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- #08 Austin Wright: Multi-Franchise Gym Owner & Ecomm Founder
Austin Wright fires me up. After spending 15+ years climbing the ranks at 24 Hr Fitness & Gold's Gym, he decided to make a big change and start his own gym. So over the past 8 years, he has built a portfolio of 11 gym franchises ranging from Southern California to Florida.
Oh, also, during this process he started & scaled an ecomm business to an eventual 8 figure exit.Austin owns & operates multiple Anytime Fitness franchises, is an angel investor, and even after a large exit, is more focused than ever.One thing I really respect about him is his focus on all around fulfillment & happiness in life, beyond just the grind.In this episode, he shares the challenges of navigating the brick & mortar business through COVID, the value he’s found in being a franchise owner, and what it really takes to separate yourself in a crowded industry.See more on Austin on all platforms: @austinlamarwright***
I’m Shaun Sharabi, owner of Interlock Ventures — my personal holdco where I solve problems through critical thinking and strategic connections. I work with:
1. Founders & operators facing constraints in their business2. Entrepreneurs seeking clarity on how to grow their net worth and align it with fulfillmentI built my first business in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly.
I started this show to unpack the real inflection points that shaped people & their business: the constraints, tough decisions, and pivotal relationships that unlocked growth, profit, or clarity. I look to uncover what is often overlooked from the outside.My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible.Connect with me on…
- Request a Call: https://connect.interlockventures.co/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabi
- LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabi
- X: https://x.com/shaunsharabi
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabi
1 hr 22 min - #07 Albert Matheny: CEO & Founder, Promix Nutrition
Albert Matheny is an all around impressive individual. He is a former University of Florida track athlete, and a registered dietitian with a masters in human performance. He is a husband, father, and the founder & CEO of Promix Nutrition.
Promix is a multi 8 figure supplement company, with over 150,000 customers, and is a true example of how obsessing over product is the foundation for building a true brand. In 2011, he launched Promix when he couldn’t find supplements that met his high standards for ingredient quality & effectiveness.Albert shares raw behind-the-scenes insights into how he sources ingredients & formulates every product himself to ensure no compromises on quality. We discuss Promix’s “no artificial anything” philosophy, and why transparency and rigorous testing are non-negotiables for him.Promix exited last year, and Albert remains as CEO continuing to drive the mission forward.See more on Promix on all platforms: @promix***
I’m Shaun Sharabi, owner of Interlock Ventures — my personal holdco where I solve problems through critical thinking and strategic connections. I work with:
1. Founders & operators facing constraints in their business2. Entrepreneurs seeking clarity on how to grow their net worth and align it with fulfillmentI built my first business in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly.
I started this show to unpack the real inflection points that shaped people & their business: the constraints, tough decisions, and pivotal relationships that unlocked growth, profit, or clarity. I look to uncover what is often overlooked from the outside.My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible.Connect with me on…
- Request a Call: https://connect.interlockventures.co/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabi
- LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabi
- X: https://x.com/shaunsharabi
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabi
1 hr 35 min - 4/9/25 - J&S Fireside Chat
Starting our first episode of this fireside chat series after a rather "thrilling" 1st 100 days of the year.
In this episode we're coming live from NYC to talk Q1 2025 performance, along with the start of Q2, tariffs, and more.
This was recorded 4/9/25.
To subscribe to all J&S Capital news follow the link here: https://jandscap.kit.com/e377c7e966
16 min - #06 Rob Levin: Investor, Operator, & Entrepreneur
Rob Levin is impossible to put in a box. He is the founder of CIS Ventures, which is a strong attempt at bringing all of his skills together into one.
I didn’t put an intro in this video for this because it was 7 min long & likely deserves its own clip.He’s a father, navy veteran, founded & successfully exited 2 businesses, led roll ups from the investor & operator point of view, and a highly strategic individual.See more on Rob here: http://www.cisventures.net/leadership***
I’m Shaun Sharabi, owner of Interlock Ventures — my personal holdco where I solve problems through critical thinking and strategic connections. I work with:
1. Founders & operators facing constraints in their business2. Entrepreneurs seeking clarity on how to grow their net worth and align it with fulfillmentI built my first business in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly.
I started this show to unpack the real inflection points that shaped people & their business: the constraints, tough decisions, and pivotal relationships that unlocked growth, profit, or clarity. I look to uncover what is often overlooked from the outside.My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible.Connect with me on…- Interlock Ventures: https://connect.interlockventures.co/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabi
- LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabi
- X: https://x.com/shaunsharabi
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabi
1 hr 29 min - #05 Arjun Mahadevan: Founder & CEO, doola
Arjun Mahadevan is the CEO & Founder of doola, a Business-in-a-Box™ for E-Commerce—built for Shopify and Amazon sellers to launch their U.S. business with an LLC and all required paperwork, then scale with bookkeeping, tax filings, and analytics—all in one platform.
Arjun’s Dropbox product management background mixed with his own challenges of trying to start a business helped him launch doola, and he discussed what really goes into running this type of business.They are originally a YC backed startup that has raised 13M to date, and in less than 5 years has grown to an 8 figure run rate, a team of 60 people, over 10,000 customers, and generating profitable cash flow.This guy’s energy is contagious, and this conversation was a lot of fun.Follow the doola journey: @ArjunMahadevan & @ doolaHQ***
I’m Shaun Sharabi, owner of Interlock Ventures — my personal holdco where I solve problems through critical thinking and strategic connections. I work with:
1. Founders & operators facing constraints in their business2. Entrepreneurs seeking clarity on how to grow their net worth and align it with fulfillmentI built my first business in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly.
