Testimonials

Ron recently helped my wife and I sell her business. He gets my highest recommendation to anyone trying to sell their business. He is personable, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. He was able to sell the business in a very short period of time at the price he appraised the business and at a price we felt was fair. Once a contact was in place, he helped guide us, the buyer, our accountants, and legal advisers to a successful closing.

Many thanks to Ron.

Ron Buck guided us through a long and complicated negotiation period and closing for our business. Highest of praise and admiration for Ron Buck. As a business broker, Ron's calm demeanor and sensible approach to negotiations, high level of business knowledge as to banking, business law, marketing, growth and ethics makes Ron an asset for any business buyer or seller. If we are ever involved with a purchase or sale of another business, there is absolutely no question as to what advisor and broker we would use – Ron Buck.

I was very impressed and satisfied with Ron's work. He was great to work with: diligent, dependable, timely, and above and beyond. Ron does business how business should be done – he was honest and professional and facilitated our deal precisely and competently.

From beginning to end of the acquisition process, Ron's was a voice of calm and reason. I highly valued his ability to explain certain financial elements of the sale, as well as his complete discretion in his dealings with both sides of the transaction. Ron's intelligence, professionalism, and willingness to provide an exceptionally high level of service made this deal happen. I enthusiastically and without reservation recommend Ron to anyone in need of his services.

We recently closed out the selling of our business and we cannot say enough good things about Ron Buck and what he did for us during this process. He is so very patient and was always there to help and answer any questions we had. He coordinated and explained step by step all the way to closing and he made the communication between the buyer and seller lawyers and accountants simple. We highly recommend Ron to anyone thinking of selling a business – He is the best!!!!!

If you are in the process of trying to sell or purchase a business I can highly recommend Ron. My experience with Ron was positive in that his approach lined up perfectly with the way that I like to do business. His clarity, honesty, openness, and wisdom were all critical characteristics that contributed to a positive and productive experience.

Ron Buck just completed a multi-year marathon sale of our business. His knowledge, professionalism, and patience, is unequaled. Ron was able to bring us many possible buyers and it was really difficult to turn down offers and keep pushing for the best deal possible. We have now accomplished what we set out to do, and we really appreciate the work Ron has done with us. I would recommend him to anyone wanting to sell or buy a business.

Your hard work and professionalism during the sale of Steele Creek Tire & Service has been sincerely appreciated. Your business knowledge and direction during this stressful time helped me through the many difficult decisions that are necessary to complete a successful sale. It has been a pleasure to work with you.

There is just no substitute for experience in the world of business finance. I highly recommend Ron not only for his expertise, but also for his innate ability to keep the deal moving. His attention to detail combined with his calm assertive demeanor is a rare find these days.

If you are in the process of buying or selling a business the Ron Buck is the man you want on your side of the table.

Ron is professional, knowledgeable, and was extremely helpful in helping us pull together a rather complex SBA 7a loan for acquisition of an established business in the Hickory, NC area. A business evaluation was required and Ron really demonstrated his expertise by understanding and knowing the financials of the business he was representing during that SBA required process.

I would certainly welcome the opportunity to work with Ron again!

I just sold my business. I used Ron Buck. I had a difficult time choosing whom to use as a business broker. I’m so glad that I chose Ron. He got me a lot more money than I ever thought I would be able to get for my business. If I hadn’t had him, I wouldn’t have known how to go about selling my business. He held my hand throughout. He was fantastic!

Congratulations!

The deal would not have happened without your assistance to both parties, I know they are both extremely grateful. I wanted to extend my thanks as well. You helped structure a great transaction for John and you brought us a great operator in Greg, just like you did with the previous transaction that you put together. I appreciate the relationship, it is always a pleasure working with you.

Congratulations again and well done.

Ron introduced my husband and I to two businesses that were for re-sale. Ron listened to what is important to us before suggesting the businesses. Throughout our exploration, Ron was not at all pushy or too “salesy”. We really enjoyed Ron’s professionalism, intelligence and personality. We feel he is a man of high integrity and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for business re-sales and/or start up franchises.

