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Whether you have an exit strategy established already or are just starting to consider selling your business, we’re here for every “what if?” and “what’s next?”
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Buying a business is one of the biggest life decisions you’ll ever make. Together, we’ll evaluate and vet companies to find the best fit for your interests and goals.
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Why Transworld Business Advisors?
When it comes to buying or selling a business, having an agent with experience in your city and industry can make all the difference. At Transworld Business Advisors, we understand the needs of both business owners and buyers (so we can help you advocate for the best terms). Plus, our 40+ years of buying and selling businesses allow us to smoothly facilitate transactions for both parties.

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As first-time business buyers, we truly couldn't have asked for better brokers than Scott Hislop and Carter Olson. From day one, they were knowledgeable, transparent, and deeply committed to helping our family navigate the complex process of purchasing Crown Hardware & Plumbing Supply, Inc. in Wisconsin. They took the time to walk us through every step—answering questions, anticipating obstacles, and making sure we understood the details without ever feeling overwhelmed. Their professionalism gave us confidence, and their steady guidance helped turn a dream into reality for our family. We’re incredibly grateful for their support, expertise, and integrity throughout the transaction. If you're considering buying or selling a business, we highly recommend Scott and Carter—you'll be in excellent hands. – The Relph Family Crown Hardware & Plumbing Supply, Inc.
Tyler RelphJosh Smith does a fantastic job navigating the sale of a business. I have referred people to him in the past and he is quick to respond, answer any and all questions, and be a great professional resource. I'd highly recommend working with Josh if you need an honest evaluation of selling your business!
Bryce SchuenkeI've had the pleasure of working with the team at TBA Northstar on multiple occasions in the finance arena, and I continue to be impressed by their professionalism, integrity, and depth of expertise. The advisors across their offices operate with a client-first mindset, always bringing thoughtful, ethical guidance to the table. Their collaborative approach makes them a valuable partner in any transaction, and the level of care they provide their clients is truly commendable. I’ve especially enjoyed working with Bill Heisserer and Karen Hughes, whose leadership and dedication are emblematic of the firm’s overall culture. From leadership to support staff, every interaction I’ve had reflects the same high standard—there is no weak link in the chain. I highly recommend TBA Northstar to anyone seeking a trusted partner in business brokerage.
Zach SchmidtAmanda K. with Transworld Business Advisors has assisted our business with accurate valuation reporting to help us with the acquisition of a business. Her findings helped us provide a realistic expectation and purchase price that would provide enough "meat" on the bones to make the deal much more enticing. Here we are a little over a year later and have tripled revenue and looking to add to our portfolio.
Jeremy LathropI've had a fantastic experience working with Transworld! They are very organized and know the industry well.
Melissa VineI was blessed to have worked with Karen. She was excellent in so many ways. She wasn’t pushy and took time to understand what my business meant to me. I’m looking forward to working with her again as buyer!
Phil GoettlThese people were great to work with as I worked to sell my business. Can’t recommend enough!
Dominic BerlinIf you’ve got a business and it’s time for you to package it up and sell or you’re looking to buy into an existing turn-key operation, Josh Smith at Transworld Business Advisors is the guy to call.
Timothy BohlmanKeith did an excellent job finding prospective buyers and keeping us informed and updated. I would highly recommend Keith and Transworld if you're looking to sell your business.
Larry BerczykI had a friend that was looking to sell his business but didn't know where to start. I knew Josh Smith through some mutual friends & connected them. After they met my friend told me how grateful he was. Josh was professional & understanding to his situation. He felt Josh was genuinely looking out for his best interests & working to get him the absolute best results. Josh's experience brought details to the transaction that many likely wouldn't have thought of. Overall it was a great experience & thanked me for the reference.
Scott PelavaWe had a great experience with Amanda Kruse and Doug Hove selling our business. They found us fantastic buyers that are a great fit and we are confident the new owners will continue to serve the customers with the service they deserve and expect. We are also confident that the new owners will allow our employees to grow and prosper. Amanda and Doug are knowledgeable professionals, meticulous, detail oriented, friendly, and hard-working individuals. Amanda went out of her way during the whole process including calls at night and on weekends. Amanda was available and responsive whenever we had questions. She set realistic expectations for all parties involved. Selling a business is emotional and never an easy process and the TransWorld team was there every step of the way to help us through the complexities. We are beyond grateful to have worked with Amanda and Doug and the Transworld team to sell our business. We highly recommend Transworld and their team to anyone who might be looking to buy or sell a business.
DENNIS SULTVery professional and courteous.Very pleasant to deal with
jimmy henleyDan Huber at Transworld Business Advisors is an experienced, knowledgeable expert in his industry. I highly recommend working with Dan!
