
The Matthews Mentality Podcast
E46: Building Empires: Anne Mahlum's Journey from Fitness to Fortune
In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, host Kyle Matthews interviews Anne Mahlum, the founder of [solidcore], a premier boutique fitness brand in the U.S. Anne's story is one of resilience, grit, and unparalleled entrepreneurial spirit. Starting from a strong belief in not having a Plan B, she used her life savings to open her first [solidcore] studio in 2013. Through her determination, she grew [solidcore] to over 2,000 employees and hundreds of thousands of clients before successfully exiting the company in 2023. Anne shares insights on her journey, the challenges she faced, her techniques for scaling a business, and life after her big exit. Join us for an inspiring conversation about building a brand from scratch, navigating legal battles, managing financial challenges, and finding the right balance in life.