"When my brother and I decided to sell our family business we interviewed a half dozen business brokers. We ultimately decided to work with Jim & Tom because it just “felt right”. We had an excellent first meeting and established an immediate rapport with them. As an added bonus Jim & Tom calculated a higher valuation than any other broker did. We asked them to prove it and they explained to us exactly why they believed the other brokers were undervaluing our business and it made sense. Based on the valuation and the comfort level we chose them to represent our business.

They had our company listed within a few weeks and almost immediately we had interested buyers coming to evaluate our business. They walked us through the process every step of the way and couldn’t have been more professional. We had an offer on the table within a few months and despite a nationwide pandemic we were able to sell our company faster than we expected and for more money than the other brokers said we could sell it for.

All things considered we absolutely made the right choice by using Jim & Tom and couldn’t have been more pleased with the results."

Sincerely,
RL & BL

“The best in the Business, very professional and enjoyable to work with, I highly recommend JIM BENO, he made the sale of my business very easy.”

Billy

“To Whom It May Concern,
From personal experience I highly recommend James Beno of Business Brokers Experts Inc. to represent your interest in the sale of your business. Jim is a consummate professional who has the experience and skill sets to perform the necessary research to properly evaluate the value of your business. He will assist in the normalization of the business to optimize it financials and establish its true value. More important than Jim’s knowledge of financials is his understanding of human nature. This attribute will keep all parties as well as the negations on track to achieve the final goal, a successful sale of the business.
Jim was an important member of my business team who worked tirelessly to bring to fruition my goal of selling my business and securing my retirement. You can be confident that Jim will provide the same level of service for you.”

Regards
TJH

“We hired Jim to sell our business based on our experience working with him when he was the Broker in a separate transaction we were involved with. We were impressed with Jim’s attention to detail and felt he conducted himself with integrity throughout the process, two characteristics that we feel are very important in a broker.

Jim played an integral role throughout the sale process from the advertisement of the business, to vetting prospective buyers and then helping guide the diligence process through close. His guidance at the beginning of the process, and attention to detail with regards to our financial statements, made the entire process smoother than we had expected. He did a great job shielding us from unqualified Buyers and ensuring that our time was never wasted. Ours was not a simple transaction and, as is often the case, involved several hurdles that needed to be navigated in order to get to close. Jim was instrumental in working with both us and the Buyers to come to a mutually agreeable position on each item and successfully get to close.

In large part due to Jim’s stewardship, we received more qualified offers than expected and were able to secure a sales price above listing. Jim delivered in the two areas we cared about most, and we couldn’t have asked for anymore.”

Tom

“Thank you for all your help and professional advice throughout the sale process. Without your help this transaction would not have been possible. I would highly recommend your services to my contacts and would love to work with you again in future for next businesses :)”

Thanks again,
Amit & Poonam

“My wife and I were owners of a company that specialized in cabinetry for the garage and garage floor coating systems. We had been in business for an extended time and felt that it was time to retire. We had been told by several people that it would be very difficult to sell the business in the range of our asking price because the company would be viewed as being an extension of ourselves and others could not step into our shoes.
Before hiring Jim Beno, we had dealt with two other brokers who provided their best efforts but failed to produce prospective purchasers who showed enough interest to extend offers. Jim, however, produced a stream of qualified prospects. For a variety of reasons, the first several prospects either made offers that were unacceptable or backed away after they fully understood the scope of what the company entailed. Not being discouraged, Jim continued his efforts. The ultimate purchasers had actually met with us rather early in the process but decided to shop for other avenues. As a result of Jim’s persistence, they returned for further discussions and ultimately acquired our business at a price and on terms that were acceptable.
Throughout the process, Jim made no false claims as to what to expect from the sale. He did give the expectation that we should realize the target sale price and, in fact, we did. Jim was always accessible and responded to any effort by us to communicate. Jim had a solid understanding of our business and provided all of the prospective buyers with accurate descriptions of who we are, what we did and what they can expect from the acquisition.
We are now retired enjoying the time at our disposal, in part, because of the efforts of Jim Beno. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to sell their business. Not having been a buyer, I suspect that he represents that side of the process with equal vigor, professionalism and competence.”

