Case Study: Status Men’s Accessories achieves business acquisition success with SCORE Mentors Berks and Schuylkill Cty

Status Men’s Accessories - Customer Case Study

Status Men’s Accessories, led by Jim Mauro in Oakwood Village, Ohio, wanted to buy an established business but wasn’t sure how to begin. With help from SCORE Mentors Berks and Schuylkill Cty, Mauro worked through the early steps of acquiring a wholesale men’s accessories distributor and building a plan for the purchase.

SCORE Mentors Berks and Schuylkill Cty provided mentoring and networking guidance, including an aggressive outreach strategy that helped Mauro meet the right people and find both a business partner and the company he ultimately bought. As a result, Mauro successfully purchased Status Men’s Accessories and expanded sales to major retailers such as DSW, K&G, Belk, Amazon, Zappos, and thousands of independent men’s stores.

Status Men’s Accessories

Jim Mauro

Owner