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Birmingham, Michigan
About the Company
Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers quickly grew to become one of the largest Business Sales Organizations in the U.S listing and managing over $15 Billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers can enjoy the accessibility and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers in over 100 offices across the country.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Ken Lee, MBA is the owner of First Choice Business Brokers based in SE Michigan. Ken is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), a designation awarded by the IBBA - International Assocition of Business Brokers. The CBI designation is held by fewer than 20% of IBBA members — and less than 6% of business brokers nationwide. It is the gold standard of professional excellence in the industry, requiring hundreds of hours of education, verified transaction experience, and a rigorous competency exam.
As the managing broker, Ken is always looking for additional broker-agents who have the right background. Ideal candidates have experience with sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, business ownership, real estate, and accounting & finance. Candidates will need to have working capita launch their career in business brokerage. Part time brokers with flexible schedules may also apply.
Services Provided
This office of First Choice Business Brokers office serves small business owners throughout the state who are looking to exit their business today or within the next few years. Since most business owners underestimtae the timeline required to sell, we prefer to meet owners well before they need to sell so we can prepare them for better exits. While we serve businesses of all sizes in all industries, this office focuses on manufacturing, distribution, logistics, construction, technology and other business to business companies. We also have the expertise and experience to sell restaurants, shops, salons, pet and retail businesses.
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Michigan — License number 6502426730
Professional Affiliations
International Business Brokers Association
Certified Business Intermediary
Michigan Real Estate Broker
California Business Broker
First Choice Business Broker owner since 2000
Passed CEPA's first online exam in 2020
MBA, Carnegie Mellon University
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $77,329
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