"You don't have to build something from scratch to be an entrepreneur": Solidcore's CEO Bryan Myers

In this week's episode, we are joined by Bryan Myers, the CEO of Solidcore, a boutique fitness studio that’s redefining what it means to build strength - mentally and physically. With over 130 locations across 25 states and DC, Bryan went from being a loyal Solidcore client to becoming its CEO, steering the company through remarkable growth while staying true to its core mission. Bryan and I talk about his unconventional path to entrepreneurship from advising fortune 500 companies as a consultant with The Boston Consulting Group, taking a leap of faith by becoming the director of DC founded start-up SweetGreen, to becoming one of only a few black CEO in the fitness space. In this episode, Bryan teaches us that you don't need to build a company from scratch to be an entrepreneur. You can use the skills you already have to scale someone else's vision. I hope you’ve all been as inspired as I have by Bryan’s story. My biggest takeaway from our conversation is that you don’t have to start something from scratch to be an entrepreneur. Bright Ideas can still happen by helping to build upon someone elses idea. If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review—your feedback helps us keep bringing you more stories like Bryan’s. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @ABrightIdeaPodcast for updates, and if there’s a topic or guest you’d like to hear from next, drop us a message. Sponsors: Chosen Advisory Group: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/bilal-afolabi/ Resources: Solidcore: https://solidcore.co/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA-Oi7BhA1EiwA2rIu29OUHtfkidaJp9MxPZuF_eNr11faIPWA8F0YrvY3-LYS47hlbe8Y-RoCbr8QAvD_BwE Chapters 00:00 Redefining Entrepreneurship 02:50 Brian Myers: From Client to CEO 06:07 Childhood Influences and Early Aspirations 08:50 Navigating Career Choices 12:08 The Shift from Consulting to Entrepreneurship 15:02 Building Sweetgreen: A Transformative Experience 17:52 Transitioning to SolidCore: A New Challenge 21:06 The Impact of SolidCore on Community 23:53 Leadership Transition: From COO to CEO 36:23 Leadership Transition and Legacy 38:10 Personal Growth and Financial Awareness 40:33 Customer-Centric Approach in Business 41:29 Maintaining Brand Integrity During Change 44:24 Engagement Strategies for Client Retention 47:47 SolidCore's Unique Position in the Fitness Industry 51:30 Diversity and Inclusion as a Business Strategy 54:56 The Weight of Representation in Leadership 58:45 Creating Safe Spaces for All Communities 01:00:42 Impact Over Income: A CEO's Perspective 01:03:31 Redefining Entrepreneurship 01:04:59 Legacy and Future Vision for SolidCore 01:06:55 Exciting Developments Ahead for SolidCore