What makes a coliving space truly work? Katia Dimova shares the mindset, systems, and community-first focus that have driven Chateau Coliving’s lasting success.
The distinction between community first dreamers and buisness first builders is really insightful. That point about boundries being one of the hardest parts rings so true. Its interesting how Katia emphasizes that the invisible labor is what makes the magic happen. The idea of treating your community as the product rather than just letting anyone book sounds like the real differentiator here.
It was a really interesting discussion. I 100% agree about being selective and intentionally building a community… it is so important and I’ve spent a lot of time in spaces where that care just wasn’t there. You can feel it.
I also liked her point about the invisible labour, which ties into the importance of getting community buy-in, too. Community members can’t be in it to have a luxury experience with everything done for them… everyone needs to do their part.
The distinction between community first dreamers and buisness first builders is really insightful. That point about boundries being one of the hardest parts rings so true. Its interesting how Katia emphasizes that the invisible labor is what makes the magic happen. The idea of treating your community as the product rather than just letting anyone book sounds like the real differentiator here.
It was a really interesting discussion. I 100% agree about being selective and intentionally building a community… it is so important and I’ve spent a lot of time in spaces where that care just wasn’t there. You can feel it.
I also liked her point about the invisible labour, which ties into the importance of getting community buy-in, too. Community members can’t be in it to have a luxury experience with everything done for them… everyone needs to do their part.