Patrick NickersonKeith was amazing to work with. He understood where I was at as a seller and continued to patiently find prospective buyers for my business! I knew it needed to be a good fit and Keith knew that also and his persistence paid off. He guided me through the process of the initial talks with the new buyers and then closed it all up on the signing day! Was a pleasure to work with Keith and highly recommend the Transworld team and specifically Keith Becker! Thank you Keith!
Tony WaltersKeith has been an amazing advisor. He is very oriented in help those who need to sell/buy a buisness. Very informative and super knowledgeable. If he doesn't know the answer he will work on getting the answers for you. Keith also went above and beyond. At time is he would do work after hours or weekends. Will recommend to anyone and once we expand he will be my first to call to get another buisness bought!
Jose PerezDan Huber effectively managed the process for both the buyer and seller.
Romack FranklinGrant Peikert did an amazing job walking me through each of the steps we needed to accomplish in order to get us over the finish line and sell my business. He approached what could have been a stressful situation with calm and ease. I highly recommend Grant and Transworld Business Advisors Northstar.
Nicole KuhnertI worked with Karen at TransWorld to sell my business and could not have been happier with the experience. My business was my baby and so I was very focused on finding a buyer who would fit well. Karen was extremely compassionate and informative through the entire process. She kept me up to date and always answered my questions so that I was comfortable with every step. She listened to my opinions and needs and worked diligently to ensure that I had what I needed during the process and that all parties had what they needed for a successful closing. I was incredibly pleased with Karen and the work she did to help me achieve my business goals.
Claire PlaggeI have been working with Josh for several months now. From first contact to meeting and follow ups Josh and Transworld have been incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. If you are looking business broker services in Minnesota look no further than Transworld.
Jason VCannot understate the quality of service and professionalism!
Noah SandersGreat company to work with when you are considering selling your business. Very courteous and respectful.
Paul PoncinDan Huber and his team are highly professional and knowledgeable and do a tremendous job helping both buyers and sellers navigate this process!
Troy NoorGreat professionals to work with. Highly recommended.
Elena MayrhoferI’ve known Dan Huber for years and have worked on many transactions with him. He is super professional and knowledgeable. He does a great job from start to finish. This is an excellent organization that I highly recommend.
Jake and Miyay StoltenbergWe worked with Scott, Dan, and Brian to plan the sale of our business. With plans to relocate we needed to make sure we didn’t list to late and end up in a situation where we felt pressured to sell and possibly lose out on profits from all our hard work that we put into the business. The team we worked with were very knowledgeable and professional. They helped to get our business priced right for our needs, listed, and sold in 6 months. I would definitely work with them again if I have another business I would like to buy or sell in the future. Thank you for all the help with the biggest decisions of our life.
Kimmy SmithMark did a great job navigating the selling of our small business. Very happy.
Paul JavenerDan Huber was great to work with on are business transaction. He was able to find the perfect buyer for our company. Thanks Dan!
RichDan Huber was a great partner. Excellent broker who helped us buy a good company.
Andrew BrillMark, and the team at Transworld, did an awesome job evaluating our businesses. They were reasonably priced and finished sooner then expected. I would definitely recommend them!
Derek BerningI first met Dan Huber at a network breakfast meeting in 2017. Dan told me that he helps people retire as a business broker. I got to know Dan and trust him and allowed him to post my business for sale. Within nine months Dan interviewed several buyers and found a legitimate offer. Dan took care of all the paperwork and referred great legal council. He was at the closing of my business and because of Dan I am now unhitched from my business and enjoying the freedom of retirement. Thank you very much Dan Huber you’re the best! Joe Miller
Joe MillerJosh was fantastic to work with on our business transaction. He was always on top of the situation and always had answers when we needed them. Would HIGHLY recommend Josh and his team!
Jon RyanTransworld was wonderful to work with and they were very professional. They found buyers that we never even thought of or would have been able to find. Mark did a great job at being on top of everything and was always available to talk things through. The process was very smooth with them and they moved very fast on getting the business sold. Would highly recommend them.
Rachel KruseHello Scott: I want to thank you for the time you gave me and for sharing your expertise with me. You had just the right advice and I am grateful that I found you on the internet and could connect with you. I know I will be in touch with you again and thank you for your help with my present questions and situation. You were very professional and I appreciate it.
Hiltrud SteimelThis method of marketing my business, which was up for sale, generated the responses that we hoped for. Also Dan was up front and calm about the process. The process was smooth. It could not have gone any better.
Victor BirthlerJosh - (my adviser) has been great in providing me with a wide variety of business investments to choose from; he has good diligence skills and business personality.
Aeric YoungeScott and his team did a great job of marketing our company with great success. Thank you
Brian PetersonDan Huber is a terrific, trusted advisor and was instrumental in getting a complicated transaction to the finish line.
Alec SherodI have looked at a few other business brokers in the area, and the way Scott at Transworld packages information and communicates is superior. He's been great to work with in this complicated process!
Kevin Graebel
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