Episode #11: Rick Stollmeyer, co-founder and CEO MINDBODY

Today I'm joined by Rick Stollmeyer.

Rick is the co-founder and CEO of MINDBODY.

In today's episode, I talked with Rick about the 20-year history of Mindbody. His take on the evolution of the wellness industry — including a growing opportunity in India and the future of boutique studios. And Rick's advice for entrepreneurs raising capital.

I had a great time chatting with Rick and I hope you enjoy listening.

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Rick Stollmeyer co-founded MINDBODY in his garage in 2001. He serves as the company's CEO and principle visionary, ensuring that everything MINDBODY undertakes—from product line to business development to team member enrichment—serves the company's purpose to help people lead healthier, happier lives by connecting the world to wellness.

In 2005, Rick transformed the industry when he migrated the company's business management software to the cloud. Today, MINDBODY remains the leading software-as-a-service platform for the wellness services industry, streamlining business management for wellness practitioners and making it easier for them to do what they love—improve the lives of their customers. MINDBODY now powers fitness, wellness, and beauty businesses worldwide.

Rick lives with his wife, Jill, near the company headquarters in San Luis Obispo, California.

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