Testimonials

“Julia Harrison was the key reason we were able to sell our business- and she made it a very good experience with her professionalism and wealth of knowledge. She patiently “held our hand” during the process of selling our small business that we ran for 26 years. Her direction and advice were just outstanding and her counterpart, Stephanie, was also a knowledgable, helpul, integral part of the whole process. Their follow-thru and attention to detail were incredible. We could not be more thrilled with the buyers and can’t recommend this firm enough. Our deepest gratitude to Boss Group International.”

“I’ve looked at hundreds of businesses, maybe not thousands but definitely hundreds and when I saw Jim Parker’s (with Boss Group) CIM, I thought I was looking at the best presentation I’d seen. He didn’t add his pro forma ideas, his pricing was aggressive but fair and his process was exactly what he told us it would be. This is the 3rd business my wife and I have purchased so we know this process and when it’s done poorly it makes it very hard. Jim prepared the seller and did a great job walking us into a fair process. This man is who he says he is – that is rare today. Thank you Jim, great process!”

“Julie Harrison is by far the most genuine and intelligent individual we had the pleasure to meet. Julia has helped us as small business owners close on 2 of our locations, and we remain in contact with Julia for future locations. If you are looking for someone who has your best interest, and VERY easy to work with, Julia is the one for you!”

“I had a great experience working with Carey & Tony. They were always available by phone and email to answer questions. Most importantly, we closed smoothly and on time. I would highly recommend their services.”

“Absolute pleasure working with Carey, Tony, and Stephanie – they are a buyer’s dream. Very professional throughout our process, highly communicative, and represented the business thoroughly and accurately.”

“Julia Harrison is a person sent to me by God. Not only is she my fellow BRIT from the UK, she also really knows her “Onions”. Selling my business could have been so much more stressful, if not for Julia holding my hand every step of the way. She was easily available to answer my questions and allay my fears. She was truly on my side when it came to negotiating for an offer the other side “could not refuse”. I am eternally grateful for her role in this sale and will forever remember her with fondness. BGI is very fortunate to have her on their team and should never take her for granted.”

“Jim Parker was amazing. He’s knowledgeable, helpful, kind and on top of all the little details. I can confidently say we wouldn’t have closed our deal if it wasn’t for his suggestions. Thank you Jim for helping us get across the finish line!”

“We used Boss Group to help us sell our small business and they were exceptional. I can’t imagine, as someone with no prior experience in selling or buying a business, navigating this terrain without their help. Thomas, Carey, Stephany and the rest of the crew were great to workat every stage. Helped us get to our ideal buyer and cover all the details along the way. Highly recommend!!”

“Huge thanks to Carey, Tony, and Stephanie at The Boss Group for making the sale of my restaurant smooth and successful. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and constant communication made a potentially stressful process feel easy.They brought in serious buyers, handled every step with care, and truly went above and beyond. I never felt like just another client—they genuinely cared about the outcome.

If you’re buying or selling commercial property, I highly recommend The Boss Group. Awesome service from an awesome team!”

“Julia Harrison was a tremendous help in securing the sale of our business. After listing with 2 different brokers for a period of 2 years and not getting any satisfactory results, Julia became our “Knight in Shining Armour” She is very professional, and hard working to the core. Frankly speaking I don’t think we would have achieved the desired result if we had not employed her services and for that, we are eternally grateful. She was meticulous, kept us informed as to monthly developments and assured us over and over again that things will come to fruition. In demonstrating her genuine care, she has called weeks after closing to see how we were doing. That, to us, shows a lot of class.”

“Greg DeSalvo went above and beyond to make our experience as painless as possible and tackled every issue along the way with confidence and knowledge of how to get it done. Thanks Greg-couldn’t have done it without you!!!!”

“As a seller, Julia was very thorough from the start in her representation. My desire was to move quickly with a very narrow acceptable price range. Both were met! During the negotiation, the behavior of the buyer was very unusual, but she helped to keep the deal alive without sacrificing on price. Her counsel was consistently very sound.”

“Julia was awesome to work with since the beginning, and she found an ideal buyer that fit my needs perfectly! Excellent communication and top notch assistance during the whole process. Made for a quick and smooth closing.”

“There isn’t much we can say beyond what has already been said. We just closed on a purchase for a family business and what made for a smooth transition was the Boss Group team’s ability to call upon their diverse network of associates to help in every level of the process. From banking, to consultants, to appraisers, just about every need was a phone call away. Checking in with us all the way to the closing table and after, we highly recommend them for your buying and selling needs. Keep it up team!!”

