Paguro Podcast
By Paguro Spaces
- Hot Topics of Urban Development
- Expert insights to dive deeper
- Success stories from our community
Paguro PodcastAug 06, 2021
Ep.24 Hot Topic: Shopping Malls: How it all began
Let's go to the mall, everybody!
Remember that song? Robin Sparkles recorded it in 2006 for the show “How I met your mother”? Back then, the mall was THE social and economical meeting place. Today, after 2 years of social distance and an increase in online shopping, it seems worth it to take a look back and see what made malls such special places, that songs would be dedicated to them. This episode gives you all the historical and fun insights you need to know.
Ep.23 Hot Topic: A video visit of your space: How to present and rent
A video visit of the space you're renting is no longer just a “nice to have”. It actually saves you time! Your potential tenants get a detailed overview without you having to do the explaining. Consequently, the amount of visits you have to schedule and do is reduced. In this episode, we show you the benefits of using video when listing your space and how to go about it !
Want to list your commercial space? Head over to Paguro Spaces and upload your property including a video visit !
Ep.22 Expert Insight: The future of visiting spaces: 3D Virtual Tours
Did you know that tenants between 18 - 34 are 130% more likely to book a space if they can see a 3D tour of it? In today's episode, we talk with Maciek Pulit from Viscan. Matterport 3D Virtual Tours in Norway and beyond are his daily business. Maciek tells us why 3D Virtual Tours are a great long-term investment when owning/managing a building and how especially in combination with flexible rental it can reduce the number of visits.
Want to learn more? Here you find more information on Viscan and their Matterport 3D Virtual Tours for commercial properties.
Ep.21 Success Stories: Mindful Boxing with BoxFem
BoxFem was the winner of the pitching contest by OsloSoup in December 2021. In this episode Sandra Larriva (Founder of Boxfem) shares about the time she first entered a boxing gym in NYC and found a sense of community. She takes us along to Mexico City, old warehouses and female fighters who tackle inner and outer fights. We hear about boxeo.femenil, the first online platform for female boxers she founded and how the desire grew in Sandra to not only document but also actively use boxing to help others. Since 2014 BoxFem is a wellness and empowerment program for women who want to learn how to box in a safe and encouraging environment in Oslo, Norway.
Ep.20 Business stories around the Vulkan Julemarked: ASTORM Design
Christmas is over and so is the Vulkan Julemarked by Paguro. However, the businesses that have filled our space at Vulkan 17 with life and passion are still around. Alyona from ASTORM Design, one of our tenants, has some wise words to share on getting your business started and ditching perfection. Listen in to get your new year's boost!
P.S. Did you notice? Paguro Podcast celebrates 20 episodes today! We're beyond grateful for you giving us your ear and feedback in the past and in the future. Happy new year everyone!
Ep.19 Business stories around the Vulkan Julemarked: Northern Company
Christmas time is storytime. Three of our tenants at Vulkan Julemarked by Paguro in Oslo shared their journey with us. This episode is a love letter to seaweed by Cecilia. She has harvested this delicate product as part of Northern Company and explains why it is a must-have in every kitchen.
Tune in and get inspired !
Ep.18 Business stories around the Vulkan Julemarked: Obelia
This December we are handing over the microphone to a few of our tenants at the Vulkan Julemarked by Paguro in Oslo. The first of these three business stories comes from Quentin Coudert (Obelia).
What does "Obelia", the name of his company, actually mean? Well, it has something to do with the old Greeks. Have a listen and find out more!
Ep.17 Expert Insight: Success drivers of Co-Branding with Dr. Ceyda Paydas Turan
Co-Branding is a strategic business development tool that helps brands to drive future growth as well as capture customers' hearts and minds. In this episode, Dr. Ceyda Paydas Turan explains why more and more brands enter brand alliances and how they benefit from it. She also talks about her latest research in Co-Branding in the service industry and why it makes a difference if a mozzarella cheese is branded or not.
Ep.16 Success Stories: How to co-brand as a freelancer - Learnings from Anya Volosskaya (Avocado Parenthood)
In this episode we talked with Anya Volosskaya about how partnering with another business has helped her improve her own services. Anya supports families in preparation for parenthood, during the birth of their little one and in the early postpartum period. In short: She is a Certified Childbirth Educator and a Doula. Her service, therefore, includes consulting families individually but she also organizes workshops together with another business. She is a great example of a small brand that benefits from Co-Branding.
