Introduction

In Rochester, Minnesota, entrepreneur Andrew Robinson saw opportunity where others saw risk.

With a background in commercial real estate at CBRE and multifamily operations—but no coworking experience—Andrew acquired a struggling property with only 2 of 12 offices occupied. He quickly transformed it into The Hub on 3rd, laying the foundation for what would become The Hub Network: a growing ecosystem of flexible workspaces built for modern businesses.

“I never even knew about coworking besides WeWork,” Andrew said. “I just saw the opportunity and built it organically from there.”

The Challenge: Scaling Quickly as a Solo Operator

From day one, Andrew faced a major challenge: building and scaling operations without a team or established systems.

As the owner-operator, he handled everything from leasing and marketing to billing and financial management. Because he also owned the real estate behind each location, he needed more than basic coworking software—he needed infrastructure that could support long-term growth across multiple properties.

“I said, what software is going to help me scale?” Andrew explained. “I needed something that could handle everything—financials, bookings, and growth.”

The Solution: Using Yardi Kube as a Scalable Foundation

Before closing on his first property, Andrew chose Yardi Kube to serve as the operational backbone of the business. Kube provided automated billing, conference room booking, member management and integration potential with the broader Yardi ecosystem already used in parts of his portfolio. “I wanted an all-inclusive system—like an Airbnb for offices,” he said. “That’s what Yardi had.”

The Yardi team accelerated implementation so the platform was fully operational before the property officially closed, allowing Andrew to focus on leasing and growth instead of manual administration. “By the time I closed on the property, everything was already set up,” he said. “I had the infrastructure to grow fast.” The impact was immediate: the first location reached full occupancy in just 55 days. Soon after, Andrew acquired a second property that was roughly 60% occupied at the time of offer, but by closing, it had already reached 100% occupancy.

Because Yardi Kube was already in place, replicating the model became significantly faster the second time around.

“Once you set it up once, it’s basically copy and paste,” Andrew noted. “That made scaling incredibly fast.”

Kube also improved the member experience through autopay, self-service room booking, and centralized communication tools, while helping Andrew strengthen community engagement through tenant spotlights and cross-location visibility. “I’m not just a landlord,” he said. “I’m building an ecosystem.”

The Result: Fast Growth and Operational Efficiency

In under a year, Andrew expanded from a single underperforming property into The Hub Network, a growing coworking operation spanning 56 offices across two locations and serving more than 100 members. The first property went from just two occupied offices to fully leased in only 55 days, while the second reached full occupancy before the acquisition officially closed.

Despite the rapid growth, Andrew was able to manage the business as a solo founder because key operational processes—including billing, payments, bookings and member management—were automated and centralized within one platform. “There’s no way I could manage this without the software,” he said. Combined with longer-term lease structures, local ownership, and a strong community-focused approach, The Hub Network quickly established itself as a leading coworking presence in the Rochester market.

Conclusion

Andrew Robinson’s story demonstrates how scalable systems can accelerate coworking growth from the very beginning.

By combining strategic real estate ownership with Yardi Kube’s coworking platform, he transformed an underperforming property into a thriving multi-location network with infrastructure designed for future expansion.

“If you build the right infrastructure, you can scale,” Andrew said. “That’s what this enabled me to do.”

For coworking operators and flexible workspace providers, the right technology can make the difference between constant manual effort and sustainable, scalable growth. Yardi Kube helps operators streamline operations, automate the member experience and build a foundation for long-term success—giving growing businesses the infrastructure they need to scale efficiently and confidently. Request a demo today to see how Yardi Kube can support your next stage of growth.