I started this show to unpack the real inflection points that shaped people & their business: the constraints, tough decisions, and pivotal relationships that unlocked growth, profit, or clarity. I look to uncover what is often overlooked from the outside.My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible.Connect with me on…- Interlock Ventures: https://connect.interlockventures.co/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabi
- LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabi
- X: https://x.com/shaunsharabi
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabi
- Spotify Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/3GwECyJk3kIMNIZd3fxXjv?si=802810508c1c41ef&nd=1&dlsi=3d3ab708150a4902
- Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shaun-sharabi-show/id1784151297
1 hr 18 min - #04 Kyle Sorel: Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Titn Development
Kyle Sorel is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Titn Development, a real estate development & construction company.
In this conversation, Kyle discusses the behind the scenes of leading a barely 5 year old company to their biggest year yet in 2025, pacing $50M dollars in transactions.Titn specializes in custom homes, have started to expand into commercial projects, and with their vertical integration and hyper focus on quality, have created a strong reputation for themselves.Follow the Titn journey: @titndevelopment on all platforms***
I’m Shaun Sharabi, owner of Interlock Ventures — my personal holdco where I solve problems through critical thinking and strategic connections. I work with:
1. Founders & operators facing constraints in their business2. Entrepreneurs seeking clarity on how to grow their net worth and align it with fulfillmentI built my first business in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly.
I started this show to unpack the real inflection points that shaped people & their business: the constraints, tough decisions, and pivotal relationships that unlocked growth, profit, or clarity. I look to uncover what is often overlooked from the outside.My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible.Connect with me on…- Interlock Ventures: https://connect.interlockventures.co/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabi
- LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabi
- X: https://x.com/shaunsharabi
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabi
1 hr 2 min - #03 Kevin Henrikson: Tech Entrepreneur, Investor & Startup Operator
Kevin Henrikson is a seasoned entrepreneur, engineer, and investor with a track record of building and scaling high-impact technology businesses. He has led hundreds of engineers at Microsoft and Instacart, co-founded ventures at the intersection of AI and blockchain, and invested in 50+ startups over the past two decades.
Kevin’s philosophy is simple: “Speed of execution is a feature.” He helps founders and engineering leaders scale operations with systems, not just hustle. Currently, he’s focused on next-gen AI solutions, advising high-growth startups, and sharing insights on building world-class engineering teams.Beyond tech, Kevin is an avid pilot, leveraging his Vision Jet for both business and adventure. He’s passionate about disruptive innovation across AI, crypto, SaaS, and consumer internet.Connect with Kevin:
🌐 Website: https://kevinhenrikson.com/📩 Newsletter: https://foundermode.kit.com/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhenrikson/🐦 X: https://x.com/KevinHenrikson (AI / startups)🐦 X: https://x.com/KevinDeGods (web3 / crypto)***
I’m Shaun Sharabi, owner of Interlock Ventures — my personal holdco where I solve problems through critical thinking and strategic connections. I work with:
1. Founders & operators facing constraints in their business2. Entrepreneurs seeking clarity on how to grow their net worth and align it with fulfillmentI built my first business in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly.
I started this show to unpack the real inflection points that shaped people & their business: the constraints, tough decisions, and pivotal relationships that unlocked growth, profit, or clarity. I look to uncover what is often overlooked from the outside.My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible.Connect with me on…- Interlock Ventures: https://connect.interlockventures.co/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabi
- LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabi
- X: https://x.com/shaunsharabi
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabi
- Spotify Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/3GwECyJk3kIMNIZd3fxXjv?si=802810508c1c41ef&nd=1&dlsi=3d3ab708150a4902
- Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shaun-sharabi-show/id1784151297
1 hr 6 min - #02 Sunny Ilyas: Founder & CEO Vale
Sunny Ilyas is the Founder & CEO of Vale, a healthy fast casual restaurant taking over Florida. In this conversation, Sunny discusses bootstrapping his business from solving a simple local problem, to 10 stores, 3 in the past year, multiple 8 figures, developing their own line of protein powder products, planning for his first raise in an effort to get to 100 stores, and the important role healthy fast casual restaurants play in our society today.
Follow the Vale journey: @valefoodco on all platforms***Connect with me on…- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabi
- LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabi
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabi
- X: https://x.com/shaunsharabi
- Interlock Ventures: http://interlockventures.co
- Spotify Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/3GwECyJk3kIMNIZd3fxXjv?si=802810508c1c41ef&nd=1&dlsi=3d3ab708150a4902
- Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shaun-sharabi-show/id1784151297
I’m Shaun Sharabi, owner of Interlock Ventures — my personal holdco where I solve problems through critical thinking and strategic connections. I work with:
1. Founders & operators facing constraints in their business2. Entrepreneurs seeking clarity on how to grow their net worth and align it with fulfillmentI built my first business in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly.I started this show to unpack the real inflection points that shaped people & their business: the constraints, tough decisions, and pivotal relationships that unlocked growth, profit, or clarity. I look to uncover what is often overlooked from the outside.My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible.1 hr 20 min - #01 John Davenport: Founder & Managing Partner, Davenport Fund Management
For Davenport Fund Management launch week I bring on the Founder & Managing Partner John Davenport. John shares some about his background leading up to launching his fund and how that has shaped the value based investment philosophy he takes. He also shares a bit of his take on the current state of the market, traditional money management options, and why Davenport Fund Management is different.
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I’m Shaun Sharabi, owner of Interlock Ventures — my personal holdco where I solve problems through critical thinking and strategic connections. I work with:
1. Founders & operators facing constraints in their business
2. Entrepreneurs seeking clarity on how to grow their net worth and align it with fulfillment
In this show I unpack the real inflection points that shape people & their businesses: the constraints, tough decisions, and pivotal relationships that unlocked growth, profit, or clarity. I look to uncover what is often overlooked from the outside.