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Introduction
As owner and Principal Broker of the Springfield-Branson office of VR Business Sales, Jerry specializes in the ownership transfer of privately-held companies, and has facilitated the sale or acquisition of numerous businesses in Missouri. His company serves the central and southern areas of Missouri.
Jerry brings a wealth of experience and education to each project from his broad background in marketing, finance, and operations. His over forty years of experience has been in industries as diverse as manufacturing and distribution, food service, automotive, agriculture, retail, franchises, education and publishing. He has owned a number of businesses, which provides him with a personal understanding of the considerations and concerns of both buyers and sellers.
Services Provided
At the VR Business Sales Springfield-Branson office, we have the experience, training, and expertise necessary to provide professional guidance to business owners thinking of an ownership transition, as well as to those who want to develop a long-term strategy for an eventual exit from the business. We can determine what the business would sell for in the current market, and improvements that could increase its value over time, thereby helping the business owner determine the optimum time to sell.
Maintaining confidentiality throughout the entire business sale or acquisition process is critical to sellers and buyers. We develop with each client appropriate procedures to achieve the goal of obtaining for them the best possible price and terms while preventing employees, customers, vendors, or competitors from knowing of the impending ownership transition.
Areas Served
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $275,667
Springfield, MO Very Profitable Niche Vehicle Services and Products Business Great Business at a Great Price Financing available Includes Real Estate
Highlights of Business• Business is well established (over 10 years) and well run with experienced, capable, dependable employees• 2025 best year ever for sales and profitability• Few employees needed to operate the business• Several very significant ways to grow the business, including being open on Saturdays• Facility is in excellent condition, requiring no immediate upgrades or renovations• Prime location with very high visibility on one of the busiest streets in the city• Special 25 year financing on both business and real estate per SBA rules• Consistent high profitability• Established reputation • Immediate profitability. Take over one Less
Springfield, MO
View Details Profitable Well-Established Auto Parts Store in Southwest Missouri
Highlights of Business• Business is well established (Over 50 years) • Substantial repeat business• Few employees, low turnover• Seller typically works only 34 hours per week • Clean books and records• Seller will train• Seller will sign a non-compete agreementCalculation of Price of BusinessThe price of the business is based on the value of its assets. Inventory Included: $389,000 Accounts Receivable Included: $28,000 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Included: $79,000 Total: $496,000Historical Gross MarginsThe business has maintained exceptional gross margins over the years. Below is a recap of the 2020-2024 gross margins.2020 - 43.2%2021 - 41.8%2022 - 43.6%2023 - 40.2%2024 - 37.7%This is a profitable, well-run, well-established auto parts store with experienced long-term employees, priced for just the value of its assets. Buyers who think it might be Less
Cash Flow: $190,425
Greene Co., MO
View Details Very Profitable Residential Care Facility
Highlights of Business• Business is well established (40+ years) and well run with experienced, capable, dependable employees• Business model is a very successful niche focus • 2025 was best year for sales and profitability ever• Few employees needed to operate the business• Facility is in excellent condition, requiring no immediate upgrades or renovations• Prime location near referrers, pharmacies, and a hospital• Low maintenance facility because it is in excellent condition• Special 25 year financing on both business and real estate per SBA rules• Consistent high profitability• Established reputation with loyal referral network • Immediate profitability. Take over one day, be profitable the next• Clean books and records• Seller will train• Business qualifies for SBA financing, which means lower down payment and longer terms• Seller will sign a non-compete Less
