#31. Brian Von Ancken, Founder of the Wellness Growth Mastermind
Thu Jan 29 2026
In this conversation, Brian von Ancken shares his journey from being an attorney to becoming a wellness entrepreneur. He discusses the challenges of growing a wellness business, the importance of community, and the lessons learned from his experiences, including the significance of taking risks and adding value. Brian introduces his current venture, the Wellness Growth Mastermind, which aims to connect health and wellness founders and help them grow their businesses. He emphasizes the need for a supportive community in the wellness space and the various ways to engage and add value to its members. In this conversation, Tobi and Brian Von Ancken explore the evolving landscape of wellness, discussing its definitions, trends, and the intersection of wellness with career and personal development. Brian shares insights on the importance of data in driving behavior change, the role of athletes as role models, and the need for investment in young people's mental health. They also address the challenges faced by wellness entrepreneurs and the significance of emotional resilience in personal and professional growth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Brian von Ancken and His Journey
02:34 The Challenges of Growing a Wellness Business
04:17 Transitioning from Law to Entrepreneurship
12:20 Lessons from Failure and the Importance of Risk
16:03 Building the Wellness Growth Mastermind Community
22:14 Engaging the Community and Creating Value
24:40 Defining Wellness in Today's Landscape
27:10 Trends and Innovations in Wellness
29:30 Learning from Athletes: Mindset and Career
33:26 Investing in Young People: The Future of Wellness
36:16 Challenges in the Wellness Industry
39:42 Personal Reflections and Life Lessons
Connect with Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianvonancken/
Website of the Wellness Growth Mastermind: https://www.joinwgm.com
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-hendrik-stalmann/
Keywords
health, wellness, entrepreneurship, community, growth, business, mindset, risk, health trends, wellness industry, wellness, health, behavior change, data, athletes, career, mental health, investment, resilience, innovation
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In this conversation, Brian von Ancken shares his journey from being an attorney to becoming a wellness entrepreneur. He discusses the challenges of growing a wellness business, the importance of community, and the lessons learned from his experiences, including the significance of taking risks and adding value. Brian introduces his current venture, the Wellness Growth Mastermind, which aims to connect health and wellness founders and help them grow their businesses. He emphasizes the need for a supportive community in the wellness space and the various ways to engage and add value to its members. In this conversation, Tobi and Brian Von Ancken explore the evolving landscape of wellness, discussing its definitions, trends, and the intersection of wellness with career and personal development. Brian shares insights on the importance of data in driving behavior change, the role of athletes as role models, and the need for investment in young people's mental health. They also address the challenges faced by wellness entrepreneurs and the significance of emotional resilience in personal and professional growth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Brian von Ancken and His Journey 02:34 The Challenges of Growing a Wellness Business 04:17 Transitioning from Law to Entrepreneurship 12:20 Lessons from Failure and the Importance of Risk 16:03 Building the Wellness Growth Mastermind Community 22:14 Engaging the Community and Creating Value 24:40 Defining Wellness in Today's Landscape 27:10 Trends and Innovations in Wellness 29:30 Learning from Athletes: Mindset and Career 33:26 Investing in Young People: The Future of Wellness 36:16 Challenges in the Wellness Industry 39:42 Personal Reflections and Life Lessons Connect with Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianvonancken/ Website of the Wellness Growth Mastermind: https://www.joinwgm.com Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-hendrik-stalmann/ Keywords health, wellness, entrepreneurship, community, growth, business, mindset, risk, health trends, wellness industry, wellness, health, behavior change, data, athletes, career, mental health, investment, resilience, innovation