I share the story behind getting our first dedicated Podsqueeze office in Portugal. I talk about the challenges of moving from a co-working space, hunting for a budget-friendly place, and doing DIY renovations with my co-founder. I explain how we furnished the space cheaply, set up a gym and podcast studio, and optimized for productivity. I cover office design debates, internet installation struggles, and plans for future meetups and collaborations. If you want a tour or have ideas, let me know!

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Timestamps by PodSqueeze

Introduction and Episode Context (00:00:05)

Why Leave Home and Move to a Co-working Space (00:01:28)

Choosing the Right Co-working Space (00:02:39)

Benefits and Challenges of Co-working (00:03:53)

Deciding to Get Their Own Office (00:04:54)

Finding and Securing the New Office (00:05:56)

Planning the Office Layout and Functions (00:07:07)

Solving the Echo Problem and DIY Acoustic Panels (00:08:22)

Designing and Furnishing the Office (00:09:25)

Buying Second-hand Furniture and Equipment (00:11:54)

Setting Up the Gym and Office Desks (00:12:54)

Decorating and Balancing Design vs. Function (00:15:08)

Setting Up Utilities: Internet, Water, Electricity (00:16:11)

Internet Installation Issues and Going Viral (00:17:32)

Settling In and Realizing Office Needs (00:19:28)

Future Plans for the Office Space (00:20:30)

Community, Meetups, and Inauguration Plans (00:21:27)

Reflections on Bootstrapping and SaaS Benefits (00:23:39)

Conclusion and Call for Feedback (00:24:30)