#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

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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:
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