In this solo episode, Jaryd Krause dives into a topic that quietly shapes success more than most people realize: relationships. While many know him for his business insights, fewer are aware of how deeply spiritual his personal development journey has been and how much those “non-traditional” practices have contributed to his financial and professional success.

With nearly three decades of inner work and growth behind him, Jaryd shares what he typically teaches behind closed doors to paid clients. Lately, one theme has been impossible to ignore: the profound impact relationships have on wealth, confidence, and expansion.

He explores how most people have three to five close relationships: family, partners, friends, or colleagues that unintentionally stifle their growth.

Check out the full episode to uncover the relationship dynamics that may be quietly holding you back—and learn how to break free from them.

Episode Highlights

02:44 The Impact of Relationships on Wealth

05:41 Family Dynamics and Financial Mindsets

07:54 Navigating Friendships and Financial Advice

10:44 The Role of Intimate Relationships in Personal Growth

21:34 The Impact of Relationships on Personal Growth

26:46 Navigating Friendships and Family Dynamics

32:20 Auditing Relationships for Abundance

37:29 Re-engineering Identity Through Social Circles

42:21 Actionable Steps for Relationship Management

Key Takeaways

➥ Spiritual practices contribute significantly to business success.

➥ Relationships can unconsciously stifle personal growth and abundance.

➥ Family conditioning often instills a scarcity mindset.

➥ It's crucial to audit your relationships regularly.

➥ Intimate partners can influence your ambition and success.

➥ Friendships should be evaluated based on their alignment with your goals.

Resource Links

➥ Connect with Jaryd here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarydkrause

➥ Buying Online Businesses Website - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com

➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/

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What happens when a seasoned real estate investor steps away from physical property and into the world of digital acquisitions?

In this episode, we sit down with Julien Jacques, who made the bold transition from building a real estate portfolio to acquiring online businesses—uncovering both the opportunities and the unexpected mistakes along the way. Julien shares his transparent journey, including his non-traditional Canadian financing strategies, the specific digital business models he targets, and the hard-earned “humble realist” lessons that came from both successful acquisitions and costly missteps.

Whether you’re managing rental properties, exploring your first acquisition, or curious about “online real estate,” this conversation delivers a grounded, experience-driven look at what it truly takes to scale in the digital business landscape.

Ready to rethink how you build wealth beyond physical assets? Watch the full episode now!

Episode Highlights

10:51 Lessons Learned in Acquisition

13:28 The Importance of Relationships in Business

16:16 Structuring the Deal

21:01 Navigating Business Financing and Debt

22:11 The Dangers of Overdue Diligence

25:25 Making Decisions with Incomplete Information

29:45 Lessons from a Business Acquisition Failure

36:12 The Importance of Leadership and Networking

40:41 The Journey of an Entrepreneur: Risks and Rewards

Key Takeaways

➥ Real estate can provide passive income but requires management.

➥ Buying an existing business can be less risky than starting from scratch.

➥ Due diligence is important but can be misleading if overanalyzed.

➥ Networking is crucial for entrepreneurial success.

➥ Entrepreneurship requires resilience and adaptability.

About Julien Jacques

Julien Jacques is a former real-estate investor and entrepreneur who pivoted into buying online businesses after a year-and-a-half of searching across franchises, retail, and other opportunities.

He now owns Rocket Powered Sound, a digital products e-commerce business selling sample packs to music producers, and has firsthand experience in financing, acquiring, and scaling an online company in Canada.

Julien’s practical transition from physical assets to “online real estate” gives him a unique perspective on acquisition due diligence, margin dynamics in digital products, and how to turn acquisition opportunities into reliable income streams.

Connect with Julien Jacques

➥ https://www.linkedin.com/in/juljacques/

Resource Links

➥ Connect with Jaryd here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarydkrause

➥ Buying Online Businesses Website - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com

➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/

➥ Sell your business to us here - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/sell-your-business/

➥ Google Ads Service - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/ads-services/

Buy & Sell Online Businesses Here (Top Website Brokers We Use) 🔥

➥ Empire Flippers - https://bit.ly/3RtyMkE

➥ Flippa - https://bit.ly/3wGa8r5

➥ Motion Invest - https://bit.ly/3YmJAmO

➥ Investors Club - https://bit.ly/3ZpgioR

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