Mandy Reynolds is a commercial real estate agent, developer, and the co-founder of Union + Co. coworking space in Bath, Maine. She shared her dirt path journey rescuing a historic, 24,000-square-foot "white elephant" building, creating a community cornerstone in a small town, and the mental stamina it takes to continue amidst massive uncertainty.

Expect to hear:

- Unconventional Path: How Mandy started her career doing ESG research, transitioned into real estate, and eventually co-founded a coworking space

- Doubling Down Amidst Uncertainty: Why Mandy chose to invest more into Union & Co after a rocky start, and how they mentally persevered throughout.

- Third Space Emergence: The rise of third spaces after covid and the unexpected impact a coworking space provides

- Bigger than a Coworking Space: Mandy's vision of creating a community center point in a small town in Maine, and how they differentiate themselves from other coworking spaces.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Bath Coworking Dream

(01:05) Closing Deals Variety

(02:13) Commercial vs Residential Real Estate

(06:05) Maine Roots & The Border Town Reality

(08:13) New Zealand Study Abroad & The Liberating Side of Travel

(12:19) ESG Research Career & The SINS Blueprint

(18:28) Remote Work Coworking & The Isolation Trap

(21:21) Real Estate Turning Point & Build Maine

(27:04) Broker Investing Dilemma & "Rich Dad Poor Dad" Influence

(32:13) Union & Co Origins: A Historic Fairytale Downtown

(37:04) Opening Day And First Members

(40:58) Sticking With It: From 5 Founders to 2

(47:22) Why Coworking Matters: Getting Out of Your Bubble

(55:12) New Building Redevelopment: Tackling a 24,000 Sq Ft Monster

(59:25) Community Programs And Art

(01:04:17) Advice For New Operators: You Must Own the Bricks

(01:07:53) Frankisms And Farewell: Knowing How to Get Out

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Connect with Mandy:

- Union + Co Website: https://www.unionandco.me/the-team

- Union + Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unionandcomaine/

- Mandy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-reynolds-aa779155/

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