Tech N9ne and Maez use Eastbrook Collaborative to shoot their Newest Music Video

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Tech N9ne and his newest artist signed to the Strange Music label, Maez chose Eastbrook Collaborative as their location for their newest music video. The entire crew came in to utilize the space to create the vibe for their newest video. They even used Eastbrook Collaborative tenants as extras in the video! Be sure to check out the link below. (Please note adult language, viewer discretion advised)

Coming Soon! Podcast and Facebook Live room

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We are so excited to be able to offer a space where our tenants can go to be creative. Whether that is recording a podcast or using the green screen to create a unique video. We now have the capability for our tenants to use our Podcast room for just that. By reserving the room through our booking software our tenants have the capability to stay in front of their audience. Check out the link below to see one of our amazing tenants and her passion for local Kansas City Artists.

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Is it Time to Take the Plunge?

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OK so now I have my brand, I have my business, I am marketing, Now what? Do I have my space?

 

When it comes to real estate most of us deal with the chicken and the egg syndrome. I know that I have outgrown my home office, but how do I justify spending money on an office? (Even though it is a tax write off) Right now my home office is free, is it worth the plunge to pay for an office?  When determining whether it is time to move out of your home office you need to ask yourself a few questions.

 

1. Am I truly being effective working from home? I know we feel like we are multi tasking by throwing that load of laundry in so it is working while we are working, but how much productivity is being lost in all of the "multi tasking" things that we are doing ie: doing dishes, walking the dog, picking up around the house, putting in a load of laundry, etc. If you tracked the amount of time those items actually took out of your day I think you would be surprised about how much time was actually lost in "multi tasking".

 

2.  Do you need your dining room/kitchen table back? -Let's face it, although we have a "home office" in our house, how many of us are actually working on our dining room or kitchen table. You feel more connected, less confined in the middle of the house, but does that also allow you to not have a work/life balance. Are you working constantly? Is is always in front of you? Do you always "think just one more email, or if I do this report..." Is it interfering with your work life balance? More importantly does your spouse or roommate want their table back?

 

3. Am I able to meet with my clients and or staff in a professional setting where there are not many distractions? You really can't meet with a client at your home. I guess you could, but is it really the professional appearance you are wanting to show your client? Are you able to discuss your business in a coffee shop setting where people can hear your conversations or possibly read what is on your laptop? Think HIPAA, personal information, or financial information that you may not want Bubba at the next table to hear or know. 

 

Do you really want your staff to know where you live? Let's face it, not all professional relationships work out. Do you really want your employees or ex-employees to know where you live? 

 

4. Do you feel like an island? -Although the idea of working from home seems wonderful at the time, I don't think people realize how incredibly lonely it is to work from home. Sometimes you just want someone to bounce some ideas off of. Sometimes you need to hash through some things and you would like an outsider's perspective. Or sometimes you need a break from work to be able to clear your mind for a minute so you can come back and look at it with fresh eyes. 

 

5. If you were to have an office for your staff, potential clients and yourself would you be more productive? Sometimes taking the plunge is what you actually need to ramp up your business and take it to the next level. What could be holding you back from the growth you are hoping for is not having the appropriate place to work, meet with clients and grow your staff.  Sometimes you need to just hunker down and actually get some work done distraction free. There will be no laundry looking at you in your new office. 

 

If any of these situations rang true, then it might be time for you to look for an actual office for you and your company. There are many options out there from traditional office space (a suite inside an office building) or co-working/ executive office suites (renting an office inside of a larger space that houses multiple companies  that all share the same common areas and break rooms.) 

 

If you think you might be ready to take the plunge, I would be happy to talk to you. Whether you are looking for a Collaborative space or traditional office we have it. I would be happy to help you navigate the commercial real estate world, its terms, conditions and possibilities! 

First Cookout of the Season = Success!

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Why do I love what I do? This...this right here is why I love what I do. Today we had 125 of our tenants come out for our first cookout of the season! To see all of the different tenants meet each other, do business with each other and enjoy the afternoon is priceless. We are not just renting spaces, we are building a business community!!! If you want to work in a community that values you as a tenant and wants to watch you succeed. You need to be here!!

Collaboration at its Finest- EBC, Grant Gooding from Proof, Platte Valley Bank and Tasty Thai Cuisine

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Yesterday we had a sold out event at Eastbrook Collaborative! (Technically it wasn't sold out because it was free, but you get the point.) Eastbrook Collaborative, Platte Valley Bank, Grant Gooding with Proof, and Tasty Thai Cuisine all came together to offer a professional development seminar on the Science of Positioning your Brand. 

  Business owners, marketing reps and sales people all joined us to hear Grant Gooding speak on one of the most unknown subjects, "Why do people do business with me?"  It was a fantastic presentation, backed with statistical data, fun exercises and out of the box thinking. He proved that what we have thought about branding and our message is all wrong.

He spoke on the scientific make up of the brain and why we react the way we do to information. He talked about how the brain holds ideas, images, and information. How we process information, store it, and how it is recalled. People don't realize what they are truly sending out to their customers may not be what you intended. 

He asked the question, "Is the message you are trying to convey to your customer a good message or are you actually hurting your brand?" Attendee's left the presentation with a whole new outlook on branding and what we say or not say truly does make a difference. 

Thank you to Platte Valley Bank and Tasty Thai Cuisine for sponsoring the event. 

Want to come to more educational programming? Check out our upcoming events on our event's calendar

Woohoo Number 2!!- Check out our write up in Thinking Bigger Magazine

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We are super excited to be mentioned in the February 2018 Thinking Bigger Magazine!  We are the newest addition to the Northland and a super awesome option for those looking for a flexible space. Check us out!

Wellness/Meditation Room

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Have you ever been so busy working IN your business that you forget to work ON your business? Sometimes we need to just step back and zen out for a bit for our answers to come to us.

Whether you want to zen out, take a nap, meditate or just have some peace and quiet, we have the room for you. Step into our Wellness room. 

The room features a dimmable light, sound machine, salt lamp, essential oil diffuser, and a recliner for your comfort. 

No reservation is needed. If you see that the sign is occupied, come back later. If it is vacant, come on in. We just ask that you don't spend more than 30 min in the room.

Nameste 

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