Jim Kegelmeyer

Sunbelt Business Brokers

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Sunbelt Business Brokers of Central Ohio


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Columbus, Ohio

About the Company

Central Ohio’s affiliate of SBB Capital Partners, a middle-market M&A advisory firm. We provide a unique combination of highly personalized, locally delivered services supported by a team of experienced professionals.

Our team of seasoned M&A advisors is based in Central and Southern Ohio and guides business owners through the complex process of buying or selling a company—from valuation and confidential marketing to negotiation and closing. Our role is to maximize deal value, ensure confidentiality, and manage every stage of the transaction to achieve our clients’ financial and strategic goals.

Broker Biography

Introduction

Jim Kegelmeyer is a Central Ohio–based business broker with more than 40 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business ownership. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Jim has successfully helped business owners maximize outcomes when selling their businesses and has served as a trusted advisor to buyers throughout the acquisition process.

Jim is President of the Central Ohio affiliate of Sunbelt Business Brokers, the largest business brokerage network in Ohio and part of the world’s largest business brokerage organization. He combines deep local market knowledge with national reach to deliver fair, efficient, and confidential transactions.

Services Provided

Our Central Ohio–based team provides comprehensive M&A and business brokerage services to sellers and buyers, including:

Business Valuation & Pricing Strategy
Establishing market-based value to support informed decision-making.

Confidential Marketing & Buyer Outreach
Discreetly positioning businesses to attract qualified, vetted buyers.

Sell-Side Representation
Managing the full sales process from preparation through closing.

Buy-Side Advisory
Assisting buyers with opportunity sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation.

Deal Structuring & Negotiation
Structuring transactions to maximize value while addressing risk and terms.

Due Diligence & Closing Coordination
Working with attorneys, CPAs, and lenders to ensure a smooth, timely close.

Our goal is to maximize value, protect confidentiality, and guide clients through every stage of a successful transaction.

Areas Served

  • Athens County, OH
  • Belmont County, OH
  • Delaware County, OH
  • Fairfield County, OH
  • Franklin County, OH
  • Licking County, OH
  • Muskingum County, OH
  • Pickaway County, OH
  • Union County, OH
  • Washington County, OH
  • Professional Affiliations

    Ohio State University Max Fisher College of Business
    CMSBB Cetrified

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