Business Brokers

I help business owners with revenues between $1 million and $30 million confidentially sell their business for a premium while helping the owner minimize their taxes owed from the sale.

Doug is an internationally renowned Canadian Business Intermediary and Business Broker. He is a seasoned businessman having completed more than 1,500 assignments relating to advising clients on Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), valuations, transferring businesses to the next generation, partnership resolutions, refinancing, along with numerous other consulting activities. He has completed more than 450 business sales, and invested in 32 businesses. Doug is a licensed Real Estate & Business Broker in the Province of Ontario. Doug has always actively supported the M&A profession through investing significant time and energy by way of memberships, lecturing, and presenting workshops in numerous M&A organizations.

We work with small business owners and help them prepare for a successful retirement. We do this first by appraising their business. We then assist them in planning their eventual exit from their company. Finally, we can help sell your business. We are focused on companies whose revenues are $1M-$25M.

Jim Albertson is a Florida Business Broker for Green & Co specializing in buying and selling Florida businesses of all sizes. He is a previous winner of the DEALMAKER AWARD from the Business Brokers of Florida for being in the Top 50 for sales volume in Florida, most recently in 2021 and 2023. Over his long business career, Jim has developed a broad base of knowledge through training and experience, and he puts that knowledge to work for the benefit of his clients, customers and associates. Jim has shown his ability to produce results through his market knowledge, his technical expertise in business brokerage, business finance, real estate sales and marketing, as well as through his on-hands business experience as a small business owner. Jim has been involved in thousands of transactions including business sales, loan closings and real estate transactions. Throughout his career, Jim has earned a reputation for developing creative solutions to problems that provide his clients and customers with positive outcomes. For that reason, one of the main sources of Jim's business is referrals from past customers, which speaks to his level of customer service and professionalism. Jim enjoys his work as a business broker with Green & Co, helping entrepreneurs across Southwest Florida sell and buy business opportunities in all industries, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, landscaping, other service industries, retail, and restaurants as well as others. He is a licensed business broker and real estate broker holding a Florida brokers license. He has held a license in multiple states and has over 40 years of experience in general brokerage (business, real estate and commercial loans), investment sales and both commercial and residential development. Jim holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Jim is a proud member of the following local organizations: The Manatee Chamber of Commerce, The Sarasota Chamber, the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, and the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce.

Julia Ladz Erlikh is a licensed Florida Business Broker at Green & Co. Julia brings over thirteen years of expertise in commercial real estate sales and entrepreneurial ventures. In addition, she has over a decade of honed marketing and management experience across various industries including investments, finance, insurance, and banking. Recognized for her unwavering integrity, superb problem-solving abilities, and exceptional negotiation skills, Julia has solidified her standing as a trusted professional in her field. Her academic background boasts an MBA with a concentration in Management/Marketing, as well as a BS in Economics/Finance. Active engagement in esteemed business networks such as The Sarasota Chamber and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance underscores Julia’s commitment to professional excellence. Leveraging her wealth of experience, she consistently delivers top-tier service, yielding exemplary outcomes for her clients. Hailing from Connecticut and having lived in Europe, Julia currently resides in Sarasota FL, with her husband and son. Enjoying the sunny Florida lifestyle, she relishes beach outings, plays pickleball, and seizes every opportunity to explore new destinations through her travels.

I love transitioning successful businesses to the next generation of ownership and successful Owners to their next stage in life.

Andrew Rogerson is a Certified Mergers and Acquisition Professional (CM&AP) and Mergers & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) from the M&A Source, their two highest designations. He’s also a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) with the International Business Brokers Association and a Lifetime Certified Business Broker (LCBB) with the California Association of Business Brokers.

As a seasoned commercial real estate professional and business broker, I bring extensive expertise to facilitate successful transactions. Partnered with a certified business appraiser and exit planner, we specialize in navigating diverse industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, car wash, and more. Our proven track record demonstrates our ability to orchestrate seamless deals and offer comprehensive support throughout the sale of your business. Let's connect and explore how we can assist you in maximizing your enterprise value.

Sam is the president and owner of Transitions In Business. He is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) and a Mergers and Acquisitions Master Intermediary (M&AMI) who has helped countless business owners successfully sell their company. Sam’s many years of experience help him seamlessly and confidentially guide business owners from the early stages of selling all the way through closing. Prior to becoming a business broker, Sam was the former owner and CEO of metroConnections, a $16 million conference and event management company with 150 employees. From the sale of his own company, Sam is able to offer valuable insight to current business owners and buyers looking to sell/buy a business. Sam’s strengths include a strong work ethic, personally guiding transactions to a satisfactory close, excellent detail/follow up and honesty.

BBB or Budget Business Brokers is a Main Street and Lower Middle Market businesses advisory firm that is in collaboration with Intercap USA for Middle Market Mergers and Acquisition transactions. Both companies are lead by Lou Sabbagh with over 31 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry, 10 years of those as an account and sales manager based in Houston. Lou has a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering from the U of K. His oil and gas career extended to several international and domestic operations and management positions. His entrepreneurial experience gained from establishing and selling an importing and distributing business in New York State, running a consulting business, owning and selling a small service business, and others businesses in Houston. In the past few years, he owned and ran a consulting business and had the opportunity to be associate with a leading business brokerage firm. This gives him the firsthand knowledge of what sellers and buyers want and need. Moreover, his passion is to help small business owners to succeed and get the most out of their investments, efforts, and achievements by establishing and/or running a small business. Most importantly, he operates by the Golden Rule that delivers professionalism, honestly, and transparency. His goal always is to engage in win-win deals regardless of personal benefits or gains. Budget Business Brokers serves the whole State of Texas and the neighboring states with focus on the following Counties: Harris, Fort Bend, Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Calhoun, Chambers, Colorado, Grimes, Hardin, Jackson, Jesper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Tyler, Walker, Waller, Washington, and Wharton. And Ector, Midland, Andrews, Glasscock, Martin, Reagan, Upton in West Texas. For my detailed experience please check my Linkedin profile through this link linkedin.com/in/lou-sabbagh-1b9b6732/