Selling your Ohio business is a big decision, but business brokers in Toledo can help you to navigate the entire process. Having expert business brokers on your side means not only getting the most accurate information about your business, but also offers you a better understanding of your local market, what business buyers are looking for, what comes with selling a business in Ohio, industry trends that can affect a sale, and much more.
Through the expertise of the Toledo business brokers at Advanced Business Brokers, business owners in a variety of industries have received quality advice and guidance that helped drive business transfers again and again. Our local Toledo, OH team has the market knowledge and experience to help you sell based on what your regional market’s trends are.
No two regions are exactly the same when it comes to business sales. Prospective buyers have different factors that determine what makes a business appealing, and location certainly plays into this. The economy on a national or even state level can affect business sales. But, the local economy will almost always have a bigger impact on real property.
So, when you want to sell your business in Ohio, business brokers can help you properly assess this real time data of property value, other recent transactions of similar businesses, and more. By collecting and analyzing this information, Advanced Business Brokers help you determine the best price that should attract buyers while helping you reach the best return on your investment.
One of the most important parts of selling a business is business valuation. Obviously, most business owners have a price point in mind that they would like to get for their business. But, there are a variety of things to consider to reach the sale price for your business.
Toledo, Ohio has its own set of factors to consider, as does any location, but business brokers can help you through both these unique-to-the-business and regional considerations. Through this due diligence, you can get a better understanding of how much you should try to sell your business for.
An advantage that those in Toledo, Ohio have when it comes to business sales is the city being “named number one in the nation among mid-sized cities for new business investment” according to a 2021 news article posted by the City of Toledo. With a growing economy comes growing property values and demand for sellers. With a team of business brokers, you can find these buyers during such surges in local economic growth.
Selling a business requires some effort in getting the word out about its listing, and your Toledo, OH business brokers help to make it happen. By providing an extra resource for you to list your sale, you not only get the digital footprint of the listing, but also the guidance and support to ensure the listing has everything sellers want to see when looking for the perfect business.
If you’re looking to advertise the sale of your business with something like LinkedIn or email campaigns, Advanced Business Broker’s professional services can help guide your messaging so you know what information to provide and where to provide it for the best chances of a response from buyers.
From understanding business needs and delivering on the value that buyers are looking for, your business in northwestern Ohio can provide the best option for buyers when you work with ABB. All our clients receive professional services and expertise that guides us toward an accurate valuation and eventual sale of your business. If you’re looking to sell your business in Toledo, Ohio or any of the surrounding areas, reach out today! Our professional brokers are ready to help you start the sale process.
If you’re thinking about selling your business and don’t know where to start, consider speaking with our team here at Advanced Business Brokers. We specialize in brokering and advising exit plan strategies for various sizes/sectors of businesses.
With over 25 years of dedicated experience, Bob empowers small business owners in the Indianapolis metro area to achieve their entrepreneurial visions, whether by building scalable operations or crafting highly sellable entities. For three decades, he’s cultivated a robust network of owners, buyers, and strategic partners, a resource he fully leverages to help clients meet their unique objectives.
Bob’s expertise spans a diverse range of industries, including trade-based businesses like construction, HVAC, skilled trades, and manufacturing, as well as white-collar professional service firms such as law, finance, marketing, and technical services. Beyond his client work, Bob actively contributes to his community, serving as Treasurer for the Boone County Chamber Board and as well as a board member for both the Central Indiana Police Foundation (CIPF) and Fiscal Sponsorship Allies (FSA).
Bob holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, and teaches there as well in the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, which is ranked among the Top 50 programs in the U.S.
He lives with his wife Lori in Zionsville, just outside Indianapolis, and in his free time, he enjoys working on his home, playing golf, and traveling.
With a degree in psychology and a professional background in social work, Marissa
brings a people-centered lens to every project. Her experience includes being a Project
Planning Specialist at GE Aerospace, creating efficient processes and structures that
help teams work smarter and stay aligned. Marissa joins the Main Street Market Maker
team with Advanced Business Brokers to dedicate time and attention to smaller
business opportunities and provide excellent and supportive customer service.
Outside of work, she is a mom of three young men who finds joy in the everyday chaos
of family life. She loves strong coffee, warm beaches, and any excuse to spend time in
the sunshine. Hot yoga and hammocking are some of her favorite ways to reset and
stay grounded and help her show up with more presence both at home and in my
professional life.
Steve brings more than 20 years of experience as a legal and financial professional to
his work with business owners preparing for transition and sale. He advises owners and
their families through every stage of the exit planning and transaction process, with a
focus on thoughtful assessment, risk management, and strategic value enhancement.
Steve is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) and an active member of the Exit
Planning Institute. He previously served as Director of the Small Business Development
Center in Toledo, Ohio, where he worked closely with entrepreneurs across a wide
range of industries on growth, financing, and succession planning initiatives.
Earlier in his career, Steve practiced law with a nationally recognized Chicago-based
law firm and held roles in capital markets and commercial banking with leading financial
institutions. This multidisciplinary background allows him to approach business
transactions with a practical understanding of legal, financial, and operational
considerations.
As a business broker, Steve specializes in industrial and manufacturing companies,
skilled trades, and professional service firms, including marketing, staffing, and financial
services businesses. Steve earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago
School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Notre
Dame. He lives in the Toledo area with his wife and two daughters. Outside of work, he
enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time at his family’s lake house.
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.