IBBA
International Business Brokers Association
West USA Realty
Arizona Brokerage
Kelly Right Real Estate
Utah Brokerage
SBA 7(a)
Preferred Lender Network
Accredited
Business Broker
$43M+ in Deals Closed
91% Success Rate
IBBA Accredited
For Arizona & Utah Business Owners Planning to Sell
Sell Your Business for Maximum Value in 180 Days. Pay Nothing Until We Close.
Valued Business Exits handles everything from valuation to closing for businesses worth $500K-$25M in Arizona and Utah. We arrange SBA financing, screen out tire kickers, and protect your confidentiality throughout the entire process. You pay $0 until we sell.
Free. Confidential. Results delivered within 12 hours.
- Watch Steve explain the process
If you're a business owner doing $500K-$25M in revenue who's been thinking about selling in the next 1-2 years but doesn't know what the business is actually worth or how to start the process confidentially...
If you're an owner who's ready to go to market now and wants a broker who screens buyers, arranges financing, and has a 91% track record of getting deals done...
What you're about to see is the exact process that's closed $43 million in business sales across Arizona and Utah, and why it works when 80% of listed businesses never sell.
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____ The Challenge
Selling a Business Is the Biggest Financial Decision You'll Ever Make. Most Owners Get It Wrong.
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You don't know what your business is actually worth.
You’ve built this company over 10, 15, maybe 20 years. You have a number in your head. But that number is based
on emotion, not on what a buyer with SBA financing approval will actually pay. Overpricing kills deals before they start. Underpricing leaves hundreds of thousands on the table. Without a proper valuation grounded in seller’s
discretionary earnings, risk factors, and market comparables, you’re guessing with your largest financial
asset.
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You're terrified that employees, customers, or competitors will find out you're selling.
This is the fear that stops most owners from even starting the process. One leaked conversation and your best
employee starts job hunting. Your biggest customer starts hedging. Your competitor starts circling. Most brokers treat confidentiality as a checkbox. It needs to be the foundation of every conversation, every meeting, every document from
day one.
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You don't have time to deal with unqualified buyers wasting your time.
You’ve heard the stories. Months of calls and meetings with people who were never serious, never had financing, never had the capital to close. Meanwhile you’re distracted
from running the business, which is exactly when performance dips and
valuation drops. You need someone who filters ruthlessly so you only talk to buyers who can actually close.
There's a better way to sell your business. One that protects your confidentiality, maximises your price,
and gets the deal done.
Our Approach
The Valued Representation Process: End-to-End Exit Advisory That Closes 91% of Listings
Valued Representation is not a listing service. It’s a complete sell-side advisory process designed to take your business from initial valuation to closed deal in an average of 180 days, with zero upfront cost to you.
The process works because it solves the three problems that kill most business sales: inaccurate pricing, broken confidentiality, and unqualified buyers. Every listing starts with a detailed valuation delivered within 12 hours. Every buyer signs an NDA before learning anything about your business. Every potential acquirer is screened for financing capacity and serious intent before they get anywhere near you. About 70% of our deals close through our existing buyer database, qualified acquirers we’ve already vetted who are actively looking.
What makes this different from other brokers is the SBA financing piece. Most brokers
hand you off to a buyer and hope they figure out funding. We build business plans with buyers, connect them to our network of SBA 7(a) lenders, and structure deals so
financing gets approved. That single step is the difference between a deal that closes and a deal that falls apart at the 11th hour.
Valued Business Exits
Typical Business Broker
Valuation in 12 hours
Weeks for initial estimate $0 upfront, success fee only Upfront retainers or mixed fees NDA-protected from first contact Confidentiality as afterthought Active buyer database (70% close rate) Passive listing on portals SBA financing arranged and structured "Find your own financing" 91% of listings sell Industry average under 20%Same business. Dramatically different outcome.
