Anne Mahlum - Entrepreneur and Keynote Speaker | Turning $175k Into $88 Million

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➡️ About The Guest

Anne Mahlum is the founder and CEO of [solidcore], a high-intensity fitness company generating over $50 million in annual revenue across more than 100 U.S. locations. Previously, she founded Back on My Feet, a nonprofit organization that has raised over $10 million and helped more than 7,500 individuals experiencing homelessness secure employment and housing. Her work combining business growth with measurable social impact has been featured in CNN, Forbes, and The New York Times.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Intro

03:12 - A Defining Moment in Anne’s Youth

14:51 - Secrets to Non-Profit Success

17:57 - Lessons Anne Took to Solidcore

21:50 - Stepping Out of the Hustle

24:30 - Breaking Points in Growth

31:26 - Life in Seasons and Chapters

39:59 - Sponsor: The Hustle Daily Show

40:55 - Post-Exit Stress Explained

47:26 - Shifting Entrepreneurial Identity

49:30 - Escaping the Rat Race

54:11 - Does Money Really Change Life?

1:08:34 - Selling the Company: Anne’s Perspective

1:11:06 - Sponsor: Range Rover Sport

1:12:41 - Why Some Stop After Big Wins

1:15:18 - Anne’s Evolving Purpose

1:17:58 - Women Should Ask for More

1:24:42 - Founder-Led vs Founder-Influenced

1:26:00 - Does Legacy Matter to Anne?

1:27:50 - Final Words of Wisdom

1:41:22 - Advice to Her 20-Year-Old Self

Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.