Thinking about becoming a Business Broker?
Find out what it really takes to sell businesses for a living and if it's your next move.
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Who it's for
This is for you if…
You're curious.
You heard this job exists and something clicked. You want to understand it before you take it seriously.
You're weighing it.
You're thinking about leaving a job, buying into a franchise, or going out on your own, and you want to know what you'd actually be signing up for.
You're starting out.
You've taken the first steps and you want to know what it really takes to be good at it.
Wherever you are, this gives you the honest, complete picture, the tools, the know-how and the understanding, so your next move is an informed one.
My story
How I became a business broker
I spent most of my career in FinTech, working around the globe, until life threw me a curveball and I had to figure out how to make a living in the small town I lived in.
That's when I came across business brokerage and it sounded like a good fit. I had some support from a group when I started, but mostly I had to figure it out myself. There was no complete playbook handed to me.
It was a hard start. But by year six, I invoiced $700,000 in commissions in a single year.
Here's what matters more to me than the money: I control my own time. All I need is my laptop and my phone. I've taken month-long trips to Europe, and on a nice day I'll ride my bike to the beach at 2pm on a Tuesday. I'm not a digital nomad, I keep a home base, and most of my clients are local. But I've closed deals start to finish over Zoom, with people I never met in person.
It's an amazing job. And it is deeply satisfying to guide a business owner through one of the biggest decisions of their life. But make no mistake, it's a hard job, and most people underestimate just how hard.
I built this course to give you what I never had: an honest look at what it actually takes to become a business broker. The good, the hard, and the unglamorous truth, plus the material and the guidelines for what works and what doesn't.
40 businesses sold · independent · solo
The Academy
Four pillars with everything you need
The Business Broker Playbook
teaches you
The complete video course. 47 lessons across 10 modules and three parts, taking you from understanding the profession and setting up your practice, to mastering the trade and closing your first deal.
The Business Broker Toolkit
equips you
Your complete brokerage operating system. Checklists, templates, valuation models, and reference guides, everything you need to run a professional practice from day one.
The Business Broker Roundtable
elevates you
Your live practice community. Weekly roundtable with Q&A, peer learning, and real deal problem-solving. Monthly challenges and practice exercises. 1:1 office hours available as an add-on.
The Business Broker Network
resources you
A curated collection of trusted partners and providers including attorneys, SBA lenders, accountants, advisors, listing platforms, and a list of tools and services that support our work as business brokers.
Learn – Use – Join
Choose what fits
We support you in many ways. Choose what fits your needs and come back when you're ready for more.
The Business Broker Playbook *
$399
learn the trade
The complete video course. From opening your practice to closing a deal. Start here to understand the profession and master the skills.
1-month access
* Start here! Subsequently you can join the the Business Broker Roundtable
The Business Broker Toolkit
$499
equip yourself
Templates, checklists, valuation models and samples that support your professional practice. Download all and keep forever.
1-month access
The Business Broker Roundtable
$175*/mo
together is better
Your live community with weekly Roundtables. Includes the Toolkit, continued access to the Playbook, and a Partner Network
* 6-month minimum commitment
or $1,750 for a full year
Only available after completed Playbook
Not sure yet?
On the fence? Let's talk.
If you're not sure whether this is what you need, book a free consultation. No pressure, no pitch. Just an honest conversation to help you decide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a business broker actually do?
Do I need a license to become a business broker?
How much can a business broker realistically earn?
Do I need prior experience or a finance background?
How is the Business Broker Playbook delivered, and how long do I have access?
How is the Business Broker Toolkit delivered, and how long do I have access?
What's the difference between the Playbook, Toolkit, and Membership?
What is the Business Broker Roundtable?
Why is Membership only available after I completed the Business Broker Playbook?
What if I decide brokerage isn't for me?
From the field
Insights
Silver Tsunami
A demographic wave is coming: millions of business owners are approaching retirement, but many have no succession or exit plan. The result may be more sellers than buyers in some markets. Preparing early could make all the difference.
Why Deals Fall Apart
The hardest part of selling a business is often not finding a buyer, it's getting to the closing table. Most failed deals unravel during due diligence, when assumptions are tested and weaknesses come to light. The more prepared a seller is, the fewer surprises there are.
SBA 7(a) Lending Rules
Many small business acquisitions depend on SBA financing, but the rules are more nuanced than most owners realize. Understanding eligibility, equity requirements, and deal structure can help sellers avoid surprises and keep transactions moving.
Business Valuations Are Not Rules of Thumb
There is no magic multiple that determines what a business is worth. Valuation is based on assumptions about future earnings, risk, growth, owner dependence, and market conditions. The same profits can justify very different values depending on the business and the buyer's perspective.
