CrashLabs: A Coworking & Events Community

09/12/2016

09/07/2016

Hey Crashers! We would like to share something exciting with you!
We are listed as #6 in "16 Incredible Coworking Spaces in Los Angeles You Need To Know About"! Thank you The Farm Soho for the article!

Read more about us, find out more about other spaces near you, and spread the words!! :)

http://www.thefarmsoho.com/magazine-blog/coworking-space-nyc/coworking-spaces-los-angeles

Coworking spaces around Los Angeles are creating workplaces that are much better than the traditional office space for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and startup teams. Here is a quick and easy guide to finding the best possible place for your business in LA.

08/31/2016

We are only one week away from "TRUTH is the New Black" by Shawn Marie Turi! This month's conversation topic is: Walking Away From What No Longer Serves You

Time to let go? Walk away? Pivot? It may not be easy, but it's always worth it!

Join Shawn Marie on this One-Year-Anniversary with your favorite guest - Amy Wong, CEO of two companies; Orange Glad ( an online monthly dessert subscription business) and Dawn Design Studio (a boutique design agency).

More details here: https://shawn-marie-turi-events.ticketleap.com/truth-is-the-new-black-amywang-sept-2016/

This month's TRUTH is the New Black marks a very special occasion. It's our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY. Come celebrate with us! I'm honored to have as our 'anniversary' featured guest, Amy Wang. Last year. Amy, along with her Orange Glad partner, Jacquie Chang, were my very first...

08/08/2016

Upcoming this week:
, 7 pm: OC Wordpress MeetUp: Developer Day, led by Brandon & Jeff of Pixel Jar. RSVP here: http://www.meetup.com/OC-Wordpress-Group/events/232553397/

, 7 pm: The Art of Active Networking, led by Mark E. Sackett of Reflectur. More details here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-of-active-networking-orange-county-august-10-2016-tickets-20025799706?aff=erellivmlt

This meetup is intended for intermediate to advanced WordPress developers. This month's topic will be a mish-mash of developery things. If you'd like to share what you know, leave a comment

08/02/2016

Let's get rollin'

06/21/2016

Next Tuesday, 6/28/16 at 6:30 PM.

Alley Cat Allies is coming to to host a "How to Help Community Cats workshop"

If you’ve ever wanted to help , join us on June 28th at CrashLabs. The will cover - - basics, and how to advocate for cats at the local level.

This is your chance to get involved in your and save cats where you live. Come ask any questions you have and learn what you can do to help.

06/07/2016

this week: Best Jobs for in

The top 5 come down to reselling, and , , , and management. Read more here: http://www.thecrashlabs.com/blog-1/2016/6/6/best-jobs-for-freelancers-in-california

Almost anything can be turned into a freelance job. Whether you have marketing skills or creative skills, freelance work has a job for each one of you. The vibrancy of the California economy offers many opportunities for freelancers and they are growing. Almost more than half of the working popul...

06/06/2016

Upcoming this week:

1. The Art of Active Networking Wednesday, June 8th at 6:30 pm - Do you hate as much as most of us do? Are you also bad at it, often wondering why no one returns your calls or follows up with you after a "Networking Event"? Join Mark E. Sackett, a Speaker, , Founder, and at Reflectur, The Box SF, The Art of Active Networking, and BrainfoodUSA for "The Art of Active Networking", and let's change everything you believe about Networking! RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-of-active-networking-orange-county-june-8-2016-tickets-20024108648

2. is the New Black Thursday, June 9th at 7 pm - This month, Shawn Marie Turi's featured guest is + , Trishia Grace, of the Trishia Grace Collection The topic of conversation is..."BEGIN ANYWHERE: The Art of the Start!" RSVP https://shawn-marie-turi-events.ticketleap.com/truth-is-the-new-black-trishia-grace/dates/Jun-09-2016_at_0700PM

06/02/2016

Last month's ' written by Alex Knuckles: The Trend Continues to Grow: Half a million remote workers and choose hubs over coffee shops.

Please feel free to share your thoughts of the blog. More coming this month!

http://www.thecrashlabs.com/blog-1/coworkings-hubscontin-to-grow

According to a recent study - conducted by Flexible Workspace Review - the culture of coworking and cosharing spaces has gained massive popularity in the mainstream US workforce over the past years. The survey, which was carried out by the Instant Group, further points towards the fact that this gro...

06/01/2016

As we are often so defined by our work that it can be hard to see beyond pushing .

Many of us can articulate what we do, but few of us can articulate WHY we are.

Join "AIGA Orange County, the professional association for design" on June 2nd as the speaker Luke Mysse shares his experience of pursuing and during his 20-year career as a .

He will share stories from his transition of owning a branding agency, to starting a non-profit, to closing his agency and chasing a big .

Come be and learn how to leverage your towards something bigger.

Pre-Registration
$10 Members of and
(Please contact [email protected] for your discount code)
$20 Non-Members/Friends

Door Registration
$25 at the door (Members and Non-Members)

RSVP → bit.ly/1XyCV5L

How to leverage your skills towards something bigger As creatives we are often so defined by our work that it can be hard to see beyond pushing pixels. Many of us can articulate what we do, but few...

05/16/2016

Hello everyone!

The official RSVP link to our 05/26 "Growing and Getting the Most Out of Your Social Media Channels, Presented by Ryan Heenan and Sponsored by Fiverr" is now up! Please follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fiverr-workshop-in-orange-county-fiverroc-tickets-25392563842

Here's the summary of the :

is one of the most crucial elements when it comes to and your . But running a social media comes with so many questions. What should I use? How frequently should I post? How do I get more comments, likes and shares? Should I be running ?

This month we're going to answer all of these questions and so much more. We'll take an in depth look into growth hacking through your social media .

(pizza) and will be served

Fiverr

Social media is one of the most crucial elements when it comes to growing and running your business. But running a social media campaign comes with so many questions. What platforms should I use? How frequently should I post? How do I get more comments, likes and shares? Should I be running ads? Thi...

05/09/2016

Upcoming this week at CrashLabs:

Tonight - OC WordPress MeetUp: Developer Day. This is intended for intermediate to advanced and is led by CrashLabs member Brandon Dove of Pixel Jar. This month's topic will be a mish-mash of developery things. RSVP http://www.meetup.com/OC-Wordpress-Group/events/229268363/

Wednesday Night - TRUTH is the New Black: Done is better than perfect (the art of letting go, being , making things happen!). This month, Shawn Marie'sfeatured guest is + , fearless + freedom seeker, Jenny Doh. Get your ticket here https://shawn-marie-turi-events.ticketleap.com/truth-is-the-new-black-jennydoh-xo/dates/May-11-2016_at_0700PM