Lighthouse Business Brokers

Running and selling a business are two distinct actions. We knew how to do the first and not a clue on how to do the second. When approaching a time to sell our family business after 40 years I interviewed no less than a dozen brokers in the Chicago area. When I spoke to Maria, I knew she was the one. She was direct, transparent, knowledgeable, patient and engaging. After a seamless prospectus process, we were set to list our business for sale when, unexpectedly, we had to take a step back and delay the process due to factors beyond our control. The delay was significant, but when we were finally ready Maria quickly picked up the baton and set off to get our business sold. Maria showed nothing but professionalism and a skill set that lends her talents in aiding us to sell our business in a very difficult environment. She was enthusiastic when dealing with potential buyers and worked with all parties to get to a successful and rewarding end for everyone involved. Whether you have a small or large business Maria will go above and beyond for you. She is someone I have come to respect and appreciate.

WE GOT IT DONE! I know I speak for all of us when I say thank you not only for selling our business but also your professional manner. We truly can say you acted in our best interests, not your own. We know there were several times you could have pushed us into a "bad sale" just to have our business sold. In the end we noted your professionalism, general knowledge on sales of businesses, responsiveness, and marketability to potential buyers. Should any potential client need to discuss this, have them contact me.

I started thinking about selling my business in late 2018, I had researched several brokerage firms and came across Lighthouse Business Brokers. So I called and talked to Andy he came out the next day and performed an evaluation on my business at that time. Well fast forward to February 2020, (Talk about bad timing) I decided to pull the trigger and put my company up for sale. I called Andy at Lighthouse Brokers and he came out the next day, and we got the ball rolling. At the time I had several hundred customers and a dozen or more Vendors. Therefore I wanted the business to be marketed appropriately while at the same time keeping the sale confidential. As this was my first time selling a business I was apprehensive regarding the process. I needed someone professional and trustworthy who I felt could get the business sold. During the entire process, Andy kept an open line of communications and always kept me updated. He was always available to talk when I had a question. Also, Andy would screen potential buyers, all buyers were qualified before the information of my business was given. I was very grateful for having a great business agent like Andy during this process.

Lighthouse was terrific to work with throughout the entire process of selling our business. During our first phone consultation, Maria was very clear about what to expect when selling a business, and she followed through and delivered at every step. We listed our business for sale a few months before the pandemic started, and within a couple of months, we had two solid offers for our full asking price. Unfortunately, the pandemic hit, and our business took a big hit while we were in due diligence so the buyer pulled out, but Maria was very supportive. As soon as business started to bounce back we revised our listing with them, and they again brought us a great offer within a couple of months of re-listing. I can't thank Maria enough for her hard work in getting our company sold. I frequently look for businesses to buy and have noticed that Lighthouse always seems to have more listings that interest me than any other business broker in Chicago, which is why we chose them to list our business. I'd highly recommend working with Lighthouse whether you are looking to buy a new business or sell your existing business.

When I decided to sell my business, I interviewed several business brokers. I decided to move forward with Lighthouse Business Brokers as I really liked the personal service they offer. From the moment I decided to engage their services, Lighthouse was very prompt in creating the CIM (which looked great and was very accurate), and getting the business on the market. Throughout the process, Maria kept in touch and eventually found a great buyer for my company. I know she had to work closely with my buyer as well, and he was also impressed with her level of service and communication. I would highly recommend Maria and Lighthouse to anyone thinking of selling their business!

My experience with Lighthouse Business Brokers was the definition of professional. They found the perfect buyer for my business in less than 2 weeks and they provided constant updates throughout every stage of the process, even during the weekends!

This was my first time selling a business, but they guided me every step of the way, and his experience was invaluable. From finding the right buyer to managing the negotiations, the end result was exactly what I wanted and I couldn't be happier with my choice to hire LBB.

I've worked with other brokers in the past and nothing compares to the experience and expertise that Lighthouse Business Brokers provides. Andy consistently exceeded my expectations on every aspect of the deal and he always put my best interests above anything else.