----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Kerins" <[email protected]> To: "Coworking" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 8:52 AM Subject: [Coworking] Re: Message for SFrancisco Coworking group
> > Genie, > > There's a well rounded thread on free drop in's here: > http://groups.google.com/group/coworking/browse_thread/thread/75c5efd0d5b2c95b/88f60c972efb46e5? > > My take away from it is that it can be an asset to allow limited free > drop ins as long as you have capacity and it is part of a model that > encourages them to join. As I survey the coworking experience here, it > seems as if there is no marketing that can compare with just getting > people in the door to join the community. It appears that engaging > your community is job One. I imagine it wouldn't be too hard to dial > in the right model once you are at capacity to get the right blend for > the community. For instance you can offer a three days free card, one > free a month, or just free as long as there is room. It would be great > to hear some stories from list veterans about how to best convert the > free drop ins to paying members. > > It sounds as if you have some great ideas for your group. I'd be > interested to see which work out the best and which don't end up > adding value. Keep us posted! > > Chris Kerins > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