Ep.15 Hot Topic: Co-Branding: Which questions to ask yourself as a small business before collaborating
You spent some time looking inwards- asking yourself what your brand stands for and how to best promote that to your customers? Perhaps now it’s time to look outward and see who you can collaborate with. “Co-Branding” describes the synergy of two well-known brands that decide to create a unique product or service together as an alliance.
Ep.14 Bonus: The end of Hot Desks and Co-Working Spaces
What is a Hot Desk? You pay a membership that gives you access to a desk in an open space of a co-working space. You are required to clear up your stuff at the end of the day because it's very likely that someone else will be sitting there the day after. Very pandemic-spread-friendly; that's the reason why you have seen co-working spaces closing one by one recently.
On another note, it became more controversial and seriously annoying when big companies started doing that with their own employees...
Read the full article in our newsroom: https://pagurospaces.com/newsroom/the-end-of-hot-desks-and-co-working
Ep.13 Expert Insight: The modular office with Studio C.A.R.E
Is a walk to brainstorm your project still accepted when you are back to the office or should you stay at your desk all day long to show how productive you are?
In today’s episode I am speaking with Christine van Meegen and Sebastian Kubersky from Studio C.A.R.E. As a designer and artist, space means more to them than simply bringing in nice furniture. The modular furniture they create opens up the floor to a discussion around how to regain control over your workspace. A new innovative office environment does not help if people continue following old work conventions in them. Instead Studio C.A.R.E follows the approach to invite employees in to discuss their routines and how to connect to the new space.
Find out more about Studio C.A.R.E here: https://studio-c-a-r-e.com/
You can also find the transcript of this interview at: https://pagurospaces.com/newsroom
Ep.12 Success Stories: Back to the office at KPMG Norway - A conversation with Henrik Haakestad Lervold
While scrolling on LinkedIn I came across a video produced by the communication and marketing department of KPMG Norway. Not only did it make me laugh, but the video also addressed how it is to be back in the office.
In this episode I am talking with Henrik Haakestad Lervold, the Head of Clients, Markets & Communication at KPMG Norway, whose team produced the video. We discuss KPMG’s current office model but also what the future will look like. Because KPMG is leaving the KPMG tower in Oslo. Henrik shares why the time of cell-offices is over and what benefits work zones and shared offices with other companies could offer.
Here is KPMG's back to the office video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJLuIiqGKcc
You also find the transcription of this episode in our newsroom: https://pagurospaces.com/newsroom
Ep.11 Hot Topic: From home to hybrid office: How to transition as an employee
How do you imagine working now that society is slowly opening up again? This might depend very much on the experiences you made during the pandemic. Did you spend your mornings in quietness with a blanket and tea in front of your computer at home? Or was your kitchen table supposed to be your focus space but then turned into the headquarters of managing your family?
In a study conducted by DNB Næringsmegling among 25 companies with the largest office uses in Norway, 56% said that they would like to work remotely for two days a week. Thus, what employees are asking for post-lockdown is a hybrid office model. But how to implement it?
Find out more in this article!
Note: This is the audio version of an article that was original published at https://pagurospaces.com/newsroom
Ep.10 Hot Topic: Make your hybrid office successful: strategy, options and tools
What is your company’s strategy for its office space post-COVID? A recent McKinsey study showed that 40% of employees had not been informed about any vision yet from their organizations and 28% found the information they were given rather vague. But even if circumstances are frequently changing, organizations should communicate clearly with their employees. Not only will this make them feel included, but it will also increase their overall well-being and productivity.
But how do you come up with a strategy like this? You might have heard of the “hybrid office” model which allows your employees to be more flexible about where they work from. This article is all about how to make it happen.
Note: This is the audio version of an article that was original published at https://pagurospaces.com/newsroom
Ep.9 Bonus: How a hotel unlocked the full potential of its kitchen
You have heard the success stories of our Tenants but let´s hear the one of our Host, Ola Thorsen, the general manager of PS Hotel, which is part of Nordic Choice Hotel, one of the leading hotel chains in the Nordics.
Ola has been working in the hospitality industry for most of his adult life and has seen all aspects of it: the great and the challenging. The pandemic brought another level of complexity to find the right equation to ensure quality and profitability.
The kitchen was always the tricky part: they guarantee a great breakfast or brunch to their guests but are less competitive when it comes to dinner service since they are located right next to a super popular food court offering plenty of cool options.
So the question was: how to optimize this dormant asset?
