John Maslanik
Murphy Business and Financial
License Number: Southwest Region
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Broker Biography
Introduction
John represents Murphy Business & Financial in 12 counties in southwestern Montana from Helena to Idaho and from Missoula to Bozeman.
He previously served as President of a multi-branch plumbing wholesale business in Colorado and Wyoming, which he grew from one location and one employee in 1980 to four locations and twenty employees before selling it to a national distribution company in 1994. He brings over 40 years of business and investment experience to his clients.
He has an MBA from the University of Colorado at Denver, an MA in Int'l Security/Econ from the University of Denver, a BS in Finance from the University of Wyoming, and has completed advanced courses at the New York Institute of Finance. Recently, John sold his interest in an investment advisory firm that was active in CA, CO, and MT.
Services Provided
Connecting Entrepreneurs with Opportunities.
The Helena-Butte Office of Murphy Business & Financial offers several vital services to business owners:
1) A business valuation that determines a realistic fair market value,
2) Access to a broad number of local & global, qualified potential buyers,
3) A customized web-listing for your business,
4) A confidential, customized marketing process to meet your objectives,
5) Assistance with SBA or other financing for the transaction,
6) Negotiation advice and strategy
7) Connections with other professionals to meet your needs.
Murphy's team of professionals are ready to serve both buyers and sellers to get the deal done!
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Montana — License number Southwest Region
Professional Affiliations
IBBA Member
Business For Sale Listings
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