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1900 Polaris Parkway, Suite 450-777
Columbus, Ohio 43240
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Steve McConaghy
About the Company
WELCOME TO FIRST CHOICE BUSINESS BROKERS COLUMBUS
Since our founding in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the nation's most trusted business sales specialists. We have listed and managed the sale of over $7.5 billion in successful business transactions.
First Choice Business Brokers provides you with the benefits that only come from experience and years of proven, tested results. Our goal is to give you the kind of foundation you need to make strong business decisions and plan your exit strategy. We are a business brokerage firm, specializing in the sale and purchase of small to medium size main street businesses and commercial properties.
Our Columbus office is led by President/Owner Frank Nunziata an industry veteran with 40+ years of experience in accounting, sales, marketing, and business ownership. Nunziata is also a licensed Real Estate Broker with the state of Ohio.
The Foundation for Strong Business Decisions
Here are seven of the reasons why First Choice Business Brokers is the optimal fit for your needs.
*Our team possesses broad market knowledge in business sales and acquisitions.
*We conduct strategic and innovative marketing, tailored to sell your business.
*We have over 28 years of successful experience in business sales.
*Over the years, First Choice Business Brokers has developed an extensive buyer network and relationships with
attorneys, accountants, and lending institutions to work for your business needs.
*Experience matters. At First Choice Business Brokers, we have well-developed systems and procedures, ensuring that
the transaction is handled effectively and efficiently, from start to finish.
*Since 1994, we have listed and managed the sale of over $7.5 billion in successful business transactions.
*Above all else, First Choice Business Brokers offer integrity, honesty, and confidentiality in all dealings.
We have been bringing Buyers and Sellers together Since 1994.
Broker Biography
Introduction
John is a firm believer in “People Make It Happen.” Helping people and businesses develop is the map for future success. John’s experience as an executive sales leader with a successful record of performance driving revenue growth, territory expansions, mergers/acquisitions, and turning around operations to profitability. Professional history includes overseeing distribution partnerships on behalf of Coors Brewing Co., MillerCoors and Heineken USA. Maintaining an understanding of markets via competitive insights to successfully penetrate new accounts and manage categories. Throughout his career he achieved ongoing recognition for business development, strategic account management, and team leadership skills. Introduced aggressive sales strategies with enhanced marketing programs with distributors, and retailers. Through aggressive business planning practices that include annual, monthly, weekly, and daily plans. These plans identified objectives, strategies and tactics that helped drive consistent market share growth year over year.
Most recently John has become a Business Broker with First Choice Business Brokers in Columbus, OH. In addition to being a Certified FocalPoint Business Coach and a Certified Barrett Group Clarity Coach. His previous experiences as a Coach and Mentor in addition to being a small business owner himself have positioned him to help businesses and people achieve their long- and short-term goals. John has extensive experience managing many functions of business throughout the United States.
Services Provided
“My goal as a First Choice Business Broker is to help businesses achieve their goals by selling and making a profit for their future along with helping companies buy and position them to achieve their long-term goals. My previous experiences working with small, medium, and large companies will help other businesses strategically plan, measure, and meet objectives”.
Areas Served
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $119,225
Cincinnati, OH High End Construction Thriving business in a desired market for sale!
This construction business has existed since 1964, and the current owner has owned it for 30 years. He is involved in the business in the General Manager role and is very comfortable with it running on its own. He has solid supplier relationships that contribute to his high margins. Also, he has long-term working relationships with contractors that contribute to the business. Less
Cash Flow: $1,072,639
Ohio
View Details Manufacturer and Distributor of Truck Bodies, Equipment, & Parts
REAL ESTATE REPRESENTED BY: JIM THARP REALTY Frank Nunziata Licensed Broker: # 2009003735This well-established business is a leading manufacturer and distributor of truck bodies and truck equipment. With a national customer base this is a major manufacturer of Glass Carriers and Chipper Bodies. This business has been around for 145 years and is Ohio's oldest reseller of truck bodies, equipment, and accessories. In addition, the facility services and repairs all types of trucking needs. This unique business comes with 2 commercial properties. One property is where the business is located, and the other property is currently being leased out to another business. The properties and the business are being offered as an all-in-one investment for a new buyer.Asking Price for the Business: $2,100,000Asking Price for leased Commercial Property $2,099,900Asking Price Less
Cash Flow: $187,063
Ohio
View Details Granite Countertop Company
This is a granite fabricating company that specializes in granite counter-tops and turning dream kitchens, bathrooms, bars and outdoor BBQ's into reality. They offer expert design and quality fabrication of granite slabs. This is an established business that opened in 2009 and has a strong loyal customer base. There are repeat clients from the construction and residential communities. It is turnkey with tremendous growth opportunities. The business comes fully equipped with 3 Trucks, 1 Bridge Saw, 1 compressor, tools, office furniture and other assets. The current owner is willing to stay and help the new owner with training, onboarding and maintaining existing customer relationships. Employees include the owner (General Manager), part time office manager, 2 warehouse personnel, 1 salesperson, and 4 sub-contractors. With the growing population in the Columbus area this business is set up for future success. By targeting new Less
