Business Brokers In Springfield, MO

Steven Denny co-founded Innovative Business Advisors in 2018 and serves as a Managing Member of the firm. Steve has been actively engaged in M/A activities in a wide variety of industries for the last 14 years and has developed specific products to assist clients in growing their profitability and enterprise value. His specialty is working with established private companies in the lower middle market with annual revenues from $1 – 50 million. Prior to founding his own firm in 2005, Steven spent 25 years as a senior executive in the hospitality management business working with two Fortune 25 companies. During this time, Steven distinguished himself as an exceptional business development and leadership professional, perennially appointed as member of the “Chairman’s Club”. This led to his appointment to lead the formation of a common platform used to manage customer relationships globally. Born and raised in California, Steven paid his own way through college beginning at the University of North Carolina and culminating at High Point University. As a lifelong learner, Steven has completed executive training with Six Sigma (green belt), Xerox PSS, Karrass Negotiation, Miller Heiman and several others throughout his corporate career. Today he is recognized as a business and valuation expert in the Hospitality industry. Steven has also served in public office as a member of the Board of Education and continues to serve his community including several years as Chairman – Finance for the ~4,500 member household Community Association overseeing a multi-million dollar annual budget. He is active in the local Chamber, his church and various other civic organizations.

Kingsley Group is Southwest Missouri's leading Business Brokerage. With over 40 years of experience, our professional group of brokers is ready to help you with business planning, acquisition, sales or market valuation.

The Place to Go to Buy or Sell a Business. Sunbelt is the world’s largest business brokerage firm with approximately 250 licensed offices located throughout the world. More than 1,400 Sunbelt brokers annually coordinate an estimated 4,000 Main Street and Middle Market business transactions. Sunbelt is the place to go to buy or sell a business! Historically, Sunbelt’s primary focus has been on Main Street business transactions, which we define as businesses with sales of less than $5,000,000. Main Street businesses typically include franchised and non-franchised restaurants, retail stores, professional service firms, small manufacturers and a broad array of other small, privately-held businesses. At any given time, Sunbelt has 10,000 or more Main Street businesses for sale. Many Sunbelt offices are also active in Middle Market transactions, managing both “sell-side” and “buy-side” engagements. We define Middle Market companies as privately-held companies with annual sales of $5,000,000 to $100,000,000. Whether you are interested in buying or selling a business, we invite you to contact us for a confidential, obligation-free conversation.

You may be wondering, what is it that makes one business brokerage or M&A firm better than another, and does the team at Lion Business Brokers have it? After decades of analyzing and completing deals, working with seller clients and acquisition teams, with multiple team members as recognized Industry Experts by the Business Brokerage Press and Certified Business Intermediaries, through the International Business Brokers Association. We are comfortable stating that know what it takes to get deals done.

Scott has over 35 years entrepreneurial, management and brokerage experience. He has been a Merger and Acquisition Manager and Business Broker professional for over 20 years and has been awarded the Lifetime Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation with the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and is a member of M&A Source. Prior to being a broker he owned two technology firms, the first was sold to a Boston investment banking group as part of a NASDAQ IPO. The second, an off shore software development company based in Tegucigalpa Honduras, was sold to an international consulting firm. Scott is also an active director of America’s Incredible Pizza Company, a national restaurant franchisor, where he heads up franchise development and investment funding. Scott is a licensed Real Estate Broker with both the Missouri Real Estate Commission and the Arkansas Real Estate Commission.

Evan Meester created Results Business Advisors in June 2013. He has owned and operated successful businesses himself and has a unique skillset of sales, marketing and finance. His professional background of owning and operating small businesses, sales, marketing and finance uniquely qualifies him as a business broker, in assisting sellers to value and market their company. His professional experience with Business Intelligence consulting sales helps buyers navigate through the intricate and complex buying process in a consultative manner. He is focused on long-term relationships to grow RBA through referrals by creating “raving fans”.

Andy has been s a licensed funeral director and embalmer since 1987. He has owned funeral homes, crematories, pet cremation services, monument business and mortuary trade business. Selling in 2019, he formed The Decain Group to help other funeral home owners and first time buyers in their goal of retirement and future ownership.

Benjamin “Ben” Pape, an accomplished sales and business development professional, has spent a notable career refining his skills and gaining invaluable insights. This distinguished professional brings to the table an enriching combination of years of experience, knowledge, and a commendable ability to ensure the satisfaction and success of his clients. His approach is not simply transactional, it is a strategic partnership that aligns the client’s and the company’s interests toward achieving beneficial business outcomes.