James O'Connell
Jim O'Connell has lived in the Cincinnati area nearly all of his life. He built a 40-year career as a business consultant and commercial real estate investment broker, closing hundreds of transactions totalling over $12 billion. He and his teams have negotiated and completed all levels of sales transactions, from local, private market "Main Street" assets to complex, institutional-quality holdings with nine-figure values.
After leaving the corporate brokerage business, Jim continued to offer consulting services. In 2024, Jim read a profile of JT Harp in the Cincinnati Business Courier. He contacted JT to discuss the commercial real estate side of these transactions. Jim knew that determining the value of real estate is both art and science and offered his consulting services. Confidentiality is one of Transworld’s core values, and Jim realized that to protect it for both buyers and sellers, he needed to join the Transworld team.
Jim’s unique skills ensure that the listings for business sales that include property are taken seriously. His expertise in negotiation keeps deals alive and brings people to the closing table. His background enables him to address the concerns of both sellers and buyers and find win-win solutions for his clients.
My Listings
Automotive
Turnkey Dual Automotive Operation with Real Estate!
Location: Campbell, KY
Asking Price: $3,500,000
Down Payment: $3,500,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $250,000
Wholesale, Distribution
Established Wood Products Supplier with 50 Acres of Real Estate
Location: United States
Asking Price: $699,000
Down Payment: $699,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $132,116
Restaurants
High‑Demand Korean Fried Chicken Concept—Turnkey, Ready for Scale
Location: Hamilton, OH
Asking Price: $399,000
Down Payment: $399,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $125,000
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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