Favorite Parts of Being a Founder at The Sun Cycle
Jared, The Sun Cycle's founder, finds the most rewarding aspect of his role witnessing how cycling positively impacts others' lives, stating that it's "a training ground for life," helping people overcome adversity and achieve goals, such as weight loss. This is particularly meaningful given Jared's personal journey of losing 100 pounds through cycling, motivating the creation of The Sun Cycle to share this transformative experience.
Entrepreneurship, Fitness Industry, Personal Transformation, Overcoming Challenges, Motivational Leadership
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Jared Sklar
Founder
The Sun Cycle
Western Michigan University 2013
NA
Business Management & Admin, Finance
Sports & Fitness
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Jared's passion for cycling stemmed from his personal weight loss journey, highlighting the transformative power of fitness.
2. He views cycling as a "training ground for life," emphasizing how overcoming challenges in a class translates to real-world resilience.
3. The most gratifying aspect of his role is witnessing participants achieve their goals (e.g., weight loss) and conquer personal adversity.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
Absolutely. As I mentioned earlier, I was in "corporate America" for a long time before moving into the fitness industry. I founded Sun Cycle because I personally experienced the positive effects cycling could have on people's lives.
I previously mentioned that I lost a hundred pounds. What I love most about Sun Cycle is that I can directly see, on a day-to-day basis, how it affects others and helps them conquer the difficult situations they face.
I always explain during my classes that cycling is like a training ground for life. In any given class, the instructor will present challenging situations to the riders. How they handle these situations and adversity is great training for dealing with roadblocks or difficult moments outside of class.
Seeing people move towards their specific goals, like losing weight if that's their aim, on a daily basis is probably the most gratifying part of my role.
Advizer Personal Links
Thesuncycle.com,
Instagram - @TheSunCycle,
@sklartacus