Evelyn Webster - Test, Fail, Repeat: SoulCycle's Practical Approach to AI Implementation

Evelyn Webster - Test, Fail, Repeat: SoulCycle's Practical Approach to AI Implementation

Author: Eric Malzone August 9, 2025 Duration: 47:04

In this episode of The Future of Fitness, host Eric Malzone sits down with Evelyn Webster, CEO of SoulCycle, to explore the shifting dynamics of fitness and wellness in a post-pandemic world and how evolving consumer behavior is shaping the industry's future. Evelyn shares how SoulCycle is redefining wellness beyond the bike, embracing experiential spending, and strengthening its emotional connection with riders to build lasting loyalty. She dives into the brand's innovative use of AI and technology to personalize the customer journey—such as matching riders with instructors who play their favorite music, a strategy that has doubled new customer retention. The conversation also highlights SoulCycle's brand strategy, the importance of investing in talent, expanding into retail beyond apparel, and forming strategic partnerships to reach new audiences. With a strong emphasis on a test-and-learn mindset, Evelyn offers valuable insights on driving growth, enhancing customer experience, and staying relevant in a rapidly changing wellness landscape.

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Eric Malzone has spent over fourteen years working within the fitness world, and in his Future of Fitness podcast, he channels that experience into conversations that feel more like strategic planning sessions than simple interviews. Each episode connects you directly with the people actively reshaping what health and wellness mean today-founders launching disruptive tech, investors spotting the next big trend, and executives steering major brands through rapid change. The discussions move beyond workout tips to explore the real business of fitness, tackling how entrepreneurship intersects with wellbeing, what emerging technologies are actually viable, and where the industry might be headed next. This isn't about generic inspiration; it's a grounded look at the mechanics of moving an entire field forward. By listening, you gain access to unfiltered insights from those making decisions at the highest levels, all through the perspective of a host who is both a seasoned coach and a pragmatic business advisor. Tune in for a clear-eyed view of the innovation, challenges, and opportunities defining the modern fitness landscape.
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