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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