Podcasts about Frank Cottle

About This Episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we welcome expert Robert E. Andrews, CEO of the Health Transformation Alliance (HTA), former U.S. Congressman, and co-author of the Affordable Care Act. Robert shares hard-won insights from his leadership of a coalition of 70+ major corporations with over $40 billion in healthcare spend. Together with host Frank Cottle, they tackle why employer-sponsored healthcare must evolve to support distributed teams, how to balance cost containment with personalization, and why empathy, listening, and trust are essential for retention in today's workplace. From AI-assisted diagnosis to mental health gaps, this conversation unpacks bold strategies to fix healthcare and future-proof your workforce. 

In this thought-provoking episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, Frank Cottle sits down with Ram Srinivasan — Executive Management Consultant, AI strategist, and AI Adoption Leader at JLL. A graduate of MIT and author of The Conscious Machine, Ram brings a rare mix of deep technical expertise, financial acumen, and human-first philosophy.  Together, they unpack the truth about AI in the workplace — what it is, what it isn't, and what it could become. From organizational transformation to generational collaboration, this episode explores why empathy, creativity, and authenticity matter more than ever in an AI-powered world. If you care about the future of work, this conversation is your roadmap to navigating it with intelligence and intention. 

In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, our host Frank Cottle sits down with Liam Martin, Co-Organizer of Running Remote, Co-Founder of Time Doctor, and author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Running Remote.   A true pioneer in the global remote work movement, Liam shares how the landscape has evolved from pre-pandemic skepticism to today's hybrid norm—and what lies ahead.   We unpack the commercial real estate crisis, political narratives around return-to-office, and the emergence of AI-driven productivity models that are redefining roles and company structures.   Liam brings decades of remote leadership experience and deep data insights into a candid, forward-looking discussion on how to manage distributed teams effectively, why AI won't replace you—but someone using it will—and what the future of global work really looks like. 

Since COVID-19 accelerated the shift to remote work in 2020, employers have grappled with the question: remote, in-office, or hybrid? In this episode, we explore this topic with Frank Cottle, a "timeless futurist" and pioneer in the flexible workspace industry with over 40 years of experience.Frank founded Alliance Virtual Offices in 2010 to provide businesses with innovative and cost-effective workspace solutions. Today, he shares his expertise on flexible work, the virtual office movement, and his belief that companies today are inherently borderless, so their employees should be too.We also cover the physical and financial costs of commuting, Frank's advice for autocratic leaders who insist on an in-office workforce, and his tips for calculating the business value of remote work.This episode is packed with practical advice and thought-provoking insights for anyone interested in the future of work. Tune in to equip yourself with the tools to thrive in a borderless business world!What you'll learn about in this episode:What Frank means when he says there are no office occupiers, only travelers.How employee demand for remote work has increased since 2020.Why an efficient setup is essential for effective remote work.Practical advice for autocratic leaders who are resistant to change.Ways to harness underutilized office space in a hybrid work environment.All companies today are borderless: insight into the future of flexible work.The impact of technology and how to deliver business value through AI.Frank's take on the pros and cons of remote work and the benefits of a virtual office.What it actually takes to start a business (and why it's so much more than an entity).Calculating the true value of remote work for any business.Transcript: HereAdditional Resources:Website: alliancevirtualoffices.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/frankcottle X: x.com/FrankCottleLinks Mentioned:‘Sustainable Growth is Evolutionary, Not Revolutionary with Frank Cottle': sharonspano.com/sustainable-growth-is-evolutionary-not-revolutionary-with-frank-cottleAllwork.Space: allwork.spaceFuture of Work Podcast: allwork.space/future-of-work-podcastSharon Spano:Website: sharonspano.comFacebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHDInstagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/Book: thetimemoneybook.comContact: sharon@sharonspano.comX: x.com/SharonSpanoThe Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/

WANT THE FULL EPISODE? Search Ep.109 I Frank Cottle I Deciding to Future-Proof Your Business: Remote Work, Emerging Technology, and an Outlook on Commerical Real Estate, or download it directly using this link.Sanger and Frank explore the keys to thriving in a remote work era, navigating emerging technologies, and staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of business. KEY TOPICS How to be an effective leader in a remote work environment.Emerging technology and how to handle it in your business.The future of work (and how to prepare for it.) CONNECT WITH USwww.decidedlypodcast.com Join us on Instagram: @decidedlypodcast Join us on FacebookShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: @sangersmith MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MOREwww.decidedlywealth.comSUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY DECISION-MAKING TIP EMAIL Join us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making. Turn on your notifications for Decidedly! CONNECT WITH FRANK COTTLEAlliance Virtual Offices: https://www.alliancevirtualoffices.com/Allwork.Space: https://allwork.space/The Future of Work Podcast: https://allwork.space/future-of-work-podcast/Twitter: @frankcottleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankcottle/ Frank Cottle is a timeless futurist with primary expertise on “The Future Of Work.” He is the Founder and CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices, a pioneering company that revolutionizes the way we perceive workspaces, offering innovative virtual office solutions. He's also deeply involved in the AllWork.Space platform, where he shares about the evolving landscape of flexible workspaces and the latest trends in the ever-evolving world of business.

