Natalie & Tiphanie “Tipp” Spradlin
First Choice Business Brokers of NW Florida
License Number: BK3551892
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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: $188,103
Panama City, FL 40+ Year Health Store - Strong Revenue, Ready to Hand Off Profitable and SBA Pre-Qualified
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established nutrition and wellness business with nearly 40 years of operating history, strong community recognition, and a deeply loyal customer base. Founded in 1985, this Bay County institution has been built on trusted relationships, personalized guidance, and consistent service—not just product sales.The business generates over $700,000 in annual revenue and $188,103 in seller discretionary earnings. Customers return for personalized supplement guidance, ionic foot detoxification, body pH testing, customized alkaline water systems, thyroid health evaluations, and ongoing wellness support. These consultative services create meaningful customer Less
Cash Flow: $86,327
Santa Rosa Co., FL SBA Pre-Qualified | Established Carpet & Floor Care Business Owner operator ready to scale or strategic buyer
SBA Pre-Qualified. This is a rare, ready-to-finance opportunity.Over 20 years in business, a loyal customer base of 9,400+, and four diversified revenue streams generating consistent year-round income - this is a turnkey floor care operation with real cash flow and an established name in one of Florida's strongest coastal markets.Revenue is well-balanced across carpet cleaning (28%), tile and grout (25%), upholstery (24%), and general cleaning (18%), with no single service making up more than 30% of total sales. That kind of diversification protects your income through seasonal shifts and gives you multiple upsell opportunities on every single job. Tile and grout has grown its share of Less
Cash Flow: $202,360
Florida Established Plumbing & Electrical Contractor | NW Florida | SDE $202K 30+ years of history | Owner will stay on
Picture yourself stepping into a thriving plumbing and electrical business that's been serving Northwest Florida families since 1996. You're not just buying a business - you're inheriting nearly three decades of trust, reputation, and steady revenue that generates over $900,000 annually, all built through word-of-mouth referrals. No advertising budget needed - that's how solid this operation is.What makes this opportunity special? You'll get a beautifully diversified multi-trade company handling plumbing, electrical, gas lines, and sewer services across seven Panhandle counties. Your customer mix is perfect - 85% residential for steady cash flow, 15% commercial for growth opportunities. Less
Cash Flow: $235,299
Bay Co., FL Established NW Florida Plumbing & Gas Contractor — Real Estate Include Real estate included. Team in place. Ready for a new owner. Includes Real Estate
Established Northwest Florida plumbing and gas contracting company with over 30 years in business, serving both residential and commercial clients. The company has built long-standing relationships with several of the region's leading luxury custom home builders, supporting a strong, forward-booked pipeline of work. A full crew of experienced, licensed plumbers is in place, including a long-tenured office administrator positioned to serve as the qualifying license holder, supporting a smooth ownership transition. Real property is included in the sale — a well-located commercial facility on a high-traffic corridor. Multi-jurisdiction licensing Less
Bay Co., FL
View Details Turnkey Pack-and-Ship Business, No Franchise Fees, Seller Financing
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey pack-and-ship business in one of the fastest-growing markets in the region, with a proven benchmark for what the location can become. Multi-carrier shipping (FedEx, UPS, USPS, and DHL) is already up and running from a single location, alongside mailbox rentals, printing, copying, notary services, and more, giving customers a genuine one-stop alternative to the national chains.The business is independently owned, with no franchise fees and no ongoing royalty payments, and the sale includes a second ownership license, giving a buyer a built-in path to a second location at no additional brand entry cost. A trained staff is already in place and staying on through the transition, so a new owner steps into a running operation rather than building one from the ground up.The seller's other location, under Less
Cash Flow: $340,370
Bay Co., FL
View Details Pool Service Company | Florida Panhandle | $1.19M Revenue | $340K SDE
This established pool service and maintenance company represents a strong business opportunity in the Florida Panhandle market. Since commencing operations in late 2023, the business has demonstrated exceptional growth through organic customer acquisition, achieving 2025 revenue of $1,189,922, with 2026 trending toward $1,700,000, bolstered by the recent addition of new commercial service routes that further strengthen the recurring revenue base.Operational Framework:The business maintains approximately 200 active service accounts distributed across four established routes. The business generates the substantial majority of its revenue through recurring service agreements, providing predictable, subscription-based cash flow, supplemented by higher-margin repair and renovation work. The client portfolio includes a mix of residential and commercial properties, including vacation rentals and hospitality facilities that capitalize Less
Cash Flow: $38,675
Okaloosa Co., FL
View Details Turnkey Party Rental Business – Corporate-Supplied Inventory
Space Walk of the Emerald Coast is an established territory of Space Walk Inflatables, a national inflatable and party rental brand with over 40 years of operating history. The territory has served the Okaloosa County / Emerald Coast market since 2007, building a customer base across residential parties, schools, churches, and corporate and community events.The business operates under Space Walk's partner program: inflatable inventory is owned and provided by Space Walk corporate, and the territory owner earns a share of booking revenue plus delivery fees. This structure means the owner is not required to purchase, store, or maintain inflatable inventory, which materially lowers the capital investment and equipment risk typically associated with an inflatable rental business.Corporate-provided infrastructure includes a centralized booking and lead-routing system, a protected zip-code-based territory, multi-day startup training Less
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.
