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41000 Woodward Avenue, East Building - Suite 350
Birmingham, Michigan 48304
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About the Company
Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers quickly grew to become one of the largest Business Sales Organizations in the U.S listing and managing over $8 Billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers can enjoy the accessibility and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers in over 30 offices across the country.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Ken Lee, MBA is the owner of First Choice Business Brokers based in SE Michigan and splits time between residences in Michigan and California.
Owners tell me they are entrusting me with selling their businesses because they feel I am straightforward. I'm not bringing decades of M&A experience but I do have a background in sales and marketing geared toward results. In fact, you and I may be meeting because I am doing something other brokers are not.
As the managing broker, I oversee two other brokers who cover Eastern and Western Michigan and both have their Michigan real estate salesperson licenses. We are always looking for additional brokers who have the right background. Ideal candidates have experience with business ownership, real estate, accounting, sales, entrepreneurship and working capita launch their career in business brokerage. Part time brokers with flexible schedules may also apply.
Services Provided
Our First Choice Business Brokers office serves small business owners throughout the state who are looking to exit their business today or within the next few years. While we serve businesses of all sizes in all industries, this office focuses on manufacturing, distribution, logistics, construction, technology and other business to business companies. We also have brokers who specialize in restaurants, shops, salons, pet and retail businesses. Since most business owners underestimae the timeline required to sell, we prefer to meet owners well before they need to sell so we can prepare them for better exits.
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Michigan — License number 6?5?0?2?4?2?6?7?3?0
Professional Affiliations
International Business Brokers Association
First Choice Business Broker owner since 2000
Accredited Value Advisor
Certified Value Builder
Certified Value Growth Advisor
Passed CEPA's first online exam in 2020
Michigan Real Estate Broker
California Business Broker
MBA, Carnegie Mellon University
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