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Whether you are ready to sell your business or are looking to buy a business, Sunbelt of Indianapolis #1 is the place for you.
As a part of the largest business brokerage network in the world, Sunbelt of Indianapolis #1 can guide you through the business sales process.
Search our available businesses for sale in Indianapolis #1 and surrounding areas by industry category or sale price.
We specialize in serving the buyers and sellers of small business in the Indianapolis #1 area.
Our comprehensive services and resources provide professional guidance for business valuations, buyer financing and exit strategy and planning.
Contact us today to discover why Sunbelt of Indianapolis #1 is the place to go to buy or sell a business.
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With nearly 15 years experience as an independent business owner and a corporate deal maker, Brian Knoderer has the reputation for getting the job done. He began his entrepreneurial career when he left his corporate job behind to begin an advertising business. Since successfully building and profitably selling his first business, Brian has had many other successful business endeavors, including owning several other franchised as well as independent businesses. He also has held the position of Vice President of Franchise Development at Prime Hospitality and Director of Franchising for Choice Hotels. While there he was responsible for the expansion of the AmeriSuites, Wellesley and Clarion brand hotels, thus further establishing his expertise in both franchising and managing large business deals. This entrepreneurial and business experience enables Brian to expertly bring buyer and seller together and to maximize the value of the business.
Brian is a senior partner in Sunbelt Business Advisors of Indiana and has the expertise, the experience and the knowledge to truly help both buyers and sellers achieve their goals.
Brian is a graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Management and an MBA from Butler University. |
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Bob Cochrane is a senior partner at Sunbelt Business Advisors of Indiana and offers a wealth of experience and expertise to clients looking to buy or sell a business. After leaving his corporate career to run the first of his own companies, Bob has enjoyed many successes, including owning franchised businesses as well as independent companies. With over 15 years of experience as a corporate dealmaker, banker, and independent business owner, Bob has been the lender, the broker, the buyer, or the seller on countless transactions. As such, he has a unique understanding of the hopes and challenges of his clients from all sides of a transaction. In addition to banking/institutional lending, Bob enjoyed a successful career in medical and biotechnology company management. |
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Mr. Hester began his career in 1970 as assistant to the President of Standard Life Insurance Company. In 1981, Mr. Hester and his partner, Larry Metzing, started Indiana Business Brokers, Inc. In early 1998, Indiana Business Brokers acquired Wolfe Business Resource Corporation and changed the name to Indiana Business Resource, Inc. Mr. Hester brings a unique and extensive background of experience to the small and mid-sized transaction as an intermediary. His experience includes 17 years of acquisitions and finance as an active intermediary for clients throughout Indiana. His extensive personal network with buyers, sellers, accountants, bankers, attorneys, and other business associates is an added value for any client relationship. Mr. Hester's education experience includes BS from Ball State University. One of the most integral facets of Mr. Hester is his work with the community. Has been either the chairman or on the board of directors of the following: Sigma Chi International Fraternity, American Red Cross, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, United Way of Central Indiana, Hispanic Education Center, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Indianapolis Athletic Club, Boy Scouts of America and is a graduate and past chairman of the distinguished Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Series. |
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Mr. Metzing began his career in 1970 with the public Accounting Firm of Ernst & Ernst in Indianapolis. He joined Indiana National Bank, as director of Internal Audit followed by director of the Commercial Credit function and member of the Commercial Loan Committee. In 1980, he formed an entity to acquire, own, operate, and, eventually, sell a chain of nursing homes. In 1981, Mr. Metzing and his partner, Dick Hester, formed Indiana Business Brokers, Inc. In early 1998, Indiana Business Brokers acquired Wolfe Business Resource Corporation and changed the name to Indiana Business Resource, Inc. Mr. Metzing has also been an investor or principal in several other businesses to include: healthcare, apparel manufacturing, office coffee service, retail chocolate franchise, insurance brokerage, domestic product manufacturing, Pan American games licensee, residential real estate development, and residential construction. Mr. Metzing brings a unique and extensive background of experience to the M&A transaction as an intermediary. His experience includes 17 years of acquisitions and finance as an active intermediary for clients throughout Indiana. His extensive personal network with buyers, sellers, accountants, bankers, attorneys, and other business associates is an added value for any client relationship. Mr. Metzing's education and experience includes: BS, Ball State University (accounting); School of Banking, University of Wisconsin; Indiana Certified Public Accountant; Indiana Real Estate Broker; Entrepreneurship Advisory Board, Ball State University; Venture Club of Indiana. |