Sanger and Frank explore the keys to thriving in a remote work era, navigating emerging technologies, and staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of business. KEY TOPICS How to be an effective leader in a remote work environment.Emerging technology and how to handle it in your business.The future of work (and how to prepare for it.) CONNECT WITH USwww.decidedlypodcast.com Join us on Instagram: @decidedlypodcast Join us on FacebookShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: @sangersmith MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MOREwww.decidedlywealth.comSUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY DECISION-MAKING TIP EMAIL Join us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making. Turn on your notifications for Decidedly! CONNECT WITH FRANK COTTLEAlliance Virtual Offices: https://www.alliancevirtualoffices.com/Allwork.Space: https://allwork.space/The Future of Work Podcast: https://allwork.space/future-of-work-podcast/Twitter: @frankcottleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankcottle/ Frank Cottle is a timeless futurist with primary expertise on “The Future Of Work.” He is the Founder and CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices, a pioneering company that revolutionizes the way we perceive workspaces, offering innovative virtual office solutions. He's also deeply involved in the AllWork.Space platform, where he shares about the evolving landscape of flexible workspaces and the latest trends in the ever-evolving world of business.

In this episode of The Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure of interviewing Frank Cottle. Frank Cottle stands as the visionary originator and current CEO of the ALLIANCE Business Centers Network, commanding a storied legacy within the serviced office space sector. With a global footprint, Frank collaborates extensively with business centers spanning the continents, his imprint of innovative wisdom, unwavering pursuit of excellence, and ingenious creativity resonating as hallmarks across the industry landscape. A seasoned luminary, Frank Cottle's narrative is one of relentless innovation, steered by a compass of profound insights. His resolute commitment to pushing boundaries has resulted in an indelible mark on the realm of virtual office spaces, charting a course to monumental success that reverberates throughout the business world. The chronicles of Frank's exceptional growth trajectory unfold in an illuminating podcast interview inspired by the visionary ethos of Steve Jobs. Tune in to discover the roots of his achievements and the future he envisions, as Frank Cottle continues to shape and elevate the very essence of modern workspace dynamics.

Adam Riggs, CEO at Frameable.com, talks to Frank Cottle about the virtual reality office. It's a digital space where people who are physically separate can get together, virtually speaking, and work collaboratively. Adam gave up his office lease in favor of the virtual version, and in his words, it's “an experience that could replace the physical office.” Think he's right? Listen in and get the full story.

What happens when leaders don't want to change in a world that's constantly changing? It leads to bad decisions with painful ramifications on the business, its employees, and the economy. Dr Gleb Tsipursky is working to put things right. In this insightful conversation with Frank Cottle, Dr Tsipursky reveals the judgments that lead to bad (and good) decision making, the dangers of proximity bias in the workplace, and how to adapt in an ever-changing world.

What happens when the built environment fails to keep up with modern business needs? Enter Sarah Davis, Director of Strategy at Pophouse Design. Through thoughtful and intentional design, their mission is to optimize the workplace for everybody – whether they're in the office full-time or just passing through. Sarah talks with Frank Cottle about the human experience and how data-driven insights can transform the built environment into a space of connection, belonging, and enhanced performance. ____________________________________ Want to thrive in the world of work? You've come to the right place. We help workers and organizations understand and prepare for the #FutureOfWork Let's stay in touch

Lisa Gevelber is the founder and head of Grow with Google, Google's tech skilling workforce development initiative. Two-thirds of jobs today require some level of digital skills in a country where 65%+ of the population doesn't have a college degree. Lisa is working to give everyone a fair shot at those jobs by bringing the information and the employees to the same spot. Drawing on experience spanning more than a decade, Lisa talks with Frank Cottle about the great economic opportunity of massive upskilling for employees and employers.   Visit https://grow.google/ for more information on Grow With Google _______________________ Want to thrive in the world of work? You've come to the right place. We help workers and organizations understand and prepare for the #FutureOfWork Let's stay in touch

