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.
Ron, thanks for your all your time and expertise in leading the acquisition of the Servpro franchise for me. Throughout the entire process you set clear expectations and kept all parties on track. We would have not completed this deal without your help.
I look forward in working with you when I purchase my next Servpro franchise.
Ron is thoroughly knowledgeable about all aspects of buying/selling businesses. We were extremely impressed with him and his understanding of the businesses he represents. He is an excellent resource and if you opportunities to work with Ron… Do.
