29 Jan Acquiring Minds: The Late 40s Pivot Into Business Buying
Jarom Wren felt the entrepreneurial itch in his late 30s despite a successful corporate career. Seeking more freedom, he explored options for years until discovering entrepreneurship through acquisition after a friend bought a business. Mesmerized, Jarom dove in and eventually acquired Vanlife Outfitters, an ecommerce brand serving the vanlife community. He navigated lender skepticism about ecommerce, restated earnings, and a deal that nearly fell apart. Jarom shares how persistence, renegotiation, and realistic expectations helped him succeed, and why buying a business later in life can be a smart path.