You've heard of VR and the metaverse. But what is it actually like? And will we use it in the future of work? Frank Cottle tried it out for himself with Arthur, a virtual world, before chatting with its creator Christoph Fleischmann. In this episode, Christoph reveals his vision of a “mixed reality” world that enables people to connect, collaborate, and work more closely together - wherever they are in the world. _________________________ Want to thrive in the world of work? You've come to the right place. We help workers and organizations understand and prepare for the #FutureOfWork   Let's stay in touch

I heard an interesting comment the other day, “we are closer to 2030 than 2019 in terms of workforce advancement.” It gave me pause… The pandemic has accelerated the rate of change that companies are experiencing and it's hard to keep up if they aren't doing everything to prioritize employee experience. This change has been building up for decades and some leaders fail to adapt because they are still trying to do things perfectly. Today's guest, Frank Cottle, reminds us that it's ok to exchange “perfection” for “good enough” in order to navigate a rapidly changing work environment. In short, empathy, vulnerability, and compassion are replacing yesterday's top leadership qualities of discipline, control, and authority. Frank is an expert and a thought leader on the intersection between flexible working, technology, and the future of work. He speaks on the dynamics and practicalities of the future workplace and has been building flexible workspace brands since 1979, establishing himself as an advocate for new ways of working that empower people to work better, smarter, and more productively. In this episode we discuss the unspoken “social contract” of work, which I argue is more important than the actual contractual agreement employees sign when hired. Yes, employees agree to give companies their time and attention, but they care more about the relationship. It's a mutually beneficial, symbiotic relationship built on trust and caring. If you can focus on maintaining strong, honest relationships with employees, you'll withstand the constant winds of change that exist in the modern workplace. Connect with Frank: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankcottle/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humanlypossible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humanlypossible/support

In this episode of The Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview Frank Cottle. Frank is the Founder and CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices. Frank is a truly experienced business leader and a renowned speaker and his focus, like you probably guessed, is remote work, and that is the reason why I absolutely wanted him on the show.

Since 1979 he's been building flexible workspace companies under the Alliance brand and its predecessor companies, focusing on new ways of working that genuinely meet the needs of today's entrepreneurs by combining three fundamental components: people, place, and technology.His primary areas of expertise include integrating flexible workspace models to assist with corporate real estate repositioning, investment banking, finance, workplace technology, and business leadership. He is a regular on the conference circuit and frequently consults with multinational firms to plan and formulate strategies for the future of work.In our conversation, we discussed:Define agility and remote workBiggest frustration to the 1031 exchange when selling highly appreciated businessesConnect with Frank Cottlehttps://www.expertcresecrets.com/episode52Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Expert CRE Community today:expertCREsecrets.comeXpert CRE Secrets FacebookeXpert CRE Secrets Youtube

In this episode, Frank Cottle joins us to share his insights about the future of work and how organizations should perceive the hybrid work setup. He talks about how this business model brings about a domino effect in the economic setting that would result in overall betterment to the conduciveness of work. Frank Cottle is the Founder and CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices. For over 40 years he's been building flexible workspace companies, focusing on new ways of working that genuinely meet the needs of today's entrepreneurs by combining three fundamental components: people, place, and technology. Main Takeaways: ● The Future of the Workspace on Productivity and Flexibility ● The Domino Effect of Implementing Hybrid Work ● Recognizing the Ideal Work Environment Now and Beyond Key Quote: “The efficient use of capital has now become the primary strategic driver for all aspects of flexible work. It overshadows the work-life balance issue now.” - Frank Cottle Connect with Frank Website: https://www.alliancevirtualoffices.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankcottle Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrankCottle These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Have you followed us on Youtube? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCptCkKBF_VfCXFnifyHzrhg Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Frank Cottle is the founder and CEO of the Alliance group of companies, and an experienced speaker, strategist, entrepreneur, advisor, business leader, and investor.Since 1979 he's been building flexible workspace companies under the Alliance brand and its predecessor companies, focusing on new ways of working that genuinely meet the needs of today's entrepreneurs by combining three fundamental components: people, place, and technology.His primary areas of expertise include integrating flexible workspace models to assist with corporate real estate repositioning, investment banking, finance, workplace technology, and business leadership. He is a regular on the conference circuit and frequently consults with multinational firms to plan and formulate strategies for the future of work.In our conversation, we discussed:-Define agility and remote work-Biggest frustration to the 1031 exchange when selling highly appreciated businessesConnect with Frank Cottle:https://capitalgainstaxsolutions.com/on-striking-the-perfect-balance-between-people-place-and-technology-with-frank-cottle/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Capital Gains Tax Solutions Community today:capitalgainstaxsolutions.comCapital Gains Tax Solutions FacebookCapital Gains Tax Solutions Twitter

