Jim Gaulke

Jim Gaulke joined Sunbelt in 2005 after owning his first business and was with Sunbelt until 2010. In 2010 Jim left Sunbelt after buying his second business. After the sale of his second business in 2019 Jim re-joined Sunbelt. Jim has owned both franchise and non-franchise businesses and brings a wealth of firsthand knowledge of business buying and selling.

Jim brings years of broker experience, twenty-eight years of business ownership experience and a unique perspective of being personally involved in buying and selling two of his own businesses.

During Jim’s time as a business owner he took two businesses from the brink of bankruptcy back to profitability. Jim owned a retail power equipment business that went from insolvency to the top 2% in sales volume in the industry.

Jim likes to spend time volunteering with the VA hospital in Milwaukee, Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, spending time with family and grandchildren, and church activities. Jim is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys downhill skiing, bicycle riding, and bow hunting.

Industry Experience: Jim has over 8 years’ experience as a business advisor and twenty-eight years of business ownership experience.

Association Memberships: MBBI