James Blackburn
James brings a business owner’s perspective to the world of business brokerage. With over 33 years of leadership experience across operations, project management, and business development, he offers clients practical insight, strategic thinking, and an in-depth understanding of what it takes to build, run, and grow a successful business.
James’s professional background spans industries such as manufacturing, construction, transportation, and heavy equipment. He has held leadership roles including Operations & Project Manager for a commercial construction firm overseeing six projects and 350 team members, Superintendent for a large-scale construction company, and Corporate Director of Health, Safety, and Environmental for a crane and transportation enterprise.
He has deep experience with complex equipment operations, vendor relations, cost estimating, and proposal development—skills that translate directly to supporting buyers and sellers through the transactional process.
His ability to see opportunities from both the seller’s and buyer’s viewpoints, combined with his real-world experience running a business, makes James a highly effective advocate for clients looking to exit or enter business ownership.
My Listings
Rental Business
Turnkey Roll-Off Dumpster Co. in South AL – High-Value Asset Sale
Location: Baldwin County, Alabama
Asking Price: $395,000
Down Payment: $395,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: --
Construction
High-Margin Installation Platform with Established Team, Systems
Location: Alabama
Asking Price: $325,000
Down Payment: $275,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $261,862
Cards/Gifts/Books, Food Business Retail, Restaurants, Internet Related
Premium Cookie Brand | Online, Retail & Gifting
Location: Mobile County, Alabama
Asking Price: $290,000
Down Payment: $290,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $60,000
Sports Related Biz
Profitable Bicycle Sales & Service Shop with Loyal Customer Base
Location: Mobile County, Alabama
Asking Price: $275,000
Down Payment: $225,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $144,323
Dental Related, Medical Related Biz
High margin, Low Overhead Home Based Dental & Medical Tool Repair
Location: Mobile County, Alabama
Asking Price: $190,000
Down Payment: $160,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $66,159
Well Established Sign and Graphic Franchise
Total Investment: $200,000 - $215,000
Cash Investment: $60,000
World's Leading Promotional Products and Advertising Franchise
Total Investment: $90,000-$100,000
Cash Investment: $90,000
World's Leading Business Brokerage Franchise
Total Investment: $85,000
Cash Investment: $85,000
Coworking Franchise Opportunity
Total Investment: $360,000-$3,600,000
Cash Investment: $250,000
Wellness Focused Membership Model Grooming Franchise
Total Investment: $318,000 - $499,000
Cash Investment: $150,000
Franchise Focused on the Restoration and Repair of Leather, Plastic and Vinyl
Total Investment: $100,595 - $120,595
Cash Investment: $15,000
National Recruiting Firm
Total Investment: $75,000 - $100,000
Cash Investment: $40,000
Growing Charcuterie Business
Total Investment: $200,000-$215,000
Cash Investment: $50,000
Bookkeeping Business Solutions Franchise
Total Investment: $33,842-$69,342
Cash Investment: $29,995
Authentic Mediterranean Grill Franchise Opportunity
Total Investment: $600,000 - $850,000
Cash Investment: $250,000
Established Quick Service Italian Restaurant Franchise
Total Investment: $322,043 - $452,807
Cash Investment: $150,000
Fastest Growing Business Coaching Franchise
Total Investment: $60,000
Cash Investment: $60,000
Membership Model Coworking Franchise
Total Investment: $390,000 - $1,200,000
Cash Investment: $200,000
B2B Coworking and Business Services Franchise
Total Investment: $850,848 - $1,795,965
Cash Investment: $300,000
Market-Leading Window Tint Franchise
Total Investment: $175,000 - $250,000
Cash Investment: $150,000

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