"Entrepreneurship is the lifeblood of our economy” says Jason McCann, CEO of Vari, in this podcast with Frank Cottle. To support entrepreneurship and create positive workplaces that ebb and flow with the needs of its people and projects, we must build a culture of learning and innovation - starting now.   _________________________ Want to thrive in the world of work? You've come to the right place. We help workers and organizations understand and prepare for the #FutureOfWork    Let's stay in touch

Home offices come in many different shapes and sizes. How do you equip them comfortably, cost-effectively, and quickly? Enter Autonomous.ai, an “everything store” designed for the hybrid workforce. Nhat Nguyen, Head of Global Projects, talks to Frank Cottle about the trends they're seeing as the world adjusts to hybrid work, and why giving more autonomy to employees can create a happier, healthier work culture.   _________________________ Want to thrive in the world of work? You've come to the right place. We help workers and organizations understand and prepare for the #FutureOfWork    Let's stay in touch

Frank Cottle is a serial entrepreneur and an expert on the future of work. Frank has been building flexible workspace companies under the Alliance brand since 1992, establishing himself as a timeless futurist who is more digitally connected than Gen Z and has a better beard than most Millennials. Frank Cottle is CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices and chairman of the Alliance Business Centers Network. He is a recognized expert on flexible working, the virtual office movement, and third-place working. Prior to creating the Alliance brand, Frank successfully operated his own portfolio of business centers in multiple locations across North America. He spent almost the past 30 years delivering business services that are finely tuned to the workplace needs of startups, entrepreneurs, and growing small and midsize businesses. Over the years, he has worked with tens of thousands of business owners and, coupled with his unique global perspective, has become the go-to authority on flexible and remote work. Connecting With Frank Cottle: Website: www.alliancevirtualoffices.com Facebook: facebook.com/alliancevirtual Twitter: twitter.com/alliancevirtual LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/frankcottle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shobhana-viswanathan/support

A timeless futurist with primary expertise on “The Future Of Work”, Frank Cottle is the Founder and CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices. Frank is a truly experienced business leader and an engaging speaker who will appeal to listeners of all ages and backgrounds, from Gen Z to Boomers, all over the globe.    From his home (and sometimes his coworking center) in Southern California, Frank will offer enlightening insights across a huge range of topics in his easy-going but authoritative So-Cal style. Investment banking, finance, commercial real estate, workplace technology, the future of work, even windsurfing and cycling - Frank has lived and studied them all - and he is happy to share his visionary insights and experiences to help listeners explore fresh perspectives on business, lifestyle, and new ways of working.    During the show we discuss: ● The difference between a virtual address and virtual office ● Why you'll get denied financing using a virtual address but not with a virtual office ● How flexible workspace plays a crucial role in driving today's economy ● The difference between virtual offices & physical ones ● What's in the Virtual Office Setup ● The benefits a virtual office provide you and your business  ● What are some of the hidden benefits of virtual offices most don't know about ● How to maintain the efficiency of working on the move, anytime, anywhere ● How remote office services help business owners maintain professionalism, even when working from home ● Kind of businesses can benefit from a virtual office ● How physical offices transition to virtual business ● How is a flexible workspace your secret ingredient for starting a business entity and building credibility for future growth ● Why are virtual offices here to stay   Show resources: https://www.alliancevirtualoffices.com/ https://allwork.space/

Frank Cottle takes a deep-dive into the flexible workspace industry with Office Freedom's Richard Smith, discussing everything from workspace branding and the misconceptions around the term ‘shared space', to traditional leases and the type of office environments that companies are choosing as we emerge from, or learn to live with, the pandemic. _________________________ Want to thrive in the world of work? You've come to the right place. We help workers and organizations understand and prepare for the #FutureOfWork  Let's stay in touch

Melissa Marsh is founder and Executive Director of PLASTARC, and an expert in workplace strategy. She talks with Frank Cottle about leveraging the workplace experience to drive engagement and connectivity between people and space, in search of that ‘perfect workplace'.

