Contact Broker
Melville, New York
Affiliated Broker
Joseph Mesi
About the Company
East Coast Business Brokers was founded by Henry Galasso, who started the company from the ground up in 2000. What began as a single broker's vision has grown into a strong, seasoned team of experienced business brokers — a number of them licensed real estate agents — representing buyers and sellers across New York, Long Island, the tri-state area, and Florida.
The firm is known for handling everything from M&A deals to Main Street deals, with a particular strength in retail, food service, franchise, and commercial-property transactions. From delicatessens, bagel shops, and pizzerias to bars, nightclubs, dry cleaners, car washes, laundromats, and wholesale distribution companies — if it's a business worth selling, we know how to bring it to market.
Our goal is simple: create a successful outcome for every client. Whether you've spent years building a business or you're taking the leap to buy one, this is one of the most important transactions you'll ever make — and we're here to guide you through every step, available seven days a week.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Selling a business is one of the most significant financial decisions a business owner will ever make. Whether you're preparing for retirement, pursuing a new opportunity, or simply exploring your options, the process can feel overwhelming. My role is to simplify that process, provide clear guidance, and help you make informed decisions with confidence.
As a Business Broker with East Coast Business Brokers, I work with business owners throughout Long Island to confidentially market and sell privately held businesses. While every transaction is different, my philosophy remains the same: listen first, communicate clearly, and build a strategy that aligns with each client's goals.
Before entering business brokerage, I spent more than two decades in finance and business advisory roles, the lion's share with Ernst & Young. Those experiences gave me a strong foundation in financial analysis, business operations, strategic planning, and helping people navigate complex decisions. I also earned a graduate degree from Northwestern University, where I further developed the analytical and communication skills that continue to guide my work today.
One lesson I've learned throughout my career is that expertise means very little if it can't be explained clearly. Business owners shouldn't need a background in finance to understand the decisions they're making. I believe one of my greatest strengths is translating complicated financial and business concepts into straightforward, practical conversations that help clients feel informed rather than overwhelmed.
Whether I'm speaking with a first-time buyer or a business owner who has spent decades building a successful company, I believe every client deserves honesty, responsiveness, and thoughtful advice. Selling a business is rarely just a financial transaction—it's often the culmination of years of hard work, sacrifice, and personal investment. That deserves careful attention and respect.
I primarily work with Main Street businesses throughout Long Island across a wide variety of industries. Every business has its own story, and every owner has different goals. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, I take the time to understand what matters most to each client and develop a strategy designed around those objectives.
Whether you're ready to bring your business to market today or you're simply curious about its value and your options for the future, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation. Even if selling isn't the right decision today, understanding your options is often the first step toward making the right decision when the time comes.
My goal is simple: to provide the knowledge, communication, and guidance needed to help business owners make one of the most important decisions of their lives with confidence.
Services Provided
"Great business owners are experts at running their businesses—not necessarily at selling them. My job is to bridge that gap."
Hi I'm Greg Ahern of East Coast Business Brokers. I provide professional business brokerage and advisory services for buyers and sellers of privately held Main Street businesses throughout Long Island.
Services include:
• Confidential business sales and representation
• Business valuations and market value discussions
• Exit planning and pre-sale guidance
• Buyer qualification and screening
• Confidential marketing to qualified buyers
• Coordination of buyer inquiries and negotiations
• Assistance with due diligence and transaction management
• Guidance through the closing process
Whether you're preparing to retire, exploring the possibility of selling, or actively searching to acquire a business, I strive to make the process organized, transparent, and understandable from beginning to end.
I believe successful transactions begin with clear communication and realistic expectations. My approach emphasizes responsiveness, professionalism, and practical advice so clients understand not only what decisions need to be made, but why they matter.
Every business is unique, and every owner has different priorities. My objective is to understand those priorities, provide honest guidance, and help clients achieve the best possible outcome while making what can be a complex process feel far more manageable.