I entered the possibility of selling my business with disquiet due to a previous, less than desirable, seller/broker interaction.  From the beginning, things were different with Ron. He did not pretend to know everything about my business; he invested the time, energy and resources to learn what I did, how I did it, and details about each type of service offered. Once meeting with potential buyers began, Ron was realistic in his expectations of potential buyers and explained that the first interested person may not always be the buyer or the best buyer.  Not really what I wanted to hear, but as time went on, I greatly appreciated Ron’s willingness to go the extra mile not just find a buyer, but find the right buyer/seller combination. Ron totally understands that selling a business can be a time of emotional ups and downs as one struggles to get beyond due diligence, etc. while running the business.

He always gave me realistic expectations, came through, just at the right time, with words of encouragement including periodic e-mails saying “We are almost there”.

While Ron was articulate and well-organized, his keen analytic prowess paired with enthusiasm, patience, and determination resulted in closing a difficult deal. Those words, “Congratulations, you’ve sold your business” were music to my ears!  To date, Ron’s support continues, with his willingness to answer belated questions and give reassurance.  For anyone desiring to sell a business, Ron Buck is my broker of choice.

I entered this process a seasoned professional, but admittedly new to “buying a business”. I could not have been more pleased with the approach of Ron Buck to brokering this deal. Ron answered my questions when I had them, sent me information when I needed it, but through it all allowed me to make my own decisions without undo pressure. Ron Buck clearly understands that the needs of the buyer and the seller must be met to conclude in a successful deal. I would highly recommend Ron Buck.

Ron was a pleasure to work with during a recent acquisition. Not only was he very responsive to my questions, he suggested viable options when needed and shared his many industry contacts that proved to be extremely valuable. I would recommend Ron to anyone who seeks an honest and trustworthy intermediary to help navigate the often unclear waters of business transactions.

Ron was by far the right choice for brokering my business sale. He is very analytical. Therefore, I knew our pricing was fair to myself and potential buyers. His intense search for details meant a solid deal without lacking information or items potentially falling through the cracks, thereby increasing the odds of a successful deal. Ron brought the deal together in about half the time anticipated and the buyer was perfect to take on the company. I couldn’t be more pleased with Ron’s performance. I highly recommend him.

My husband Bill and I considered and then purchased a business where Ron was assisting the seller in the transaction. All business combinations are unique and sensitive in their own way, and this one was no exception. Ron handled the entire process with the highest professionalism. In addition, he brought creativity to bear as we worked through a transaction that would benefit everyone. We were very impressed with him and would definitely contact him if we were ever interested in selling a business.

We are thrilled with our decision to step into the learning community that is A Step Ahead Academic Centers and believe that Ron represented the seller’s interests appropriately and well, while providing guidance and insight to us that continues to ring true as we have begun operating the business ourselves.

Overall, we think Ron is top-notch at his work and we recommend him highly.

After founding A Step Ahead Academic Center in 2006 and leading the center for seven years, I made the decision last fall to seek an educator to take over leadership of the center. I was fortunate to be referred to Ron Buck by a friend who had great success buying a business with Ron’s guidance. Ron was a driving force behind the successful sale of my business.

As the founder of a tutoring center serving students with learning differences, it was imperative to me that the new owner have a passion for impacting the lives of children. It became evident that Ron not only cared about finding a buyer but he was committed to finding the RIGHT buyer. He moved beyond the “numbers” of the business and learned about the culture of the center. He learned about what drove the success of the business. He learned about the expertise of the faculty and the needs of the students.

Ron exceeded all expectations in terms of communication, professionalism, confidentiality, expertise, and attention to detail. Selling a business that I view as my life’s work was at times an emotional process, and Ron served as an excellent sounding board as critical decisions were made. I highly recommend Ron Buck to anyone interested in acquiring or selling a business.

I considered buying a business that Ron’s client was selling through Murphy Business and Financial Corporation. Throughout this process, Ron was the consummate professional. He wrote a very well thought-out memorandum on his client’s business. Even more impressive, he responded to all of my (and my wife’s) detailed questions about the business as if it were his own business. As a result, if I were trying to sell a business, I would certainly utilize Ron’s services.