This is where Paguro appeared in the equation: we came to them and explained the Ghost kitchen concept.
Today's episode might help some of you, Tenants and Hosts, to answer your concerns and get your checklist ready to jump on board a ghost kitchen booking or listing.
You find the transcript of this episode on our website https://pagurospaces.com/newsroom
Ep.8 Expert Insight: The future of retail spaces in cities - A conversation with Tord Dale from Virke
In the topic of August, we explored the potential of pop-up stores to drive urban change. This led to an insightful conversation with Tord Dale from Virke (The federation of Norwegian Enterprise), who develops policies and instruments to increase sustainability in the trade and services industry. In the episode, we discuss the future of retail space in large cities and how a platform like Paguro can perhaps help to overcome current hurdles for tenants and hosts.
For more articles related to urban change, visit us at: https://pagurospaces.com/newsroom
Ep.7 Success Stories: Paguro meets OsloLips and their quest for a Pop-up Store
In the topic of this month, we are exploring the potential of Pop-up and Concept Stores, to drive urban change. Today I am talking with Astrid Opsal, from OsloLips, who produces and sells lip balms made from 100% pure beeswax. Together we discuss what makes her product so special and why she's planning to set up a Pop-up Store through Paguro.
Ep.6 Hot Topic: Creating a Pop-up or concept store for your brand: The checklist
This is the audio version of a written informative article that was originally published in the newsroom section of our platform pagurospaces.com
If you’re opening up a Pop-up Store you might feel like a band going live for the very first time on stage. This is your “one-time-cannot-mess-it-up chance” to perform/showcase your brand. But let’s take a moment to breeze and see how you can prepare. Because extra work will make an extra impact. Listen in on this episode and find out what are the key elements you need to know to build the best experience space for your brand.
Ep.5 Hot Topic: Creating a Pop-up Store: When and why?
This is the audio version of a written informative article that was originally published in the newsroom section of our platform pagurospaces.com
A Pop-up Store echoes your online presence such as your e-shop or SoMe platforms. Therefore, it is important to take time to polish your website. Purchases should run smoothly and your customers should only have positive things to say about you before you consider a Pop-up Store or concept store activation. Listen in on this episode to hear more about when and why you should start your Pop-up Store journey!
Ep.4 Success Stories: How Smiz uses Ghost Kitchens to provide healthy meals
In the topic of this month, we are exploring the potential of professional kitchens to drive urban change. Today I am talking with Kristine, the co-founder of Smiz, a company that actively uses ghost kitchens in its business model.
Ep.3 Expert insight: The Do’s and Don’ts of cooking and selling food from home or from a Ghost Kitchen
In the topic of this month, we are exploring the potential of professional kitchens to drive urban change. Today I am talking with Kari Dommarsnes and Oddrun Løkka Swensen from Mattilsynet (the Norwegian Food Safety Authority) to find out what are the regulations around cooking at home as well as in a ghost kitchen.
Ep.2 Hot Topic: Closed Restaurant but Lively Kitchen
This is the audio version of an informative article that was originally published in text form on our website pagurospaces.com
Ghost kitchens are THE new trend in the food business. Predictions say that it will create a 1 trillion $ market in the next 10 years (Euromonitor).The benefits? Ghost kitchens are suitable for food startups just as much as for established restaurants. You want to try out your very first product - A ghost kitchen is an easy and affordable way to do so. You would like to try out a new menu or introduce your brand to a new neighbourhood - A ghost kitchen gives you this flexibility without setting up a whole new restaurant.
Ep.1 Welcome to Paguro Podcast
Welcome to Paguro Podcast!
We have created this channel of communication between you and us because we know how convenient it is for you to consume audio content with your active lifestyle.
In our episodes, we will analyze the emerging trends in commercial real estate, invite experts to open our horizons, and share the stories of the companies and startups which have seized the opportunities in this new commercial landscape.
This podcast is hosted by Paguro, a visionary startup, whose goal is to tackle the global challenge of empty or under-use commercial spaces, accentuated by the pandemic, with new habits of working, shopping, and dining.
We have built a platform to enable a smooth and efficient letting process over flexible time periods.
Paguro was founded in Norway in 2020, by Anaîs and Benjamin.
I am Helene, a community builder at Paguro almost since the start, and I will be your Host on the podcast. For those of you that have already used our service (to list or book spaces): we have probably been directly in touch!
Once again, welcome to our podcast, we hope you´ll like it.