R & S

“I decided to hire Jim to sell my home care business after meeting with him and two other firms. Everything he presented to me initially, he followed through on. I still had a business to run and knew that there were too many intricacies to try to sell it myself. He had meetings setup with prospective buyers almost immediately. Even when the initial buyer that I decided on could not get financing after 90 days, he was able to immediately find another potential buyer. This buyer turned out to be a large corporation and I was able to get a higher offer, largely because Jim took care of the entire process from the beginning and I was able to focus on the business and it continued to grow. You will be in good hands if you choose Jim to help you sell your business.”

Matthew

“It was a pleasure working with you on the recent Chicagoland
home care company transaction. You are a true professional that
provided mature, knowledgeable guidance that helped steer the deal
to a successful conclusion.

Your timely communications helped kept the deal on tract and prevented details
from falling through the cracks. Most importantly, your honesty and sense of
fairness provided a positive framework when came to resolving tough issues
between the Buyer and Seller. I would welcome the chance to work with you again and wish you the best of luck in all your pursuits. I would be happy to provide a positive reference on your behalf.”

Best Regards,
Steve (Buyer’s Broker)

“Chris and I wanted to thank you again for your time and efforts related to both XXXX Company and XXXX Company. After a lot of interaction with your peers, you have really stood out as far as your knowledge of the offerings and the completeness of information provided within them. This thoroughness has made it significantly easier for us to assess opportunities, and for that we are very appreciative.

We hope we have a chance to work with you again in the future.”

Thanks,
Chris & Ken

“When first deciding to purchase a business I realized there are many overwhelming factors. I sent an email to James Beno with some basic questions. He instantly called me and went through the standard process of purchasing a business. I knew he was an experienced broker and an honest businessman because there was no guarantee that he would profit from our relationship. After looking at dozens of companies for purchase, I hired James to analyze a few. He promptly did the analysis and talked me through the pros and cons of each business I considered. He advised me on structuring of the offer, industry standards, questions for the seller, and much more. I did find the right business and I truly believe James saved me money on the acquisition and advised me on the best terms. Internet research only goes so far, it’s not too often to get great advice from an Industry expert. I highly recommend James Beno if you are thinking of buying a business!”

Brad (Business Buyer)

"We couldn’t be happier with our choice to hire Business Broker Experts to list and sell our 25-year-old family contracting business. Jim and Tom were professional, knowledgeable, and extremely attentive to our needs. From the start, they presented our business with an extensive booklet showcasing our company compared to the short pamphlet that others in the industry use. They learned about our business from the ground up so that they could speak to potential buyers with a true understanding of our inner workings. Finally, they helped us navigate the unprecedented 2020 pandemic to get our business sold. They truly matched us with the right buyer and took the time to guide us through the whole process. They always made themselves available, always had our best interest at heart, and were always proactive through each step of the process, including the little bumps in the road. Words can’t describe how pleased we are."

Jen and Mike D.

"We had no idea how to sell our business. We knew we would need help. We did some research and found Jim Beno, Business Broker Experts. He and his company had great reviews. We met with him and were immediately at ease. He walked us through the entire process from that first meeting to the actual sale. His expertise has been invaluable. He facilitated every step of the process from marketing materials (they were so impressive, I wanted to buy us!) to facilitating meetings, to the closing. He made sure that all involved in the process were kept abreast of what needed to be done and who should be doing it. I can tell you that selling a business is much more difficult than running one and we can’t imagine doing it without Jim on our team. He was professional and knowledgeable and able to direct us through all the hiccups. We are grateful that we chose Jim Beno and Business Broker Experts to sell our business.

Thank you for all that you did to make this happen!"

Lori

"It was a pleasure to work with Jim Beno.
We originally contacted Jim interested in another business, but he took our backgrounds into account and found us another opportunity that was more lucrative and better suited to our abilities. His professional demeanor combined with his experience in the industry made him an asset without which we could not have gone through to close the deal. He communicated our concerns to the Seller as well as our lender and even the leasing company that the business property is rented from. Jim worked with all involved parties from Day 1 to closing. He was available on the phone or through email at any time and took the time out to make sure things were progressing as quickly as possible. I would recommend anyone looking to buy or sell to work with him.

Hope your summer is going well."

Sincerely,
Amber and Sanjeev

"Great Company. It was a pleasure dealing with Jim for the sale of our family business. He helped us every step of the way, from the initial start up of the sale, helped with the buyer financing, and provided us info with a fantastic attorney for the sale process. Jim is very attentive, and was always available if we had any questions. Thanks Jim for making everything painless!"

Mike