My wife and I started our company in Jan 2020, and it grew fast, and attracted unsolicited offers over the early years.
A few of them, we felt we would hire a good lawyer, and do the rest ourselves. However, the roller coaster experience with each offer we entertained was exhausting and frustrating.
I started a one-year search in understanding what a broker does, and how to select one. Once I started, there were so many characters I came across—most with a poor understanding of my business and value.
Loren at Business Exits was one of the brokers that resonated with me—he was patient, likable, experienced (sold his own business), and the contract he presented was easy to understand.
Signing with Loren, was undoubtedly one of the best life decisions I have made.
Within a month of signing, Loren’s team prepared materials to get our company on the market. Loren shared my view on the growth potential of our company, and he marketed it as such. Loren was confident we would have multiple offers, and he was more than correct. We had piles of offers from all over North America. At least 15 or so were very strong offers (asking or above).
He helped me short list, and he and his team ensured I had meetings with all of the ones that he felt had the strongest potential to close without changing terms, and more importantly people that would work well with me and our team. Loren’s experience helped me pick the best offer, and we closed on that offer, and the first month post-close has shown (so far) the fit could not be any better.
The broker's value to us also came in during the due diligence phase. Due diligence had some minor bumps, and Loren advised and advocated in a way that ensured we never were short changed.
Loren will be a friend for life—not only because he helped change my family’s life, but also because he is just a great down to earth guy that I have enjoyed spending time with.
I thought my transaction was a large one, but I came to know (post transaction) they do deals that are 5 times (and more) larger than mine. But I can tell you, I felt like I had his full attention anytime I needed it.
I am very selective with endorsing people, but endorsing Business Exits is a no brainer for me.
I wish you tons of luck…my advice is to enjoy the journey leading to the sale of your business. You will miss your business when its sold, but it’s a great feeling being on the other side.