It's that not I’m against coworking spaces.... I just don't get it

As the CEO of Radious, I often get asked a common question from people considering booking a Radspace, “Why wouldn’t I just book a coworking space?”

Well, coworking spaces have just about one thing going for them, and that's the fact that they get people together IRL, and I'm all about that. But nowadays working close to a bunch of strangers is pretty, well, ick. There are more downsides than upsides, in my view.

Here are some main reasons why Radious beats coworking spaces.

Cost is probably the first thing you’re thinking about.

If you’re a small business with a team of 10 and you want to get together for a half-day to work on a big project, you’ll need to book a private meeting space. At most coworking spaces, you’ll pay at least $10/seat/hour. At the end of your 4-hour meeting, you’ll be out $400 (plus parking etc.). Whereas you could book, for example, this Radspace for the entire day for only $350 and have an outdoor space, a full kitchen, and even a little piano playing.

Don’t take my word for it, crunch the numbers and consult your bottom line.

And if you want flexibility?

Forget about it! The majority of coworking spaces require a long-term commitment if you want greater savings. But Radious knows that flexibility is key to the future of work. That’s why we designed our spaces to be on-demand. Why pay for space when you don’t need it?

Not to mention the commute. No thank you.

For as much effort coworking spaces put into their branded coffees, it doesn’t change the fact that most options are centrally located. This means longer commute times, wrestling with downtown parking, and having less time with friends and family. Radious is distributed all around town, so you can find a Radspace that's a quick bike ride down the road.
 

Ok let’s talk about privacy, safety and cleanliness.

One of the many things I love about Radious is that you can book a completely private Radpsace if you want to. This makes it easy to stay away from strangers if COVID rates are up or if it’s cold and flu season (remember when open offices made us all sick?). Obviously, it's the complete opposite in coworking spaces.


Plus, Radspaces provide all the comforts of home and each space is totally unique. Temperature control, operable windows, and interesting amenities like hammocks, instruments, and even saunas!


So yeah, coworking spaces were a decent option three years ago when people weren’t worried about being around a bunch of strangers and were still programmed to think that commuting long distances was a normal thing. But we've upgraded to a new way to work since then.

But that's just me. How do you feel about coworking spaces now? Email me at amina @ radious.pro and let’s chat, especially if you still love them. I’d be super curious to know what you find appealing about them and why they still have your ❤️

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