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167. Designing Spaces for Success: Richie Parsons on Growth, Community, and Collaboration

167. Designing Spaces for Success: Richie Parsons on Growth, Community, and Collaboration

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Richie Parsons didn't start out planning to run multiple coworking spaces. From managing gyms to consulting in politics, he found himself leading locations across Virginia, Maryland, and Nashville—and building teams that thrive along the way.

In this episode, Richie shares how he scales spaces without losing culture, leverages frameworks like Working Genius, and builds leadership practices that actually stick.

We cover:

  • Richie's unexpected path to becoming a multi-state coworking operator.

  • How he approaches hiring, team alignment, and leadership for long-term success.

  • The role of AI and tools in keeping operations smooth and team members engaged.

  • Insights on creating a member-first experience without burning out staff.

If you want practical strategies for growing coworking spaces while keeping your team—and yourself—happy, Richie's story is full of actionable lessons.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

Richie on LinkedIn

Venture X website

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Find Jamie on the Everything Coworking Podcast

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