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Why Choose ABB?

The core of our business, we are a full-service business brokerage company. Helping business owners exit through selling their business to a third party buyer. Our philosophy is to make the selling and/or purchase of a small to medium sized business comfortable and worry free, and focus on the legacy that matters to you.

We have experts on our team that specialize in a variety of industries including but not limited to: manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, business-to-business services, computer and IT services, construction and specialty trades.

We partner with top Commercial Real Estate companies. They bring decades of combined real estate & development experience — from office to retail, industrial to investment, renovations to new developments.

At our company, we believe that collaboration is key to achieving the best possible results. That's why we have formed a strategic partnership with Kzoom, a leading digital marketing agency known for their expertise in driving business growth and online engagement. By working closely with Kzoom, we are able to leverage their marketing strategies, data analytics tools, to bolster our own marketing efforts and maximize our reach and impact. Together, we are constantly exploring new ways to optimize our approach, stay ahead of the competition, and build strong relationships with our target audiences.

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Dr. Mark Hagar

A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dr. Mark Hagar brings decades of hands-on experience in small business ownership, acquisitions, and turnarounds to his role as a business broker. Over his distinguished career, he has acquired and operated more than 20 companies and engineered over 50 successful turnarounds, giving him a uniquely practical understanding of what makes businesses succeed, and sell. His portfolio spans manufacturing, distribution, and service firms in industries including printing, education, military contracting, aerospace, and orthopedics. This diverse background enables him to identify value, anticipate buyer needs, and structure complex deals with confidence and precision.


Mark holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from Cranfield University’s School of Management in Bedford, England—one of Europe’s leading business schools. His research on small business resilience and operational excellence has been recognized by the Small Business Institute (SBI), the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), and the International Council for Small Business (ICSB).


In addition to his business career, Dr. Hagar has served as a member of faculty at several institutions of higher education, including Holy Cross College (Notre Dame), Trine University, and the University of Saint Francis. He also hosted Your Business Matters, a small business–focused radio show and podcast for more than a decade and is the author of Small Fortunes – the Acquisition Entrepreneur’s Guide to Buying a Profitable Small Business.


A passionate advocate for entrepreneurs, Mark previously chaired the Indiana Leadership Council for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), representing small business owners before state and federal legislators. He currently serves as President of the Allen County, Indiana Economic Development
Commission.


As a broker, Mark specializes in industrial, manufacturing, and distribution firms, with particular expertise in special situations, distressed assets, and complex transitions where experience, creativity and discretion are central to success.