102: From Tech Executive to Gym Owner: A Story of Reinvention

Stuck - Expert Career Advice with Rob and Jamal

**We released two episodes back to back for launch. Episodes will be released weekly, Thursdays starting next week**
"From Tech Executive to Gym Owner: A Story of Reinvention"
with Angela Sudbury
Episode Overview
Follow the journey of a 25-year tech veteran who transformed her career by opening a fitness franchise, learning valuable lessons about entrepreneurship along the way.
Key Topics
- The journey from 25-year tech career to small business ownership
- How to evaluate and pursue the franchise model
- Using retirement funds strategically through ROBS
- Managing the transition when you're the primary breadwinner
- Building a business that aligns with personal values
Key Quotes
"I would sum it up with one word - liberating."
"When I'm uncomfortable with something, that usually means I don't have enough information."
"Quality of life and our kids were getting older... it was just a matter of kind of narrowing down options."
Practical Insights
- Franchise advantages for first-time business owners:
* Built-in mentorship
* Proven systems and processes
* Marketing support
* Pre-launch planning assistance
- Financial considerations:
* ROBS (Rollover for Business Startups) structure
* C-Corp requirements
* Ongoing administrative costs
* Tax implications
- Customer acquisition strategies:
* Pre-sales requirements
* Social media marketing
* Lead management systems
* Network activation
Guest Bio
Angela Sudbury spent 25 years in technology before making the leap to small business ownership. Today she owns and operates Alloy Personal Training in Salt Lake City, where she helps clients improve their overall health and quality of life.
Resource Mentioned
alloypersonaltraining.com/halliday
Life Lessons
- Trust yourself enough to explore options
- Get comfortable with being uncomfortable
- The power of grit in entrepreneurship
- The value of connecting with people
---
About Stuck
Subscribe to Stuck on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Email us: [e-mail]
Produced by: Rob Curtis, Jamal Stockton, and Ximena de la Tijera

Subscribe to our Substack at www.stuckpodcast.com
You can watch each episode on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@areyoustuck
This show was produced by Rob Curtis, Jamal Stockton and Ximena de la Tijera