Acquiring Minds From SBA Loan to High 8-Figure Exit
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Sep 15, 2025 Jerod Pierce, the owner of Olympic Holdings Investments and an acquisition entrepreneur, shares his journey from a challenging upbringing in foster care to closing a remarkable $90 million exit from an HVAC business. He discusses the importance of adaptability, the value of networking, and hands-on leadership in achieving growth. Jerod also highlights the significance of financial management and leveraging SBA loans, along with personal anecdotes about parenting and teaching financial literacy to his children in a privileged setting.
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From Foster Care To Stability
- Jerod grew up in foster care, moved between homes, and found stability living with his best friend's family in Missoula.
- That early instability taught him to adapt and carry himself to fit into different environments.
Network Power Of Top Business Schools
- HBS gave Jerod credibility and access to networks that opened non-obvious career paths.
- He credits courses and connections at Harvard for exposing him to entrepreneurship through acquisition.
Focus Your Search Locally
- Search locally inside a reasonable drive radius to build deep owner relationships and meet prospects in person.
- Being present locally enables proprietary outreach and higher contact rates than national flight-based searches.