Selling Businesses with Jim Parker & Carey Sobel
Jim and Carey co-own and operate Boss Group International, a Business Brokerage / Mergers and Acquisition Firm helping people BUY and SELL businesses.
Boss Group was founded in 2010 and is a leader in the industry, selling main street businesses as well as Lower-to-Middle Market M&A transactions.
The seasoned partners discuss the many aspects involved in selling a business; covering topics that provide entertainment to the audience and education to those considering the sale of their business.
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Ready for the Market, or Not?
Episode 30
Seller Financing: Why So Many Business Sales Require It
Episode 29
SBA and the Sale of Your Business
Episode 28
Life After the Sale: What’s Next for Business Owners?
Episode 27
The Tax Implications of Selling Your Business
Episode 26
Finding the Right Buyer
Episode 25
Red Flags That Can Cost You Your Business Sale
Episode 24
When Is the Right Time to Sell My Business?
Episode 23
No Such Thing as a Clean Closing
Episode 22
How to Be a Good Buyer
Episode 21
Deal Structure 101
Episode 20
The Emotional Aspects of Selling Your Business
Episode 19
Financials: The Cornerstore of Selling Your Business
Episode 18
How Long Will it Take to Sell My Business?
Episode 17
Game Plan: Assembling Your Business Sale Team
Episode 16
What is Included in the Sale of Your Business?
Episode 15
Game Plan: Assembling Your Business Sale Team
Episode 14
How to Choose a Business Broker
Episode 13
Confidentiality and Selling Your Business
Episode 12
Selling Your Business: Local Broker Needed?
Episode 11
Is Your Business Broker Greedy?
Episode 10
Key to Selling a Business
Episode 9
The Boss Group Difference
Episode 8
The Difference Between Main Street and M&A
Episode 7
Buyer/Seller Meetings: A Critical Part of Selling a Business
Episode 6
Why do deals die?
Episode 5
All About Pricing a Business
Episode 4
What Buyers Look for in a Good Business
Episode 3
The Process of Selling Your Business
Episode 2
The Mindset of Business Brokers is Broken
Episode 1
Meet Jim & Carey
James E. Parker
M&AMI, CBI, CM&AP, MCBI
Partner, Business Intermediary
Lic. Florida Real Estate Broker
Jim Parker is the President and Founder of Boss Group International and is a nationally acclaimed business intermediary with 25 years of experience and a suite of prestigious industry designations, including M&AMI, CM&AP, MCBI, and CBI. His insights have not only earned him nearly 50 industry awards but also a reputation as a thought leader, making his webinars and “Let’s Chat with Jim Parker” YouTube channel vital resources for business brokers throughout the United States.
Jim was a former three-time State Chairman of the Business Brokers of Florida (BBF), and is currently 1 of 12 esteemed individuals on the Board of Governors for the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). His speaking engagements span across the country as he continues to influence the industry at large. Jim was an expert panelist at the Florida Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (GLAGGL) and shared his insights on business sales and SBA loans.
Jim boasts an incredible 90% sale rate for businesses he takes to the market, significantly surpassing industry averages. Known for his personal touch in business brokering, Jim fosters lasting relationships, helping clients transition to new life chapters and serving as a trusted consultant to financial professionals. His dedication is evident in every aspect of his work.
Carey Sobel
CM&AP, M&AMI, CBI
Partner, Business Intermediary
Lic. Florida Real Estate Broker Associate
Carey Sobel is an experienced entrepreneur whose success is built on foundations of marketing prowess, creative problem solving, and business development. He enjoys strategic planning across multiple industries in the form of ownership, investment, and consulting.
Carey is a partner at Boss Group and a business intermediary with 12 years of experience. He has the prestigious industry designations including M&AMI, CM&AP, and CBI. Carey has completed over $100M+ in business transaction volume in the main street and lower-to-middle markets.
Carey serves as the Chief Acquisition Officer for a family office, COASTAL- specializing in syndicated real estate and venture capital investment opportunities. In early 2024, Carey had a successful exit from his award-winning advertising agency that has worked with brands like Disney, Brightline, L3Harris, Advent Health, Estee Lauder, and Tavistock.
Recognized by his Alma Mater (University of Central Florida) as a 30 Under 30 recipient as well as the Orlando Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 recipient, Carey currently serves on the UCF Alumni Board and is an active mentor to UCF students. Carey is a native of Philadelphia PA and has passions for (Philadelphia) sports, music, food and travel. He resides in Orlando with his wife and 3 children.
