Suzanne talks to Roland Stanley, owner and operator of Dragon Coworking, an independent coworking space in Rochester, England. They chat around the highs and challenges of running a neighbourhood coworking space & why its relationships and not just desks that are at the heart of coworking.

They talk about:

✅ How he went from hotelier to coworking operator (by accident!)

✅ The power of community over just desks & coffee

✅ Opportunities for smaller coworking operators—from partnerships to new spaces

✅ Challenges like market uncertainty & making hotdesking work

✅ Creative revenue streams & what you need to be aware of (hello, virtual offices!)

✅ Why sustainability & mental health support matter in coworking

✅ Making friends with the competition

✅ How small operators can leverage partnerships with councils and landlords

Roland shares some great insights on growing a coworking space the right way—without losing its heart.

Hit play & let’s dive in! 🎧✨

Find out more about Dragon Coworking at https://dragoncoworking.co.uk/