5-1-21 Frank Cottle by Bob and Stacey

"The one word that every major employer, or every major business, or governmental entity is using right now is agility. They started using that in 2017, 2018, 2019, they started using the word but they weren't taking action and that's the big difference” - Frank Cottle The finer details of this episode Deep dive into the difference of the workforce through the yearsWhat the new normal looks like for the workforceRedefining the purpose of an office New workforce models and options for businesses Episode resourcesSummit CPA website - www.summitcpa.netEmail us with questions - cpa@summitcpa.netAlliance Virtual Offices website - www.alliancevirtualoffices.com

COVID-19 has created massive changes in the commercial working environment. The pandemic has taken a bite out of commercial spaces, retail is getting decimated, and people are starting to reconsider office space. According to the IDC, 1.8 billion people in the workforce worldwide are working permanently two or more days a week outside their primary office space. In this episode, Toby Mathis of Anderson Advisors talks to Frank Cottle, founder of Alliance, which has about 1,200 facilities representing 30-million square feet of space in 54 countries. Frank is one of the largest players in the virtual office space and has a unique global management perspective. He has been in the service office industry and flexible workspace sector for 40 years. Highlights/Topics: Remote Work: One day a week equals a 20% vacancy factor in commercial office space Two days a week, it’s 40% Today, most people now work three-and-a-half days a week at home Corporate America: Office space isn’t needed; policies to work wherever you want Who wants to commute? Nobody, especially when told not to take public transportation Real Estate Cyclicality: Good and bad markets sometimes equal vacancy or waiting list Repurpose Space: If not used for original intent, turn it into residential, retail, other uses New Hybrid Office: Work from home, near home, or electronically commute to office Property vs. Technology: Property companies require capital, don’t scale on same basis Membership Care/Pass: Allows access to office facilities worldwide anytime, anywhere Flexible vs. Fixed Office Space: Seek solutions to get away from inefficient fixed cost Conference Rooms: Use for Zoom, Teams, Webex, GoToMeeting—it’s all ubiquitous Constant Change: With every new lease and tenant, how can you make improvements? Unreimbursed Business: Provide complete remote workspace technology or access to it Dual Hybrid Model: When the government stops making rules, we’re back to normal Virtual Office vs. Virtual Address: What’s the difference? Pay as-needed or 24/7 Office Space Models: Classic: People, place, and technology provide business growth Incubator: Same thing but provides mentoring Accelerator: Does what an incubator, but provides access to capital Resources: Alliance Virtual Offices https://www.alliancevirtualoffices.com/ Allwork.space https://allwork.space/ IDC https://www.idc.com/ WeWork https://www.wework.com/ International Workplace Group (IWG) https://www.iwgplc.com/ Regus https://www.regus.com/ Spaces https://www.spacesworks.com/ UPFLEX https://www.upflex.com/ Deskpass https://www.deskpass.com/ Collo https://www.upwork.com/l/dz/freelancers-in-collo/ Alliance Access https://www.swift.com/our-solutions/interfaces-and-integration/alliance-access Tony Hsieh’s American Tragedy: The Self-Destructive Last Months Of The Zappos Visionary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBZt_wngSQA Zoom Rooms https://zoom.us/zoomrooms Microsoft Teams https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/log-in Cisco Webex https://www.webex.com/ GoToMeeting https://www.gotomeeting.com/ Cube https://cube-usa.com/ Flexi Zone https://www.nokia.com/networks/products/flexi-zone/ BizSpace https://www.bizspace.co.uk/ Novel Coworking https://novelcoworking.com/ Clean Air Act https://www.epa.gov/clean-air-act-overview Schedule A https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-schedule-a-form-1040 Office Evolution https://www.officeevolution.com/ Venture X https://venturex.com/ All Good Works Foundation – Office Leasing Meets Nonprofit https://andersonadvisors.com/podcast/all-good-works-foundation-office-leasing-meets-nonprofit/ Toby Mathis https://andersonadvisors.com/tobymathis-2/ Anderson Advisors https://andersonadvisors.com/ Anderson Advisors Tax and Asset Protection Event https://andersonadvisors.com/asset-protection/ Anderson Advisors on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5nh607M8hSBLiMB9MgbIQ

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Frank Cottle talks to peopleHum about how combining people, place, and technology creates a great impact on organizational culture and behavior. Listen to the entire episode to know more. If you like the podcast, please follow the channel, so we could keep producing more content like this

In this podcast episode with Frank Cottle, author Reeves Wiedeman offers the inside story on his new book, 'Billion Dollar Loser', which focuses on the dramatic rise and spectacular fall of WeWork -- the much-hyped startup and its effervescent founder, Adam Neumann.

10-10-20 Frank Cottle by Bob and Stacey

In this episode of The Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview Frank Cottle. Frank is the Founder and CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices. Frank is a truly experienced business leader and a renowned speaker and his focus, like you probably guessed, is remote work, and that is the reason why I absolutely wanted him on the show.

