Dan Sperry - The Business Exchange
The Business Exchange
License Number: 310001333
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444 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 1200
Chicago, Illinois 60611
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About the Company
We have owned, as well as bought and sold our own small businesses and investment properties.
The ever changing economy and extremely valuable entrepreneurial spirit of the last several years has made our ability to introduce a buyer to a seller...more important than ever. In every case, our philosophy has always been to commit to providing quality services to the clients that we choose to represent. Then, we deliver on that commitment by working together in concert with you the seller, buyer, investor or investor group.
Broker Biography
Introduction
We are The Business Exchange, a Midwestern group of elite business broker professionals who understand the importance of world-class business brokerage service and the value it can create. Specializing in hospitality & lodging, retail stores, manufacturing operations, distribution and service businesses with an emphasis on exclusive seller representation, we provide our clients with direct access to the largest pool of qualified business buyers in the Midwest. With several hundred transactions completed, we continue to exceed clients' expectations and deliver the consistent results that have made us an industry leader.
We believe that if the desire and passion is there, anyone can own their own business and thrive. It is our goal to help people reach their dream of business ownership. Our team is here to help you along the way.
Please call or e-mail us today for a no-cost, confidential consultation!
Services Provided
The Business Exchange provides business sale, acquisition and disposition services to business sellers and business buyers throughout Illinois & Missouri with offices in Chicago, IL, St. Louis, MO and Central Illinois. Recently we have opened our Nashville TN office so contact us for your needs in Music City.
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Illinois — License number 310001333
- Missouri — License number 475118029
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Business Broker
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Accredited Business Intermediary
Midwest Business Brokers & Intermediaries
International Business Brokers Association
Institute of Business Appraisers
Illinois Angel Investors
Missouri Venture Forums
Business For Sale Listings
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