss a broader perspective: the metaverse and its implications for urban planning. The potential impact on office real estate is tremendous now that we’ve entered the experience...

https://bravecorp.co/calebWhat's this? After diving into the world of Space-as-a-Service for 11 seasons, taking the #WorkBold Podcast into the top 1% of business podcasts globally - it’s time for a new chapter. It’s to be brave and evolve. Hit that play button to find out what's up with award winning podcaster, Caleb Parker.  

In this final episode of Season 11, host Caleb Parker is joined by  Dominique Gonfard, Chief Revenue Officer at Quarterback Real Estate to discuss the future of work and the role of technology in workplace design. They explore the concept of designing the office in the cloud and creating a digital backbone for employees to tap into. They also discuss the importance of putting employees first and embracing flexible working arrangements. Dominique highlights the need for early engagement with...

Will there be a shift in profile of the office real estate investor to recognize the increased risk and potential added value of flexible office spaces? In this episode of the #WorkBold podcast, host Caleb Parker discusses the future of office real estate valuations and investments with Gareth Lewis, Director of Real Estate M&A at PwC, on a boat in Cannes, France, outside MIPIM. They delve into the pressing issues surrounding the evolution of office space, highlighting the impact of...

Can active travel facilities drive value in buildings and impact leasing velocity? Did you know there is an increasing cultural shift towards active travel, influencing the demand for buildings that support sustainable transportation options and facilities? In this episode of #WorkBold, your host Caleb Parker, talks to James Nash, Cofounder of Active Score, who helps building owners and developers amplify their customer experience and wellbeing for it’s customers by improving their...

If there was a flex office hall of fame, today’s guest would be one of the first to be there. In this episode of #WorkBold, your host Caleb Parker, sits down with flex office pioneers  Charlie Green, co-CEO of The Office Group (TOG) for an unscripted interview. They take us on a journey through the evolution of flexible office spaces. From the humble beginnings of a converted pub in Islington to the towering skyline of Chancery House, Charlie shares the unique challenges he and his...