The Hard Truth About Being an Entrepreneur & CEO: [solidcore] Founder Anne Mahlum | S3, Ep 14.

Ever wondered how the most successful entrepreneurs think differently and what really sets them apart? On this episode of The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner, entrepreneur and visionary Anne Mahlum joins Manning for a raw and honest conversation about what it truly takes to build, lead, and scale a high-performance company like [solidcore]. Anne founded the boutique Pilates studio [solidcore] in 2013 and grew it to 115 locations nationwide before exiting in a deal worth nearly $100 million. She’s also the founder of Back on My Feet, a nonprofit organization that uses running to help homeless individuals gain independence and rebuild their lives. From her CEO morning routine to lessons in leadership, discipline, lifestyle and fitness, hiring, self-belief, and the illusion of work-life balance, this episode reveals the truth behind entrepreneurial success. Anne and Manning also discuss women building wealth, what drives elite performers, and the mindset required to never settle. If you want real insight into what separates the best in business and in life, this episode is for you. Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Trailer 1:24 - Intro 1:43 - Bio 6:06 - Quotes 6:59 - Day In The Life Now 8:54 - CEO’s Morning Routine 12:17 - Celebrating Wins & Continuing The Vision Even During Difficulty 19:04 - The Role Entrepreneur, Culture, And Employees 27:07 - Solidcore Founder’s Fitness and Nutrition Routine 29:54 - Leadership, Hiring, and Customer Service Secrets 33:20 - Self Belief and Those Around You 36:34 - Waiting To Find Your Person 39:53 - Women Making Money 40:33 - Books For Success 44:08 - When Pain and Inner Calling Drives You 47:13 - Leaders Making Decisions 51:24 - Using The Power of Uniqueness 54:11 - Music Taste 55:46 - Working Out Drive 56:58 - The Truth About Work-Life “Balance” and Vacations 59:17 - Feeling Comfortable in Your Office 1:00:09 - Creating A Brand’s Logo: [solidcore] & NO DAYS OFF 1:05:50 - Speaking to High Schoolers 1:08:48 - Creating PIT and LEGACY Gyms 1:16:09 - Disrupting The Premium Water Space Speaker's Book Recommendations: 📚 Die With Zero by Bill Perkins 📚 The New Gold Standard by Joseph A. Michelli 📚 The Advantage by Patrick M. Lencioni 📚 Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday 📚 The Leader Who Had No Title by Robin Sharma 📚 Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss 📚 How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie 📚 Multipliers by Liz Wiseman and John Meagher 📚 Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi Connect With Us: Follow Anne: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemahlum/... Follow Manning: Manning Sumner's Instagram:   / manningsumner   Manning Sumner's Twitter:   / manningsumner   The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner Instagram:   / thebigdawgswithmanningsumner   NO DAYS OFF Premium Water: Instagram: ⁠  / drinknodaysoff   Website: www.drinkndo.com⁠ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/NDO-H2O-Ultra-... No Days Off & Legacy: No Days Off Instagram:   / nodaysoff   No Days Off Apparel: https://shopnodaysoff.com/ Legacy Gyms (Try your first PIT workout free!): https://legacyfit.com/ #EntrepreneurLife #BuildYourEmpire #NeverSettle #LeadershipLessons #WomenInBusiness