In this episode of Founder2Founder, host Aaron Spivak sits down with Anne Mahlum. Anne is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and speaker known for building impactful businesses. She founded Back on My Feet, a nonprofit helping individuals experiencing homelessness, and [solidcore], one of the nation’s fastest-growing fitness brands. Under her leadership, [solidcore] expanded to 120+ locations and raised $210M. After successfully exiting in 2023, Anne now invests, advises, and speaks on leadership, risk-taking, and living boldly.  In this conversation, Anne shares how she bet on herself, overcame self-doubt, and made bold decisions to scale her business rapidly. She breaks down key lessons in leadership, risk-taking, and negotiating high-stakes deals while navigating challenges like lawsuits and the pandemic. Her story is a masterclass in resilience and strategic thinking, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to build and exit a successful company. Continue to subscribe and share this podcast with someone you might think could benefit from it! We appreciate your support! Chapters: 02:10 - Anne’s Early Entrepreneurial Journey and Founding Back on My Feet 06:30 - Transitioning from Nonprofit to Launching [solidcore] with $175K 10:45 - Scaling [solidcore] Rapidly and the Subway Expansion Strategy 15:20 - The Art of Negotiation: How Anne Secured Favourable Lease Terms 20:50 - Breaking Away from Supplier Dependencies and Legal Battles 25:26 - Leading Through Crisis: How Anne Navigated [solidcore] Through The Pandemic 30:43 - Transitioning Out of the CEO Role and Preparing for Exit 35:16 - Selling [solidcore] for Nine Figures and Lessons in Wealth Management 41:32 - Strategic Decisions That Scaled [solidcore] to Over 120 Locations 46:27 - Why Entrepreneurs Need to Deeply Understand Their Numbers 51:47 - The Importance of Surrounding Yourself with the Right People 56:55 - Life After Exit: Navigating Identity and Purpose Beyond Business 1:03:46 - Shutting Down Ambition and Embracing a New Chapter 1:08:06 - Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energy as a Female Founder 1:15:26 - The Truth About Relationships, Success, and Finding the Right Partner 1:28:08 - The Power of Momentum and How to Create It in Business and Life 1:35:17 - Anne’s Advice to Her Younger Self: Stay Curious and Keep DoingGuest Links: Website: <a href="http://annemahlum.com">annemahlum.com </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/AnneMahlum">Instagram @AnneMahlum</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@AnneMahlum_">Tiktok @AnneMahlum_ </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-mahlum/">Linkedin</a>Stay Connected! Aaron Spivak: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spivak/">@‌Spivak</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-spivak1/">Linkedin</a> The Founders Club Website <a href="https://www.foundersclubofficial.com/">www.foundersclubofficial.com </a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefoundersclub/">@‌TheFoundersClub</a> Founder2Founder: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/founder2founderpodcast/">@‌Founder2FounderPodcast</a> TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@founder2founderpodcast">@‌Founder2FounderPodcast</a> Youtube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKqcsrehnT78pKq9srJiLuw">@‌Founder2Founder.Podcast</a>

In this episode of Founder2Founder, host Aaron Spivak sits down with Anne Mahlum. Anne is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and speaker known for building impactful businesses. She founded Back on My Feet, a nonprofit helping individuals experiencing homelessness, and [solidcore], one of the nation’s fastest-growing fitness brands. Under her leadership, [solidcore] expanded to 120+ locations and raised $210M. After successfully exiting in 2023, Anne now invests, advises, and speaks on leadersh...

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