Welcome to the 21st episode of The CEO Story Podcast! With weekly podcasts releasing, "The CEO Story" takes a deep dive into the success (and sometimes pitfalls) of being your own boss! We encourage each and every individual to candidly share their stories to help other entrepreneurs understand the highs and lows that come with the journey.As always be sure to check out more of our podcast episodes:Podcast Website - https://ceostory.buzzsprout.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasaMQttGpdFnIMeWXER1SQWebsite - https://www.togethercfo.com/Give us a Like on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TogetherCFO/Like our LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/together-cfoGive us a Follow on Instagram - @TogethercfoIn this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Frank Cottle. Frank is the Founder and CEO of the Alliance Business Center Network and Alliance Virtual Offices. He is also an experienced speaker, strategist, entrepreneur, advisor, business leader and investor.For decades, Frank has been building flexible workspace companies under the Alliance brand and its predecessor companies, focusing on new ways of working that genuinely meet the needs of today's entrepreneurs by combining three fundamental components: people, place, and technology. His areas of expertise include integrating flexible workspace models to assist with corporate real estate repositioning, investment banking, finance, workplace technology, and business leadership. Stay up to date with Frank:LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankcottle/Website - https://www.alliancevirtualoffices.com/Alliance Virtual Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alliancevirtualAlliance Virtual LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/alliance-virtual-offices/

Ep. 47: Transitioning to a Virtual Business Guest: Frank Cottle   www.alliancevirtualoffices.com https://twitter.com/alliancevirtual https://www.facebook.com/alliancevirtual/   Connect with Laine:   www.laineschmidt.com www.instagram.com/laineschmidtcoaching laine@laineschmidt.com   Special thank you to Stone Circle Media and Heather Holt Photo  

Are you adapting to the future of work? Frank Cottle is a timeless futurist and a workplace visionary with the ability to connect with listeners of all ages and backgrounds, from Boomers to Gen Z. In this episode he shares his perspective with you on how where we’ve been will influence where we are going. In this episode Frank shares how he believes in owning the customer not the facilities and the modern business model and how the flexible beats the rigid. In this episode Frank answers #2, 4, ,6, 8 and finally 10 from the Cards for Uniqueness. You can follow and find Frank at www.alliancevirtualoffice.com or connect with him as Frank Cottle.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Founder and CEO of Alliance group of companies, Frank Cottle. Frank is also an experienced speaker and investor. Frank together with Alliance Business Centers offers services from government down to startups on a global basis. Let's jump into Frank's story of how you and your company can benefit from virtual offices and what the future holds with the help of virtual technology.   Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 – 7:22] Opening Segment I talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode I introduce the guest, Frank Cottle to the show I talked about a conversation with Frank regarding virtual offices  Frank talks about how he got into virtual offices industry  His business ventures before virtual offices [7:23 – 16:25] Virtual Offices Frank explains the flexible workspace industry What a virtual office is in that industry A landlord's perspective in virtual offices Frank talks about reducing lease costs by reducing office space needed on a daily basis [16:26 – 24:56] How Startup Companies Can Benefit From Virtual Offices Frank gives an example to give us a view of opening virtual offices economic wise People need to know the difference between a virtual office and a virtual address What a virtual office is What a virtual address is Frank talks about the benefit of using virtual offices for startup companies How the COVID pandemic is pushing people to realize the benefits of virtual technology [24:57 – 31:06] Impact of Virtual Technology Frank talks about the impact of the widespread adaptation of virtual technology Gives examples of how virtual technology can change working environments Situations forced by the pandemic [31:07 – 35:28] Closing Segment Changes that could take after this pandemic What is a good place for people who are interested in learning about virtual offices and what is it that you are doing?  “That is at alliancevirutaloffices.com, we service from government down to startups on a global basis, and if you just want to learn more about trends in the industry go-to allwork.space” Final words from me   Tweetable Quotes: “A very common phrase right now is ‘we got to get back to normal' and one of the things to think about that phrase is going backward normal. I mean it's not normal, the good old days really are tomorrow they are not yesterday. They're really how we setup tomorrow” – Frank Cottle “When you think of real estate everybody is just ‘location, location, location' I've always said ‘timing, timing, timing' but I'm an oddball” – Frank Cottle   Resources Mentioned:  Alliance Business Centers Alliancevirtualoffices.com  allwork.space   You can connect with Frank on Linkedin, Twitter, or Facebook. You can also check out their company on Linkedin or visit their website at https://www.abcn.com/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone invest in commercial real estate with confidence by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes. Follow The Investing Podcast in all Streaming platforms. Deezer, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or visit our YouTube Channel. Visit my website for more information on my services, new book, and my blog. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Today my guest is Frank Cottle. Frank is a futurist based in Southern California. And in just a minute, we're going to speak with frank about the future of commercial real estate. But first, a quick reminder, if you like the show, CREPN Radio, there are a couple things you can do to help us out you can like you can share and you can subscribe. And as always, we'd love to see your comments. So if you feel inclined, please leave a comment. We'd love to hear from our listeners. Also, if you'd like to see how handsome our guests are, be sure to check out our YouTube channel. And you can find this on YouTube at Commercial Real Estate Pro Network. And also please consider subscribing there as well. With that, I want to welcome my guest Frank, welcome to CREPN Radio.  For more go to: www.Alliancevirtualoffices.comm https://allwork.space/  

