Archives for June 2019

Is the Future of Real Estate Offices in Coworking Spaces?

June 27, 2019 by Jason Tiemeier

Local residential real estate brokers in Weston, FL, are much like any other entrepreneur. They need a place to work and a professional business address, but the reality is that they tend to spend very little time there.

If this sounds remarkably like your situation, ask yourself this question: Why pay for traditional office space, with all the premium expenses, when coworking can provide everything you need for so much less?

Office space is expensive!

Let’s face it. Office space does not come cheap. First, you have to commit to a long-term lease, and then you have to outfit your office with equipment, furniture, and staff. There are utilities to pay, cleaning expenses, and all kinds of incidentals – but when do you ever spend more than an hour or two a day in the place?

It just doesn’t make any sense.

According to Inman, the real estate industry’s leading source for real estate information, brokers and agents spend an average of 15 hours per month in the office. When you think about it, that’s a lot of bells and whistles you’re paying for, and you don’t even get to enjoy them that much.

Sure, you need a good color printer, fast internet, and someone to answer the phone, but for several thousand dollars every month, where is the value? Fortunately, we have a solution.

Coworking: a viable alternative to costly office leasing

Coworking offers an affordable alternative to the traditional office lease – without compromising all the perks you need to have to get the job done. In fact, you might even enjoy a few more perks that you weren’t expecting, like a potential pool of buyers, sellers, or developers who could become your clients.

Even if your coworking cohorts aren’t in the market for a home, they may be able to support you in other ways. For instance, you won’t have to look too far to find a graphic designer, a web developer, or a copywriter.

Some of the benefits of choosing a coworking membership over a conventional office lease include:

Low, all-inclusive monthly payments
No commitments, no lease to sign
Business-grade internet
The professional front office staff
Administrative support when you need it
Meeting rooms on-demand
Lots of parking
State-of-the-art office machines like laser printers, faxes, scanners, and more
On-site café stocked with refreshments
Comfortable, casual surroundings
Dedicated desk availability
Secure, 24/7 access
Pay by the hour, day, week, or month

Any way you look at it, coworking has so many advantages over a traditional office rental. For the large brokerage, coworking allows you to scale up or down as needed without compromising on amenities and for the independent, it provides everything you need without having to invest a fortune just to get established.

Are you looking for coworking in Weston, FL? Lakeside Executive Suites has the solution for you! Drop by for a tour today or call directly to learn more about our coworking packages.

Faces of Weston with Becky Albury of Learning Enabled

June 26, 2019 by Jason Tiemeier

During the 2017-2018 school year, there were 7 million students ages 3 to 21 receiving services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. These students represented 14 percent of all kids attending public schools.

Often times, the assistance students receive through public schools isn’t enough. Some students need extra attention and that’s where trained educational therapists can offer the expertise needed to make significant differences.

This month, we sat down with Becky Albury of Learning Enabled, a dedicated and passionate child advocate with the enthusiasm and focus to make a positive impact on students’ academic, social and emotional level.

Tell us about your company and what do you do?

I work one-on-one with individuals with various learning disabilities. I specialize in reading disorders and work with everyone from ages five to adult. I look at the way the brain processes reading and work to fill in the missing area with the processing.

How did you decide to start your business?

After working with private consulting agencies for reading students, it led me to see the gap in reading remediation that could be filled by the role of an educational therapist in the community. I opened my office in 2012 and continue to work with other professionals in the community of educators.

What are some early signs or indications in children that show a potential learning disability?

It depends on the disability. For reading difficulties, not being able to rhyme is an early predictor as well as receptive language delays. Reversing letters in small children is not an early predictor of dyslexia. You can’t be diagnosed with it until 8 years old, however, you can be diagnosed with a phonological delay earlier. Sometimes you grow out of it and sometimes you don’t. If the delay persists, it may change into a dyslexia diagnosis.

What do you love best about your job?

