Balancing Work & Mindfulness in Entrepreneurship & Franchising: Andrew Lachlan of Sauna House
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Andrew Lachlan, founder of Sauna House, shares all of the insider information about his fast-growing franchise (recently ranked #838 on the Inc 5000 list: https://www.inc.com/inc5000/2024). He also shares his mindset hacks as a fast-moving entrepreneur.
He discusses the benefits of contrast therapy and the importance of community and connection in the wellness space. Sauna House empowers disconnection from technology and creates real-world interactions. Lachlan explains the four states of consciousness and the role of sauna and cold therapy in achieving the most desirable state. He also shares his personal journey as an entrepreneur and the challenges of balancing work and mindfulness.
Andrew Lachlan discusses his tolerance for risk-taking and the importance of finding ways to relax and re-center. He shares how his background in high-intensity sports and leadership roles has shaped his mindset in entrepreneurship.
Andrew emphasizes the value of service towards others and the need for connection and support in the entrepreneurial journey. He also talks about his approach to franchising and the importance of finding the right franchisees who align with the brand's vision. Andrew highlights the benefits of franchising, including the energy and momentum it brings to the brand, as well as the opportunity for collaboration and learning from franchise owners.
Takeaways:
- Contrast therapy, which involves alternating between heat and cold, has long-term benefits for cardiovascular health and detoxification.
- Sauna House focuses on creating a community-oriented space that promotes disconnection from technology and connection with others.
- The four states of consciousness are restless mind and calm body, restless mind and restless body, calm mind and restless body, and calm mind and calm body.
- Sauna and cold therapy can help achieve the most desirable state of consciousness by rewiring the dopamine reward system and promoting mindfulness.
- Balancing work and mindfulness is essential for preventing burnout and anxiety, and recovery is just as important as productivity for entrepreneurs. - Finding ways to relax and re-center is important in entrepreneurship
- High-intensity sports and leadership roles can shape an entrepreneurial mindset
- Service towards others and connection are crucial in the entrepreneurial journey
- Franchising brings energy, momentum, and collaboration to a brand
- Giving back to the environment is a priority for Sauna House through their partnership with 1% for the Planet
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