CEO John Arenas talks about his early experiences with Stratis, Regus and Worktopia, and how it inspired his quest for a workplace utopia through Serendipity Labs. In this episode with Frank Cottle, John discusses the company's business model and why the value of flexible space is not about desks or space, but about access to a network of multiple locations.

Jonathan Wasserstrum, CEO and co-founder of SquareFoot, talks to Frank Cottle about building a one-stop-shop for growing companies, and how workplace flexibility helps companies thrive by operating more efficiently, cutting cost, and building a stronger team culture.

In this introductory episode, hear from two of our podcast hosts -- Frank Cottle and Ceci Amador -- and find out what's in store for future shows.

Flexible Working and Peelaways on The Tony DUrso Show with Frank Cottle and Maxwell Cohen. Frank Cottle is CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices and Chairman of the Alliance Business Centers Network. He is a recognized expert on flexible working, the virtual office movement and ‘third place' working. He worked with tens of thousands of business owners and coupled with a unique global management perspective, is the go-to authority on flexible and remote work. While attending the University of Arizona, Maxwell Cohen observed students were not changing bed sheets because stripping the bed, doing laundry and remaking the bed were a hassle. Also, noticing his grandparents were struggling to change their fitted sheet, he created the patented solution, Peelaways, enabling consumers or health professionals to simply peel away the top layer to reveal a clean sheet below in seconds. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts.

Flexible Working and Peelaways on The Tony DUrso Show with Frank Cottle and Maxwell Cohen. Frank Cottle is CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices and Chairman of the Alliance Business Centers Network. He is a recognized expert on flexible working, the virtual office movement and ‘third place' working. He worked with tens of thousands of business owners and coupled with a unique global management perspective, is the go-to authority on flexible and remote work. While attending the University of Arizona, Maxwell Cohen observed students were not changing bed sheets because stripping the bed, doing laundry and remaking the bed were a hassle. Also, noticing his grandparents were struggling to change their fitted sheet, he created the patented solution, Peelaways, enabling consumers or health professionals to simply peel away the top layer to reveal a clean sheet below in seconds. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts.

Flexible Working and Peelaways on The Tony DUrso Show with Frank Cottle and Maxwell Cohen. Frank Cottle is CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices and Chairman of the Alliance Business Centers Network. He is a recognized expert on flexible working, the virtual office movement and ‘third place' working. He worked with tens of thousands of business owners and coupled with a unique global management perspective, is the go-to authority on flexible and remote work. While attending the University of Arizona, Maxwell Cohen observed students were not changing bed sheets because stripping the bed, doing laundry and remaking the bed were a hassle. Also, noticing his grandparents were struggling to change their fitted sheet, he created the patented solution, Peelaways, enabling consumers or health professionals to simply peel away the top layer to reveal a clean sheet below in seconds. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts.

Flexible Working and Peelaways on The Tony DUrso Show with Frank Cottle and Maxwell Cohen. Frank Cottle is CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices and Chairman of the Alliance Business Centers Network. He is a recognized expert on flexible working, the virtual office movement and ‘third place' working. He worked with tens of thousands of business owners and coupled with a unique global management perspective, is the go-to authority on flexible and remote work. While attending the University of Arizona, Maxwell Cohen observed students were not changing bed sheets because stripping the bed, doing laundry and remaking the bed were a hassle. Also, noticing his grandparents were struggling to change their fitted sheet, he created the patented solution, Peelaways, enabling consumers or health professionals to simply peel away the top layer to reveal a clean sheet below in seconds. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts.