“We have had a pool service company for the past 23 years with up to almost 500 customers. A couple of years ago we sold 1/2 through a marketing company which we thought was a good deal until we came in contact with Boss Group International, Jim Parker. Actually Stephanie Sherbacow, his assistant, made contact with us on a cold call to see if we wanted to sale our company. We were in the process of doing that and had listed with this other company. After speaking with Stephanie and then Jim, there was not a question we would sign a contract with Boss Group to represent our company in selling. Jim not only spent numerous times on the phone with us but did what we think was one of the best portfolio’s in regards to not only our company but us as business owners. During the 6 months we listed with another company, we had 2 calls, one just asking questions and the other wanting us to take 1/2 of selling price and the other in 3 years!!!This was all done during the covid-19. In 5 months, we not only had approximately 6-8 interest but sold and closed the deal on August 18. Thank you Jim and Stephanie for all the great work you have provided us and the business friendship. We would highly recommend Jim and Stephanie if you have a company you are ready to sell!!”

“They were with us every step of the way during the process when we purchased our business. Stephanie monitored all documentation requirements from both sides and Jim referred a great lender and provided support for all parties and even attended the closing. Needless to say, we couldn’t have done it without this dynamic team – we look forward to many more transactions together.”

“They had it on the ball!”

“It did take time but he warned us to be patient as we would probably have to talk to quite a few interested parties. We are now retired and looking forward to the next chapter in our lives. Thank you Jim!”

“Jim, Stephanie, and his entire team were professional and attentive throughout our business purchase from beginning to end. Thanks for everything we couldn’t have done it without you!!!”

“I had interviewed several brokers before finding Jim. From the very beginning Jim was open and honest about the process of selling a business and what my husband and I needed to do to make the business attractive to buyers. Jim’s expertise, knowledge, follow up and follow and professionalism are all top-notch. Since this was my first experience in selling a business, I had many questions and some concerns. Jim’s answers were always spot-on and his endless patience greatly appreciated!”

“Kudos to Jim Parker!!! My husband and I have recently sold our business going through with Jim. He was outstanding. Responded back to us immediately whenever we reached out to him. We had a few bumps in the road along the way, but Jim was readily available and always got things ironed out.”

“His professionalism, experience and communicate skills were apparent from the first phone call. Working with Carey was a phenomenal experience as he held our hand through the entire process and guided us though a successful sale. We give our highest recommendation to Carey Sobel along with Boss International Group.”

“We recently purchased our first business in FL and were fortunate to have the brokerage services of Carey Sobel. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable and has fought for our best interests every step of the way. From our first conversation to this very day well after our deal has been signed. He is a true pro. As our business grows, and we need more spaces, he will be the only call, I highly recommend anyone opening a business, call Boss Group International and ask for Carey Sobel! Thanks again!!!”

“I was so impressed in the way that Carey handled the landlord in getting his permission for the sale and for the way he expedited getting everything done. It seemed sometimes as if he was juggling five balls in the air at the same time. I don’t usually write reviews but I would highly recommend Carey and his associates to anyone that is trying to buy or sell a business. Well done guys.”

“Business intermediaries, Carey Sobel and Tony Blair guided my business partners and I through a roller coaster of a business acquisition with utmost professionalism, integrity and stellar communication throughout the entire process. From the initial meeting I had with Carey, I was confident in his ability to guide us through the complexities that can often be present when deciding to purchase a restaurant–or any business for that matter. As the stages of this particular deal progressed, my partner and I faced a multitude of unforeseen and seemingly insurmountable challenges that seemed to be preventing us all from getting to the closing table (none of which were caused by either of them). Carey and Tony, at every stage, proved to be integral in maintaining all of our interests and moving the deal along at a comfortable and measured pace. One specific moment where Carey and Tony proved to be a crucial and positive influence on this deal, was during the landlord approval and negotiation stage. We were working to come to terms with, and gain approval from one of largest retail-commercial property groups in the world. After several denials and setbacks from the landlord, Carey and Tony were able to help my team craft a strategy that all parties involved were happy with, which was a tremendous moment for us as the buyers in this deal. I highly recommend them both, and would not turn to any other brokers when looking to buy or sell a business in the Central Florida market.”

“I recently used Boss Group to sell my landscaping company, and I don’t think I could have possibly had a better experience elsewhere. Carey (and Tony) exceeded my expectations at every single step throughout the process. I can’t speak highly enough about this group, and I will gladly refer them to every person I encounter that is buying/selling a business. Thank you for everything!!”