Guess what's sexy these days? Cargo pants. Chunky sneakers. And buying boring businesses. Yup. Folks are ditching their fancy Wall Street and FANG careers to buy... wait for it... Laundromats, pest control services and plastic bag manufacturers. This week on The Examined Life Podcast, we’re joined by former hedge fund investor and small business owner Ben Jasper. We ask the question: Should you buy an unsexy business? 🎧 Or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. My top 3 takeaways
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