The Late 40s Pivot Into Business Buying
The Late 40s Pivot Into Business Buying  
Podcast: Acquiring Minds
Published On: Thu Jan 29 2026
Description: 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 corporationMid-career risk assessmentSearching for a digital businessChoosing the lowest cost Q of E“Deals want to die”Risks of a 4-year old e-com businessOffering education as well as DIY productsDeciding against using ROBSBuying 70% of the companyHis first year report cardReferences and how to contact Jarom:LinkedInVanlife OutfittersHarley Sitner on Acquiring Minds: Building a Beloved Brand from a Tiny, Dying BusinessGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsDownload the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.comWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter