Easily Compare and Select the Best Business Broker
Maximize your business sale by scouting the top brokers
We identify which of the ~10,000 business brokers are best to sell your business and present the top 2-3 to choose from, 100% free to you.
We Compare Brokers Including:
About Us
An open letter from our CEO:
I love small business.
America has been built through the risk, sacrifice, and work of entrepreneurs and business owners. At the end of all that work, is often the chance to reap the benefits. But it's rarely easy.
In 2013, I acquired a small business. Over the next eight years, I acquired several more before selling part of the business to an investment firm. Before that sale, I had the chance to evaluate different firms who pitched why they would be the best fit to represent us. Only after completing the comparison did it become clear that one would clearly achieve the best outcome. That comparison gave me confidence that I could exit successfully.
Then I learned that less than 10% of small business owners interview and evaluate multiple brokers before signing an engagement, resulting in a big gamble.
Given many listed businesses don't actually sell, it was clear that many business owners were not engaging the right broker to represent them.
The business broker industry is like most things: you have the good, the bad, and the ugly. Figuring out who is the best in the opaque world of private transactions is not easy.
So, I started Broker Scout. Our mission is to serve business owners by finding the right team that can ultimately sell their business successfully.
I love small business.
America has been built through the risk, sacrifice, and work of entrepreneurs and business owners. At the end of all that work, is often the chance to reap the benefits. But it's rarely easy.
In 2013, I acquired a small business. Over the next eight years, I acquired several more before selling part of the business to an investment firm. Before that sale, I had the chance to evaluate different firms who pitched why they would be the best fit to represent us. Only after completing the comparison did it become clear that one would clearly achieve the best outcome. That comparison gave me confidence that I could exit successfully.
Then I learned that less than 10% of small business owners interview and evaluate multiple brokers before signing an engagement, resulting in a big gamble.
Given many listed businesses don't actually sell, it was clear that many business owners were not engaging the right broker to represent them.
The business broker industry is like most things: you have the good, the bad, and the ugly. Figuring out who is the best in the opaque world of private transactions is not easy.
So, I started Broker Scout. Our mission is to serve business owners by finding the right team that can ultimately sell their business successfully.
Brandon Giles
CEO and Founder
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Free
1-on-1
Expert Guidance
Full
Confidentiality
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Top Broker Recommendations
100%
Free
1-on-1
Expert Guidance
Full
Confidentiality
2-3
Top Broker Recommendations
Our Services
How we work with you
Business owners typically only interact with business brokers once in their life. As a result, most business owners don't know the right question to ask to vet a broker, let alone knowing if an engagement structure and fees are fair. Our team is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way, so you can maximize the chances of a successful sale.
Our Services
How we work with you
Business owners typically only interact with business brokers once in their life. As a result, most business owners don't know the right question to ask to vet a broker, let alone knowing if an engagement structure and fees are fair. Our team is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way, so you can maximize the chances of a successful sale.
About the Process
How it works
How it works
About the Process
How it works
Our team guides you every step of the way.
Our team guides you every step of the way.
Our team guides you every step of the way.
Chat with an Exit Consultant
Schedule a consultation so that we can understand your goals and timeline and get to know you.
1
Tell Us About Your Business
Fill out our form and we will build your business profile, that will be used to match against brokers that have actually sold a business in your industry. We also perform a preliminary valuation of your business.
2
Compare Brokers
We present you with the 2-3 brokers best equipped to sell your business, and compare side-by-side the brokers relevant closed transactions, fee structures, team capabilities, sales processes, and more.
3
Select, Negotiate and Engage a Broker
Upon selecting a broker, leveraging our industry expertise, we will negotiate with the broker on your behalf to sign up the optimal engagement.
4
Chat with an Exit Consultant
Schedule a consultation so that we can understand your goals and timeline and get to know you.
1
Tell Us About Your Business
Fill out our form and we will build your business profile, that will be used to match against brokers that have actually sold a business in your industry. We also perform a preliminary valuation of your business.
2
Compare Brokers
We present you with the 2-3 brokers best equipped to sell your business, and compare side-by-side the brokers relevant closed transactions, fee structures, team capabilities, sales processes, and more.
3
Select, Negotiate and Engage a Broker
Upon selecting a broker, leveraging our industry expertise, we will negotiate with the broker on your behalf to sign up the optimal engagement.
4
Control Your Exit — With Confidence
Why scout for the best broker? You would do it for any other important business decision
You only get to sell your company once
The quality and experience of brokers varies widely
Ensure the fee structure is fair and straight-forward
Engage a Broker who has sold a business in your industry
Pricing
Pricing—Free for a reason
Why free? Because we understand the business broker industry and the brokers pay us, so you don't have to.
Pricing
Pricing—Free for a reason
Why free? Because we understand the business broker industry and the brokers pay us, so you don't have to.
For Business Owners
Free
No Hidden Fees
Ideal for businesses between $1M to $50M in value.
What's included:
Business Valuation (preliminary)
Consultation on whether it's the right time to sell
Diligence and comparison of the 2-3 best brokers to sell your business
Broker negotiation and engagement
For Business Owners
Free
No Hidden Fees
Ideal for businesses between $1M to $50M in value.
What's included:
Business Valuation (preliminary)
Consultation on whether it's the right time to sell
Diligence and comparison of the 2-3 best brokers to sell your business
Broker negotiation and engagement
For Business Owners
Free
No Hidden Fees
Ideal for businesses between $1M to $50M in value.
What's included:
Business Valuation (preliminary)
Consultation on whether it's the right time to sell
Diligence and comparison of the 2-3 best brokers to sell your business
Broker negotiation and engagement
FAQs
Honest questions. Honest answers.
Is this actually free?
How do you make money?
What if I don't know if I am ready to sell?
I don't want my employees to know I am selling. Will my information remain confidential?
Can you work with businesses in my industry?
How long does the process take?
Is this actually free?
How do you make money?
What if I don't know if I am ready to sell?
I don't want my employees to know I am selling. Will my information remain confidential?
Can you work with businesses in my industry?
How long does the process take?
Is this actually free?
How do you make money?
What if I don't know if I am ready to sell?
I don't want my employees to know I am selling. Will my information remain confidential?
Can you work with businesses in my industry?
How long does the process take?
Ready to Compare Brokers?
Complete a short form and a member of our team will help you get started. We are excited to learn about you, your goals, and your business.
Ready to Compare Brokers?
Complete a short form and a member of our team will help you get started. We are excited to learn about you, your goals, and your business.
Ready to Compare Brokers?
Complete a short form and a member of our team will help you get started. We are excited to learn about you, your goals, and your business.