Areas Served
Business For Sale Listings
Suffolk Co., NY
View Details Greek Restaurant | 20+ Years | Retirement Sale | North Shore
DescriptionAfter more than 20 years of successful ownership, the owner of this well-known neighborhood Greek restaurant is preparing for retirement, creating a rare opportunity to acquire an established business with deep roots in the community and significant upside for a new operator.This restaurant has earned a loyal following by serving authentic Greek cuisine to generations of repeat customers. Positioned along a busy commercial corridor with outstanding visibility and accessibility, the business benefits from consistent neighborhood traffic and a reputation built over decades.The business currently generates approximately $500,000 in annual sales, with approximately 80% of revenue coming from takeout, providing a strong foundation while leaving substantial room to expand dine-in service, catering, alcohol sales, and other higher-margin revenue streams. Prior to COVID, weekly sales reportedly reached $10,000 to $15,000 Less
Cash Flow: $115,000
Suffolk Co., NY
View Details Established Bakery | 40+ Yr Legacy | Loyal Customer Base | South Shore
After more than 40 years of serving the local community, this well-known South Shore bakery is being offered for sale, creating a rare opportunity to acquire an established business with decades of goodwill, loyal customers, and a proven operating history.Located in a busy shopping center on the South Shore of Suffolk County, the bakery has become a neighborhood institution and a destination for generations of customers. Its extensive product offering includes fresh breads and rolls, pastries, cookies, cakes, pies, donuts, breakfast items, holiday specialties, and custom baked goods for birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.What separates this opportunity from starting a bakery from scratch is everything that is already in place: more than four decades of customer recognition, an established reputation, trained employees, commercial baking equipment, operating systems, and a built-in customer base.The bakery is Less
Ozone Park, NY
View Details Premier Auto Collision & Repair | Turnkey | Established Reputation
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established automotive collision repair and mechanical service business with an outstanding reputation for quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and insurance-related collision repairs.Operating from a 5,000-square-foot professional facility, the business features six service bays, one BendPak vehicle lift, a furnished front office and reception area, and parking for approximately 20 vehicles. The facility includes approximately nine years remaining on the current lease, with a landlord willing to negotiate with a qualified buyer.The company has built a loyal customer base through collision restoration, auto body repairs, paint refinishing, mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance, and vehicle appearance services. Its reputation for professionalism and quality has generated consistent repeat and referral business.This is a true turn-key asset sale with professional Less
Cash Flow: $125,000
Suffolk Co., NY
View Details Absentee South Shore Deli - Net to Owner Operator $190K+
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established deli located in an affluent South Shore Suffolk County community. Operating successfully for more than 15 years, this neighborhood staple has built a loyal customer base and enjoys strong repeat business from local residents, commuters, tradespeople, and seasonal visitors.The business is currently operated 100% absentee, with an experienced manager in place earning approximately $62,000 annually. The current owner maintains a largely hands-off role and is generating approximately $125,000 in annual cash flow. A hands-on owner-operator can immediately increase earnings to approximately $190,000+ annually by assuming management responsibilities and eliminating the manager's salary, while also benefiting from the operational efficiencies and growth opportunities available within the business.Strategically positioned near major transportation routes to Fire Island, local schools, Less
Anthony Mesi is a Business Broker and Advisor at East Coast Business Brokers (ECBB), specializing in the confidential sale, acquisition, and valuation of small to mid-market businesses throughout New York and Florida. He is committed to helping sellers maximize value while guiding buyers toward strong, strategic opportunities.
Selling a business is one of the most significant financial decisions a business owner will ever make. Whether you're preparing for retirement, pursuing a new opportunity, or simply exploring your options, the process can feel overwhelming. My role is to simplify that process, provide clear guidance, and help you make informed decisions with confidence. As a Business Broker with East Coast Business Brokers, I work with business owners throughout Long Island to confidentially market and sell privately held businesses. While every transaction is different, my philosophy remains the same: listen first, communicate clearly, and build a strategy that aligns with each client's goals. Before entering business brokerage, I spent more than two decades in finance and business advisory roles, the lion's share with Ernst & Young. Those experiences gave me a strong foundation in financial analysis, business operations, strategic planning, and helping people navigate complex decisions. I also earned a graduate degree from Northwestern University, where I further developed the analytical and communication skills that continue to guide my work today. One lesson I've learned throughout my career is that expertise means very little if it can't be explained clearly. Business owners shouldn't need a background in finance to understand the decisions they're making. I believe one of my greatest strengths is translating complicated financial and business concepts into straightforward, practical conversations that help clients feel informed rather than overwhelmed. Whether I'm speaking with a first-time buyer or a business owner who has spent decades building a successful company, I believe every client deserves honesty, responsiveness, and thoughtful advice. Selling a business is rarely just a financial transaction—it's often the culmination of years of hard work, sacrifice, and personal investment. That deserves careful attention and respect. I primarily work with Main Street businesses throughout Long Island across a wide variety of industries. Every business has its own story, and every owner has different goals. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, I take the time to understand what matters most to each client and develop a strategy designed around those objectives. Whether you're ready to bring your business to market today or you're simply curious about its value and your options for the future, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation. Even if selling isn't the right decision today, understanding your options is often the first step toward making the right decision when the time comes. My goal is simple: to provide the knowledge, communication, and guidance needed to help business owners make one of the most important decisions of their lives with confidence.
Passionate about brokering business deals and empowering business owners. Connecting the dots to create win-win opportunities for both parties. With vast knowledge and connections in the Supermarket/Wholesale/Gas station industries, it allows myself to facilitate successful deals to help business owners achieve their goals.
Ben specializes in helping owners prepare their businesses for market, positioning companies to attract stronger buyers, maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the sales process, and guiding transactions from initial valuation through closing. His consultative approach emphasizes education, transparency, and long-term relationships over high-pressure sales tactics. He holds an MBA with a concentration in Accounting and Finance and combines corporate experience with entrepreneurial thinking to deliver practical advice for business owners considering growth, succession, or an exit strategy. He has sat on both sides of the table as a buyer and as a seller. He has experienced the highs and sometimes the lows of business ownership. 516-632-0231
I help business owners sell their businesses for top value. I also help buyers find and buy good businesses. For sellers: I find out what your business is worth. I help you get it ready to sell. I find real buyers who can close. I handle the hard talks so you don't have to. I keep your sale private. I guide you from the first call to the final deal. For buyers: I help you find businesses that are not on the open market. I check the numbers so you don't waste time. I help you make strong offers. I guide you through the deal, step by step. What I offer: - Business valuations - Exit planning - Business sales (brokerage) - Buy-side search and deal support - Deal negotiation