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Larry Battershell has been involved with business opportunity sales since 1987. Mr. Battershell has a BS from the University of Illinois and a JD from St. Louis University. During his career, Mr. Battershell has been involved in several hundred successful business sales and has a wide area of expertise and problem solving abilities. He is highly experienced in SBA financing for business acquisitions. Mr. Battershell has traveled extensively in Asia, Europe, and Central America and uses the experiences acquired everyday in his professional life. Over the years he has acquired a vast network of Buyers, Sellers, financing sources as well as other business contacts that enable him to explore multiple options for his clientele. Mr. Battershell was recognized in 2002 by Wells Fargo Bank for outstanding individual referral contribution. Mr. Battershell will provide prospective purchasers an initial package of informative facts and information on the business buying process and/or a monthly newsletter detailing current business opportunities. Professional references can be provided upon request. Mr. Battershell recently took a two week trip to India. One of the highlights of his trip was a tour of the grade school and high school at Dharmaj, Gujarat, India. Mr. Battershell met many students, teachers, and administrators at the school. He was asked to speak to a group of high school students about the importance of English in the current business environment. |
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Prior to joining Sunbelt Indiana Business Resource, Dave was the President and CEO for a leading mortgage company. As founder of the company, Dave grew it into a very profitable firm and expanded nationwide. Dave has an extensive financial background and track record of profit maximization that would compliment any business transaction. With over 13 years of business ownership, management experience and successful record of owning and operating a company, Dave understands the needs of both buyers and sellers in confidential business transactions.
Mr. Gorman’s education and experience includes: Indiana State University (Management), Indiana State (Securities Division) Mortgage Brokers License (8 years).
In his spare time, Dave and his family: Angela, Jayden (11) and Kade (9) enjoy family vacations and traveling, sporting activities and their local church. |
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George came to Sunbelt Indiana Business Resource after divesting himself of several successful ventures. George's experience ranges in all areas of business ownership from food and beverage to recreational sports facilities. George attended Cornell University. George's experience in buying, building and selling his own businesses make him a considerable asset to IBR and the clients in which we service. George's activities include Director of Marion County License Beverage Association. He also owns and operates Indy Indoor Sports Park, a basketball, volleyball, and soccer facility on the South side of Indianapolis as well as an indoor soccer arena on the West side of Indianapolis. |
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As a business owner in seek of transition, Tim developed a long term relationship with Sunbelt from the outside in, first as a client then as a team member. Having been personally guided through the delicate process of buying and selling businesses, he now serves clients much the same way Sunbelt served him. With experience as a mid market regional controller, in Fortune 500 sales, capital management, commercial real estate, and a Sunbelt client, Tim brings a unique perspective to the Sunbelt team. That experience, coupled with a veracious appetite for success, transfers a rare value to his clients. He holds finance and accounting degrees from Eastern Illinois University and has a license in real estate. Tim, his wife Jill, daughter Courtney, and their twin black labs enjoy the pleasure of family and friends at their Zionsville home. |
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Wendy is an integral team member at Sunbelt Indiana Business Resource. With her considerable experience and expertise in administration and support, as well as her background in sales and client relations, Wendy provides a strong backbone of customer service and efficiency to her position as Assistant to both the Administration and the Brokerage staff at SIBR. |
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Ed has been with IBR for ten years. He is a graduate of Butler University, BS Finance and is credentialed by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) as an Accredited Valuation Analyst. At Sunbelt Indiana Business Resource, in addition to serving in a intermediary capacity, Ed developed and maintains the website, provides research support and performs Estimated Market Valuations for incoming clientele. Ed handles internal preparation of the Sunbelt Indiana Business Investor newsletter and identifies and targets potential buyers and sellers for our clientele. Ed serves on several community service boards and is a graduate of the distinguished Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Series. |
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Colleen O'Brien has extensive experience in Franchise Consulting as well as Project Management. She is a specialist in helping individuals concentrate on the right short list of franchise businesses to pursue based on their lifestyle goals, location, and investment criteria. Colleen has developed relationships with various franchise and business opportunity organizations of high quality and integrity. With her strengths and extensive experiences and contacts, Colleen has a proven track record of analyzing opportunities to help match individuals with just the right franchise.
Colleen currently owns and operates her own business. She has a degree in Marketing and Management Strategy from Northwestern University, the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, as well as a PMP designation as a Project Management Professional. Prior to joining SIBR, Colleen held positions as Senior Project Manager at Indianapolis Life Insurance Company and as Senior Consultant at Actoras Consulting Group.