Frank Nunziata is a licensed Real Estate Broker of the First Choice Business Brokers Columbus Ohio office. He has over 40 years of extensive experience in accounting, sales, marketing, and business ownership. Frank holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and started his career, working for PWC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) as a public accountant. Additionally, Nunziata has held senior and executive level positions for numerous Fortune 500 companies. After leaving corporate America, Nunziata started an independent accounting practice, specializing in client businesses, having 50 or less employees. Nunziata has detailed first-hand knowledge of what it means to operate a Main Street business as he has personally owned both independent and franchised business operations. Nunziata is also the Area Representative for First Choice Business Brokers in the state of Ohio. In that role he works closely with the Franchiser of First Choice Business Brokers and with other Ohio offices helping them to achieve their business goals. He has been a licensed Real Estate Agent since 2005 and in 2009 became a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Ohio. He has helped numerous business owners negotiate leases for both existing and start-up businesses. In addition, Nunziata has been a Business Broker since 2004, and his unique background differs markedly from most business brokers in the industry. Drawing on his vast experience in accounting, real estate, business ownership, and corporate America, Nunziata applies his experience to YOUR specific situation. Whether you are coming from corporate America, own your own business, or buying or selling a business, Nunziata has the experience to relate to your situation. His skills will be working directly for you to reach your goals. Frank Nunziata is member in good standing with the OBBA “Ohio Business Brokers Association,” "Columbus Board of Realtors," the "Ohio Association of Realtors,” and the "National Association of Realtors." Graduated: Saint Peter’s University BS Degree in Accounting 1981 Employers: PWC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) - Public Accountant Kraft Foods / Nabisco - Internal Auditor, General Accounting Supervisor, Manager Manufacturing Accounting L & F Products (Division of Eastman Kodak) - Corporate Accounting Manager Reckitt Benckiser - Director of Corporate Accounting Businesses Owned: Owned an Accounting Practice specializing in client businesses having 50 or less employees. Owned two independent Bagel Bakeshop Deli's. Owned two Quizno’s Classic Sub shops. Owned a Sandwich shop Broad St Bagel and Deli. Former Master Franchiser of Buffalo Wings and Rings for Central Ohio. Present Owner and Real Estate Broker of Jim Tharp Realty Present Owner of First Choice Business Brokers Business Brokerage: Business Broker 2004-Present (more than 20 Years) From 2004 Owner and Real Estate Broker of Jim Tharp Realty. To better serve his business clients in 2022, Nunziata joined First Choice Business Brokers and Owns and operates the Columbus office. Licenses: Real Estate Sales License 2005 - 2009 Real Estate Broker License 2009 Affiliations: OBBA "Ohio Business Brokers Association" "Columbus Board of Realtors" "Ohio Association of Realtors" and "National Association of Realtors"
Telanda has 20+ years of business experience with over a decade in the franchising industry – from business ownership to consulting. Ms. Sidari has first hand experience in the emotional stages involved when buying or selling any business. She has the ability to help navigate you through the steps that are needed for a thorough process along with keeping your perspective focused on your goals. Prior to entering the business ownership / franchise world Telanda worked within a few Fortune 300 companies gaining experience with different aspects that create successful businesses and just to change things up – show business. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Miami University in Oxford, OH she moved to NYC to work on The Late Show with David Letterman! At The Sherwin-Williams Co. she worked at corporate headquarters in the Marketing Dept. managing all the Grand Openings for any new or relocated stores. When at ADP she worked with small business sales in payroll and human resource needs. The largest piece she brings to the table when working with clients is trust. When working with anyone from any business from any background the essential piece to any relationship is trust.
John is a firm believer in “People Make It Happen.” Helping people and businesses develop is the map for future success. John’s experience as an executive sales leader with a successful record of performance driving revenue growth, territory expansions, mergers/acquisitions, and turning around operations to profitability. Professional history includes overseeing distribution partnerships on behalf of Coors Brewing Co., MillerCoors and Heineken USA. Maintaining an understanding of markets via competitive insights to successfully penetrate new accounts and manage categories. Throughout his career he achieved ongoing recognition for business development, strategic account management, and team leadership skills. Introduced aggressive sales strategies with enhanced marketing programs with distributors, and retailers. Through aggressive business planning practices that include annual, monthly, weekly, and daily plans. These plans identified objectives, strategies and tactics that helped drive consistent market share growth year over year. Most recently John has become a Business Broker with First Choice Business Brokers in Columbus, OH. In addition to being a Certified FocalPoint Business Coach and a Certified Barrett Group Clarity Coach. His previous experiences as a Coach and Mentor in addition to being a small business owner himself have positioned him to help businesses and people achieve their long- and short-term goals. John has extensive experience managing many functions of business throughout the United States.