Flexible Working and Peelaways on The Tony DUrso Show with Frank Cottle and Maxwell Cohen. Frank Cottle is CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices and Chairman of the Alliance Business Centers Network. He is a recognized expert on flexible working, the virtual office movement and ‘third place' working. He worked with tens of thousands of business owners and coupled with a unique global management perspective, is the go-to authority on flexible and remote work. While attending the University of Arizona, Maxwell Cohen observed students were not changing bed sheets because stripping the bed, doing laundry and remaking the bed were a hassle. Also, noticing his grandparents were struggling to change their fitted sheet, he created the patented solution, Peelaways, enabling consumers or health professionals to simply peel away the top layer to reveal a clean sheet below in seconds. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts.

Frank Cottle is CEO and founder of Alliance Business Centers Network, a digital-age workplace solution for businesses, particularly startups, in need of a virtual office. Prior to his 25 years of experience within the Office Business Center industry, Frank was EVP with the investment banking firm of L.E. Peterson and company, where he managed US syndicated real estate operations. Frank can speak about how to start a business from anywhere, the inception and growth of his own company, and much more! During this show we discuss: What you should know about virtual addresses Finding a cost-effective virtual office space Things to avoid when choosing a virtual office The impact of technology on virtual offices What officing is and how it affects your business Why Google Street Views is hurting you How to keep a picture of your home off of Google Street Views Why UPS boxes are so much different than virtual offices Why coworking spaces have become the biggest office fad How to avoid most office costs associated with running a business How virtual reality will be the new future of virtual offices How to get mail, reception services, meeting rooms, and more cheap How to run your own office and grow without the major expense Why collaboration is a true key to success Why your address can get your loan denied And much more…

Thinking about using a virtual office in your business?  Hear tips from Frank Cottle, CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices on this podcast episode.  He's the go-to expert on flexible and remote work spaces who has been helping startups, entrepreneurs, and small businesses for over 3 decades.  

Frank Cottle is CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices and Chairman of the Alliance Business Centers Network. He is a recognized expert on flexible working, the virtual office movement and ‘third place' working. Prior to creating the Alliance brand, Frank successfully operated his own portfolio of business centers in multiple locations across North America. Frank Cottle has spent almost the past 30 years delivering business services that are finely tuned to the workplace needs of startups, entrepreneurs and growing SMBs. Over the years he has worked with tens of thousands of business owners and, coupled with a unique global management perspective, has become the go-to authority on flexible and remote work. Connect with Frank Cottle alliancevirtualoffices.com Facebook Twitter Linkedin Episode 325

Frank Cottle is CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices and Chairman of the Alliance Business Centers Network. He is a recognized expert on flexible working, the virtual office movement and ‘third place' working. Prior to creating the Alliance brand, Frank successfully operated his own portfolio of business centers in multiple locations across North America. Frank Cottle has spent almost the past 30 years delivering business services that are finely tuned to the workplace needs of startups, entrepreneurs and growing SMBs. Over the years he has worked with tens of thousands of business owners and, coupled with a unique global management perspective, has become the go-to authority on flexible and remote work. Connect with Frank Cottle alliancevirtualoffices.com Facebook Twitter Linkedin Episode 325

Frank Cottle is CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices and Chairman of the Alliance Business Centers Network. He is a recognized expert on flexible working, the virtual office movement and ‘third place' working. Prior to creating the Alliance brand, Frank successfully operated his own portfolio of business centers in multiple locations across North America. Frank Cottle has spent almost the past 30 years delivering business services that are finely tuned to the workplace needs of startups, entrepreneurs and growing SMBs. Over the years he has worked with tens of thousands of business owners and, coupled with a unique global management perspective, has become the go-to authority on flexible and remote work. Connect with Frank Cottle alliancevirtualoffices.com Facebook Twitter Linkedin Episode 325

Frank Cottle is CEO and founder of Alliance Business Centers Network, a digital-age workplace solution for businesses, particularly startups, in need of a virtual office. Prior to his 25 years of experience within the Office Business Center industry, Frank was EVP with the investment banking firm of L.E. Peterson and company, where he managed US syndicated real estate operations. Frank can speak about how to start a business from anywhere, the inception and growth of his own company, and much more! During This Show We Discuss… What a virtual office is, the benefits it provides, and what they can do for your business. What's behind the growing revolution of flexible and group work spaces The types of services virtual office companies provide and how they work The importance perception of credibility is to a business What types of virtual officer solutions are available and the range of investment options How virtual offices can help startups and home-based businesses How you can use virtual solutions to access meeting rooms, reception services, and office space How to use virtual offices to get mail and improve credibility on loan applications The benefits of a virtual address compared to a UPS box And much more...