Business Brokers In Sarasota County, FL

Broker/Owner of RightExit, an exit planning and business brokerage for professional service firm owners.

Carrie Duvall founded 1st & Main Partners, a brokerage guiding buyers and sellers through business sales. Carrie is annually recognized as a multi-million-dollar performer through botht he International Business Broker's Association (IBBA) and the Florida Business Brokers association (BBF). Previously, Carrie excelled as a commercial and SBA lender for a mega-regional bank following a career in economic development. Carrie was also a Regional Director responsible for 3,000 employees in the Southeast and Puerto Rico with a high growth retailer. Carrie has owned an operted several service-based businesses and now as owns and operates her brokerage. She estimates over the last few decades, she has consulted with 100s of business owners launch, creating strategic plans, improving efficiencies and operations, maketing and web strategies, and obtaining financing. For almost a decade, Carrie has successfully served those looking to buy or sell a business. Carrie earned her Executive MBA from Crummer School of Business. Carrie’s designations include Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional, Certified Business Analyst, Certified SBA and Commercial Lender. Carrie has received numerous awards most notably the International Economic Development Council’s Program of the Year for impact, in-kind donations, and funds raised after founding the Advisory Board Council. Licensed in FL and GA, Carrie is a member of Business Brokers of Florida, and International Business Brokers Association where she chairs the Women’s Advisory Board. Carrie currently volunteers with SCORE counseling start-ups, small and medium sized bsuiness owners. Carrie has volunteered and served on boards with local Chambers, the United Way, Harbor House, and the SPCA of CFL. Carrie enjoys adventure, mentoring, hiking, backpacking and camping, travel, sketching, and, with the intrepid help from her husband Carl, remodel homes (an expensive and chronic hobby). Their last remodel was featured on A&E Home Improvement show. Carrie and her husband are also the adoptive parents of Mousie, a Bengal mix and former SeaWorld performer.

I am proud to say that I won the Top Sale Award for the entire State of Florida from the Business Brokers of Florida, selling more businesses than any other agent/broker for 2013. In addition, I was the winner of 2008-2020, Top Selling Agent for BBF, as I sold the most number of businesses in Central Florida. In addition I have also won the Top Sales Award for the State of Florida. We specialize in assisting Foreign Buyers acquire businesses which will qualify for E.2 & L.1 Visas. Property management is a speciality of our business, plus lawn maintenance, pool care, cleaning services and many more. You will find our office friendly and efficient, and we care about our customers......

As a senior agent with Transworld Business Advisors, I have 15+ years of experience owning, buying, selling, and, helping others buy and sell businesses every day. My team specializes in the transition for the sale of family businesses, mid-market transactions ($1.5M - $15M), E2 and EB5 Visas, mergers and acquisitions, international transactions, and South Florida buying and selling. (Espanol and English) We make the process as smooth as possible for both sides by relying on our global network of experienced professionals.

A veteran business intermediary with over 25 years of experience doing both Main Street and M&A transactions, Jeff has the knowledge to guide buyers and sellers through the acquisition and divestiture process. Jeff has a degree in Business Administration from Auburn University and is a member of both the International Business Brokers Association and the M&A Source. He holds the Certified Business Intermediary -CBI- designation. The CBI, which represents the gold standard in the business brokerage industry, is granted to individuals who complete required course work, pass an extensive competency exam, and agree to uphold the IBBA’s Professional Standards and Code of Ethics. After over 16 years in plant, operations, and general management, with large food companies, including helping to sell a manufacturing and distribution division, Jeff and his wife Sheree opened an office with one of the large business brokerage franchises. As a licensed real estate broker in both Alabama and Florida, Jeff has been involved in the sale of many businesses in his career as a professional business broker. Now as manager and broker of the Destin office, he looks forward to helping you with a successful business transaction.

We are a company dedicated to business consulting focused on investments in the USA. We offer professional advice specialized in business expansion, and selling businesses and Real Estate properties in Florida. With over a decade of experience in the industry, we have built a reputation as a trusted advisor and negotiator, with a proven track record of successful deals across various sectors and industries. We have a deep understanding of the complexities involved in selling a business, from valuation and marketing to due diligence and contract negotiation. We are experts at identifying potential buyers and helping clients prepare their businesses for sale, ensuring a smooth and seamless transition. We have certified Business Brokers and Real Estate Agents experts in International Buyers. We speak English and Spanish. Our company has partners in different areas like immigration, corporate law, trademarks, accounting, taxes, insurance, marketing and Real Estate.

M&A Advisor | Business Broker | Exit Planning Expert | Helping Businesses of $3M-$30M in Enterprise Value Sell Successfully. I give business owners the freedom to move their futures forward.

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.

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.

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.