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/

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➥ 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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From Real Estate To Acquiring Online Businesses & The Unexpected Mistake To Avoid with Julien Jacques