SELL YOUR BUSINESS

Expert Guidance
Sell Your Business with Confidence
Selling your business is one of the most significant financial decisions of your life. No matter your reason for selling, our experienced brokers help Utah owners maximize value, maintain confidentiality, and complete successful sales.
Advantages of Working with a Business Broker
Our Selling Services
Exit Planning
Succession Planning
Business Valuations
When is the right time to sell my business?
Selling your business is a deeply personal decision, often driven by a mix of financial goals, market conditions, and lifestyle shifts. Recognizing your specific motivations is the first step toward a successful exit.
Some common motivators are:
No two exits are identical. We’re here to help you clarify your objectives and build a sales strategy that aligns with your long-term vision.


Key Considerations Before You Sell
A successful sale starts long before your business hits the market. From clean financials to solid systems and a clear transition plan, preparation impacts both your price and your timeline.
Important factors to consider:
TRUSTED ADVISORS
CPAS
- Gary Prince
- Jeff Dredge
- Ken Klingler
M&A LAWYERS
- Brittany J. Black
- Stuart Fredman
- Tom Taylor
WEALTH ADVISORS
- Paul Moffat
- Brock Bowden
- Scott Poelman
SBA LENDERS
- Ryan Furstenau - Live Oak
- Jeremy Bills - Key Bank
TRUSTED ADVISORS
CPAS WE KNOW AND TRUST
Gary Prince

Jeff Dredge

Ken Klingler

M&A LAWYERS WE KNOW AND TRUST
Brittany J. Black

Stuart Fredman

Tom Taylor

WEALTH ADVISORS WE KNOW AND TRUST
Paul Moffat

Brock Bowden

Scott Poelman

SBA LENDERS WE KNOW AND TRUST
Ryan Furstenau - Live Oak

Jeremy Bills - Key Bank

Succession planning
Steps to Selling a Business
1. Business Valuation and Preparation
We start by determining your business's fair market value and preparing all necessary documentation to present your company in the best possible light.
2. Discreet Marketing to Qualified Buyers
Using a blind profile, we confidentially market your business to our network of pre-screened, qualified buyers to maximize interest while protecting your anonymity.
3. Screening, Negotiation, and Due Diligence
We manage the buyer screening process, negotiate optimal deal terms, and guide you through due diligence to ensure all financial and operational details are verified.
4. Closing and Transition Support
Our team facilitates the final closing procedures and assists with a smooth handover, ensuring a successful transition for both the buyer and seller.
Testimonials
See what our clients have to say about us
Attorney, Bockelie Law Office, L.C.
Michael Best & Friedrich

Mike McBride
In his lengthy career, Mr. McBride generated clients for a wealth and estate planning firm and currently enjoys his transition into Business Brokerage. We are excited Mike has recently joined Utah Business Consultants.

Joshua J. Jones
Joshua J. Jones MSF, CBI is passionate about helping business owners navigate the process of buying and selling businesses. He has owned and operated several small businesses, including a multi-location franchise. He also has experience in corporate finance and planning, investment banking, and asset-backed securities. Josh graduated from Utah Valley University in 2009 with a B.S. degree in Business Management and then from the University of Utah in 2010 with an M.S. degree in Finance.

Tom Maher
Tom Maher CBI, M&AMI has successfully completed numerous transactions in the lower middle market and main street brokerage sectors, since 2002. Prior to that period, he was a senior executive for Levi Strauss and the May Company and has operated several of his own businesses. Tom is a Brigham Young University graduate and holds a Bachelor of Science degree.

Jentry N. Cataluna
Jentry N. Cataluna is the Managing Partner of Utah Business Consultants, where she oversees the firm's strategic growth, business brokerage, valuation services, marketing, and client experience. She has focused on modernizing operations while building upon Utah Business Consultants' reputation as one of the state's most trusted business brokerage and M&A advisory firms. Working alongside business owners throughout the sale process, Jentry helps clients prepare for successful exits by emphasizing accurate business valuations, financial readiness, and thoughtful exit planning. Her background in business operations, technology, marketing, and process improvement allows her to provide practical guidance to entrepreneurs navigating one of the most significant financial transactions of their lives. Jentry is committed to delivering a professional, confidential, and client-focused experience while continuing the firm's tradition of helping Utah business owners maximize the value of their companies.

George C. Metos
George C. Metos enjoys transacting deals in all types of businesses, including the technology and industrial sectors. He has degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Utah. After college, he founded and managed a software development company whose video game products generated over $1B in retail sales. He also transacts mergers involving towing companies and automobile recyclers on a national basis.

Bradley G. Marlor
Bradley G. Marlor MBA, CBI, and M&AMI is Principal Broker at Utah Business Consultants. Brad founded Utah Business Consultants in 1989. He is a graduate of four colleges and universities with degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. He is a former franchise owner with direct experience in buying and selling his own businesses. Brad has represented hundreds of businesses from virtually every industry. He is an Exit Planning Advisor -- preparing business owners for the most important financial event of their lives. Brad has been published numerous times in local business periodicals and newspapers, including Utah Business Magazine, The Enterprise Newspaper, and the Deseret News. He is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), and Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) with the M&A Source. Brad served four years on the South Jordan Planning Commission, three years on the South Jordan Economic Development Committee and co-founded the South Jordan Chamber of Commerce. He served on the South Jordan City Council from 2000 through 2007 and has been on the City Council again since 2016.
