I was unexpectedly in a position of having to sell a manufacturing and repair business and uncomfortable about whom to proceed with. Google led me to IBA and Bill Southwell. My business was in Spokane and Bill was covering the area. I appreciated the fact that Bill had lived in the area and, as luck would have it, he had attended the same law school as my son who was running the business at the time. It felt like a good connection and, indeed, it was.

Bill was very proactive in getting the word out to prospective buyers. He was always readily available and when an appropriate buyer was found Bill made the transaction a smooth one.

Thank you, Bill.

Selling a business can feel like an insurmountable task, but Gregory took great care to make sure the process was a smooth and professional and simple as it can be to sell a business. Gregory’s decades of experience were apparent from day one and as the process continued his attention to detail and insight were key to keeping the process moving forward and making sure we had the best possible opportunity for the business. Gregory was prompt and professional throughout the whole experience and I would use him again and can say he comes strongly recommended.

After 30 years of owning my sporting good retail store, I selected IBA and Seth Rudin to represent me as my business broker. Seth exceeded my expectations and was extremely hands-on, professional and collaborative throughout. My first visit was to simply come up with an exit strategy. The valuation was higher than I expected, so I decided to proceed. The process was emotional for me, and Seth was there every step of the way. He’s a good listener and offers sound judgment. His ability to work through obstacles was exceptional. I accepted an offer within 3 months of listing and closed 2 months after that, which was the perfect timing for me and the business. I highly recommend Seth and the team at IBA.

After years of searching for a business to buy, Greg Kovsky helped facilitate my first business purchase in the summer of 2022. In leading up to the “right one,” Greg and IBA exhibited a great deal of patience with me in my own diligence process. Once the perfect business was found, Greg’s philosophy of “transparency” and bringing all parties together to execute the transaction was tantamount to deal success. Greg hustled throughout the process, pairing feedback and answers from the seller’s to our buyer group’s questions, and he did it all in real-time. As well, he facilitated several after-hours meetings between us and the sellers to get all parties more comfortable with each other. In the end, I was able to achieve a business goal of mine, becoming a CEO of a great business, and the sellers’ achieved their goals as well. I publicly thank Greg Kovsky for his assistance in getting the transaction over the finish line and would recommend him without hesitation.