How It Works
From Valuation to Closing in 3 Clear Steps
Get Your Confidential Valuation
Book a call with Steve Sudlow, accredited business broker and M&A specialist. Within 12 hours you’ll receive a detailed valuation based on your financials, industry comparables, and deal structure options. No cost, no obligation, fully confidential.
We Prepare, Market, and Screen
If you decide to move forward, we create a professional offering
memorandum, launch a multi-channel buyer search across our database
and network, and qualify every prospect for financing and intent. You focus on running your business. We
handle everything else.
Close the Deal on Your Terms
We negotiate offers, coordinate SBA
financing, manage due diligence, draft contracts, and oversee the closing and transition. You get paid. We get paid. Everyone walks away with a deal done right.
Leadership
Meet Steve Sudlow, Accredited Business Broker, M&A Specialist
Steve Sudlow
President, Valued Business Exits
Steve has put together deals ranging from $500K to $25M across dozens of industries including healthcare, manufacturing, construction, food and beverage,transportation, and professional services. He’s been an IBBA member since 2020 and operates as a licensed associate broker through West USA Realty in Arizona and Kelly Right Real Estate in Utah.
What sets Steve apart is straightforward: he treats your deal like his livelihood depends on it, because it does. No upfront fees means he only makes money when you make money. That alignment is why 91% of his listings close, and why he’s closed over $43 million in transactions.
He’s also locally licensed in Arizona, which matters more than most owners realise. Arizona law requires a real estate license to sell businesses. Many broker advertising in the Phoenix market operate from out of state without proper licensing. Steve meets buyers face to face, knows the local market, and has the legal standing to represent you properly.
Track Record
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"We had three qualified offers within 60 days. Steve handled the entire SBA process and we closed at a price I didn't think was possible."
Former Owner, Phoenix AZ
Result: Sold above initial valuation estimate
"The confidentiality was incredible. None of my employees knew until the day I wanted them to know. Steve screened out dozens of tire kickers so I never wasted a minute."
Former Owner, Scottsdale AZ
Result: Closed in under 180 days
"I talked to three other brokers before Steve. He was the only one who actually built a business plan with my buyer to get SBA financing approved. That's why the deal closed."
Former Owner, Utah
Result: SBA financing approved on first submission
FAQ
Questions Before You Book
Nothing upfront. Our broker agreement is structured so you pay $0 until we sell your business. We earn a success fee at closing, which means our interests are completely aligned with yours. We only make money when you make money.
Confidentiality is the foundation of everything we do, not an add-on. Every potential buyer signs an NDA before receiving any information about your business. All meetings happen off-site. Your employees, customers, and competitors will not know anything is happening unless you choose to tell them.
Our average from signed broker agreement to closed deal is 180 days. Some deals move faster, some take longer depending on complexity, financing, and buyer availability. We’ll give you a realistic timeline during your initial valuation call.
That’s actually the best time to start the conversation. A confidential valuation now gives you a clear picture of what the business is worth today, what changes could increase the price, and what an exit timeline looks like. No commitment required, just clarity.
Arizona law requires a real estate license to broker business sales. Many brokers advertising in the Phoenix market operate from other states without proper licensing. Working with a locally licensed broker means your deal has proper legal standing, your broker knows the local market, and your interests are protected by Arizona’s regulatory framework.
We work across a wide range of industries: healthcare, manufacturing, construction, food and beverage, retail, transportation, professional services, and more. Our sweet spot is established businesses valued between $500K and $25M, though we can handle companies with revenue up to $150M in Arizona and Utah.
Because you’ve paid nothing upfront, your financial risk is zero. That said, our 91% success rate exists because we’re selective about the listings we take and thorough in how we prepare, price, and market them. If we take on your listing, we believe it will sell.
Your Business Deserves Valued Representation. Let's Start With a Conversation.
Request a confidential valuation and find out what your business is worth in
today’s market. No cost, no obligation, and results delivered within 12 hours.
One conversation to see if there’s a fit.
