Natalie & Tiphanie “Tipp” Spradlin
First Choice Business Brokers of NW Florida
License Number: BK3551892
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Contact Broker
Panama City Beach, Florida
Affiliated Broker
Natalie Kessler
About the Company
Selling your business is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make — and you shouldn’t do it alone. At First Choice Business Brokers of NW Florida, our experienced team is here to guide you through every step of the process. From Pensacola to Tallahassee and everywhere in between, we’ve got Northwest Florida covered. Wherever you are, we’re ready to help you make your next big move.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Tiphanie “Tipp” Spradlin and Natalie Kessler are the owners of First Choice Business Brokers of Northwest Florida, serving business owners and buyers throughout the Florida Panhandle with a strategic, hands-on approach to business sales, acquisitions, and exit planning.
Natalie Kessler is the Broker/Owner of First Choice Business Brokers of NW Florida, based in Panama City Beach, specializing in small business transactions ranging from $50,000 to multi-million-dollar deals. Her experience spans service, retail, restaurant & hospitality, construction, HVAC, medical, manufacturing, property management, B2B services, healthcare services, media, and more. Before opening the brokerage, Natalie co-owned and operated an outdoor advertising company along the Emerald Coast. She is a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (Lic#3551892), an Accredited Business Intermediary (ABI) through the American Business Brokers Association, and a member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA).
After 29 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, Tipp traded flight lines for bottom lines, bringing military precision and a mission-first mindset to business brokerage. Before entering the industry, she led teams in government contracting, research and development, and IT project management, where she became known for process efficiency, strategic clarity, and turning complex challenges into streamlined systems. Today, as Co-Owner of First Choice Business Brokers of Northwest Florida, Tipp helps entrepreneurs prepare their businesses for sale, improve operations, and attract qualified buyers. As a Boots to Business speaker and advocate for veteran entrepreneurship, she coaches owners to build with an exit strategy in mind—helping them start strong, grow intentionally, and retire well.
Together, Tipp and Natalie combine operational expertise, disciplined leadership, and deep market knowledge to help business owners navigate one of the most important financial decisions of their lives—selling a business. Their focus is on clear valuations, confidential representation, practical strategy, and helping both buyers and sellers move forward with confidence.
Services Provided
First Choice Business Brokers offers specialized, client-centric services in buying and selling businesses. With a focus on professionalism and confidentiality, our experienced team provides tailored strategies to meet individual client needs.
Selling a Business:
Help Sellers achieve the highest value for their business.
Business Valuation:
Market Price Analysis - Learn what your business is worth in today’s market.
Buy a Business:
We handle all negotiations, paperwork, and ensure confidentiality throughout the entire process.
Merger & Acquisition Services:
Specializing in lower middle market services focused on larger businesses with revenue up to $35m.
Transactional Guidance:
Acting as a navigator is one facet of the business broker’s role in successfully selling your business.
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Florida — License number BK3551892
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $235,299
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I help business owners and buyers make informed, strategic decisions. For sellers, that means clear valuations, thoughtful exit guidance, and confidential representation. For buyers, it means helping identify the right opportunity, understanding true value, and navigating the process with confidence. After nearly 30 years in the U.S. Air Force, I bring a disciplined, steady approach to complex transactions. I focus on clarity, realistic expectations, and practical strategy—so both buyers and sellers can move forward with certainty and a plan.
Tiphanie “Tipp” Spradlin and Natalie Kessler are the owners of First Choice Business Brokers of Northwest Florida, serving business owners and buyers throughout the Florida Panhandle with a strategic, hands-on approach to business sales, acquisitions, and exit planning. Natalie Kessler is the Broker/Owner of First Choice Business Brokers of NW Florida, based in Panama City Beach, specializing in small business transactions ranging from $50,000 to multi-million-dollar deals. Her experience spans service, retail, restaurant & hospitality, construction, HVAC, medical, manufacturing, property management, B2B services, healthcare services, media, and more. Before opening the brokerage, Natalie co-owned and operated an outdoor advertising company along the Emerald Coast. She is a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (Lic#3551892), an Accredited Business Intermediary (ABI) through the American Business Brokers Association, and a member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). After 29 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, Tipp traded flight lines for bottom lines, bringing military precision and a mission-first mindset to business brokerage. Before entering the industry, she led teams in government contracting, research and development, and IT project management, where she became known for process efficiency, strategic clarity, and turning complex challenges into streamlined systems. Today, as Co-Owner of First Choice Business Brokers of Northwest Florida, Tipp helps entrepreneurs prepare their businesses for sale, improve operations, and attract qualified buyers. As a Boots to Business speaker and advocate for veteran entrepreneurship, she coaches owners to build with an exit strategy in mind—helping them start strong, grow intentionally, and retire well. Together, Tipp and Natalie combine operational expertise, disciplined leadership, and deep market knowledge to help business owners navigate one of the most important financial decisions of their lives—selling a business. Their focus is on clear valuations, confidential representation, practical strategy, and helping both buyers and sellers move forward with confidence.
