American Business Brokers Concept
American Business BrokersSalt Lake City · Nationwide

Business brokers · Established 2011

Sell your business for what it’s actually worth.

Confidential representation for owners selling businesses valued from $500,000 to $30 million. A national brokerage with a boutique approach, based in Salt Lake City. No upfront fees: we’re paid only if and when your business sells.

Every buyer signs an NDA and shows proof of funds before seeing anything.

2011Selling businesses since
$500K–$30MBusiness values we represent
5,000+Pre-qualified buyers on file
$0Upfront. Contingency only
As seen inInc. 500Utah 100, Mountain West Capital NetworkUtah Business 40 Under 40ForbesUtah Business WeekBusiness Innovators Radio

Two ways we help

Selling a company, or buying one?

For owners

Sell your business

There will come a time when you’re ready to exit and cash out on your hard work. We make sure the business is sold correctly, and for top dollar.

  • Free business review and appraisal
  • Exit strategy before you commit to sell
  • Marketing to pre-qualified buyers who sign an NDA
  • Negotiation, structure and closing
Start with a free appraisal

For buyers

Buy a business

Our buyer list is pre-qualified: every buyer signs an NDA and shows proof of funds, with liquid assets from $500,000 up to $30 million.

  • Browse current listings
  • Get matched to new opportunities
  • Confidential details released after NDA
  • Proof of funds speeds every step
See current listings

How we value your business

A price that holds up, whichever method the buyer uses.

No two businesses are alike, so we don’t just attach a multiple to your earnings. Every appraisal combines four kinds of evidence, then gets checked against four business appraisal methods.

Industry research

How businesses like yours are valued and financed today.

Comparable sales

What similar companies actually sold for, not what they were listed at.

Market trends

Buyer demand, lending conditions and timing in your sector.

Full financial review

Your real numbers, cleaned up and explained the way buyers read them.

The process

Selling, handled end to end.

You keep running your business. We run the sale, quietly.

1

Business review

We sit down with you, look over the business and talk through your exit strategy.

2

Free appraisal

Research, comparable sales and a full financial review, checked four ways.

3

Qualified buyers only

Your business is marketed to pre-qualified buyers. NDA and proof of funds before any details.

4

Negotiation and closing

Offers, contract structure and negotiation, through to a correct close.

Confidentiality comes first. All buyers sign a non-disclosure and non-circumvent agreement before receiving any information, and every buyer shows proof of funds.

Results

Owners who’ve been where you are.

200+Businesses sold
$400M+In completed sales
Two business owners shaking hands across a desk

50-year-old plastics manufacturer

7×

Sold for seven times a competitor’s offer.

“I received multiple offers when I was selling my company. One of my competitors offered me $800k. I knew I needed help and hired Josh and his firm. We ended up selling for 7X what my competitor offered me. Josh helped me navigate the entire process, but more importantly protected me through out the process.”
K. Passey, Owner, PSI Tops

Construction services

A $10 million sale

“Josh is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to selling, structuring sales contracts & negotiation. He has a large network of buyers and funding options to put large deals together, which resulted in us getting multiple offers and a higher selling price.”

Restaurant · 15 years

Sushi restaurant sold

“He provided insightful guidance a couple years before we closed to ensure we got top dollar at closing. We appreciated the fact that he was willing to wait a couple years after COVID to get the business re-stabilized before we were ready to sell it.”

Logistics

FedEx Ground routes sold

“American Business Brokers sold our Fedex Ground Routes for all cash in 4 months.”
Joey Price

Digital marketing & advertising

Sold for seven figures

“Josh sold our company for 7 figures & he protected us in the process to make sure we got the best deal possible. We remain friends to this day, because of the way he handled the sale of our company.”

Medical device

Sold quickly

“Josh represented my medical device business and sold my business quickly.”
Clint

Required sale

Top dollar on a deadline

“While going through a Divorce I was required to sell my business. Josh helped me get top dollar for my business and closed the sale correctly.”
Jon Arbuckle
Recent appraisals and sales:LogisticsMedical staffingRetail e-bikeOnline women’s boutiqueTowingFireworks distributionNinja warrior gymCommercial cleaning franchisorPlastics manufacturingConstruction servicesMedical deviceRestaurant

Businesses for sale

Current opportunities.

Listings are confidential. Full details, financials and location are released after a signed NDA and proof of funds.

West Valley City, UT · Automotive

Established emissions shop and repair

Asking price
$200,000
Cash flow
$86,310

Emissions and repair operation with a loyal local customer base.

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Salt Lake City, UT · Dealership

Trailer dealership and service

Asking price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$366,000

Sales plus service revenue in the Salt Lake market.

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Ogden, UT · Healthcare

Senior care business

Asking price
$2,250,000
Cash flow
$525,000

Seller financing offered. Established care operation.

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Looking for something specific?

Tell us the size, industry and location you want. Our buyer list hears about new listings first.

Tell us what you’re looking for

Your broker

Joshua Lindsey, the broker who has also been a buyer.

Joshua Lindsey is the business broker behind American Business Brokers. He has been featured in Inc., Forbes and Utah Business, and on business radio and podcasts.

  • Took a prepaid-debit and ATM company public via reverse merger in 2006
  • Has bought and sold six of his own companies
  • Owns PHX Private Equity Inc., which buys businesses with private capital
  • Cornell Johnson School, Executive Leadership Certificate
  • Utah broker license #9715125 · CBB · CBSA
“Josh is a master in selling companies. Worth every penny & he works on contingency, which I love that.”Client, two businesses sold
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Questions, answered

Before you call.

How much do you charge?

We are a contingency-based firm, which means you pay nothing unless your business sells.

How do you handle confidentiality when selling my business?

All buyers are required to sign a non-disclosure and non-circumvent form before receiving any information on a business. We also require all buyers to show proof of funds, to make sure they are qualified.

How do you market my business?

We advertise in the major publications for business resources, and we keep a database of over 5,000 pre-qualified buyers. These buyers have signed an NDA and shown proof of funds, with $500,000 to $30 million in liquid assets.

How is my business valued?

We combine industry research, comparable sales, market trends and a full financial review, then check the result against four business appraisal methods, so the price holds up whichever method a buyer prefers.

How long does a sale take?

Typical timeline from listing to close, in Joshua’s words.

I want to buy a business. Can you help?

Yes. Browse the current listings, or tell us what you’re looking for. Buyers who have signed an NDA and shown proof of funds see full details first.

Free · Confidential · No obligation

Request your free appraisal.

Tell us a little about your business. Everything you share stays confidential. Expect a call, not a sales pitch.

801-550-4614

Email
Joshua@AmericanBizBrokers.com
Office
2150 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
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