Thinking About Selling a Business?

There were many difficult and intense moments over the duration of the deal work, but I felt John was very good and moving forward all discussions so we could reach a conclusion. As can be expected, he looked out for his client throughout the process – BUT to my benefit he would take time to explain his client’s position and walk me through the issues around my views. As an investor, he was very clear with helping me understand the other side’s worries so that I could manage them and produce responses to overcome them. Overall, I would definitely look forward to working with him again from either side of the table.

I was pretty concerned about the process of selling my business. I knew I only had one shot to get it right and my financial planner had told me the number I needed to retire at my current lifestyle. The team at Marsh Creek was incredible in guiding me through the process and even explained some of the more complex concepts multiple times to me along the way. They also put together a rockstar team of M&A attorneys and accountants who really earned their money during the closing negotiations. I didn’t know how important the broker team was until the negotiations got real at the last minute, and then I quickly recognized that I had made the right choice.

I have sold businesses in the past, some with broker, some without. This transaction was not difficult but was handicapped by language barriers. John was on point on EVERY SINGLE ISSUE. Communication to me was clear, concise, and cumulative. We negotiated the price I wanted and the terms were better than I expected. Why? I listened to John and his guidance was spot on. At the end of this process, I left satisfied with the financial results and more importantly a friend and consultant who will help me with my next endeavor.

If you want to sell your business, you need the right professional in your corner and John is exactly that. John did an excellent job valuing my business, marketing it to the right buyers, and — most importantly — helping me navigate the stressful process of negotiating and preparing for sale. There were a number of times during this process when I felt stressed and unsure, and John helped me through those times. Most importantly, he put my needs first and only wanted me to move forward if I was excited about the deal. If you are going to sell your business, you need an expert and consummate professional working on your behalf. John has all the skills and knowledge needed: valuation, negotiation, marketing, deep knowledge of deal structure, referrals to attorneys and tax planning/financial pros in this space, and the social intelligence needed to help a business owner navigate and get through what can be a stressful and complex process. Working with John is like getting to work with a major Wall Street investment banker, but focused on businesses like yours. My attorney told me I hit the lotto when I selected John and Marsh Creek Advisors as my business broker/M&A expert, and I agree 100%. If you are selling your business, you want John on your team. Obviously, I highly recommend him and his work.

John Marsh navigated a very difficult process with ease and handled some tough situations we were in with perfection. Great person to work with and he fights for you as a business owner.”