What it's Like Being a Part of the Venture X Holyoke Community

Being a member of Venture X Holyoke means being a part of the community. The coworking atmosphere makes it easy to connect with other professionals and learn from their experience, whether through one-on-one conversations or the monthly lunch-and-learn sessions.

“More importantly it was a great opportunity to network and meet the other folks in the space here. I heard their stories, what their dreams are and how we can help each other,” he said. “The Venture X Holyoke team is really working hard to make sure we’re connected as a community.”

Recently returning to his home state of Massachusetts, Duguay sought a coworking space that would allow him to connect with others in a professional atmosphere.

“Venture X Holyoke has been a great resource to be able to plug into a vibrant community that’s entrepreneurial. It’s folks making a difference for their families and loved ones through the work they’ve chosen to do,” he said. “It’s just really enjoyable being around that vibe of like-minded folks.

Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed

Duguay Consulting Group was inspired by his time spent on a multitude of different boards. His company helps small and medium-sized businesses create boards and structure them to be effective and efficient. He also helps entrepreneurs understand Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a simple set of concepts, principles and practical tools for entrepreneurs. Duguay has seen EOS help thousands of entrepreneurs understand their businesses’ vision, develop traction to execute that vision and be a healthy and cohesive leadership team.

“I’m back in my roots working with entrepreneurial companies and folks who are passionate about their journey,” Duguay said. “For me that’s where the real excitement and sense of urgency is. It’s so rewarding helping teams face their issues and work through them by implementing an improvement process.”

His consulting group steps in when a new business needs help as it grows. He says that’s the most important time to think about the future.

“Entrepreneurs may struggle as they grow with scale in how to run a business. That’s where I come in and EOS comes in, to provide structure and systems and processes,” he said. “We’re just here to help you run a better business and help you bridge from that solopreneur to running a great business.”

“When you’re starting out, you don’t think about those things. But as you grow it’s so important to think about structure and having a plan of where you’re going and how to get there so as you grow you stay true to your core values and core focus,” he said.

Finding the Right Fit with Venture X Holyoke

The Venture X Holyoke coworking space in Holyoke was among many that Duguay considered. He needed a private office and high-speed internet, but wasn’t sure what other perks these facilities might provide.

With Venture X Holyoke he found a professional location that offered more benefits than he anticipated. The safe community, comfortable facility and convenient location went beyond his basic needs. He’s able to conduct virtual meetings without worrying about dropping a call, and has found the office to be quiet despite being surrounded by other businesses. 

“It’s just a great vibe here. I looked at several before deciding on Venture X Holyoke, and in Holyoke it just felt like the best fit,” Duguay said.

He has found the staff to be outstanding and ready to resolve any problems that members encounter. “They want to make the life of the entrepreneur as easy as they can,” he said.

Duguay suggests people book a free tour of Venture X Holyoke and get a day pass to try the coworking office. Tours can be scheduled directly at Venture X Holyoke.com/locations/holyoke. 

“Experience the space, talk to other members, and see if it’s a good fit for you,” Duguay said. “It just has been a great experience.”

Let Bill Duguay help your business move to the next level at duguayconsultinggroupllc.com.