Three Reasons to Consider Coworking

Let me start by saying this is a blog post I never thought I’d write. In fact, the idea of coworking wasn’t on my radar until two months ago. I’ve always thrived on the freedom to switch up my work environment every day, and since leaving my corporate advertising job in 2018, I’ve loved my life as a digital nomad. Then COVID happened — and suddenly my days of coffee shop-hopping were over.

Like most of us, I settled into the daily routine of working from home, which was okay…for awhile. But after four months of living and working in the same 600-square-foot apartment, I’d reached my breaking point. I needed a change of scenery, some human contact and a serious productivity boost.

Enter: Industrious Kansas City.

After one tour of Industrious’ gorgeous space I was ‘team coworking.’ Not only did I fall in love with its modern design, lovely staff and convenient Plaza location, I was seriously impressed by the health and safety precautions Industrious put in place. I’m talking daily temperature checks, masks requirements in all common spaces and staff entirely dedicated to disinfecting and cleaning.

After spending the last two months working at Industrious Kansas City, I can tell you I 10/10 recommend it. I have a private office space, but if you have a team of people, or just want a dedicated desk space, there are membership options to fit your needs.

If you’re on the fence about coworking, here are three things to consider:

Reason #1: Community
There are tons of reasons to choose a coworking space over a home office or coffee shop: but for starters, you aren’t alone. For me, being surrounded by other creative, hard-working entrepreneurs is motivating and inspiring. Also, it’s just good to see some friendly faces every once in awhile — and I’ve met many of them during my time at Industrious.

Reason #2: Productivity
Most people would probably agree that it’s hard to stay motivated when you’re working solo, especially at home. For me, it was all too easy to get distracted by dishes in the sink, laundry that needed to be folded or the temptation of watching TV. Now that I have a dedicated workspace to go to each day, those distractions are eliminated and I’m able to fully focus on my work.

Reason #3: Perks
You know I love working from coffee shops, but at Industrious, the coffee shop comes to me. Every morning there’s Messenger Coffee, plus a rotating selection of breakfast options and pastries from local favorites like McLain’s Bakery and Meshuggah Bagels. Thursday Happy Hours are also a personal favorite. An Industrious membership also comes with office supplies, mail and packaging, a dedicated community manager, fast WiFi, unlimited printing, a wellness room and more.



If you’re curious about a workspace at Industrious, I suggest setting up a tour or even trying a day for free. Questions? As always, I’m happy to answer them in the comments!