Jed Morris

Jed walked away from a rising career in big tech to chase a dream—owning a small business. Over a nearly two-year search, he met with hundreds of business owners, submitted dozens of Letters of Intent, and eventually acquired two landscaping companies in Southern California. But just eight months after closing, Jed was forced to shut the businesses down—left holding nearly $1M in personally guaranteed debt.

That hard-earned experience reshaped his mission.

Today, Jed is an Independent Sponsor and coach who helps self-funded searchers navigate the acquisition process—this time with eyes wide open. His approach centers on risk mitigation, real-world diligence, and building durable businesses that last.

He’s also the author of the upcoming book, Buyer Beware: Lessons From Failed Business Buyers—a raw, practical collection of stories from entrepreneurs who bought businesses in the past five years… and watched them unravel.