What Flex Office Customers Really Want
30 July 2025

What Flex Office Customers Really Want

Brave Ideas

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Featuring Melissa Ansley, Head of Flex Solutions & Partnerships EMEA

This episode is made possible by ReturnSuite:
”Complex Cash Flow Modeling Simplified.”

Why Hospitality Matters More Than Ever

Melissa Ansley has seen the flex office market evolve from every angle:
O
perator, Advisor, and now as Head of Flex Solutions & Partnerships for JLL across EMEA.

In this episode, Melissa joins Brave Corp CEO Caleb Parker and ReturnSuite Cofounder, Sam Gamble, in person from MIPIM in Cannes to discuss what today’s customers really want from office space, why hospitality matters more than ever, and how flex is changing landlord strategies.

Key Topics:

    Why more occupiers are shifting from traditional leases to managed solutions

    The growing demand for hospitality-infused, amenity-rich experiences

    How to match the right operator brand to the right building

    What landlords need to know about spec suites and short-form leases

    The role of flex in creating leasing velocity and tenant stickiness

Why You Should Watch

Whether you're a landlord, operator, broker, or investor, this episode is full of practical insights and behind-the-scenes intel from one of the industry’s most respected flex advisors.

CONNECT

    Connect with Melissa Ansley

    Visit JLL’s website

    Connect with Sam Gamble

    Learn more about ReturnSuite

    Connect with Caleb Parker

 

For behind the scenes, visit:
https://open.substack.com/pub/bravecorpideas/p/what-flex-office-customers-really?r=d1yie&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true 

💡 This episode is part of Brave Ideas Season 15, exploring brave ideas shaping the future of office real estate, coworking, and workplace experience.

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