How Brookfield is Growing Their 1.8 Million Sqft Flex Footprint
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A Brave Ideas Mini-Series at the Immersive Event presented by () How can office landlords balance flex and stability? In this episode of Brave Ideas, Founder, talks with with , Vice President for the world's largest landlord, , to explore their innovative approach to flex space and hybrid leases. Brookfield has already grown a massive 1.8 million square feet of flex space across multiple global markets. Andrew discusses how their strategy is evolving and the importance of stability in an increasingly flexible office landscape. 💡 Key Topics Discussed:...
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What Are Key Elements of Successful Coworking Operator-Landlord Deals?
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A Brave Ideas Mini-Series at the Immersive Event presented by () What does a successful operator-landlord partnership actually look like?Previously this season (Ep2), we explored how landlords and operators struggle to align on flexible office deals. In this episode of Brave Ideas, Founder, sits down with , Director of Real Estate Transactions at , to explore how the best landlord-operator partnerships are structured, and why transparency, underwriting, and financial modeling are the keys to success. 💡 Key Topics Discussed: ✅ Why landlords are...
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Why Offices Are No Longer BOND-LIKE Investments
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A Brave Ideas Mini-Series at the Immersive Event presented by () Can office investments survive with outdated valuation models? Not anymore. In this episode of Brave Ideas, Founder, sits down with from (with insights from ) to discuss why offices are no longer bond-like investments and how operational data, dynamic pricing, technology, and demand for flexible workspace is reshaping the asset class. 💡 Key Topics Discussed:✅ Why dynamic pricing is the future ✅ How data-driven insights are transforming office valuations ✅ Instant Group’s...
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DEEP DIVE: Why Data is Coworking's Secret Weapon
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Bonus Episode The best coworking spaces today aren’t just about desks—they’re about data-driven decisions that enhance experience, service, and efficiency. In this special DEEP DIVE of Brave Ideas, Founder, is joined by , Cofounder of , to explore how data is transforming coworking operations, from boosting revenue and amplifying the human experience to building trust with landlords. Here’s what’s changing: 🚀 Operators are using real-time data to tailor spaces and services to member needs. 💡 Landlords are demanding transparent data-sharing to strengthen...
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Should Office Landlords Be in the Hospitality Business?
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A Brave Ideas Mini-Series at the Immersive Event presented by () Can office landlords afford to ignore hospitality? Or is it the key to staying competitive in today’s market? In this episode of Brave Ideas, Founder, sits down with , CEO & Founder of - the largest woman-owned shared workspace company in the U.S. with 310,000 SqFt across NYC and Florida. With 33 years in hospitality and flexible workspaces, Laura ha seen evolution first-hand—from landlords taking a hands-off lease approach to landlords desire to curate experiences. The two dive...
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Landlords vs. Operators: What’s Holding Flex Office Back?
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A Brave Ideas Mini-Series at the Immersive Event presented by () Despite the rising demand for flexible office space, landlords and operators still struggle to align. But why is this happening, and what’s the solution? In this episode of Brave Ideas, Founder, and , cofounder of , sat down with office real estate powerhouse, , at The Empire State Building in NYC to uncover the key challenges holding back the growth of flexible workspaces—from valuation hurdles to data transparency and landlord-operator misalignment. Gio is Executive Director for the...
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Slices of Pizza & NOI: A Flex Financing Talk in Times Square
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A Brave Ideas Mini-Series at the Immersive Event presented by () In this episode of Brave Ideas, Founder, meets up with , cofounder of ReturnSuite, in the heart of Times Square, New York City. As they stroll through the bustling streets in search of the perfect slice of pizza, Caleb and Sam dive into the future of office real estate, Flex and coworking. The conversation explores the evolving challenges landlords, operators, and investors face in structuring deals, unlocking financing, and using data to scale their portfolios. Sam also shares insights from his transition from landlord to...
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S14 Trailer: Brave Ideas Mini-Series at the GWA (Evolve to Thrive)
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Season 14: Evolve to Thrive In this exciting new mini-series of the Brave Ideas podcast (formerly the Caleb Parker Show), Award Winning Podcast Host, and Founder of , , kicks off an exciting new season, recorded live at the Immersive Event in NYC. With a focus on redefining the boundaries of office real estate, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone in the office real estate ecosystem, from investors and developers to brokers, landlords operators and property managers. This season dives into bold ideas and strategies to thrive in a transforming office real estate landscape....
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What Happens When Dozens of Coworking Brands Share Data?
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Featuring Could this become the "STR" of coworking? In this episode Brave Founder, , is joined by Elliot Gold, CoFounder and CEO of UK coworking operator, , to discuss the launch of the , a collaborative initiative aimed at sharing operational data among flex operators. The two explore the importance of data collection in the coworking sector, the need for trust and integrity in data sharing, and the potential for collaboration over competition. They also cover the criteria for joining the network, the onboarding process, and the future plans for expanding the data set to provide...
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Follow the data: Where's the opportunity in office real estate?
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Featuring With all the doom and gloom around office, where exactly is the opportunity for investors and operators who are leaning into the future? In this episode Brave Founder, , is joined by John Williams, former CMO at the Instant Group, where he spent a decade before setting up his own sales & marketing consultancy working with scale up businesses in workspace, as well as AI and digital marketing. In this episode, Caleb and John unpack a data-rich report Instant published, as they explore: the impact of economic factors on demand where today’s demand is coming from the...
info_outlineA Brave Ideas Mini-Series at the Global Workspace Association Immersive Event
presented by ReturnSuite
(Watch the full length video on Youtube)
In this episode of Brave Ideas, Brave Corp Founder, Caleb Parker meets up with Sam Gamble, cofounder of ReturnSuite, in the heart of Times Square, New York City. As they stroll through the bustling streets in search of the perfect slice of pizza, Caleb and Sam dive into the future of office real estate, Flex and coworking.
The conversation explores the evolving challenges landlords, operators, and investors face in structuring deals, unlocking financing, and using data to scale their portfolios. Sam also shares insights from his transition from landlord to tech startup CEO, including how ReturnSuite is revolutionizing financial transparency in the industry.
Whether you're a real estate pro, a Flex enthusiast, or simply curious about what's next for the workplace, this episode delivers fresh ideas and actionable insights. Grab a slice, hit play, and enjoy this walk-and-talk through Times Square!
Topics discussed:
- The evolution of office, Flex and coworking
- Innovative approaches to financing and deal structuring
- How data and tech are unlocking growth for the industry
- Sam’s journey from landlord to tech startup CEO at ReturnSuite
This candid conversation is packed with fresh ideas, actionable insights, and a dash of humor.
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