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Chris Connell

Chris Connell

Co-founder, Great Space

Chris Connell is co-founder of Great Space. In 2019 he co-founded Future Spaces, working on the operator side of the flex and managed workspace market — where he saw first-hand the friction operators face responding to unstructured broker demand.

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How AI Workspace Matching Changes the Way Operators Receive Broker Referrals

AI is changing what operators receive from brokers — structured briefs, complete by construction. Chris Connell explains what this means from the supply side.

Office Space Referral Software: What UK Operators Should Look For

Chris Connell of Future Spaces on what UK workspace operators should check in referral software before signing up, and the pay-to-play models worth avoiding.

How Managed Workspace Pricing Works in the UK — An Operator's View

Managed workspace pricing is bespoke, not arbitrary. Chris Connell of Future Spaces explains the cost components and the London vs regional gap.

Flex Workspace vs Managed Workspace: A Broker's Guide

A broker's guide to managed workspace vs flex workspace: how the products differ, which clients fit each, how commission works, and how to advise clients.

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How Much Do Workspace Brokers Earn in the UK?

UK workspace brokers earn 10% commission per deal. Chris Connell explains typical earnings, deal values, and earning potential from the operator side.

The Complete Guide to Flex and Managed Workspace Commission for UK Brokers

How flex workspace broker commission works, typical rates by deal type, payment structures, and how to track commission across your pipeline.

What Operators Need From a Broker Brief (and Rarely Get)

Most broker briefs arrive at operators incomplete. Chris Connell of Future Spaces explains exactly what operators need — and what gets missed.