09/25/2024
Dear Friends and Followers,
I want to take a moment to share something deeply personal with all of you. Over the past few years, I’ve faced the highest highs and the lowest lows of business ownership. I lost one business during a difficult divorce because I chose my son over the business. In another, I trusted someone I thought was a partner, only to be betrayed after 16 months of hard work. Now, I’m left fighting for what I built, but without the resources to do so easily. These experiences were incredibly painful, but they’ve also taught me invaluable lessons.
As a result, I’m transforming this page. What was once The Joint Kava Lounge will now become Raw and Rooted Ventures, a space where I will guide others on how to start and protect their businesses—for free. I’ll be sharing everything I’ve learned about forming LLCs, building companies, and navigating partnerships. My goal is to help you avoid the mistakes I made, protect what you’ve built, and ensure your hard work doesn’t go to waste.
Thank you for sticking with me through this journey. I hope you’ll continue to support this new direction as we work together to build, grow, and protect our dreams.
With gratitude,
Ashton Gomez
Founder, Raw and Rooted Group LLC