The Late 40s Pivot Into Business Buying

Despite success in corporate, Jarom Wren wanted more freedom, so he traded 5 figures of salary for 7 figures of revenue.

Topics in Jarom’s interview:

• Realizing he was renting himself to a corporation
• Mid-career risk assessment
• Searching for a digital business
• Choosing the lowest cost Q of E
• “Deals want to die”
• Risks of a 4-year old e-com business
• Offering education as well as DIY products
• Deciding against using ROBS
• Buying 70% of the company
• His first year report card

References and how to contact Jarom:

• LinkedIn
• Vanlife Outfitters
• Harley Sitner on Acquiring Minds: Building a Beloved Brand from a Tiny, Dying Business

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