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Mr. Pierce began his career in 1970 with the public Accounting Firm of Ernst & Ernst in Indianapolis. He joined Central Soya Co. of Fort Wayne, IN as an Internal Auditor and subsequently held positions as an Accounting Manager and Financial Analyst for International Operations. In 1980, he joined A. E. Staley Mfg. Co. of Decatur, IL as a Division Controller. In 1987, he joined Dow AgroSciences as Controller for United AgriSeeds (a wholly owned sub of Dow Chemical) and subsequently held positions as Financial Systems Development Project Leader, Global Cost Accounting Manager, and Credit Manager of Dow AgroSciences, Indianapolis, IN. Mr. Pierce has extensive financial management experience in large and small corporate environments involving manufacturing and distribution. As a Credit Manager, he has been actively engaged with customers and clients throughout North America with a financial risk portfolio in excess of $500 million. In this role, he has become an expert in risk assessment and analyzing financial information of small and medium sized companies. Mr. PierceÂ’s education and experience includes: BS (accounting), Ball State University; Indiana Certified Public Accountant. |
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As a Business Broker with Sunbelt Indiana Business Resource, Ralana comes to the table with over seven years of experience in the Business Brokerage industry. Prior to making the transition to Business Broker, as Marketing Director for the firm Ralana specialized in Marketing small to mid-sized businesses in the Indiana marketplace.
Ralana’s comprehensive knowledge and experience in the business sales process, from Listing to Closing of a business transaction, enable her to uniquely offer a value-added resource to both Buyers and Sellers alike. She understands the process and can offer expertise in navigating the intricacies of a business transaction, facilitating the listing, marketing the business, making / receiving offers, due diligence, documentation or closing the deal.Having grown up in a family-owned business, as well as partnering with her husband in a privately owned business endeavor, Ralana understands the unique challenges that a business owner or someone looking to own their own business faces when planning for the future.
Ralana earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History from Ball State University in 1996. She recently made an appearance on European television. An avid writer, singer and gardener, Ralana also enjoys running and martial arts weapons training with her husband, Kevin.
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W. Alan Simmons has been a practicing CPA for over 40 years. He has considerable experience assisting clients acquire and sell their businesses. His tax and accounting background provide him with unique knowledge in working with buyers and sellers to finalize transactions. Living and working in Muncie his entire life, he knows the business environment in East Central Indiana. His many contacts in the area guarantee a wide exposure to businesses looking to sell.
His outside activities include serving as President of the Indiana CPA Society, Chairman of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and Director of American National Bank.
Al knows people and business and delights in making things happen.
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Libby graduated from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN with a B.S. in Communication Studies and a minor in Advertising. With previous experience as a Marketing Coordinator, Business Development Manager and Account Executive, Libby’s background includes a variety of marketing and advertising experiences. Serving as the Marketing Director for Sunbelt Indiana Business Resource, Libby manages all aspects of marketing including but not limited to website, advertising, collateral material, seminars, confidential business reviews, target marketing, and implementing innovating strategies to ensure Sunbelt clients receive the maximum confidential exposure. Moreover, Libby assists the team of brokers in their marketing needs and ensures that Sunbelt remains the market leader in the sale of small and medium-sized businesses.
In her spare time, Libby enjoys spending time with her family, working out, and volunteering for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. |
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Gary E. Stehle, MBA attended Purdue University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics & Statistics. Upon graduating from Purdue, Gary attended IAL University in Northern Italy. He earned a dual International MBA degree from both IAL and Clemson. After returning from Italy, Gary was recruited by an international consulting firm in Chicago. He had the pleasure of working with professional high level executives of multi-million dollar companies to help them grow their respective businesses through mergers & acquisitions. Gary also worked with clients worldwide to analyze growth opportunities and assist them in locating strategic alliance partners to penetrate new markets. As an entrepreneur over the past 10 years, Gary owned and operated several successful businesses relating to the frozen dessert industry. |
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Tom Witkowski has been a business owner operator since 1981. He graduated from Western Michigan University with a B.A.(Marketing) and is a licensed Real Estate agent. During his career Tom has successfully started, operated and sold businesses in both the service and restaurant industries. His experience is a great benefit to both buyers and sellers alike because he understands both sides of the transaction. TomÂ’s interests include family time with his wife and four children, fitness and is an active member in his church in Columbus. |
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