That I get to work with everyone from kids to grown-ups. I can take off my shoes, sit in my bean bags and play Candyland with the kids and also have more philosophical conversations with the adults. I like seeing the change of someone who feels horrible about themselves end up feeling happy. People who lived under the label of being called “stupid” realize they have a lot to offer.

What is something about your business that most people do not know?

That I am not a tutor. I am one of the few educational therapists in the State of Florida endorsed by the Association of Educational Therapists. I don’t work on assignments from school and filling in the gaps with content. I work on teaching someone HOW to learn.

Where do you see your business in 5 years?

As my practice continues to grow, I see myself adding more professionals to my team.

What types of activities or hobbies do you enjoy outside of work?

I enjoy spending time in the water kayaking. Also, I practice Kung Fu, enjoy reading and spending time with my husband and two children.

Why did you choose Lakeside and how has working here helped your business?

I initially chose Lakeside because they were one of the few centers who allowed me to have kids in the office and also have a comfortable lobby for their parents. As I took on more students, I began using the administrative services to help with my scheduling and invoicing. It has been a life saver for my business. You can hear more about Becky’s experience at Lakeside Executive Suites here.

To learn more about Becky and her company; you can contact her through her website.

Five Best Podcasts You Should Be Listening to Right Now

June 17, 2019 by Jason Tiemeier

Podcasts are gaining ground in popular culture with topics that range from serial murder to sex to the mysteries of the universe and beyond. But with more than 750,000 podcasts and 30 million episodes to choose from, where do you start?

To help you save time in your day in the quest for discovery, here’s our hotlist of the five best podcasts you should be listening to right now:

1. The Dropout (news, crime, politics)

The Dropout is about Elizabeth Holmes, America’s youngest self-made female billionaire, her rise and the plunging fall that ensued after it was learned that Theranos, her disruptive healthcare tech firm, was all based on a lie. Hosted by Rebecca Jarvis, a journalist who is known for her interviews with some of the biggest names in business and technology, this podcast takes the listener on a journey through the three-year investigation and includes interviews with investors, former patients, employees, and the deposition of Elizabeth Holmes. Available on ABC Podcasts.

2. Monster: Season 1: Atlanta Monster; Season 2: The Zodiac Killer (crime, culture)

Season one of Monster takes a deep dive into the Atlanta child murders that happened in the late 1970s and early 1980s, looking back at the crimes, the killer, and the questions that remain. In the more recently released season two, the producers tackle the Zodiac killer, who terrorized the state of California in the 1960s and 1970s, a case that was never officially solved. If you love true crime, this is a knockout. Listen on iHeartRadio.

3. Winnetka: A Memoir (culture, literature)

Back in the 1970s, Jessica Harper was a familiar face in feature films like Dario Argento’s cult classic Suspiria, as well as Pennies from Heaven, and Stardust Memories. Rather than writing a book, she has opted to reveal her story as an episodic podcast, named for the Chicago suburb where she grew up. Discover family secrets, social unrest in the Eisenhower era, and a genuinely fascinating chronicle of her life are set against Harper’s original musical compositions. Listen free on www.winnetkapodcast.com or Apple Podcasts.

4. Rule of Three (comedy, culture)

Hosted by UK comedic writers Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris, Rule of Three talks to comedians and people who create comedy about things that are funny to them. The breadth and diversity of guests and the stuff they get into is brilliant, and it gives us a window into how some of the most talented comics and comedic writers of our time get inspired. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

5. The Habitat (non-fiction, science)

Somewhere between Big Brother and Lost in Space, The Habitat is the true tale of six volunteers chosen to participate in a NASA experiment who are sent to a remote Hawaiian island to live out a year-long simulation of what it would be like to be astronauts, living in a habitat on Mars. Addictive, to say the least. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and just about every other podcast service.

Lakeside Executive Suites: flexible office space in Weston, FL

Whether you listen on your commute, at the gym, or while doing repetitive tasks at work, podcasts can help you get through the day and learn a little along the way. Need more inspiration on productivity, business, or recreation in Weston, FL? Drop by for a tour today and let us show you how we can help.

Month: June 2019