138. Coworking Meets Mixed-Use Development: Anne Olsen on The Shop’s Unique Model

Anne Olsen, Director of Coworking at The Shop, joins us to share how she went from community building to leading a multi-city coworking brand under The Domain Companies. With locations in Salt Lake City, New Orleans, and soon Brooklyn, The Shop is growing, and Anne is at the center of it all—scouting new locations, refining operations, and making sure each space fosters connection.

In this episode, we cover:

• How The Domain Companies integrates coworking with mixed-use developments.

• Why The Shop is expanding into new cities and how they select locations.

• The balance between community-building and financial sustainability in coworking.

• Anne’s career path from community manager to director and her advice for growth-minded coworking pros.

• The role of management agreements in The Shop’s expansion strategy.

Whether you're looking for inspiration on growing your coworking brand or just love a good community-building success story, this one’s for you!

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