# Is it Worth it Spending Money on a Nice Office? \| Ep\. \#593

**URL:** https://www.singlegrain.com/episodes/marketing-school/is-it-worth-it-spending-money-on-a-nice-office-ep-593/  
**Published:** 2018-03-16  
**Author:** Selena Templeton  
**Summary:** In episode \#593, Eric and Neil debate whether you need to spend money on a nice office\. Tune in to hear the reasons you may need a great office space\.\.\.\.  

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In episode #593, Eric and Neil debate whether you need to spend money on a nice office. Tune in to hear the reasons you may need a great office space.

**TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:**

- \[00:27\] Today’s Topic: _Is it Worth it Spending Money on a Nice Office?_
- \[00:51\] In a collaborative environment, it’s good to have everyone in the same space.
- \[01:14\] Eric pays about $11,000 for three sections in co-working spaces.
- \[01:35\] Now, they’re moving into their own dedicated space.
- \[01:49\] Offices are good for recruiting, it’s a great space to bring clients into, and it’s nice to have a home base.
- \[02:13\] If you are looking to build a culture, you need to have your own dedicated space.
- \[02:27\] A crappy space creates a crappy feeling.
- \[02:45\]However, Neil thinks it’s a waste of money to have a nice office, even though offices do serve an important purpose.
- \[03:10\] He would rather save money on the office and spend it on food or other community-related activities and things that build culture.
- \[04:07\] Nice offices are good for creative businesses and it helps create a positive perception.
- \[04:40\] Marketing warrants a nice office, in Eric’s opinion.
- \[05:01\] Neil prefers to sublet for a year at a time.
- \[05:54\] He thinks it’s too risky to sign up for years at a time.
- \[06:20\] Consider whether your industry warrants having a nice office.
- \[06:29\] That’s all for today!
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