E92: Sadie Lincoln | Why Fitness Is Failing Women and How Barre3 Changed the Game

In this episode of the Matthews Mentality podcast, host Kyle Matthews interviews Sadie Lincoln, co-founder and CEO of Barre3, a global fitness and wellness company. Sadie shares her transformative journey from working at 24 Hour Fitness to creating a revolutionary fitness movement inspired by her upbringing in a community of strong women. Key topics include Barre3's mindful approach to fitness, the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on the launch of her first studio, the challenges and resilience shown during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of intuition and community in her business philosophy. Tune in to hear about Sadie's personal and professional growth and her vision for the future of fitness.

00:00 Aha Moment: Rethinking Fitness

00:33 Introducing Sadie Lincoln: A Fitness Pioneer

01:24 Welcome to Nashville: A Warm Reception

02:58 Barre3: Revolutionizing Fitness

04:15 The Birth of Barre3: Overcoming Challenges

08:03 Scaling Success: From One Studio to Many

11:22 A Unique Upbringing: Sadie's Childhood

16:13 Education and Early Career: Finding Fitness

19:52 The Seed of Barre3: Personal Struggles and Realizations

25:38 Mind, Body, Spirit: The North Star

25:54 The Ballet Bar: A Tool for Modification

26:42 Balancing Motherhood and Business

27:56 Creating Play Lounge for Moms

28:53 The Importance of Connection

29:58 Intuition in Business Decisions

32:00 Challenges and Triumphs During COVID-19

36:45 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

39:50 Unexpected Business Moments

40:55 Global Expansion and Generosity

43:20 Advice for Young Professionals

47:58 Future Growth and Personal Motivation

49:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Find Sadie:

Twitter: https://x.com/barre3

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadielincoln/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/barre3/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadielincoln/?hl=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/barre3/?hl=en

Website: https://barre3.com/

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Find Kyle:

Twitter: https://x.com/kylematthewsceo

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-matthews-ceo/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylematthewsceo

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylematthewsceo?_t=ZT-90KKp52n5MN&_r=1

Website: https://www.matthews.com

Website: https://www.thematthewsmentalitypodcast.com