An Interview with William Bennett, CEO of Level Office
I had the opportunity to sit with William Bennett, CEO of Level Office and had a rich, enlivening chat with him. Here’s the extract.
What problem does Level Office solve and why is it important?
Level Office provides cool and affordable office space in great locations. We support 1-50 person firms, which are the growth engine of our economy and drive societal progress.
As you know most people don’t take action on their ideas. How did you come across this idea and what motivated to start?
I had a growing a business and set out to find an office only to find very expensive options, or space that was unprofessional. In asking around to other business owners, I found it was a very common complaint, and so I set off to help solve the issue.
Who’s your target audience or who do you help?
Level Office caters primarily to professional service firms that are in growth mode. Digital marketing, finance, non-profits, engineers, consultants, lawyers, accountants, and independent professionals are our primary customers, and we help them by offering great space at a value price with co-working desks at $199/month and fully furnished and technology rich offices as low as $399/month.
What are some hardships you had to overcome in the beginning and how did you overcome them?
Raising capital for an emerging concept was a big challenge – as was getting the Level Office name out to the small business community. Overcoming these challenges was largely about working harder and smarter, and convincing some great people to join the business.
How did you fund your business? How hard was it and how much time did it take to acquire those funds?
I funded the business out of pocket initially, and then brought investors in when we started acquiring buildings. Thankfully, our investors believed in the concept and team, and we are very grateful to our investors and focused on exceeding their high expectations.
Did you quit your job? If yes, how long after you started your business did you quit and what made you decide it was time to quit?
In founding Level Office, I really created a second job for myself.
List a few of your favorite books and blogs that you recommend others in your industry to read
I’m a big fan of Pioneering Portfolio Management by David Swenson, as it unveils the investor mindset and was key to me understanding how to be a fiduciary to investors, which helped me bring in progressively more capital. Blue Ocean Strategy is a great book in that it explores how to compete in new and different ways. I enjoy the Dumb Little Man blog, which has a variety of useful tips and serves as a reminder of how creative and interesting people can be.
What are some mistakes you made and how did you fix them?
I have hired people that were good in a similar business and gave them a shot at this business, but they weren’t able to get the job done. Ultimately, I fired them and paid more attention to the hiring nuances associated with the differences in our business, rather than the similarities.
What’s one piece of advice you’d like to give our aspiring entrepreneur readers?
Always have a plan B….and Plan C……and adapt with your customers until you serve them well enough to earn their referrals.
Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.
"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world. Anyone can join. Anyone can contribute. Anyone can become informed about their world. "United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
LION'S MANE PRODUCT
Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules
Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, but it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.
Our Formula includes: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity. Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins. Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system. Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function. Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules Today. Be 100% Satisfied or Receive a Full Money Back Guarantee. Order Yours Today by Following This Link.
